Religion

This short and accessible booklet helps aspiring pastors and leaders to focus on cultivating a godly desire for ministry, encouraging them to commit to a local church, inform the leaders of their desire for ministry, engage in acts of service, and patiently wait on the Lord.

The church is a global body of believers called to grow in Christ. Yet too often, it privileges a few voices and ignores the practical dimensions of the faith. Offering a multi-denominational, multi-ethnic vision, this volume brings together biblical scholars, theologians, and practitioners from around the world to pursue a theology and praxis of spiritual formation for the global church.

What difference does believing in God really make? Philosopher J. P. Moreland helps us see the Christian story-its reasonableness and its relevance-in fresh ways. For anyone wrestling with big questions about life and faith, this book explores evidence for God's existence, the reliability of the Gospels, essentials of a flourishing Christian life, and more.

Using the words of Jesus in Luke 24:46-47 as a springboard, After Emmaus explains how the story of redemption foretold in the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ, is reflected in the apostles' ministry, and continues today through the mission of the church.

When Jesus calls someone to be his disciple, he's calling them to turn from their sin and love him. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Garrett Kell helps Christians seek out one-on-one discipleship opportunities.

Dr Shumack explores Muslim belief in Jesus.

A timely, empowering and energizing resource book for Christian climate activists, as well as for those who support and encourage greater responsibility for the environment through their churches

Jamie Dunlop addresses the question Why should I give to my church?, demonstrating how giving to the local church is spiritually rewarding, accomplishes God's purposes, and brings God glory.

This highly practical book reveals that there are many ways of being creative that will help us grow as Christians.

Of all the hurdles to faith, surely suffering must be the greatest. It tears lives apart and raises questions for us all.But when we ask why?, to whom are we addressing our question? Where do the most satisfying answers come from? Does it matter?Sharon Dirckx deftly interweaves the stories of Frances, ...

In a season of loss and change, Wren Crawford and Katherine Rhodes share the journey as companions in sorrow and hope. This eight-week study guide for Feathers of Hope offers Scripture readings, reflection questions, and visio divina to help you reflect on how the experiences of the characters in the novel resonate with your own experience.

In The Story of You bestselling author Ian Morgan Cron explores how to use the enneagram to become more of the true self God intended you to be.

Keep in Step with the Spirit by late theologian J. I. Packer is a helpful guide to the Holy Spirit that is both conversational in tone and comprehensive in scope, revealing who the Spirit is and how he is active in the lives of believers.

The more series is designed to help busy, fast-paced millennials carve out 'more' time with God.

Examines the Bible's self-authenticating nature and unique ability to showcase God's glory

Key Christian leaders from a variety of countries and cultures share Bible teaching and personal testimonies in the context of: 'God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself'. An excellent contribution to the church worldwide which deserves to be read and referred to again and again. Guaranteed ...

Now part of the IVP Signature Collection, this landmark work from Gary Haugen offers stories of courageous Christians who stood up for justice in the face of human trafficking, forced prostitution, racial and religious persecution, and torture. Throughout he provides concrete guidance on how ordinary Christians can rise up to seek justice throughout the world.

An important and incisive new contribution to political theology

How can we maintain an intimate relationship with God in a busy world, read the Bible to feed our souls, and avoid burn-out? In Staying Fresh, written for anyone in ministry, Paul Mallard focuses on building character to answer these questions.