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paperbackGod Has Chosen
The Doctrine of Election Through Christian History
by Mark R. Lindsay
"He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world . . ."
Among the traditional tenets of the Christian faith is the belief that God chooses or elects people for salvation. For some Christians, such an affirmation is an indication of God's sovereign and perfect will. For others, such a notion is troubling for it seems to downplay the significance of human agency and ...
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paperbackCompanions in the Darkness
Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt
by Diana Gruver
Foreword by Chuck DeGroatThe church's relationship with depression has been fraught: for centuries, depression was assumed to be evidence of personal sin or even demonic influence. The depressed have often been ostracized or institutionalized. In recent years the conversation has begun to change, and the stigma has lessened—but as anyone who suffers from depression knows, we still have a long way to go.
In ...
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paperbackTransforming Leadership
Jesus' Way of Creating Vision, Shaping Values Empowering Change
by Leighton Ford
A book for leaders, by leaders, about the greatest leader of them all.
In our rapidly changing and ever more complex world, we suffer a crisis of leadership. Leighton Ford sees the growing dearth of bold leaders--in the marketplace, religion and public life. In this powerful book, Ford calls Christians to be transformational leaders.
Many leaders work within situations; transformational ...
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paperbackAncient Christian Devotional
Lectionary Cycle C
Ancient Christian Devotional Set
Edited by Cindy Crosby
General Editor Thomas C. OdenBy allowing us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. A follow-up to the previous Ancient Christian Devotional, which follows lectionary cycle A, this devotional guide follows lectionary cycle C, which begins in Advent 2009. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of ...
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paperbackThe Journey of Ministry
Insights from a Life of Practice
by Eddie Gibbs
Foreword by Richard J. MouwThese days, everybody wants the latest killer app for successful ministry. But ministry is not plug-and-play technology. It is an art cultivated over a long-term journey of faithfulness and perseverance. In his most intimate book yet, Eddie Gibbs articulates a personal philosophy of ministry born from his storied career in teaching and pastoral ministry. Through images from his own life and family, ...
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paperbackPhoebe
A Story
by Paula Gooder
Sometime around 56 AD, the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome. He entrusted this letter to Phoebe, whom he describes as the deacon of the church at Cenchreae and a patron of many. But who was this remarkable woman? Biblical scholar and popular author and speaker Paula Gooder imagines Phoebe's story—who she was, the life she lived, and her first-century faith—and in doing so opens up Paul's ...
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paperbackThe Art of Pastoring
Ministry Without All the Answers
by David Hansen
Named one of the Top Ten Books by the Academy of Parish Clergy
Hundreds of books, tapes, workshops and seminars promise to answer these impossible questions. Some offer a set of practical guidelines; others suggest a system or pattern to follow. Some stress various ministry functions; others feature case studies as models of success or failure. Some are helpful. Others are ...
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hardcoverPursuing God's Will Together
A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
Logos Book of the Year
Creating Leadership Teams Led by the Spirit
Meetings can sap our energy, rupture community and thoroughly demoralize us. They can go on forever with no resolution. Or they can rush along without consensus just to "get through the agenda." What if there was another way?
Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have ...
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Seminary shaped Makayla Payne in countless ways, but one of the greatest gifts it gave her was how it deepened her appreciation for different church traditions and global perspectives. Read these five ways that theological education can expand your outlook and introduce you to impactful resources for Scripture study.
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paperbackDisaster Ministry Handbook
by Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan
FEMA Community Preparedness Award
When disasters happen, people turn to local churches as centers for response and assistance. When floods or tornadoes devastate an area, or when shootings and violence shock a community, knowing what to do can be the difference between calm and chaos, courage and fear, life and death. But few churches plan in advance for what they should do—until ...
