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Paige P. Vanosky
Paige P. Vanosky is a small group leader and community volunteer. The 30-Minute Bible grew out of her own teaching ministry. She lives in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
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caseboundIntergenerational Christian Formation
Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community, and Worship
by Holly Catterton Allen, Christine Lawton, and Cory L. Seibel
Foreword by Jason Brian Santos"One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." —Psalm 145:4
Most churches and faith communities segment their ministries by age and generation. In some congregations, people may never interact with those of other ages. But it was not always so. Throughout biblical tradition and the majority of history, communities of faith included people ...
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paperbackAn Introduction to the Theology of Religions
Biblical, Historical & Contemporary Perspectives
by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
Early in the nineteenth century Ernst Troeltsch, the great German liberal thinker, published the influential essay "The Place of Christianity Among the World Religions." The question of the relation of Christianity to other religions is every bit as relevant as and perhaps even more urgent today than it was then. Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen ...
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caseboundBusiness Ethics in Biblical Perspective
A Comprehensive Introduction
by Michael E. Cafferky
It is legal for CEOs to make 300 times the amount of the average worker. But is this fair and just? Is it ethical for a customer to purchase a digital camera for the sole purpose of using it on a ski trip and then return the item to the store afterwards? Should companies who purchase advertising space on websites that offer pirated videos for download be held accountable for breaking intellectual ...
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paperbackThe Next Worship
Glorifying God in a Diverse World
The IVP Signature Collection
by Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Foreword by Mark LabbertonChristianity Today's Book of the Year Award of Merit
What happens when a diverse church glorifies the global God?
We live in a time of unprecedented intercultural exchange, where our communities welcome people from around the world. Music and media from every culture are easily accessible, and our worship is infused with a rich variety of musical ...
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product setIVP Bible Study Experience
Bringing Scripture to Life
IVP Bible Study Experience volumes will help you and your small group uncover the depths of God's Word in a whole new light. Using inductive study methods through both written and video teaching, readers are given the opportunity to learn from trusted Bible teachers and engage with prayer practices, spiritual disciplines, and other tools for engaging ...
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paperbackRefuge Reimagined
Biblical Kinship in Global Politics
by Mark R. Glanville and Luke Glanville
Foreword by Matthew SoerensThe global crisis of forced displacement is growing every year. At the same time, Western Christians' sympathy toward refugees is increasingly overshadowed by concerns about personal and national security, economics, and culture. We urgently need a perspective that understands both Scripture and current political realities and that can be applied at the levels of the church, the ...
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paperbackRediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women
Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts
by Lucy Peppiatt
Foreword by Scot McKnightIVP Readers' Choice Award
Does God call women to serve as equal partners in marriage and as leaders in the church?
The answer to this straightforward question is deeply contested. Into the fray, Lucy Peppiatt offers her work on interpretation of the Bible and Christian practice. With careful exegetical work, Peppiatt considers relevant passages in Ephesians, ...
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paperbackYouth Ministry from the Outside In
How Relationships and Stories Shape Identity
by Brandon K. McKoy
Foreword by Chap Clark
Afterword by Kenneth J. GergenWe tend to organize our youth ministry from the inside out. We give gathered groups of individual youth tools and teaching to form their souls around a Christian identity. So far, so good. But what if our identity is not merely or even primarily rooted and established somewhere inside ourselves? What if our identity is shaped and cultivated in the relationships we inhabit--each with their own distinctives ...
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paperbackThe Vulnerable Pastor
How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry
by Mandy Smith
Foreword by David HansenMissio Alliance Essential Reading List
Hearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books
ProdigalThought.net's Top Reads
Englewood Review of Books Best Books
Leadership Journal's Best Ministry Books of the Year
Often as pastors we feel like we need to project strength and competency in order ...
