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PaperbackChristian Leadership
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by John Stott
With Carolyn NystromThe most influential leader in the early church was undoubtedly the apostle Paul. He never lost the vision of God's single new humanity—Jews and Gentiles together. And in his letters we watch him exercising his leadership skills among the early Christians..
This nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by John Stott is based on his book Basic Christian Leadership and covers the first four ...
Number of Studies: 9
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LifeGuide in Depth Series
The LifeGuide® in Depth Series helps you take a deeper look at Scripture, diving further into themes and books of the Bible than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, engage in creative exercises, and concretely apply what you've learned, you'll be amazed at the breadth of the knowledge and wisdom you gain and the transformation God can work in you as you meet him in his Word. If you're longing to go deeper in your understanding of God and his Word, the LifeGuide in Depth series is for you.
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Contours of Christian Theology
Embark on a journey into the heart of Christian theology with the Contours of Christian Theology series. Edited by Gerald L. Bray, these concise texts offer accessible introductory explorations of theology, designed to enrich the understanding of students, pastors, and theology lovers. These volumes introduce perennial questions and time-tested solutions while moving forward to explore contemporary issues and rework evangelical formulations of the faith.
HardbackLectures on the Psalms
Ancient Christian Texts
by Didymus the Blind
Edited and Translated by Jonathan Douglas Hicks"The Lord shepherds me, and nothing will be lacking for me. In a place of tender grass, there he causes me to encamp."
In his reading of Psalm 23, early Christian theologian Didymus the Blind perceived the comfort that is provided only by Christ, the good shepherd: "The disciples of Christ who have become perfect in his instruction . . . do not simply hear a voice, ...
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In this interview, author and Christian leader Richard Stearns shares wisdom from a long career in both corporate and ministry leadership. Offering advice from his own experience, he previews many of the themes from his new book Lead Like It Matters to God, including the power of encouragement for motivating others and how our leadership needs to adapt in today's cultural climate.
PaperbackStewards in the Kingdom
A Theology of Life in All Its Fullness
by R. Scott Rodin
Too often we think stewardship concerns only the money we give to the church. But in the image of the steward, the Bible offers a perspective on our entire relationship with God. Here we have a full and fresh picture of being Jesus' disciples andliving life in all its fullness.R. Scott Rodin unpacks what it means for us to be stewards in the kingdom of the triune God of grace. This theology of the ...
PaperbackSeeing by the Light
Illumination in Augustine's and Barth's Readings of John
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
by Ike Miller
Series edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. TreierHow can we understand God's revelation to us?
Throughout the church's history, theologians have often answered this question by appealing to a doctrine of illumination whereby the Holy Spirit shapes our knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Without denying the role of the Holy Spirit or the cognitive role of illumination, Ike Miller casts a broader vision of divine illumination ...
PaperbackLiving on the Boundaries
Evangelical Women, Feminism and the Theological Academy
by Nicola Hoggard Creegan and Christine Pohl
"Both evangelicalism and feminism are controversial movements that provoke complex loyalties and ambivalence within the church and the world at large. In spite of a considerable degree of shared history, they are quite often defined against each other. Most of the rhetoric from and about the movements assumes that there are few connections and little overlap, and that individuals might locate themselves ...
PaperbackJust Courage
God's Great Expedition for the Restless Christian
by Gary A. Haugen
"There must be more to the Christian life than this--more than church each Sunday and waving to my neighbors and giving some clothes to Goodwill when I go through my closet each spring."These aren't bad things, of course. But they're safeand comfortable and easy. And there's a reason they're not satisfying your desire for something more significant and meaningful--we're created by God for ...
HardbackFamily Ministry
A Comprehensive Guide
by Diana R. Garland
North American families are in crisis, and the need for family ministry is more evident than ever. In her many years of ministry, research and teaching, author Diana Garland has found that the strength of Christian families is rooted in their faith and nurtured in their congregations. Garland believes that Christian families gain strength in part because of their communities of faith.Twelve years ...
