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PaperbackPocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
The IVP Pocket Reference Series
by Don Thorsen
The Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is an A to Z introduction and resource for curious newcomers and novice students of spirituality. From our first call to Abba until we arrive at Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, Don Thorsen charts the Christian spiritual pilgrimage through its many traditions, schools of thought, and tested practices.
Among the over 300 definitions you'll ...
PaperbackThe Community of the King
by Howard A. Snyder
A classic revisited--revised and expanded.For over twenty-five years, Howard Snyder's Community of the King has set the standard for a penetrating look at the relationship between the kingdom of God and the earthly church. Biblically andpractically Snyder helps us think through such crucial questions as
- What is the kingdom of God?
- What role does it play in history?
- What ...
AudiobookMastering Our Emotions
Biblical Principles for Emotional Health
by Kevin Chapman
Read by Christopher HamptonEmotions are a gift from God—yes, even the "bad" ones.
Anxiety can keep us up at night. Anger can cause us to fly off the handle. Sadness can drain us of energy. Shame can isolate us. Emotions like these are powerful. They can tax our relationships and distress our souls. No amount of sheer willpower or good intentions are sufficient to overcome them.
But God has a ...
PaperbackBeyond Church and Parachurch
From Competition to Missional Extension
by Angie Ward
Foreword by Jerry E WhiteDiscovering New Dimensions in Faith-Based Community Work
"A welcome and needed book addressing the current tensions and opportunities. . . . Dr. Ward's foundational book points us to a way forward. I am enthused at what this book can do to lead us as church leaders and agency leaders to a new synergy." – Jerry E. White, international president emeritus of The Navigators, ...
PaperbackBeing White
Finding Our Place in a Multiethnic World
by Paula Harris and Doug Schaupp
What does it mean to be white?When you encounter people from other races or ethnicities, you may become suddenly aware that being white means something. Those from other backgrounds may respond to you differently or suspiciously. You may feel ambivalence about your identity as a white person. Or you may feel frustrated when a friend of another ethnicity shakes his head and says, "You just don't ...
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Terumi Echols assumed the role of president and publisher of IVP in September 2021. Before coming to IVP, Echols worked for nearly two decades at Christianity Today International, with roles including chief publishing officer and publisher of Christianity Today. Read this interview to learn more about her story, her professional experience, and her vision for IVP's future.
PaperbackBecoming a Person of Welcome
The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality
by Laura Baghdassarian Murray
Foreword by Tod BolsingerSpiritual Practices for Hospitality Rooted in Presence, Not Perfection
Reimagine Christian hospitality as a transformative spiritual practice that nurtures genuine connection wherever life takes you. In Becoming a Person of Welcome, Laura Baghdassarian Murray shares thought-provoking stories and insightful reflections that reach beyond outward gestures to inward ...
PaperbackI Once Was Lost
What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus
by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp
How do people come to Jesus in today's postmodern culture? Not by a mechanical, linear process of cookie cutter conversions. Nor by a nebulous spiritual wandering that never culminates in decision and commitment. Over the last decade, Don Everts and Doug Schaupp have listened to the stories of two thousand postmodern people who have come to follow Jesus. While their stories are diverse and varied, ...
PaperbackConfronting Sexism in the Church
How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It
by Heather Matthews
Foreword by Scot McKnightHow to Fight Sexism in the Church
Despite the real progress that has been made in recent years, women continue to be silenced, wounded, and relegated to the sidelines in our churches. Many churches—even churches that outwardly affirm and platform women—remain unaware of the patterns and cultures at play that set up unseen barriers for women.
This is a book for Christians ...
PaperbackDaughters of Islam
Building Bridges with Muslim Women
by Miriam Adeney
Their clothing is often distinctive. Their values are strongly held. They love their families. They comprise nearly one-tenth of the world's population, and they live everywhere around the globe. These are women of Muslim background. Many still belong to Islam, but some now belong to Christ.In Daughters of Islam Miriam Adeney introduces you to women like Ladan, Khadija and Fatma. You'll ...
