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Stories for the Gathering: A Treasury for Christian Storytellers
For gatherings large or small, this new collection of stories assembled by the well-known William White will capture the imagination of listeners of all ages....
$13.99
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Lindisfarne Liturgies for Christian Festivals
Ray Simpson's liturgical prayers for Christian festivals provide worship for individuals, new monastic groups and churches.
$19.99
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Speaking in Stories: Resources for Christian Storytellers
Why do we all like a good story? Stories give us joy, hope, visions of wonderful grace at work, says William White. But how can we learn to tell Christian...
$13.99
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Matthew: Fortress Biblical Preaching Commentaries
Wes Allen draws together the strengths of these two approaches into a new genre of homiletical and teaching resource with a focus on the Gospel according to Matthew.
$22.00
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Pastoral Care: A Practical Guide
A practical, hands-on book that all in pastoral ministry should read, and one that will help new pastors to survive and thrive in a long-term ministry in the church.
$29.99
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Tough Questions, Honest Answers: Faith and Religion for 21st-Century Explorers
In Tough Questions, Honest Answers, Christian theologian Cameron Harder explores pressing contemporary challenges to religion--from religion itself to modern "big ideas" that often confound thoughtful seekers. Issues addressed include religion and violence, religion and child sexual abuse, mystery and miracle, the compatibility of science and faith, and God's role when bad things happen. Tough Questions, Honest Answers is an excellent conversation starter for inquirers, skeptics, and faithful doubt
$18.99
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Heaven's Morning Breaks: Sensitive and practical reflections on funeral practice
With a chapter on pastoral care for the bereaved as well as resource sections containing suggested orders of service, hymns, songs, prayers and readings, this is a helpful addition to literature on funerals for those involved in ministry.
$22.99
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Heirs Together
This book describes a church which includes all ages (children, young people, and adults) in every aspect of its life. This is the vision of the intergenerational Church.
$16.99
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Living Hope: A practical theology of hope for the dying
Living Hope explores the meaning of Christian hope, its theology, and psychology. It reflects on the sources of hope and wrestles with the concern for a hope that is not just a set of clichÒs but which is engaging and realistic, suggesting practical ways of nurturing hope in those we care for.
$22.99
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Stories for Telling: A Treasury for Christian Storytellers
"Where can I find good, enjoyable stories that deal with Christian values?" "What can I use to communicate the gospel in story language?" Well-known...
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Grief, Loss and Pain in Churches: A Handbook for Understanding and Advising in a Christian Context
This book helps guide and aid the bereaved on their journey through grief and loss.
$29.99
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Boundary Leaders: Leadership Skills for People of Faith
A major challenge for religious communities today lies in harnessing the commitment and energy of religious people to address larger societal issues. Key to...
$23.00
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Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation
The goal of this book, says author Charles Lane, is to perform a dramatic rescue of stewardship, freeing it from any connection whatsoever to "paying the...
$16.99
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Intergenerational Cell Resources: five series of meeting outlines for the intergenerational cell
The meetings outlines in this book provide you with all the practical help you need to run your cell meeting, including photocopiable handouts and forms for delegating the various components.
$24.99
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I Can Do No Other: The Church's New Here We Stand Moment
Author Anna M. Madsen's book is a fresh and challenging look at the legacy of Martin Luther and the new reformation that is calling people of faith to action today. She makes a compelling case that justice, anchored in justification, is our new Reformation moment, one not inconsistent with Luther's theology, but weighted differently to address the different weighty concerns of our day. A study guide is included to encourage group conversation and action.
$18.99
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Knowing the Context: Frames, Tools, and Signs for Preaching
While everyone might affirm that preaching needs to engage its listeners deeply, the initial move for novice preachers is to think this can be attained by...
$12.00
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Becoming an Anti-Racist Church: Journeying toward Wholeness
Martin Luther King's observation that 11 a.m. on Sunday is the most segregated hour of the week remains all too true. Christians addressing racism in American...
$20.00
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Finding the Right Words: Offering Care and Comfort When You Don't Know What to Say
Practical suggestions for offering care and comfort. Bockelman discusses many common situations and provides guidelines for using Scripture and sharing your faith as you reach out to others.
$6.99
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When the Center Does Not Hold: Leading in an Age of Polarization
Over the past forty years, polarization has permeated nearly every level of American life, including the intimate spheres of faith and interpersonal relationships. In When the Center Does Not Hold, David R. Brubaker, with contributions by colleagues Everett Brubaker, Carolyn Yoder, and Teresa Haase, offers relevant, practical mentorship on navigating polarized environments, equipping leaders to both manage themselves and effectively lead others in highly polarized and anxious systems. In this book, readers will find hope.
$16.99
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Preaching at the Crossroads: How the World—and Our Preaching—Is Changing
David Lose takes preachers on a tour of the major cultural influences of the last century, exploring how they offer opportunities to cultivate a more relevant faith in the twenty-first century.
$19.00
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