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  • 1-2 Corinthians, Edited by Gerald Bray
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    1-2 Corinthians

    Volume 7

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Gerald Bray
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    In Paul's letters to the Corinthian church, the pastoral issues of a first-century Christian community stand out in bold relief. And as the apostle responds to these challenges, the fathers lean over his shoulder, marveling and commenting on his pastoral wisdom.Best known among these patristic commentators is Chrysostom, whose seventy-seven homilies on the two Corinthian epistles ...

  • 1 Corinthians: The Challenges of Life Together, By Paul Stevens and Dan Williams
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    1 Corinthians

    The Challenges of Life Together

    LifeGuide Bible Studies

    by R. Paul Stevens and Dan Williams

    Life among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating!

    The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. You may find yourself drawn into arguments over such things as the correct form of worship or the proper role of charismatic gifts. Perhaps you wonder, Why don't we get along together as we should? Or How can we recapture the unity of ...

    Number of Studies: 13

  • Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics, By Federico Alfredo Roth and Justin Marc Smith and Kirsten Oh and Alice Yafeh-Deigh and Kay Higuera Smith
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    Reading the Bible Around the World

    A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics

    by Federico Alfredo Roth, Justin M. Smith, Kirsten S. Oh, Alice Yafeh, and Kay Higuera Smith

    Parish Clergy Award

    It's an exciting time to be reading the Bible. As we increasingly encounter readers with perspectives, experiences, and cultures different from our own, we can incorporate new ideas and approaches to interpreting Scripture. When diverse interpretations from various social locations are gathered together, we gain new vistas and a fuller ...

  • Invest in Transformation: Quit Relying on Trust, By Tod Bolsinger
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    Invest in Transformation

    Quit Relying on Trust

    Practicing Change Series

    by Tod Bolsinger
    Illustrated by Mark Demel
    Foreword by Marty Linsky

    A New Path Forward

    In a world where skepticism often clouds judgment, communities need leaders who can reignite the spirit of unity and continuity. Trust is a delicate currency—it can be hoarded or squandered, but only whenwisely invested can it truly fuel transformation. Bestselling author Tod Bolsinger offers leaders a compelling guide for transformation and trust with Invest ...

  • Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential, By Gordon T. Smith
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    Courage and Calling

    Embracing Your God-Given Potential

    by Gordon T. Smith

    You have a calling.

    First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a specific call—a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life.

    In this classic book onvocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. Courage and Calling has helped ...

  • Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality, By W. David Buschart
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    Exploring Protestant Traditions

    An Invitation to Theological Hospitality

    by W. David Buschart

    Protestant is shorthand for a spreading family tree of church and theological traditions. Each tradition embodies a historically shaped perspective on the beliefs, practices and priorities that make up a Christian community.Whether you are an insider to one tradition, a hybrid of two or three, or--as many Christians today--an outsider to all, Exploring Protestant Traditions is ...

  • Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry: Theory and Praxis in Urban Context, By Fernando Arzola Jr.
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    Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry

    Theory and Praxis in Urban Context

    by Fernando Arzola Jr.

    Youth ministries in an urban context are too often left to their own devices.The resources available to them are overwhelmingly conceived, tested andproduced exclusively in the suburbs, and bring little to bear on the realities ofurban youth culture. As a consequence, youth ministries in large cities havetended to settle onto one of three paths--a traditional paradigm thatjealously guards the spiritual ...

  • One New People: Models for Developing a Multiethnic Church, By Manuel Ortiz
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    One New People

    Models for Developing a Multiethnic Church

    by Manuel Ortiz

    God created us with diverse cultural and individual backgrounds. He intended those differences for our corporate delight and blessing. But too often we let differences separate us from each other.In One New People Manuel Ortiz persuades us of the benefits in fellowship and outreach that we can experience by crossing racial, ethnic and cultural lines. He urges us not just to put aside our ...

  • Mission Design: Leading Your Ministry Through Organizational and Cultural Change, By Aaron Abramson
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    Mission Design

    Leading Your Ministry Through Organizational and Cultural Change

    by Aaron Abramson

    Navigating Change in Complex Ministry Environments

    Mission Design by Aaron Abramson is a timely guide for ministry leaders navigating the challenges of a volatile and rapidly changing world. With technological growth, societal shifts, and economic instability reshaping the landscape, traditional five-year plans feel out of touch. Yet, even amidst uncertainty, opportunities ...