"The amazing lack of concern for purpose among homileticians and preachers has spawned a brood of preachers who are dull, lifeless, abstract and impersonal; it has obscured truth, hindered joyous Christian living, destroyed dedication and initiative, and stifled service for Christ." –Jay AdamsPreaching needs to become purposeful, says Jay Adams, becaus… Read more…
Few things bring more immediate scrutiny and impassioned angst among young adult Christians today than hearing the words “purity culture.” Serious flaws from purity culture deserve to be scrutinized, especially given its lasting negative effects on some raised in the movement. Many Christians today reject the movement—and all that it sto… Read more…
A Groundbreaking Resource for PreachingIf the church wishes to converse effectively with a culture, it must learn the culture’s language. Today, shifts in technology mean that language is increasingly one of symbols and metaphors, stories and images—not words.So what does this mean for the sermon, that long-standing, word-based tradition of Chris… Read more…
Marks of a Movement calls us back to the disciple-making mandate of the church through the timeless wisdom of John Wesley and the Methodist movement. With a love for history and a passion for today's church, Winfield helps us reimagine church multiplication in a way that focuses on making and multiplying disciples for the twenty-first century.Winfield Be… Read more…
"Ryken's Worldly Saints offers a fine introduction to seventeenth-century Puritanism in its English and American contexts. The work is rich in quotations from Puritan worthies and is ideally suited to general readers who have not delved widely into Puritan literature. It will also be a source of information and inspiration to those who seek a clearer und… Read more…
Despite a strong belief in the institution and sacredness of marriage, studies show that Christian spouses experience divorce at least as much as the secular population.But whatever the reasons for a divorce--beyond the divorce itself--many Christians want to know: does the Bible support remarriage?The fact is that no consensus exists among evangelicals on t… Read more…
La iglesia mundial se enfrenta a una crisis de discipulado. Esta es la manera en cómo avanzar.Los pastores y líderes de las iglesias quieren ver vidas transformadas por el evangelio. Trabajan incansablemente para atender a las personas, iniciar nuevos ministerios, predicar de forma creativa y mantenerse al día con las tendencias. Lamenta… Read more…
Master Teacher is the teacher’s quarterly to be used with Adult Christian Life and College and Career. Each lesson contains extensive biblical exposition and specific instructions for the teacher. The outline of the lesson is reader-friendly, and includes suggestions for maximizing teacher/student interaction and topics for making the study informative and… Read more…
Healing Our Toxic Self-Narratives to Experience True TransformationThe Christian faith is not only about belief and practices, it is also about the kind of people that we become. Yet some of the biggest barriers to our transformation come from our toxic self-narratives. These narratives shape the way we see ourselves and the way we interact in the world. God… Read more…
A comprehensive resource to help churches build a thriving marriage mentoring program.Les and Leslie Parrott are passionate about how marriage mentoring can transform couples, families, and entire congregations.In The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring, you will find life-changing insights and essential skills for:Preparing engaged and newlywed couple… Read more…
A Fresh Look at Contextualization Positive cross-cultural communication is an essential skill when sharing the gospel. Unfortunately, many common Western biblical constructs create stumbling blocks for people of different backgrounds, causing them to reject the gospel. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Join Dr. Mary Lou … Read more…
Includes audiobook-exclusive bonus commentary from the author!If you’re a leader in a church or business, and you want to improve your culture of hospitality, then you’ll love Danny’s new book. It’s a must-read! -Dan T. Cathy, CEO, Chick-fil-AWhen it comes to interacting with guests, churches typically gravitate towards one of two cam… Read more…
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