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New Arrivals
Faith Hope and Luck
by Andy Stanley. This five session DVD study will help us define the difference between faith and hope. Even when God is silent we are commanded to put out trust in God. Includes a student guide. DVD.
Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith
by Andy Stanley. The health of your faith matters to God, because a faith that isn't growing prevents a person from living up to his or her potential in establishing his Kingdom. Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith is an exciting DVD study that establishes the biblical case for the five things God uses to grow a BIG faith. 6 Sessions, DVD
Managing Polarities in Congregations
by Roy M. Oswald and Barry Johnson. Congregations often find themselves in power struggles over two opposing views. People on both sides believe strongly that they are right. They also assume that if they are right, their opposition must be wrong---classic "either/or" thinking. A polarity is a pair of truths that need each other over time. Together, long-time Alban Institute consultant Roy Oswald and colleague Barry Johnson, who developed the concept of Polarity Management, explore eight polarities that thriving congregations manage well, including Tradition & Innovation, Spiritual Health & Institutional Health, Inreach & Outreach, and Nurture & Transformation. Thriving congregations tap the inherent tension in polarity. Oswald and Johnson show readers how their congregations can manage polarities more intentionally, effectively, and sustainably.
Piece Work / Peace Work
by Martha Bettis Gee. An inclusive study on the children of Sudan including the history of the African quilt. Activities include games, simulations, and art projects. This is a great 4 session stand alone study.
The History of the Bible in English
by James A. Walther, Sr. A DVD curriculum of the History of the Bible. Includes an online, down-loadable student guide.
The Me I Want to Be
by John Ortberg. What does God's best version of me look like? The author through this five-session video curriculum that will guide you to discover spiritual vitality like never before. Growth cannot happen in a mass produced way - and that is the beauty of this teaching. Each group member will take an online assessment that will give a hand-crafted spiritual growth plan - including best practices and resources for spiritual growth - unique to that person's spiritual DNA. By asking this probing question - what does the best version of me look like? -John will challenge you to go deeper and grow stronger in your spiritual walk.
Previously Listed
50 Ways to Help Save the Earth
by Rebecca Barnes-Davies. This guide outlines fifty ways in which you, your congregation, and your local community can help fight global warming and enjoy participation in a vital part of Christian discipleship.
99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven
by Kathleen Bostrom. Kathleen Long Bostrom and Peter Graystone provide the ultimate to do list: 99 things that everyone should experience during their time on earth.
Accompany Them With Singing
by Thomas Long. Thomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, provides a theological and cultural critique of today's Christian funeral. Long notes a disturbing trend toward funeral services that seem theologically right and pastorally caring, but actually depart from the primary aims of the Christian funeral constructed around the metaphor of the deceased as a saint traveling on a baptismal journey toward God, accompanied by the community of faith on "the last mile of the way."
Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians
by Stephen Haynes. This latest volume in the ever-popular WJK Armchair series turns its sights on contemporary theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945). Bonhoeffer was imprisoned by the Nazis, who hanged him in 1945 but, thankfully, his ideas did not die with him. His life and thought continue to have an enduring impact on Christianity today.
City on a Hill: The Easter Experience (DVD)
What if what happened then changes everything now? This small group study brings the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life. Includes study guide.
Great Psalms of the Bible
by J. Clinton McCann, Jr. Focusing on a dozen psalms, Clint McCann leads readers through some of the church's favorite psalms as well as some lesser-known gems. Each chapter lets the reader understand the original meaning of the psalm and considers ways that our life of faith today can be enriched through these scriptural treasures.
Hymns for Today
by Brian Wren. Few can argue with the power of music to touch the heart. Voices shared in worshipful song allow us to honor God in a truly beautiful way. Now, in Hymns for Today, renowned hymn writer Brian Wren helps us understand why this is so. Includes study guide and questions.
Insights
by Karl Barth. Daily reading and devotional book featuring perspectives from one of the greatest theologians of the twentieth century.
Introducing Christianity
by James Howell. This introductory-level book on
Christianity looks clearly at what the church believed and taught throughout its
history. Hard questions about the Bible, theology, and the Christian life are
dealt with from the perspective of faith. Includes study questions for
discussion.
John Calvin, Reformer for the 21st Century
by William Johnson. Many would argue that a true understanding of contemporary Christian thought is impossible without a basic understanding of John Calvin's contributions. Calvin is more than just a figure from history. His life and work - both infused with his passion for the reform of the church - had a continuing impact through the centuries, not only on the church but on society in general. Enhanced with questions for discussion and a handy glossary.
Martin Luther King Jr. for Armchair Theologians
by Rufus Burrow, Jr.
In this
interesting and important introduction to the life and thought of Martin Luther
King Jr., theologian Rufus Burrow explores Kings's life as well as his thinking
and activism. Burrow addresses those that see King as only a social activist by
showing how his studies, particularly his theological studies, influenced,
shaped, and transformed the activist path he pursued during his
public life.
Ministry and Money
by Janet Jamieson. No doubt, money is a key issue in today’s Christian faith communities but it can be a touchy subject to address. Most clergy do not receive extensive training in church finance and the practical aspects of working with a church budget and dealing with financial leaders in a congregation.
More Power in the Pulpit
by Cleophus Larue. Some of America's best-known African American preachers describe how they go about preparing their sermons.
Old Testament Prophets for Today
by Carolyn Sharp. Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible’s prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophetic message is relevant today. The book contains study questions for group or individual use.
Preaching from Memory to Hope
by Thomas Long. In this compelling and hard-hitting book, respected preacher and teacher Tom Long identifies and responds to what he sees as the most substantive theological forces and challenges facing preaching today.
Preaching the Atonement
by Peter Stevenson. Preaching the Atonement is a unique teaching tool that offers a theological discussion of ten important Bible passages connected with the sacrifices of Christ. In each chapter, a complete sermon on the passage in question is presented, followed by a commentary that sets the sermon in the context within which it was preached and highlights the strategy of the preacher in the theological interpretation of the text and its incorporation into the rhetoric of the sermon.
Questions of Truth
by John Polkinghorne. For many years people from across the world have sent the scientist-turned-priest John Polkinghorne these and other questions about science and belief. In question-and-answer format, Polkinghorne offers, in accessible prose, his highly informed opinion about some of the most frequently asked questions. The result is a unique book that explores the rich harmonies between science and belief.
Sticky Faith
by Group. 52 Family Messages for children's Sermons.
The Gospel According the U2
by Greg Garrett. U2's private practice and public presentation of Jesus' good news are often discussed, but almost never are they subject to sound critical and theological analysis. Bringing to his task the tools of both musical and ecclesiological scholarship, Garrett also writes with the humility of genuine affection and gratitude.
The Life of Prayer
by Allan Hugh Cole, Jr. The author offers insights on the topic of prayer, explaining prayer and describing its spiritual and physical effects. This book is for those who are not comfortable with prayer or who have reached an impasse in their prayer lives. Cole demonstrates different kinds of prayer, helps the reader find ways to pray in various situations, and provides sample prayers. The volume includes questions for reflection at the end of each chapter.
The Ten: 1-5 (KIT)
by Liquid. The Ten: 1-5 focuses on the first five of the Ten Commandments, allowing participants to explore and deepen their understanding of God's laws to His people. This DVD-based experience features five 10-minute episodes, as well as a 112-page participant's guide with questions and leader's tips. Each episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God's Word is as true today as it was when it was written.
The Will of God
by James Howell. Veteran pastor and theologian James C. Howell considers a number of issues relating to God's will, how it is known, how it is done, and how we respond when bad things happen and we feel God is absent or has tuned away from us. In this sensitive presentation, Howell explores these questions and provides ways of recognizing the true things to which we can hold in the midst of hard times.
The Worshiping Body
by Kimberly Long.
Kimberly Bracken Long, by focusing on what presiders do with
their bodies, eyes and ears, lips, hands, feet, and heart describes an attitude
and style of worship leadership that is both firmly rooted and blessedly free.
The Worshiping Body is essential reading for
anyone interested in how their presence and movement during worship make a
difference.
The Write Stuff
by Sondra Willobee. In this book, veteran preacher Sondra Willobee shows preachers how to enliven their sermons by using the techniques of great writers. With clarity and wit, the author explores the joyful process of crafting effective sermons. Includes many practical examples.
You Learn by Living
by Eleanor Roosevelt. One of the most admired people of the twentieth century, Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. The commonsense ideas-and heartfelt ideals-presented in this volume are as relevant today as they were five decades ago.