ACADEMIC CATALOG 2017
New Releases
Now Available!
Atonement and Salvation: The Extravagance of God’s Love
Eric M. Vail
Eric Vail brings to light the grand picture of God’s atoning activity, emphasizing that at its heart is God’s extravagant love. TXZZ978-0-8341-3571-0 $17.99 |
Ethics in Christian Ministry A Guide for Pastors and Mentors Charles W. Christian
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Ethics in Christian Ministry equips pastors with the tools they need to make healthy and theologically sound ethical decisions in areas of communication, relationships, preaching, counseling, and finances. Respond to the unexpected with well-grounded decision-making that leads to the best in pastoral practices. TXZZ978-0-8341-3601-4, Paper, $16.99 |
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The Book of Saints: The Early Modern Era
Al Truesdale
From the waning of the sixteenth century to the dawning of the twentieth, Christ followers faced unique challenges and astonishing opportunities. In this devotional, Al Truesdale explores the thoughts and insights of the saints who remained true to their Lord while harnessing the tools of modernity for his service. TXZZ978-0-8341-3533-8, Paper, $16.99
Understanding Your Muslim Neighbor Moving From Fear to Love Robert D. McCroskey
Available Fall 2017!
Robert McCroskey chronicles the rise of Islam as a major world religion, detailing what Muslims believe and how those beliefs are at times similar to Christianity and at other times different. Discover new ways to have meaningful conversations of faith with your Muslim friends. TXZZ978-0-8341-3602-1, Paper, $12.99
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A Charitable Discourse, Volume 2 Uncomfortable Conversations Edited by Dan Boone
Dan Boone, along with other thoughtful leaders, encourages Christians to engage in conversations about some of the topics that make us uncomfortable. Unpack issues of immigration, consumerism, war, cultural shifts in dating rituals, how technology is forming us, and much more. TXZZ978-0-8341-3617-5, Paper, $14.99|
I AM: The Startling Claim of Jesus
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Jesse C Middendorf
Seven of the twenty-six times Jesus utters “I am” in the gospel of John, he applies those words to his own redemptive mission. Dr. Jesse Middendorf unpacks the contexts and meanings behind these seven sayings to reveal that they all boil down to one claim: I AM God. Peer into Jesus’s metaphors about himself to discover anew the riches of Christ. TXZZ978-0-8341-3623-6, Paper, $7.99
God Still Calls: Discerning God’s Direction for Service
Mark A. Maddix & Stephen Riley, Editors
Mark Maddix and Stephen Riley have compiled a group of obedient answerers of the call to share their stories of what God’s call sounded like in their own lives, and of what it looked like to respond to his leading. TXZZ978-0-8341-3621-2, Paper, $13.99
Embracing Exile Living Faithfully as God’s Unique People in the World T. Scott Daniels
Like the Israelites in Babylon, Christians today may feel like they are in unfamiliar territory, surrounded by a culture with customs and practices foreign to their faith. In Embracing Exile, Scott Daniels invites the church to embrace this modern time of exile and to seize the unique opportunity to be a blessing to the culture around us. TXZZ978-0-8341-3643-4, Paper, $11.99
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Reference New Beacon Bible Commentary A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
NBBC is an engaging, indispensable reference series to aid in the study and meditation of God’s Word through every walk of life. Written from a Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and tailored scholarship to help unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and content attributed to each book.
NBBC, 1 & 2 Timothy/Titus David A. Ackerman TXZZ978-0-8341-3559-8 Paper | $39.99
NBBC, Isaiah 1-39 Barry L. Ross
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NBBC, 1 & 2 Thessalonians Terence Paige
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NBBC, 1 & 2 Kings
Karen Strand Winslow TXZZ978-0-8341-3561-1 $29.99 Available Spring 2017
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Reference Available Commentaries NBBC, Genesis 1-11
NBBC, Jeremiah 26-52
Joseph Coleson
NBBC, Galatians
George Lyons
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Alex Varughese and Mitchel Modine
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NBBC, Philippians
NBBC, Leviticus
NBBC, Ezekiel
Thomas J. King TXZZ978-0-8341-3157-6 Paper, $29.99
NBBC, Deuteronomy
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NBBC, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude
Stephen G. Green
NBBC, Daniel
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Jim Edlin
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NBBC, Joshua
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NBBC, Hebrews
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Timothy M. Green
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NBBC, James
NBBC, Mark
Robert D. Branson TXZZ978-0-8341-2407-3 Paper, $25.99
NBBC, 1 & 2 Samuel TXZZ978-0-8341-2721-0 Paper, $29.99
NBBC, 1 & 2 Chronicles Mitchel Modine
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NBBC, Psalms 1-72
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NBBC, 1, 2, & 3 John
NBBC, Luke 1-9
Kevin J. Mellish
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NBBC, Revelation
NBBC, Luke 9-24
David L. Thompson
NBBC, Acts
TXZZ978-0-8341-2412-7 Paper, $29.99
NBBC, Proverbs
Richard P. Thompson
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William M. Greathouse with George Lyons
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NBBC, Romans 1-8
John E. Hartley Paper, $29.99
NBBC, Ecclesiastes/ Lamentations Paper, $25.99
NBBC, Jeremiah 1-25 Alex Varughese
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NBBC, Romans 9-16
Stephen J. Bennett TXZZ978-0-8341-2514-8
Carol Rotz
TXZZ978-0-8341-3004-3 Paper, $ 25.99
Rick Williamson
David A. Neale
David A. Neale
C. Jeanne Orjala Serrão
Kent Brower
Kevin L. Anderson
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NBBC, Judges
Daniel Powers
NBBC, Hosea-Micah
Stephen J. Lennox
Dean Flemming
Brad E. Kelle
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William M. Greathouse with George Lyons TXZZ978-0-8341-2363-2
NBBC, 2 Corinthians Paper, $29.99
Frank G. Carver
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Bible The Discovering Series
Alex Varughese, Editor
These attractive, full-color texts provide thorough biblical scholarship in an eye-catching, easy-to-understand format. Resources include objectives defined for each chapter, study questions for review of the material, summary statements at the end of each chapter, and more.
Discovering the Bible:
Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities
Community and Faith TXZZ978-0-8341-2093-8, Hardcover, $49.99
TXZZ978-0-8341-2247-5, Hardcover, $69.99
Holiness in the Gospels
Story and Faith
TXZZ978-0-8341-1994-9, Hardcover, $49.99
By Kent Brower
Kent Brower examines the humanity of Christ in the gospel of Luke, the divinity of Jesus in the gospel of John, the understanding of him as Messiah in Mark, and his perfection in Matthew. Holiness in the Gospels 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 |
How We Got Our Bible
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By Ralph Earle
Ralph Earle explains the development of the Bible including the canonization, biblical transmission, archaeological discoveries, translation, 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 address the Wesleyan theological tradition. Conveys insights vital for today’s Bible readers who are formed in any tradition of the faith. TXZZ978-0-8341-2048-8, Paper, $29.99
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Discovering the New Testament: Discovering the Old Testament:
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Theology and Doctrine
Articles of Faith: What Nazarenes Believe and Why Gay Leonard, Compiler
Examines each article of faith in the Nazarene denomination and explains in an informative, easy-to-understand style the foundation and truth on which the Church of the Nazarene was formed. TXZZ978-0-8341-2215-4, Paper, $7.99 |
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Breaking Free from Sin’s Grip: Holiness Defined for a New Generation
By Frank Moore
Moore provides a thorough explanation of the doctrine of holiness using straightforward language and down-to-earth illustrations from everyday life. Perfectly suited for study, each chapter 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
Many topics are considered taboo in churches, so they are not fully discerned and discussed, and are therefore discouraged. Boone tackles seven controversial issues with understanding, sincerity, and compassion. 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
This study of the doctrine of holiness examines its biblical, historical, and theological foundations, as well as the importance of the holiness life in the twenty-first century.
TXZZ978-0-8341-2469-1, Cloth, $39.99 |
Discovering Missions
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By Charles R. Gailey and Howard Culbertson
Examines the importance of missionary work both overseas as well as within one’s community. Supplies understanding and awareness for important terms and practices related to mission work. TXZZ978-0-8341-2257-4, Paper, $44.99
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 the Bible’s narrative, beginning with creation and ending with eschatology. It incorporates the creedal statements of the Wesleyan-holiness tradition throughout its exploration. TXZZ978-0-8341-2354-0, Cloth, $44.99 |
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Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology
Diane Leclerc & Mark A. Maddix, Editors
Explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church as well as its structure. The contributors to this book address topics in relation to the body of Christ, such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns. TXZZ978-0-8341-3242-9, Paper, $24.99 |
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Essential Beliefs: A Wesleyan Primer
Mark A. Maddix & Diane Leclerc, Editors
Unpack core theological issues such as the Trinity, who Christ is, what it means to be saved, and more. TXZZ978-0-8341-3570-3, Paper, $17.99
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Theology and Doctrine Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology
By Mildred Bangs Wynkoop
This illuminating book discusses in an exceptional presentation the background and development of the Calvinist-Arminian controversy. 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 this dictionary is reflected in more than 360 articles encompassing a broad range of topics. Designed for clergy, university students, and church teachers, this work is arranged for cross-referencing and to assist in further study. TXZZ978-0-8341-2837-8, Hardcover, $59.99 |
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From Grace to Grace: The Transforming Power of Holiness
By Mark R. Quanstrom
From Grace to Grace is a forceful declaration of our call to holiness. Quanstrom suggests that responding to this call depends on five main themes: the love/hate paradox in God, the nature of sin, the sacrifice of Jesus, the character of salvation, and a trust in faith. TXZZ978-0-8341-2725-8, Paper, $15.99 |
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Grace, Faith & Holiness: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology
By H. Ray Dunning
H. Ray Dunning examines the doctrines of God, humankind, salvation, sanctification, the sources of theology, and the nature and scope of the theological task. TXZZ978-0-8341-1219-3, Cloth, $59.99 |
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Missional Discipleship: Partners in God’s Redemptive Mission
Mark A. Maddix & Jay Richard Akkerman, Editors
Written by a cadre of scholars and seasoned ministers, Missional Discipleship offers a holistic vision that effectively incorporates discipleship with evangelism, demonstrating that education and formation go hand in hand with mission and witness. TXZZ978-0-8341-3092-0, Paper, $17.99 |
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Philosophy of Religion: Introductory Essays Thomas Jay Oord, Editor
This text addresses traditional arguments for the existence of God, including experiential, cosmological, teleological, ontological, and nontheistic arguments and explanations. It also offers complete essays on topics rarely found in other philosophy of religion texts, including discussions of divine love, and gender and race issues. TXZZ978-0-8341-1995-6, Paper, $29.99 |
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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 on the core of God’s nature and character—love—and describes how God invites us to share in a life of divine love. TXZZ978-0-8341-2182-9, Paper, $13.99 |
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A Theology of Love, 2nd Edition: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism
Mildred Bangs Wynkoop
In this seminal work on holiness, Wynkoop brought to the forefront the understanding that holiness is relational. This new edition includes the original text, plus a previously unpublished chapter, and essays about her impact on a denomination from influential voices like Carla Sunberg, T. Scott Daniels, Diane Leclerc, and more. TXZZ978-0-8341-3493-5, Paper, $34.99 |
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Theology of Luck: Fate, Chaos, and Faith Rob A. Fringer and Jeff K. Lane
Explore our individual roles as participants in God’s loving and ongoing plan for the world. TXZZ978-0-8341-3496-6, Paper, $14.99 |
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Theology and Doctrine Renewal in Love: Living Holy Lives in God’s Good Creation
By Michael Lodahl & April Cordero Maskiewicz
Renewal in Love helps readers discover that through Christ, the image of God envisioned in Genesis has been renewed in us, calling us to care not only for one another but for all that God has made. These pages depict the essence of holiness, where renewal in God’s image is really renewal in God’s all-inclusive love. TXZZ978-0-8341-3358-7, Paper, $14.99 |
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Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm
Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix, Editors
Leclerc and Maddix provide a definition of Christian spiritual formation within the Wesleyan paradigm and explain how faithful disciples can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ by participating in the reading of Scripture, the means of grace, the sacraments, 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
In Square Peg, well-respected educators, pastors, and ministry leaders demonstrate the distinct differences between Wesleyan theology and fundamentalism through historical, biblical, scientific, and theological exposition. TXZZ978-0-8341-2793-7, Paper, $15.99 |
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The Story of God: A Narrative Theology By Michael Lodahl
Lodahl breaks through the traditional distinction between biblical and theological studies, weaving together the concerns and issues of theology, the Bible, and everyday experience to provide an engaging introduction to Wesleyan narrative theology. TXZZ978-0-8341-2393-9, Paper, $29.99 |
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The Upward Call: Spiritual Formation and the Holy Life
By Wesley D. Tracy, E. Dee Freeborn, Janine Tartaglia, and Morris A. Weigelt
This text offers a fresh, compelling, and practical description of what it means to live a life of growing Christlikeness. TXZZ978-0-8341-1516-3, Paper, $17.99 |
A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology
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By J. Kenneth Grider
Grider combines the theological wisdom of past and present writers from the Wesleyanholiness tradition and places it within the larger stream of classical Christian teaching to present a meaningful, cohesive, and contemporary systematic formulation. 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
This examination of both the Old and New Testament roots of the holiness doctrine discusses several topics, including the doctrine of entire sanctification, the mandate to holy living, and other holiness terms. TXZZ978-0-8341-1786-0, Paper, $24.99 |
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With Cords of Love: A Wesleyan Response to Religious Pluralism
By Al Truesdale with Keri Mitchell
This text presents an introduction to religious pluralism and offers a sound, loving response drawn from the essential doctrinal features of the Wesleyan theological tradition. TXZZ978-0-8341-2306-9, Paper, $29.99 |
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Preaching The Pastor’s Funeral Planner
By Thomas H. Hermiz & Stan Toler
Busy pastors will gain fresh insights on conducting funerals, funeral messages, customs, etiquette, eulogies, and orders of service. Included are funeral sermons for crisis situations, public servants, and different age groups. Practical lists are also included, such as graveside service checklists, committals, illustrations, and poetic readings. 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 through their preaching. It moves beyond the how-tos of preaching to provide a foundation for embodying God’s grace and holiness as a means of communicating God’s message to God’s people. TXZZ978-0-8341-2031-0, Paper, $14.99 |
The Pastor’s Wedding Planner
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By Stan Toler
From premarital counseling topics and wedding forms to message ideas and outlines for unique ceremonies, this all-inclusive manual makes the minister’s job of pronouncing two people husband and wife easier and even more meaningful. It outlines every part of the wedding process and includes ideas for a variety of traditional and contemporary ceremony styles. TXZZ978-0-8341-2425-7, Kivar, $16.99 |
Preaching as Art
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Biblical Storytelling for a Media Generation By Darius L. Salter
This tool challenges preachers to use the Bible and its colorful imagery and literary brilliance to celebrate God’s amazing story. It provides practical ideas, sermon illustrations, examples, and media options to help speakers enrich and transform their sermons and preaching styles. TXZZ978-0-8341-2359-5, Paper, $16.99 |
Preaching the Story That Shapes Us
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By Dan Boone
This inspiring text weaves together Scripture, personal narrative, structure, and theological reflection to provide a satisfying, efficient guide to narrative preaching. TXZZ978-0-8341-2371-7, Paper, $19.99 |
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Story: The Power of Narrative for Christian Leaders Jay R. Martinson
Using a variety of narrative examples, Jay Martinson demonstrates the power stories can wield when told in timely, relevant, and clever ways. The tips found in Story will be useful to Christian leaders who hope to evangelize, instruct, or mentor others for the sake of the gospel. TXZZ978-0-8341-3549-9, Paper, $17.99 |
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Best Practices for Children’s Ministry: Leading from the Heart
Practics
By Andrew Ervin
With insight and understanding of the children’s ministry world, author Andrew Ervin provides leaders with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to develop a strong and successful children’s ministry. 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
Best Practices for Effective Boards challenges your board to become the most effective, God-honoring body to ever serve your organization. No matter where you start, you can develop your board into a strong and effective body working toward a future of growth and development. TXZZ978-0-8341-2834-7, Paper, $16.99 |
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Leading Meaningful Services
Celebrations and Observances of the Church Year: 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 the Christian calendar to help their congregations encounter Christ and participate in God’s continuing story. TXZZ978-0-8341-2433-2, Paper, $15.99 |
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College Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture By Stephen Lutz
Lutz translates missional theology to the practice of college ministry: ministry as a proactive movement that is constantly adapting to its ever-changing environment. This resource will equip college ministry staff, pastors, churches, and student leaders to minister effectively to today’s college students with both depth and practical insight. TXZZ978-0-8341-2765-4, Paper, $14.99 |
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Conflict Management for Faith Leaders By Houston Thompson
Leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Those studying to become ministry leaders will discover the multiple ways for assessing and managing conflict, and learn guidelines for choosing which techniques to use in a given situation. TXZZ978-0-8341-3244-3, Paper, $14.99 |
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Created to Worship: God’s Invitation to Become Fully Human
By Brent D. Peterson
Offering a dynamic and grounded theology of worship within the Christian church, Created to Worship 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
This book outlines a positive plan for stewardship in all areas of life. It shows the relationship between giving, faith, spiritual growth, and, ultimately, an eternal reward.
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 plays in the life of a vital, growing church. It provides students the opportunity to develop leadership goals and stewardship plans as they prepare for the pastorate. TXZZ978-0-8341-3012-8, Paper, $19.99 |
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Discovering Christian Ministry: Theology and Practice
Ron Dalton
Ron Dalton gives a concise yet comprehensive definition of ministry and offers a ministerial vision that encompasses the personal, interpersonal, and social spheres of the pastoral life. TXZZ978-0-8341-3241-2, Paper, $34.99
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Practics Foundations of Church Administration: Professional Tools for Church Leadership
Bruce L. Petersen, Edward A. Thomas, and Bob Whitesel, Editors
This book is an exploration of church leadership responsibilities and a practical guide to navigating through them. Authored by notable experts in the field, they draw from sound experience to help church leaders succeed in the many facets of their responsibilities. TXZZ978-0-8341-2521-6, Paper, $34.99 |
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The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide By Scott Daniels
Great for both brand-new and seasoned pastors, this book gives twelve recommendations for starting a ministry off on the right foot.
TXZZ978-0-8341-2554-4, Hardcover, $14.99 |
Foundations of Pastoral Care
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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 development of soul care, the place of pastoral care in the local church, pastoral care roles, and 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 Christian leadership. Discover, when managing first as a Christian and second as a leader, how your organization can grow exponentially in spiritual gains—an eternity of difference from capital gains. 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 Bickers identifies the issues that threaten the life of smaller churches, and prescribes practical remedies for resolving them. 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 The Healthy Pastor seeks to provide insights into the expectations churches and ministers have of the pastor’s role. Bickers addresses some of the common pressure points every minister experiences, and provides solutions to those pressures. 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. The Integrated Church will assist church communicators in understanding the variety of people they are called to serve. Begin to understand the struggles, challenges, benefits, and opportunities other cultures provide. Get ready to discover a whole new way to maximize your potential. TXZZ978-0-8341-2724-1, Paper, $14.99 |
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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 |
Managing Stress in Ministry
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By David & Lisa Frisbie With real-life stories and concrete strategies, the Frisbies help pastors and their families identify and cope with the key stressors that impact the health of their ministries and their personal well-being. TXZZ978-0-8341-3220-7, Paper, $14.99 |
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Practics
Pastoral Care in Times of Death and Dying By Danny Goddard
This practical guide offers step-by-step direction and solid advice for handling the difficult responsibility of ministering to others in situations surrounding death. TXZZ978-0-8341-2436-3, Paper, $13.99 |
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The Pastoral Counseling Handbook: A Guide to Helping the Hurting
By Ruth Hetzendorfer
This text offers the much-needed message of hope for the hurting and for those who desire to help them. It provides steps and ideas to help you gain understanding and wisdom and more 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 theology, church, practices, communities, and missions. 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
This is a guide for pastors and counselors to help couples prepare for and succeed in married life, not just pass a test. David and Lisa Frisbie explore the art of conversation and the process of good listening and counseling. TXZZ978-0-8341-2603-9, Paper, $18.99 |
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Scandalous Obligation: Rethinking Christian Responsibility
By Eric R. Severson
Scandalous Obligation delves into the slippery nature of obligation, the dilemma of competing calls for justice, and the perilous temptation to dismiss or avoid responsibility. Using examples from popular culture, Severson casts an expansive and often daunting vision of responsibility that challenges the status quo. TXZZ978-0-8341-2612-1, Paper, $17.99 |
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Thinking, Listening, Being: A Wesleyan Pastoral Theology
By Jeren Rowell
Jeren Rowell offers theological reflections on what it means to live and work as a pastor. He examines different aspects of pastoral thinking, practice, and work, and challenges pastors to continually pursue prayer, the study of Scriptures, and theological reflection. TXZZ978-0-8341-3246-7, Paper, $19.99 |
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Women Who Lead: The Call of Women in Ministry By Mary Paul
Mary Paul explores the obstacles women face and the myths about women in leadership that have been fed to both genders for generations. Women Who Lead uncovers these myths, reveals God’s call to women for leadership, and celebrates all who are led to lead. TXZZ978-0-8341-2564-3, Paper, $14.99 |
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The Worship Plot: Finding Unity in Our Common Story
By Dan Boone
Boone exposes the distorted motives of battling over worship styles and shows how to combine our diversity in order to celebrate our common story. It offers a model of five acts of worship to follow in order to serve the people of the world and share with them God’s amazing story of love. 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
Worship Where You’re Planted seeks to recognize and respond to the situations music worship leaders encounter. Dave Clark tackles issues such as transitioning between leaders, navigating traditional and contemporary music styles, and building rapport with the congregation. 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
This insightful text identifies principles that provide the Christian educator with an overview of the significant aspects of faithful discipleship. Its approach to discipleship will help readers dig deeper and develop a long-lasting and effective practice of community formation and faithful discipleship. TXZZ978-0-8341-2496-7, Cloth, $44.99 |
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John Wesley: His Life and Thought Timothy J. Crutcher
John Wesley: His Life and Thought paints in broad strokes the key events in Wesley’s life that influenced not only his thinking but also his approach to the church, the Methodist movement, and the world beyond. Deepen your knowledge of Wesley and his influence. TXZZ978-0-8341-3494-2, Paper, $16.99 |
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Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice
By Teena M. Stewart
This resource examines the best practices of several successful small group programs. It reveals ways to promote and multiply groups, troubleshoot, establish group guidelines, train leaders, motivate groups, and much more. 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 words and life stories of church leaders, teachers, and spiritual mentors who lived between 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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The Book of Saints: The Reforming Era Al Truesdale, Editor
During times of division and realignment, God’s Holy Spirit raises up leaders, thinkers, and mentors to guide the body of Christ. This is especially true during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This is a rich sampling from the writings of monastics, ministers, and mystics who found themselves in times of unrelenting change but who became godly beacons of light. TXZZ978-0-8341-3495-9, Paper, $16.99
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 society at large, then traces the reformulations of doctrine as theologians attempted to close the credibility gap between the doctrine of entire sanctification and the reality of fallen humanity. 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 doctrine fits into the ideological puzzle. Its knowledgeable and objective voice guides discussion of doctrine, witnessing, and spirituality. TXZZ978-0-8341-1712-9, Kivar, $34.99 |
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Christian Education Our Watchword and Song: The Centennial History of the Church of the Nazarene
Floyd Cunningham, Editor
This celebratory text colorfully explores the church’s growth, traces its denominational roots to the English Reformation, and surveys the church’s historical, intellectual, and doctrinal development. TXZZ978-0-8341-2444-8, Paper, $69.99 |
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A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
By John Wesley
This powerful book is a complete and unabridged edition of what is considered to be the author’s 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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A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
Annotated by Randy L. Maddox and Paul W. Chilcote
Although published in many versions, this edition of Wesley’s foundational text is annotated to identify Wesley’s sources and clarify his citations and allusions. His original notes are also included. A timeless treasure and resource, this pivotal work belongs in every Christian’s library.
TXZZ978-0-8341-3523-9, Paper, $15.99 |
The Quotable Wesley
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Dave Armstrong, Editor
From “absolution” to “zeal,” The Quotable Wesley is a treasury of quotations taken from Wesley’s letters, sermons, tracts, and journal entries on a wide variety of topics. TXZZ978-0-8341-3221-4, Paper, $18.99 |
What Is a Nazarene?
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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 Here We Stand, 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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