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PaperbackBetween Pacifism and Jihad
Just War and Christian Tradition
by J. Daryl Charles
Pacifism. Jihad. Militarism. Are these our only alternatives for dealing with global injustice today? J. Daryl Charles leads us to reconsider a Christian view of the use of force to maintain or reestablish justice. He shows how love for a neighborcan warrant the just use of force. Reviewing and updating the widely recognized but not necessarily well-understood just-war teaching of the church through ...
PaperbackEvangelistic Preaching That Connects
Guidance in Shaping Fresh and Appealing Sermons
by Craig A. Loscalzo
"One problem with evangelistic sermons is that they look and sound like evangelistic sermons."So says Craig Loscalzo, respected preacher and teacher of preachers. He believes in the gospel and its unique power, but knows that today's pastors no longer proclaim the gospel in a more or less "Christian" culture. Our pluralistic setting means that the evangelistic sermons of yesterday--which ...
PaperbackBlack Fire
by Estrelda Y. Alexander
Estrelda Alexander was raised in an urban, black, working-class, oneness Pentecostal congregation in the 1950s and 1960s, but she knew little of her heritage and thought that all Christians worshiped and believed as she did. Much later she discovered that many Christians not only knew little of her heritage but considered it strange. Even today, most North Americans remain ignorant of black Pentecostalism.Black ...
PaperbackFormed to Lead
Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment
by Jason Jensen
Grow in Your Leadership Calling Through the Example of Jesus
Discover the profound impact of spirituality on leadership with Formed to Lead, a compelling exploration of how the Holy Spirit shapes effective leaders.Guided by Jason Jensen, a seasoned leader in spiritual foundations, Formed to Lead takes you through an inspiring narrative that bridges divine ...
PaperbackThe Earth Will Be Filled
A Biblical Theology of the Glory of God
Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
by Donnie Berry
Series edited by L. Michael MoralesDiscover the Beauty, Depth, and Awe-Inspiring Magnitude of God’s Glory
The glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is God’s glory? And what does it mean to glorify God? These are perhaps themost important questions we could ever ask. To answer them, it is crucial to see how God’s glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of ...
PaperbackDid Jesus Really Say He Was God?
Making Sense of His Historical Claims
by Mikel L Del Rosario
Foreword by Darrell L. BockHow to Make Sense of Jesus' Divine Claims
Do you ever wonder if Jesus really claimed to be God? Maybe you've heard people say, “Jesus never said he was God,” or you've been asked, “Why believe Jesus is divine if he never claimed it?” These challenges aren’t just from non-Christians—they show up in church, too. Even if you’re not coming from a place of skepticism, you might ...
HardbackOrdinary Time
The Season of Growth
Fullness of Time
by Amy Peeler
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyDiscover the Beauty and Depth of Ordinary Time
Most days in Jesus' life were ordinary. Most of ours are too. And that's exactly where the power of Ordinary Time lies. It reminds us that normal is necessary, and routines arefor things that matter—things worth repeating.
Ordinary Time by Amy Peeler invites Christians to see the beauty and significance in the longest, ...
PaperbackLiberated at the Cross
Peace and Reconciliation in God’s Kingdom -- A 6-Week Interactive Bible Study with Video Access
Made for PAX Bible Study Series
by Kristel Acevedo
Find Freedom and Peace Through the Cross
Do you believe the world can be changed? In the midst of chaos, the restorative power of Jesus' work at the cross still breaks through, healing brokenness and proclaiming peace.
Liberated at the Cross, a six-week Bible study, invites you to explore the profound significance of the cross and how it transforms our lives. ...
Number of Studies: 6
PaperbackThe Art of Mary
A Painting a Day for Lent and Easter
by Sister Wendy Beckett
Foreword by Amy Orr-EwingForty Days of Beauty, Reflection, and Devotion
Experience the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, through the eyes of beloved art historian Sister Wendy Beckett. In The Art of Mary, Sister Wendy's inimitable wisdomand enthusiasm guide you through forty of the world's best paintings of Mary, exploring the spiritual riches within each frame.
Follow Mary's journey ...
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Noel Castellanos
Noel Castellanos has worked in full-time ministry in Latino, urban communities since 1982, serving in youth ministry, church planting, advocacy and community development in San Francisco, San Jose and Chicago. He is chief executive officer of Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) and was the founding pastor of Chicago?s La Villita Community Church. In addition to being a popular speaker, Castellanos mentors young leaders across the United States and directs the CCDA Institute, training emerging leaders in the Christian Community Development philosophy. He was appointed to serve on President Obama's Council for Faith and Neighborhood Partnerships and has served as the chaplain for the Chicago Cubs. He has a deep passion to serve and invest in the lives of leaders committed to serving the poor. Noel is the coauthor of A Heart for the Community and New Models for Urban and Suburban Ministry and has contributed to various other books and publications including Deep Justice in a Broken World, A Heart for the City, and Crazy Enough to Care. He and his wife, Marianne, have three children and make their home in the barrio of La Villita in Chicago.
