Religion

How can you be an effective leader-maker/leader-making church? There s a critical need right now for new leaders in churches - this should never be the preserve of the elite few. This book will help you identify, encourage and keep new leaders, planning for maximum effectiveness in the long-term future.

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Christians are sometimes faced with uncertainty. But is all uncertainty bad? Theologian Joshua McNall encourages readers to reclaim the little word "perhaps" as a sacred space between the warring extremes of unchecked doubt and zealous dogmatism. Learn how to exercise a hopeful imagination, ask hard questions, return once again to Scripture, and reclaim the place of holy speculation.

A modern classic investigating the reasons for the historical impact and life-changing significance of Jesus - then and now.

Martin Selman's work on the Book of 1 Chronicles is a contribution to The Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series, a series that offers thorough, up-to-date, passage-by-passage commentary on the books of the Old Testament.

This book responds to 7 common misconceptions about singleness, helping everyone--married and unmarried alike--value the unique opportunities that singleness affords to contribute to the flourishing of the church as a whole.

The inspiring story of Rich Wilson, Team Leader at Fusion and the growth of the incredible student movement he serves. Packed with real-life stories of ordinary people following an extraordinary God, this book will encourage readers to find and pursue their calling through adventure and adversity.

On November 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other: C. S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy, and Aldous Huxley. Imagining a lively and informative dialogue between these three men on life's biggest questions, this IVP Signature Collection edition of a classic apologetics work presents insightful responses to common objections to the Christian faith.

Depression can lead to self-condemnationand yet the gospel tells us there is no condemnation in Christ. Anxiety leads us to inner turmoilbut the gospel assures us of the love of God and the peace that comes with knowing him. Whether you have experienced mental illness yourself, or want to understand ...

The disciplines of biblical studies and theology should serve each other, and they should serve both the church and the academy together. But the relationship between them is often marked by misunderstandings, methodological differences, and cross-discipline tension.
New Testament scholar Scot McKnight ...

What is happening with the Church of England? God's Church for God's World explores the tumultuous recent history of Anglicanism, and sheds light on good news stories from across the country.

For people beginning to doubt the uniqueness and supremacy of Christ, the author of the book of Hebrews provided one of the longest, most profound arguments in the New Testament. Christians today will find their understanding stretched and their loyalty confirmed by this rich presentation of our great ...

One in five Christian women use pornography. One in three visitors to a porn site is a woman. Many, many more women read explicit books like Fifty Shades of Grey. Even more than that write their own pornography - not on paper for publication, but in their heads for their own use. Helen Thorne knows all ...

Be encouraged to become learning, caring, worshipping and evangelizing churches

Offers intercessions, blessings and forms for the peace covering each Sunday and major festival of the Church's year. Can be used as a complement to the readings and collects for Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary.

In this redesigned edition of Death in the City, Schaeffer looks at the example of the prophet Jeremiah and offers a simple response to the rejection of biblical principles by modern culture-commitment to God's word as truth.

Drawing from the Bible, Matt McCullough answers the question Does God love everyone?, explaining the difference between God's genuine love for all people and his specific love for those who trust in him.

A celebration of the true diversity of the saints, addressing our white-washed church history.

God Has No Favourites is the latest in the highly popular series of open-minded York Courses for discussion groups and individual reflection, crammed with questions to stimulate thought and lively debate

Michael Green gives excellent practical advice to help Christians approach and talk naturally with their friends about the Good News. From that first faltering conversation, to following up, he shows us how introducing a friend to Christ is the most worthwhile and fulfilling ministry any Christian can ...

In this powerful and timely book, Michael Green provides an essential guide that will help readers find their way through an increasingly disorientating 'religious' maze. In contrast to society's readiness to embrace a diluted, multi-faith ethos, this book points the reader to the uniqueness of Christ. ...