Religion - Christian Ministry - Discipleship

What is the essence of Anabaptism?Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces readers to the key convictions and practices of Anabaptism, the Christian...

Are You a Christian?Some questions can be easily answered. Do you like to read? What's your favorite food? What sports teams do you follow? What's your favorite song? None of those questions tax our thinking. But if someone asks, "Are you a Christian?" you...

Curious about discipleship and renewing your mind in Christ? In this book you will learn: foundational teachings to revolutionize your understanding as a New Creation in Christ to know and experience God's love for you personally how your thoughts, words, and imaginations can make...

"Wisdom from one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time."--James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of...

What does God truly desire for your life?Have you ever felt like there should be more to your faith-more purpose, more clarity, more life-than what you're currently experiencing? Jesus said, "I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full!"...

Discover the transformative power of the beatitudes.Many of us imagine spiritual growth as a steady climb upward, but the truth is that it's a journey filled with highs, lows, and moments of relearning. Every struggle, setback, and victory is part of how Jesus shapes...

Jesus didn't come to find perfect people. Instead, He came to find those hungry for His presence and willing to be transformed into His image.We often fall into the trap of thinking the Christian life should be a steady climb upward--like a growth line...

We long for mountaintop experiences, but they're difficult to achieve and impossible to maintain without the rest, nourishment, and strength found in lush, life-giving valleys. GRAMMY Award winner Jonathan McReynolds shows us why having a valley mindset is not what you think--it's about receiving...

More than just a Messianic Bible Study, this book digs deep down into your innermost being to discover the disciple in you. As believers in Messiah, we are called to practically and actually live our lives like the Master. But many times it is...

Basic instruction in Christian discipleship from one of the world's greatest living theologians "Discipleship," says Rowan Williams in this companion to his best-selling Being Christian, "is a state of being. Discipleship is about how we live; not just the decisions we make, not just...

The Being With course is an introduction to Christianity with a difference. At its heart is the idea that God's greatest desire is to be with us in Jesus. Grounded in the conviction that we already have a wealth of understanding of truth, beauty...

How can we read the Bible in ways that lead to healing and wholeness?"A wide-ranging and cogent guide to seeing scripture in a new light. Disenchanted Christians will be energized."--Publishers WeeklyAs a pastor for more than ten years, Zach Lambert has seen the Bible...

The runaway New York Times bestseller that became a cornerstone of Christian nonfiction, Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption."I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve...Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before...

Enjoy having a quick overview of them all with this easy-to-understand guide. From basic outlines to key themes, see what you need to know about all 66 books of the Bible at a glance! There are 66 books of the Bible and you have...

Brave New Discipleship presents a new and comprehensive discipleship model for Christians living in a culture that has grown increasingly hostile to spirituality. This book is a toolkit of biblically sound ways to grow and strengthen your church.We live in a social climate that...

Much ink and many pages have been devoted to all of the missional issues facing the Western church today. As our culture becomes more post-Christian with each passing day, we are all realizing that what has worked in the past is no longer working,...

What if real community renewal starts not with politics or big government but with a change of heart? Discover how reclaiming the believer's true purpose can spark hope and renew the communities right where you live.Robert Loughery writes as a politician, follower of Jesus,...

What happens when comfortable Christianity collides with a holy God?You were not made for lukewarm faith or cultural conformity. You were made to burn.In a time of compromise and retreat, Burn is a wake-up call to the smoldering remnant--those who long to see the...

Fifty-two readings on living in intentional Christian community to spark group discussion.Gold Medal Winner, 2017 Illumination Book Awards, Christian LivingSilver Medal Winner, 2017 Benjamin Franklin Award in Religion, Independent Book Publishers AssociationWhy, in an age of connectivity, are our lives more isolated and fragmented...

In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible's most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul.What makes a true leader?Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today...