A frenzied account of the persecution of Protestants in Europe in the 16th century, and one of the most famous pieces of......more
There are five practices which characterise pioneer ministry: listening, adapting, experimenting, co-creating and persis......more
Church planting is part of your DNA. It can be all too easy to leave talk of church planting for those who feel called t......more
From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-op......more
One of the biggest challenges that the newly ordained face is preparing to preside at the Eucharist for the first time. ......more
This comprehensive textbook presents the history of early Christianity from its beginnings to the time of the Second Jud......more
Who was Mary? A radical rediscovery of the historical mother of Jesus A radical reassessment of the role of Mary the mot......more
Want to be a great leader by Friday? You can, and it’s even easier than you think. Dr. Kevin Leman’s five winning plays ......more
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To define the culture of the Christian communities of early Islamic Spain, it is vital to study its origins in the Visig......more
Considers the life and work of Charles Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism. Charles Wesley (1707...more
Offers a big picture analysis of American Catholicism The Catholic Church is at a crossroads. In the United States alone......more
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Theodore of Sykeon is one of the archetypal holy men of the late Roman world, a person whose intense ascetic regime earn......more
God’s mission is for everyone, every day. In the midst of societal disruption and disillusionment, we’re seeing signs of......more
The first three centuries were the formative period of Christianity. The developments during this time led to the distin......more
The first three centuries were the formative period of Christianity. The developments during this time led to the distin......more
The first three centuries were the formative period of Christianity. The developments during this time led to the distin......more
An exploration--and an affirmation--of the connection between the Church’s sacraments of initiation. Inviting the unbap......more
The Only Textbook on Safeguarding for Faith-Based Ministries and Seminaries Christians are called to care for the vulner......more
An urgent argument for the centrality of Christian witness in the world. The world is changing rapidly. Between climate ......more
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Origen was one of the great thinkers of the third-century Church and the most influential of the Greek Church Fathers. H......more
The men depicted in the Bible were not perfect by any means. We find story after story marked by scandal, failure, and i......more
A major new history of medieval monasticism, from the fourth to the sixteenth century From the late Roman Empire onwards......more
As churches shrink in attendance and resources, ministers working at multiple jobs is emerging as a new model of ministr......more
If you think the Bible is irrelevant, irrational, or even, at times, immoral--and you have an open mind--The Rational Bi......more
Countless books are designed to help leaders to become better leaders. But most resources neglect the underlying emotion......more
When calling out evil, we often look for the obvious: malice, cruelty, and wickedness. We try to uncover the impulses an......more
When calling out evil, we often look for the obvious: malice, cruelty, and wickedness. We try to uncover the impulses an......more
Justin Tse captures the voices of Cantonese Protestant Christians from the San Francisco, Vancouver, and Hong Kong metro......more
Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg has come face to face with the crushing trauma of sexual abuse, t......more
The Bible Throughout the Ages examines several crucial issues related to the Bible: its status as God’s truth and revela......more
Do you need direction for your next step? Does the future seem uncertain? Do you wonder how you can make a difference to......more
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Christianity has long been associated with the West, often creating a disjunction affecting the understanding of the ess......more
A Firsthand Look at a Groundbreaking Archaeological Discovery In 2014, aerial photography revealed a submerged structure......more
What Christian isn’t hungering for revival? Not just an emotional display of faith, but a revival that changes lives, re......more
Despite trillions of dollars spent and the development of welfare programs, poverty has actually gotten much worse. Nati......more
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"Not only is ambition not a dirty word, but it is our calling as Catholics. And our most ambitious calling of all is our......more
First published almost twenty years ago, this practical guide by a media professional has helped countless churches to r......more
A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity The history of African American Christianity is one of the de......more
A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity The history of African American Christianity is one of the de......more
A concise guide to the best practices in making your church safe for members and attendees of all ages. Every church sho......more
A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity The history of African American Christianity is one of the de......more
A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity The history of African American Christianity is one of the de......more
Most churches in the US are small-membership congregations. As Allen T. Stanton notes, most church leadership resources ......more
Confession Is Good for the Soul . . . and for Your Leadership Why are so many Christian leaders burning out, losing fait......more
Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There’s Still Hope. Are we building institutions that will meaningf......more
A Catholic Classic -- UPDATED AND EXPANDED! For 2,000 years, Catholicism--the largest religion in the world and in the U......more
This volume traces the history of Oneness Pentecostalism in North America. It maps the major ideas, arguments, periodiza......more
What more is there to add about the Shroud of Turin? The linen cloth with the faint image of the crucified Jesus in the ......more
How we talk about human life matters. In western post-Christian society, humans are thought of less like precious image ......more
In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of Christians who are "deconstructing" their faith, critically ana......more
USA TODAY BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Discover the official story of In-N-Out Burger--how three generation......more
Key Traits of a Healthy Church to Develop within the Local Body What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does ......more
Pastor and Author Thabiti M. Anyabwile Empowers Readers to Actively Contribute to the Vitality of the Local Church God w......more
The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing a......more
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In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy warns of t......more
God’s heart to reach the nations is evident from Genesis to Revelation and we are all invited to join in. Whether it’s l......more
A practical tool for women who are called to leadership roles in any area of life, Entrusted to Lead offers biblical ins......more
The formative power of a congregation serves as a primary catalyst for human development. A congregation also forms a pe......more
The formative power of a congregation serves as a primary catalyst for human development. A congregation also forms a pe......more
A cultural history of how Christianity was born from its martyrs. Though it promises eternal life, Christianity was forg......more
In 1234, four mendicant friars arrived in the Byzantine city of Nicaea to discuss the possibility of a union between the......more
How can Christians engage meaningfully with history? In an age underpinned by the idea that life is about self-invention......more
Why do churches need a disciplemaking culture? At the end of his earthly ministry, Jesus commissioned his followers to e......more
A fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the Early Church Fathers, his defence of orthodox theology, and how his Ch......more
See how the thread of orthodoxy runs throughout the history of the church - even in the thousand years known as the "Dar......more
With relatable stories and disarming grace, popular podcaster and author Sophie Hudson cuts through the confusing, diffe......more
What does it mean to be the Body of Christ in a healthy and holy way? When news outlets reveal church scandals or we hea......more
Despite its many crises, especially in Western Europe, there are 1.3 billion Catholics in the world today. The Church re......more
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A Century of Faith The first Mass was offered for what would eventually be known as St. Rita Church in the humblest of p......more
See the Passion narrative like you’ve never seen it before. The Gospels describe a complex chain of events from Jesus’s ......more
The definitive guide to changes in congregational leadership, revised to reflect the needs of today’s church Designed fo......more
As our nation has experienced a renewal of reckoning with the reality of slavery in our past and the continued struggle ......more
If you did a historical survey of racism in the United States, the overarching theme would be one of compromise and comp......more
A timeless classic for solid grounding and renewal. Is your church adrift? Many churches are struggling to stay focused-......more
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Thomas S. Kidd presents a global history of the Christian church in the modern age. Christian History, Volume 2: From th......more
In less than a decade the notion of ’synodality’ has emerged as a central theme in Catholic life and thought, especially......more
This 14-month diary has a clear, spacious week-to-view layout, beginning with Sunday, that offers plenty of room for kee......more
How to Fight Sexism in the Church Despite the real progress that has been made in recent years, women continue to be sil......more
Jesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literat......more
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It may surprise you to know that the majority of non-Christians are not hostile to the faith or looking for a fight. In ......more
While many aspects of leadership development are similar for women and men, women face different cultural expectations a......more
’Mixed ecology’ is a term use to describe how traditional parishes co-exist with fresh expressions, church plants and pi......more
These days many evangelicals are exploring the more sacramental, liturgical, and historically-conscious church tradition......more
The narratives of the figures behind the ten statues of martyrs at the Westminster Abbey. In July 1998, ten statues of m......more
Jonathan Edwards: A Reformed Arminian Engagement provides a fresh perspective on the theology of one of the most influen......more