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HardbackA Mission Held in Trust
Stewarding the Church-Related University
Foreword by Heather Templeton Dill
Edited by Todd C. Ream, Jerry Pattengale, and Christopher J. DeversYour Institution's Mission Is Key to Its Flourishing
For church-related colleges and universities, a mission statement is a powerful tool. It communicates what is distinctive about each institution and its relationship to its faith tradition. Yet having a clear and compelling mission statement is not enough. Universities face ongoing challenges in stewarding their missions ...
PaperbackA Mission Held in Trust
Stewarding the Church-Related University
Foreword by Heather Templeton Dill
Edited by Todd C. Ream, Jerry Pattengale, and Christopher J. DeversYour Institution's Mission Is Key to Its Flourishing
For church-related colleges and universities, a mission statement is a powerful tool. It communicates what is distinctive about each institution and its relationship to its faith tradition. Yet having a clear and compelling mission statement is not enough. Universities face ongoing challenges in stewarding their missions ...
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Go beyond the pages of IVP books to get thought-provoking content on every platform—on your phone, in your podcast queue, and in your email inbox. At IVP Extra you'll find digital media to help you grow in your faith, engage with Scripture, and stay informed with the most important issues affecting our culture and the church.
PaperbackThe Great Theologians
A Brief Guide
by Gerald R. McDermott
Who are the church's great theologians? What was special about their teaching? What can we learn from them today?
Gerald McDermott has written this book for those who want a solid introduction that is challenging, but not overwhelming. Provocative but satisfying. And not too long. McDermott not only informs us about eleven pivotal theologians from Origen to von Balthasar, ...
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InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce the general-market release of Seminary Now (www.seminarynow.com), a new subscription-based online educational platform that gives pastors and lay church leaders access to on-demand video courses and certification programs from leading teachers and seminaries.
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Looking for the best church leadership resources for you and your ministry team? Whether you're a pastor, worship leader, church administrator, or small group leader, these books will serve as your companions as you equip God's people for life in the kingdom. In addition to books about the pastoral vocation, you'll find church-wide curriculum, fundraising and organizational leadership resources, and practical books to help you plan worship services according to the church calendar and your specific context. If you're focusing on a particular aspect of ministry like missions, outreach and evangelism, church planting, youth ministry, community partnership, or inclusive ministry, you'll also find resources written by leaders with real-life experience to guide your way.
For even more, read articles from IVP authors on topics related to church ministry. You can also hear about all of IVP's newest resources by signing up for our email list.
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Women's viewpoints, experiences, and stories are important. Books on this list celebrate the triumphs of women around the world, honoring their leadership and contributions to culture, the academy, and the church. Some books also dig into the dark realities and barriers that many women face, from violence and abuse to questions about calling, ministry, and relationships. Reading is a great way to lift up and learn from these important voices.
PaperbackFail
Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure
by J.R. Briggs
Foreword by Eugene H PetersonBest Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore
"I thought God had called me to plant this church. Why did we have to shut our doors after only three years?"
"I was at my breaking point. Then I got the news that our nine-year-old daughter had leukemia. I would have quit ministry forever, but I had no other employable skills."
"False accusations ...
PaperbackAll God's Children
How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity
by Terence Lester
Foreword by Daniel HillForeword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist
The more you understand someone's history, the better you can see their humanity. This is true for individuals as well as for society at large. Race relations have suffered because of the erasure of important Black history and cultural context. As we fill in the gaps of our collective knowledge, communities ...
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We need to apply theology to our work in ministry if we want to see our local congregations (and the larger institution of the Christian church) flourish. These ecclesiology resources equip church leaders and pastors with the wisdom to build Kingdom-centered congregations guided by biblical structures and leadership teams.
