by Ray S. Anderson
Foreword by Brian McLaren

If the emerging church movement is looking for a theology, Ray Anderson offers clear and relevant theological guidance for it in this timely book.

Reaching back through time, Anderson roots an emergent theology in what happened at Antioch,where Saul (Paul) and Barnabas were set apart for a mission to establish churches outside of Jerusalem--among Gentiles who had to be reached in their own ...

by Prasanta Verma

Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist

"So what are you? Go back where you belong!"

Majority white American culture has historically marginalized people of color, who at times feel invisible and alienated and at other times are traumatized by oppression and public discrimination. This reality leads to a particular kind of aloneness: ...

Celebrating Latino Authors

Latina and Latino authors bring important perspectives to their work, with insights and wisdom for every reader. We are proud to highlight the voices of Latino authors, whose books inspire, challenge, and enrich the church and the world. Explore their stories, discover their books, and find articles, videos, and podcasts that amplify their voices. From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the invaluable contributions of these authors.

Edited by Philip S. Johnston

The Bible is a truly wonderful book.Millions of Christians through the ages and across the world have treasured it as their most valued possession, often insisting that anyone can pick up the Bible and read and understand it for themselves. But many of the details remain fuzzy until we find out more about their historical or literary setting.The IVP Introduction to the Bible is intended ...

by Stephen D. Eyre

It was a dark time for Israel. And Jeremiah was their last chance to turn things around.

The ministry to which God called Jeremiah was difficult and painful: proclaim God's demanding love. Yet with this burden, God also gave the prophet a gift--the gift of his presence. In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre shows how the example of Jeremiah's rich relationship with God ...

Number of Studies: 9

by Ron Blankley

When we strip away what is superficial, cultural or traditional, what is the essence of true Christianity?

What qualities and beliefs characterize a living--and life-changing--faith?

The three letters of John help to answer these questions. 1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important aspects of Christian life. As Ron Blankley leads you through the twelve LifeGuide® Bible Study lessons ...

Number of Studies: 12

by Chris McDaniel
Foreword by Dan Busby

We know it's important to be generous. But it can be hard to know what healthy stewardship looks like in our families and churches. What if God has deeper and richer lessons to teach us about what it means to live generously?

Ignite Your Generosity will help you see your resources of time, talents and treasures in a fresh, God-honoring way. A twenty-one-day devotional, this book is ...

Number of Studies: 21

by Carolyn Nystrom

Money and work: just the words themselves can cause anxiety. Mortgages, saving for retirement and bottom lines can easily overwhelm us to the point of despair. But God, who "gives us richly all things to enjoy," wants his people to live in freedom, trusting him and learning to manage our gifts wisely and generously. By pointing to his trustworthiness and generosity, these ten-session LifeGuide® ...

Number of Studies: 10

Edited by Wesley Vander Lugt

Many consider Georges Rouault (1871–1958) to be one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries. Yet both the secular art world and the church have struggled to engage with his work, which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith and also starkly explores the pain and darkness of human experience.

In this volume, a group of theologians, artists, and ...

by Jane Williams

A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings and, at the heart of it all, a mother and her baby. . .

Jane Williams' meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas, as depicted in someof the world's greatest paintings.

These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the nativity will ...

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An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches

by Ray S. Anderson
Foreword by Brian McLaren

Beyond Ethnic Loneliness

The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging

by Prasanta Verma