Churches & Church Leadership

In this groundbreaking book—available in paperback for the first time—renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright argu...

We live in a season when church attendance is still building back to what it was before the pandemic. Many Christians have been separated from their church ...

"Jesus came to start a movement not a religion." Jesus came to start a revolutionary movement of love, not the stifling, compliantly docile religion that is...

How to Remain Joyful about Ministry Despite Inevitable ChallengesLife in ministry is not detached from disappointment. Threats to one’s integrity, harmful...

The novel Letters Along the Wayfollows the spiritual pilgrimage of Tim Journeyman, told through his correspondence with a Christian professor. Their lette...

The award-winning author of Grateful goes beyond the culture wars to offer a refreshing take on the comprehensive, multi-faceted nature of Jesus, keeping ...

“The church has needed this book for a long time.” — Russell Moore If you are considering the ministry, there are two mistakes to avoid. The first is...

Over the last twenty years, the institutional church has spent $530 billion, but the percentage of Christians in the country has not increased one percentag...

If you have struggled personally against the powerful draw of pornography, or if you have ever tried to help someone fighting this battle, you know how har...

Leadership in Unknown Waters invites organizational leaders and their teams to engage powerful questions amidst ambiguity and uncertainty as they move from ...

how Can You Study The Bible In Depth On Your Own? In This Last Of Seven Vital Studies On Your Life As A Disciple Of Christ, You'll Learn Firsthand How To ...

Why do you do what you do as a Christian? What are the internal qualities that should drive a disciple's life? God's design for your walk with Him involve...

Diary of a Pastor's Soul tells the story of a fictionalized pastor, embarking on his final year before retirement, who reflects on the experiences and relat...

This fascinating account portrays God's power in the life and ministry of A. Wetherell Johnson, from her overseas mission work to the founding and remarkabl...

In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging serv...

The Alpha Guide is a companion to either the Alpha Film Series or Alpha with Nicky Gumbel. This guide is divided up by session with an easy-to-read outline...

What do the music of Metallica and Bach, the film Crash, and stories about Batman have in common? According to author and pastor John Van Sloten, God can sp...

A vision of church partnerships that will elevate churches to greater gospel fruitfulness and enable them to thrive.Networked churches are the primary churc...

Research shows that over time, most churches plateau and then eventually decline. Typically, they start strong and experience periods of growth, then stagn...

James Carroll’s urgent, masterly Jerusalem, Jerusalem uncovers the ways in which the ancient city became a transcendent fantasy that ignites religious fe...

Many churchgoers complain that their churches lack a coherent plan for discipleship and spiritual growth. In turn, many church leaders lament their lack of...

Here is a book for the millions of Christians who want to make a vital connection between their faith and their lives. The authors describe theological ref...

One of the most difficult tasks facing any church leader is the issue of raising funds. It's not that we don't realize that tithing and giving are biblical...

The marriage of bad theology and hypocritical behavior by the church has eroded our spiritual lives. Taking the best of biblical scholarship, Meyers recast...

judging By Today's Bestseller Lists, One Would Think That Religion Is Either Irrational Or Extreme. What's Missing Is A Genuine Debate Between The Atheists...

With more than 315,000 copies sold, this is the story of the church for today’s readers. The fourth edition of Shelley’s classic one-volume history of ...

Billy Graham answers questions about heaven and eternity with understanding and reassurance. God’s Word says heaven awaits all the saints of His kingdom...

It's No Secret Serving on a church board can be a tough assignment. Marathon business meetings and petty squabbling can quickly take a toll. But lay leaders...

Like most Christians, you long to fulfill your calling. You seek the inheritance God has promised you. And you work hard to serve Him well and enter into H...

Do You Struggle With Anxiety And Worry? Slay Your Giants With The LOVE Plan. You want to live in the present but worries about the future steal your joy. Y...

As the coldest winter on record blows into Sugarcreek, will three hearts have the courage to discover the life that God wants for them? In the small Amish...

Enlarge Your Vision -- Enlarging Your Vision -- Raising The Level Of Your Expectancy -- God Has More In Store -- Breaking The Barriers Of The Past -- Increa...

Do you really want the mission to succeed? Are you prepared to live within clear boundaries? Are you ready to align yourself with a greater purpose? D...

Not where you want to be?Wondering how to get there? Whyis it that smart people with admirable life goals often end up far from where theyintended to be? W...

The Headlines Are Clear: Religion Is On The Decline In America As Many People Leave Behind Traditional Religious Practices. Diana Butler Bass, Leading Comme...

Among the headhunting Sawi of Irian Jaya, treachery was an ideal that generations of their people had perfected. The heroes of Sawi legend weren't those who...

Hearing a young attorney speak of the faith-based reasons for which he had just made a substantial monetary gift to a community youth center, Clif Christop...

Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless peop...

a History Of The Popes Tells The Story Of The Oldest Living Institution In The Western World-the Papacy. From Its Origins In Saint Peter, Jesus' Chief Disc...

Mohr's humor and personal perspective on the lives of Rubinstein, Horowitz, and other artists mix music lore with quiet faith.Categories: Religion & Spi...

With sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought, Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the “emerging ...

It is absolutely essential that a church perceive itself as an institution for the glory of God, and to do that, claims John MacArthur, the local church mus...

In Simplify, Bestselling Author Bill Hybels Identifies The Core Issues That Lure Us Into Frenetic Living--and Offers Searingly Practical Steps For Sweeping ...

Are We Ready For The Opportunities And Challenges Facing The Aging Church? Now Is The Time For The Church To Offer Ministry To Its Increasing Number Of Seni...

written By An Anonymous English Monk During The Late Fourteenth Century, the Cloud Of Unknowing Is A Sublime Expression Of What Separates God From Humanit...

When Their Parish Reached A Breaking Point, Fr. Michael White And Lay Associate Tom Corcoran Asked Themselves How They Could Make The Church Matter To Catho...

Spiritual Direction gives us the unique and unrivaled experience of having Henri Nouwen as our personal spiritual director, answering our questions about t...

You don't just lead with your voice and your decisions. You lead with your body. The way you take up space in a room, the way you use or don't use your bo...