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paperbackThe Holy Spirit
Works Gifts
Christian Foundations
by Donald G. Bloesch
Donald G. Bloesch's wide-ranging and in-depth reflection on the presence, reality and ministry of the Holy Spirit serves as a landmark to those seeking a faithful theological understanding of the Holy Spirit.
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paperbackThe Learning Cycle
Insights for Faithful Teaching from Neuroscience and the Social Sciences
by Muriel I. Elmer and Duane H. Elmer
With insights from neuroscience, educational psychology, and learning theory, veteran educators Muriel and Duane Elmer provide a holistic model for how learning takes place. Their learning cycle moves beyond mere recall of information to helping learners value and apply their learning in ways that are integrated into behavior and practice.
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paperbackThe Spiritually Vibrant Home
The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors
Lutheran Hour Ministries Resources
by Don Everts
What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries shows that some of the healthiest homes extend beyond the nuclear family. Don Everts shows how these households practice spirituality, hospitality, and community that make them delightful places to live and thrive.
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paperbackTeach Your Children Well
A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship
by Sarah Cowan Johnson
How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith? Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents can have an active discipleship role in forming their children's faith. Filled with exercises and activities for families to do together, this handbook is an essential resource for discipling children with confidence and creativity.
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paperbackStewards of Eden
What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters
by Sandra L. Richter
Sandra L. Richter cares about the Bible and the environment. Using her expertise in ancient Israelite society as well as in biblical theology, she walks readers through biblical passages and shares case studies that connect the biblical mandate to current issues. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns.
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paperbackTreasuring the Psalms
How to Read the Songs that Shape the Soul of the Church
by Ian J. Vaillancourt
The book of Psalms is a treasure. Orienting readers to these inspired poems, Ian Vaillancourt emphasizes Christ, the canon, and practical insights for the church community and individual Christians. Readers will gain new viewpoints into the flow, context, and message of the Psalms, as well as gospel-centered applications for a living faith.
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paperbackApostolic Church Planting
Birthing New Churches from New Believers
by J. D. Payne
Church planting is not just about gathering new communities of people who are already Christians. Planting churches flows naturally out of making disciples. In this concise guide, pastor J. D. Payne explains the process and stages of church planting, with biblical foundations and practical steps for planting teams both domestically and internationally.
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paperbackCreating Cultures of Belonging
Cultivating Organizations Where Women and Men Thrive
by Beth Birmingham and Eeva Sallinen Simard
Foreword by Myal Greene and Emily SarmientoWhile many faith-based organizations desire to have women in positions of leadership, they still fail to embody a culture that invites and celebrates gender equity. Offering practical steps for leadership teams, board members, and managers, Beth Birmingham and Eeva Simard identify organizational changes that will create a belonging culture.
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paperbackA Little Handbook for Preachers
Ten Practical Ways to a Better Sermon by Sunday
by Mary S. Hulst
Foreword by Mark LabbertonNo function of the pastor is as visible and stress inducing as preaching. But few pastors feel adequately prepared for this high-stakes responsibility when they begin their ministries. Forged by her experiences as a pastor, preaching professor and college chaplain, Mary Hulst provides practical tips for all pastors, whether ministry newcomers or seasoned professionals.
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paperbackPassport to the Bible
An Explorer's Guide
Edited by Fred Wagner
Designed to help laypeople read and understand the Bible for themselves, this guidebook edited by Fred Wagner highlights four basic themes in the Bible and offers definitions of new or difficult vocabulary.
