Churches & Church Leadership

During the past few years, various friends have asked me, 'What do you mean when you speak about the spiritual life?' Every time this question has come up...

Lessons on Assurance presents five short Bible studies on passages of God’s promises: assurance of salvation, answered prayer, victory over sin, forgivene...

Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible. But that was then. Today we preach, teach, write, and communicat...

"I'm tired of helping others enjoy God." "I just want to enjoy God for myself." With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest expl...

How God Speaks To Us And How We Must Listen To Him -- How To Arrive At The State Of Self-surrender And How To Act Before Reaching It -- The Virtue And Pract...

What makes a true leader? Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of lea...

In today's fast-paced, highly competitive world, where can we find godly leadership? Our society is overdue for a fresh word on the matter of leadership. ...

Asset mapping isn't a new system or theory. It's a way of thinking, a doorway into an "open-sum" perspective rooted in the Bible and common experience. The ...

The sequel to the first bestseller, Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry, this book addresses twelve valuable steps that will help readers take the first steps as ...

Here is a book that sets our worship, sacraments, communion and language of God back on track. In a day when refinement of method and quality of experience...

A star English cricket player and a missionary to China, India, and Central Africa, C.T. Studd unceasingly pursued a life devoted to God. C.T. did nothing h...

Betty Greene coaxed her Grumman seaplane to two thousand feet..... Suddenly, silence--total silence. The plane engine had stopped! Her passengers gasped, bu...

Each born-again believer has something unique to offer the Body of Christ. The success of the Church depends on all of its parts. Everyone in the Local Chu...

there Is A Stirring Among Churchgoers. Many Are Looking At How The Christian Faith Is Being Played Out, Wondering If Somehow We're Missing The Point. What ...

"Lance Witt understands both the dynamics of church ministry and the interior landscape of the soul. He has written wise counsel that addresses directly an...

With this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the ...

Believing That Christian Joy Was One Of The Most Potent Factors In The Spread Of Christianity In The Early Centuries, Lloyd-jones Not Only Lays Bare The Cau...

There Are Plenty Of Reasons To Criticize, Judge, And Even Walk Away From The Church. Many Of Us Have Been Hurt And Rejected. We May See Church As Insular An...

The revealing New York Times bestseller examines the reign of Pope Benedict, the papal conclave process, and the history of one of the world’s oldest and...

14th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year, Leadership Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pa...

Fundraising is ministry—a transformative ministry that challenges all people to realize their own gifts and how they can be used for the benefit of the ch...

Don't just do the right actions. Build habits--and watch your life be transformed. Many books try to help you do the right actions. But the real key to l...

Unbinding Your Heart: 40 Days Of Prayer & Faith Sharing Is A Brilliant Book -- Witty, Engaging, And Grounded In A Four-year Lilly Endowment Study. Unbin...

At one point in her life, author and co-founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Kathy Keller sought pastoral ordination. Yet she came to adopt the view tha...

Incredible stories and the inspiration behind the most popular Christmas songs, including Jingle Bells, Mary, Did You Know?, The First Noel, O Holy Night, S...

What's the problem with Messianic Judaism? Stan Telchin, a Messianic Jew and former pastor, explores in depth the heart and soul of Messianic Judaism. He ...

A classic since 1949, Gospel Parallels presents Matthew, Mark, and Luke printed side-by-side for easy and enlightening comparative study. Now fully revise...

Ted Haggard presents a successful and tested model for a small group ministry here that can be implemented by a church of any size. By enabling members to e...

Church boards are often the scene of confusion, conflict, and chaos. What's the job of a board? What's the role of the pastor in relation to the board? Sho...

Dean Smith won 879 games during his legendary career as the basketball coach at University of North Carolina—making him among the winningest coaches ever...

This book is filled with daily exercises and spiritual disciplines to help you draw close to God. It covers a period of seven weeks and if you follow it car...

The Wounded Healer is a hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those men and women who want to be of service in their church or co...

Lead-er-shift [verb]: The act of nimbly adapting one’s leadership in the midst of rapid change. The term leadershift may be new to you, but the climate o...

How do we live out the message of Jesus in today's ever-changing culture? The church is facing its greatest challenge---and its greatest opportunity---in o...

Follows The Story Of Lass, Who Is Transformed From A Believed-worthless And Untrainable Animal Into A Valuable Sheepdog By A Man's Love, Explaining How Lass...

The End Times. The Apocalypse. The Day Of Judgment. Terms Such As These Are Both Fascinating And Frightening For Any Student Of God's Word. They Point To Ke...

Author Frank Viola presents a compelling case for a new kind of church based on the model for fellowship found in Acts. Redefine expectations and reimagin...

What makes for good preaching? In this accessible volume―written for preachers and preachers in training―pastor David Helm outlines what must be believ...

People are leaving the church J.D. Greear pastors. Big givers. Key volunteers. Some of his best leaders and friends. And that’s exactly how he wants it t...

'The Purpose Driven Church has brought focus and direction to more pastors and church leaders than you can count. What a gift!'---John Ortberg, bestselling...

How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples.These are t...

No one can deny our culture is opposed to Christian values, and the influences bombarding our children's moral development are difficult to contend with. Bu...

If you're a small group leader, you believe in the power of community. You know that every stage and phase of life needs a unique kind of influence. But wh...

Discover how you can break the bonds of shame and guilt that keep you from enjoying the freedom of living in Christ. The authors show how these powerful emo...

New York Times Bestselling Author John Eldredge Provides A Practical, Deceptively Simple Blueprint For Utterly Retaking Control Of Your Life. We Live In Sou...

According to George Barna, uncovering God's vision for your ministry is not an option. It's essential for the most productive ministry that will accomplish ...

Uses The Biblical Tale Of The Prodigal Son To Provide Both An Introduction To Christianity And A Clarifying Primer On The Nature Of The Gospel For Believers...

Do you sometimes find it difficult to engage your loved one with dementia? To help them stay calm in the midst of an emotional reaction? To find activities ...