Academic Catalog 2015

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ACADEMIC CATALOG


New Releases

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Conflict Management for Faith Leaders Houston Thompson

acknowledges that leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Those studying to become ministry leaders will discover multiple which techniques to use in a given situation. TXZZ978-0-8341-3244-3, Paper, $14.99 |

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The God Plot: Living with Holy Imagination Timothy M. Green

phrases frequently used and often lose touch with the true meaning. invites readers to move beyond the clichés and participate in something bigger. As the is an astounding journey that will help you understand your life in TXZZ978-0-8341-3383-9, Paper, $15.99 |

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Renewal in Love: Living Holy Lives in God’s Good Creation Michael Lodahl & April Cordero Maskiewicz

TXZZ978-0-8341-3358-7, Paper, $14.99

The Relationship Project: Moving from “You and Me” to “We” Bill Strom

TXZZ978-0-8341-3249-8, Paper, $15.99

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New Releases Thinking, Listening, Being: A Wesleyan Pastoral Theology Jeren Rowell

it means to live and work as a pastor. He examines different aspects of pastoral

TXZZ978-0-8341-3246-7, Paper, $19.99

Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology

Diane LeClerc & Mark A. Maddix, Editors

The pastors and participants who contributed to this book explore the

theological concerns. TXZZ978-0-8341-3242-9, Paper, $24.99 |

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John Wesley: His Life and Thought Timothy J. Crutcher

paints in broad strokes the key events

TXZZ978-0-8341-3494-2, Paper, $16.99

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A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism Mildred Bangs Wynkoop

forefront the understanding that holiness is essentially relational. You will gain a deeper grasp on the theological insights and contributions TCZZ978-0-8341-3493-5, Paper, $34.99

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Reference New Beacon Bible Commentary A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition

Available Summer 2015!

NBBC, Psalms 1-72

David L. Thompson TXZZ978-0-8341-3090-6 Paper, $29.99

Available Summer 2015!

NBBC, Joshua

Stephen J. Lennox TXZZ978-0-8341-3492-8 Paper, $29.99

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Reference Available Commentaries NBBC, Genesis 1-11

NBBC, Mark

NBBC, 1, 2, & 3 John

Kent Brower

Rick Williamson

TXZZ978-0-8341-2403-5

TXZZ978-0-8341-2409-7

TXZZ978-0-8341-2395-3

Paper, $29.99

Paper, $34.99

Paper, $25.99

NBBC, Leviticus

NBBC, Luke 1-9

NBBC, Revelation

David A. Neale

Carol Rotz

TXZZ978-0-8341-3157-6

TXZZ978-0-8341-2408-0

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Paper, $29.99

Paper, $25.99

Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Judges

NBBC, Luke 9-24

TXZZ978-0-8341-2407-3

TXZZ978-0-8341-3004-3

Paper, $25.99

Paper, $ 25.99

NBBC, 1 & 2 Samuel

NBBC, Romans 1-8

Joseph Coleson

Thomas J. King

Robert D. Branson

Kevin J. Mellish

David A. Neale

TXZZ978-0-8341-2721-0

William M. Greathouse with George Lyons

Paper, $29.99

TXZZ978-0-8341-2362-5

NBBC, 1 & 2 Chronicles

Paper, $29.99

TXZZ978-0-8341-3217-7

William M. Greathouse with George Lyons

Mitchel Modine Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Ecclesiastes/ Lamentations

Stephen J. Bennett TXZZ978-0-8341-2514-8 Paper, $25.99

NBBC, Jeremiah 1-25 Alex Varughese

TXZZ978-0-8341-2364-9 Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Jeremiah 26-52

Alex Varughese and Mitchel Modine TXZZ978-0-8341-2406-6 Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Ezekiel

Brad E. Kelle TXZZ978-0-8341-2945-0 Paper, $34.99

NBBC, Daniel Jim Edlin

TXZZ978-0-8341-2398-4 Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Hosea-Micah

Timothy M. Green TXZZ978-0-8341-3218-4 Paper, $39.99

NBBC, Romans 9-16

TXZZ978-0-8341-2363-2 Paper, $29.99

NBBC, 2 Corinthians Frank G. Carver

TXZZ978-0-8341-2396-0 Paper, $34.99

NBBC, Galatians George Lyons

TXZZ978-0-8341-2402-8 Paper, $34.99

NBBC, Philippians

Dean Flemming TXZZ978-0-8341-2411-0 Paper, $25.99

NBBC, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude Daniel Powers

TXZZ978-0-8341-2513-1 Paper, $29.99

NBBC, Hebrews

Kevin L. Anderson TXZZ978-0-8341-2946-7 Paper, $34.99

NBBC, James

C. Jeanne Orjala Serr達o TXZZ978-0-8341-2405-9 Paper, $25.99

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Bible The Discovering Series

Alex Varughese, Editor

Discovering the Bible:

Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities TXZZ978-0-8341-2247-5, Hardcover, $69.99

Discovering the New Testament: Discovering the Old Testament: Community and Faith

Story and Faith

TXZZ978-0-8341-2093-8, Hardcover, $49.99

TXZZ978-0-8341-1994-9, Hardcover, $49.99

Holiness in the Gospels By Kent Brower

communicates a genuine message of good news and relays a passion and understanding for how to live a holy life in our world today. TXZZ978-0-8341-2191-1, Paper, $19.99 |

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How We Got Our Bible By Ralph Earle

and modern textual criticism. TXZZ978-0-8341-2495-0, Paper, $12.99 |

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Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways

Some Constructive Proposals Barry L. Callen and Richard P. Thompson, Editors

Composed of essays by church leaders and scholars who both represent and Bible readers who are formed in any tradition of the faith. TXZZ978-0-8341-2048-8, Paper, $29.99

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Theology and Doctrine Articles of Faith: What Nazarenes Believe and Why Gay Leonard, Compiler was formed. TXZZ978-0-8341-2215-4, Paper, $7.99 |

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The Baal Conspiracy: An ExposĂŠ of Everyday Idolatry By Al Truesdale

how Christians can confront and defeat the Baal conspiracy in the church and in daily living. TXZZ978-0-8341-2530-8, Paper, $13.99 |

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Breaking Free from Sin’s Grip: Holiness Defined for a New Generation By Frank Moore

Provides a thorough explanation of the doctrine of holiness using straightforward language includes a short summary and questions for discussion. TXZZ978-0-8341-1892-8, Paper, $14.99 |

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A Charitable Discourse: Talking About the Things That Divide Us By Dan Boone

TXZZ978-0-8341-2565-0, Paper, $15.99 |

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Coffee Shop Theology and More Coffee Shop Theology Translating Doctrinal Jargon into Everyday Life By Frank Moore

These straightforward books explain theological concepts and how to apply them to everyday living. Coffee Shop Theology

TXZZ978-0-8341-1732-7, Paper, $15.99 |

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More Coffee Shop Theology

TXZZ978-0-8341-1746-4, Paper, $15.99 |

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Discovering Christian Holiness: The Heart of Wesleyan-Holiness Theology By Diane LeClerc

TXZZ978-0-8341-2469-1, Cloth, $39.99 |

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Discovering Missions

By Charles R. Gailey and Howard Culbertson community. Supplies understanding and awareness for important terms and practices related to mission work. TXZZ978-0-8341-2257-4, Paper, $44.99

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Theology and Doctrine Discovering Our Christian Faith: An Introduction to Theology By Samuel M. Powell

This insightful text presents the leading doctrines of Christianity through an exposition of

TXZZ978-0-8341-2354-0, Cloth, $44.99 |

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Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology By Mildred Bangs Wynkoop

This illuminating book discusses in an exceptional presentation the background and TXZZ978-0-8341-0254-5, Paper, $12.99 |

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Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Theology Al Truesdale, Editor

The global and denominational diversity of the

TXZZ978-0-8341-2837-8, Hardcover, $59.99

From Grace to Grace: The Transforming Power of Holiness By Mark R. Quanstrom

is a forceful declaration of our call to holiness. Quanstrom suggests that responding to this call depends

TXZZ978-0-8341-2725-8, Paper, $15.99 |

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Grace, Faith & Holiness: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology By H. Ray Dunning

TXZZ978-0-8341-1219-3, Cloth, $59.99 |

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Missional Discipleship: Partners in God’s Redemptive Mission Mark Maddix & Jay Richard Akkerman, Editors and formation go hand in hand with mission and witness. TXZZ978-0-8341-3092-0, Paper, $15.99 |

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Philosophy of Religion: Introductory Essays Thomas Jay Oord, Editor

TXZZ978-0-8341-1995-6, Paper, $29.99 |

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Theology and Doctrine Relational Holiness: Responding to the Call of Love By Thomas Jay Oord and Michael Lodahl

This insightful book offers evidence for understanding the theology of holiness by focusing in a life of divine love. TXZZ978-0-8341-2182-9, Paper, $13.99 |

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Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm

Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix, Editors

and spiritual disciplines. TXZZ978-0-8341-2613-8, Paper, $19.99 |

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Square Peg: Why Wesleyans Aren’t Fundamentalists Al Truesdale, Editor

TXZZ978-0-8341-2793-7, Paper, $15.99 |

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The Story of God: A Narrative Theology By Michael Lodahl

TXZZ978-0-8341-2393-9, Paper, $29.99 |

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The Upward Call: Spiritual Formation and the Holy Life

By Wesley Tracy, E. Dee Freeborn, Janine Tartaglia, and Morris A. Weigelt of growing Christlikeness. TXZZ978-0-8341-1516-3, Paper, $17.99 |

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A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology By J. Kenneth Grider

holiness tradition and places it within the larger stream of classical Christian teaching to TXZZ978-0-8341-1512-5, Cloth, $59.99 |

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Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness By William M. Greathouse other holiness terms. TZZ978-0-8341-1786-0, Paper, $24.99 |

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With Cords of Love: A Wesleyan Response to Religious Pluralism By Al Truesdale with Keri Mitchell

and explores the major responses currently embraced in some Christian circles. TXZZ978-0-8341-2306-9, Paper, $29.99 |

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Preaching The Pastor’s Funeral Planner

By Thomas H. Hermiz & Stan Toler

TXZZ978-0-8341-2723-4, Kivar, $16.99 |

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The Pastor’s Guide to Effective Preaching By Various Authors

This resource teaches pastors how to connect with congregations

TXZZ978-0-8341-2031-0, Paper, $14.99 |

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The Pastor’s Wedding Planner By Stan Toler

From premarital counseling topics and wedding forms to message

wedding process and includes ideas for a variety of traditional and contemporary ceremony styles. TXZZ978-0-8341-2425-7, Kivar, $16.99 |

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Preaching as Art: Biblical Storytelling for a Media Generation By Darius L. Salter

This tool challenges preachers to use the Bible and its colorful options to help speakers enrich and transform their sermons and preaching styles. TXZZ978-0-8341-2359-5, Paper, $16.99 |

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Preaching the Story That Shapes Us By Dan Boone

guide to narrative preaching. TXZZ978-0-8341-2371-7, Paper, $19.99 |

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Practics Best Practices for Children’s Ministry: Leading from the Heart By Andrew Ervin

TXZZ978-0-8341-2556-8, Paper, $14.99 |

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Best Practices for Effective Boards

By E. LeBron Fairbanks, Dwight M. Gunter II, & James R. Couchenour strong and effective body working toward a future of growth and development. TXZZ978-0-8341-2834-7, Paper, $16.99 |

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Celebrations and Observances of the Church Year:

Leading Meaningful Services from Advent to All Saints’ Day

By Gary Lee Waller

This excellent resource shows pastors and worship leaders how to use the liturgical rhythm of continuing story. TXZZ978-0-8341-2433-2, Paper, $15.99 |

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College Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture By Stephen Lutz

college students with both depth and practical insight. TXZZ978-0-8341-2765-4, Paper, $14.99 |

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Created to Worship: God’s Invitation to Become Fully Human By Brent D. Peterson

will provide practical suggestions and ideas for assisting you in creating and leading communal worship services. TXZZ978-0-8341-2792-0, Paper, $19.99 |

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The Cycle of Victorious Giving: Your Time, Your Talent, Your Treasure By Stan and Linda Toler

TXZZ978-0-8341-2099-0, Paper, $7.99

Developing a Giving Church

By Stan Toler and Elmer Towns

This text combines pastoral leadership with practical applications to expand the role that giving leadership goals and stewardship plans as they prepare for the pastorate. TXZZ978-0-8341-3012-8, Paper, $19.99 |

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The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide By Scott Daniels

a ministry off on the right foot. TXZZ978-0-8341-2554-4, Hardcover, $14.99 |

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Foundations of Church Administration: Professional Tools for Church Leadership Bruce L. Petersen, Edward A. Thomas, and Bob Whitesel, Editors

is both an exploration of church leadership responsibilities and

in the many facets of their responsibilities. TXZZ978-0-8341-2521-6, Paper, $34.99 |

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Practics Foundations of Pastoral Care By Bruce L. Petersen This text introduces both clergy and laity to the ministry skills and personal qualities needed to provide effective care for people inside and outside the church. Topics include the historical the importance of personal spiritual formation. TXZZ978-0-8341-2305-2, Cloth, $44.99 |

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Grace-Full Leadership: Understanding the Heart of a Christian Leader By John C. Bowling This book explores the leadership qualities and practices that are distinct within the community of

TXZZ978-0-8341-2602-2, Paper, $17.99 |

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The Healthy Small Church: Diagnosis and Treatment for the Big Issues By Dennis Bickers remedies for treating these issues. This is an excellent resource for ministry students and pastors of small churches. TXZZ978-0-8341-2240-6, Paper, $13.99 |

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The Healthy Pastor: Easing the Pressures of Ministry By Dennis Bickers seeks to provide insights into the expectations churches and ministers have

TXZZ978-0-8341-2553-7, Paper, $14.99 |

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The Integrated Church: Authentic Multicultural Ministry By Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts The church should be the greatest advocate for cultural and racial diversity in all of society. will assist church communicators in understanding the variety of people they are cultures provide. TXZZ978-0-8341-2724-1, Paper, $14.99

Intentional Ministry in a Not-So-Mega Church: Becoming a Missional Community By Dennis Bickers This resource is designed to help leaders of smaller churches guide their people in making their primary focus ministering to and meeting the needs of those outside their churches. TXZZ978-0-8341-2434-9, Paper, $13.99 |

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Managing Conflict in the Church By David W. Kale with Mel McCullough

TXZZ978-0-8341-1937-6, Paper, $14.99 |

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Managing Stress in Ministry By David & Lisa Frisbie TXZZ978-0-8341-3220-7, Paper, $14.99 |

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Pastoral Care in Times of Death and Dying By Danny Goddard responsibility of ministering to others in situations surrounding death. TXZZ978-0-8341-2436-3, Paper, $13.99 |

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Practics The Pastoral Counseling Handbook: A Guide to Helping the Hurting By Ruth Hetzendorfer effectively counsel others. TXZZ978-0-8341-2465-3, Paper, $24.99 |

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Postmodern and Wesleyan? Exploring the Boundaries and Possibilities

Jay Richard Akkerman, Thomas Jay Oord, and Brent D. Peterson, Editors

This collection of essays explores the various dimensions of postmodernism as they relate to TXZZ978-0-8341-2458-5, Paper, $15.99 |

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Right from the Start: A Pastor’s Guide to Premarital Counseling By David & Lisa Frisbie listening and counseling. TXZZ978-0-8341-2603-9, Paper, $18.99 |

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Scandalous Obligation: Rethinking Christian Responsibility By Eric R. Severson

challenges the status quo. TXZZ978-0-8341-2612-1, Paper, $17.99 |

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The Tithing Principle: Understanding Why We Give By Tom Felder

deeper effects on the soul. TXZZ978-0-8341-2597-1, Paper, $6.99 |

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Women Who Lead: The Call of Women in Ministry By Mary Paul

have been fed to both genders for generations. TXZZ987-0-8341-2564-3, Paper, $14.99 |

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The Words We Sing: Bringing Meaning to Worship By Nan Corbitt Allen

TXZZ978-0-8341-2550-6, Hardback, $15.99 |

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The Worship Plot: Finding Unity in Our Common Story By Dan Boone

This text exposes the distorted motives of battling over worship styles and shows how to combine

TXZZ978-0-8341-2312-0, Paper, $11.99 |

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Worship Where You’re Planted: A Primer for the Local Church Worship Leader By Dave Clark

seeks to recognize and respond to the situations worship leaders

TXZZ978-0-8341-2555-1, Paper, $14.99 |

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Christian Education Discovering Discipleship: Dynamics of Christian Education By Dean G. Blevins and Mark A. Maddix

TXZZ978-0-8341-2496-7, Cloth, $44.99 |

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Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice By Teena M. Stewart

TXZZ978-0-8341-2337-3, Paper, $15.99 |

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The Book of Saints: The Early Era Al Truesdale, Editor

The words and insights of church leaders and teachers who lived before the middle of the fourth century AD are brought together with prayers and Scripture selections to challenge readers to lives of love and holiness. TXZZ978-0-8341-3006-7, Paper, $16.99 |

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The Book of Saints: The Middle Era Al Truesdale, Editor

the early 4th and early 15th centuries are brought together with prayers and Scripture readings to challenge and inspire us all. TXZZ978-0-8341-3219-1, Paper, $16.99 |

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A Century of Holiness Theology:

The Doctrine of Entire Sanctification in the Church of the Nazarene: 1905 to 2004 By Mark R. Quanstrom

Connects the early optimism of the Nazarene denomination with the optimistic hopes of

TXZZ978-0-8341-2116-4, Paper, $29.99 |

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Here We Stand: Where Nazarenes Fit in the Religious Marketplace By Wes Tracy and Stan Ingersol

This comprehensive study of different denominational beliefs shows where the Nazarene

TXZZ978-0-8341-1712-9, Kivar, $34.99 |

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Our Watchword and Song: The Centennial History of the Church of the Nazarene Floyd Cunningham, Editor

TXZZ978-0-8341-2444-8, Paper, $69.99 |

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Christian Education A Plain Account of Christian Perfection By John Wesley

most comprehensive and representative compilation concerning his position on the subject of Christian perfection. TXZZ978-0-8341-0158-6, Paper, $11.99 |

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The Quotable Wesley

Dave Armstrong, Editor TXZZ978-0-8341-3221-4, Paper, $18.99 |

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What Is a Nazarene?

Understanding Our Place in the Religious Community, Revised and Updated By Wes Tracy and Stan Ingersol

This book is a unifying yet unique perspective on the Church of the Nazarene. A companion to it outlines both the commonality and distinctness of the Nazarene denomination in the Christian community. TXZZ978-0-8341-2962-7, Paper, $15.99 |

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