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New Releases Now Available! Why Holiness?* The Transformational Message That Unites Us Carla D. Sunberg Dr. Carla Sunberg and a group of gifted theologians come together to answer questions like why we should reflect God, why spiritual formation is important, why we engage the margins, and why we dialogue with the past, all in the effort to answer the overarching question of why holiness still matters to the practice of our faith in the world today. 978-0-8341-3807-0 // $11.99
The Call to Preach* The Art of Sermon Preparation Steve Estep Drawing on twenty-five years of preaching experience, Dr. Steve Estep provides wisdom, advice, and best practices for sermon preparation, as well as sample sermons from a variety of preachers nationwide. 978-0-8341-3753-0 // $17.99
Following Jesus* Prophet, Priest, King Timothy R. Gaines and Kara Lyons-Pardue Join Timothy Gaines, Kara Lyons-Pardue, and other biblical scholars, pastors, and theologians from around the globe as they invite us to re-envision a cross-bearing Jesus— the prophet, priest, and king who upends our preconceptions about his life and ministry. 978-0-8341-3687-8 // $17.99
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Preaching Holiness*
Living the Way of Jesus*
Pastoral Considerations Jeren Rowell
Practicing the Christian Calendar One Week at a Time Michaele LaVigne
Preaching Holiness will challenge and inspire leaders to preach from a heart compelled by authentic love and a deep desire for the people under their spiritual care to experience the life-transforming power of God’s perfect love in Christ. 978-0-8341-3751-6 // $13.99
Using the Christian calendar as a guide, LaVigne invites readers to consider how the mundane can be deeply spiritual by offering simple, practical, and transformative weekly practices for each season of a threeyear liturgical cycle. 978-0-8341-3836-0 // $24.99
Uncommon Virtues* Seven Saints Who Shaped Our Faith Carla D. Sunberg with Richard Alan Hadley Dr. Carla Sunberg uncovers the fragments of details that remain about seven revolutionary women, whom she calls the Cappadocian Mothers. Sunberg introduces us to a group of saints who practiced some Uncommon Virtues. Be inspired by the stories of these incredible women who model a new way of following Christ.
Whatever Happened to Evangelicalism?* Al Truesdale, Editor Al Truesdale, Timothy Gaines, Timothy Crutcher, and other contributors explore the significance of evangelicalism from a variety of cultural, denominational, and historical perspectives. This text is an enduring testimony to the essence of evangelicalism—the evangel—the good news of the kingdom of God. 978-0-8341-3657-1 // $24.99
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A Very Good God in a Badly Broken World* Dan Boone Dan Boone says that a helpful way to speak honestly about God in the midst of turmoil is to tell the tough stories: Noah, floating in the chaos; Job, sitting in the rubble; the psalmists, uttering unthinkable prayers. These stories help us to remember how very good God is, empowering us to respond to a broken world with confidence and hope.
Healthy. Happy. Holy.* 7 Practices toward a Holistic Life Joe Gorman Healthy. Happy. Holy. addresses the whole life, exploring the importance of seven practices that, when intentionally combined, become a routine Joe Gorman calls soul care. These practices are a means of grace to us as we learn to enjoy the life God intends. 978-0-8341-3681-6 // $14.99
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A Ministry of Care* Promoting Health in Your Faith Community Cynthia A. Russell and Kristen L. Mauk Advanced practice nurses Cynthia Russell and Kristen Mauk guide leaders through the steps toward starting and sustaining a healthoriented ministry in churches. They encourage leaders to minster to others in spirit, mind, and body. 978-0-8341-3762-2 // $13.99
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Inside the Transformative World of Children’s Ministry* Kyle Tyler This book offers an inside look at the unique challenges of children’s ministry. Safety, procedures, volunteer development, ministry philosophy from kids in diapers to kids in puberty—Kyle Tyler gets inside the mind, heart, and world of ministry to kids. 978-0-8341-3749-3 // $14.99
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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, Ephesians/ Colossians/Philemon* George Lyons, Robert W. Smith, and Kara Lyons-Pardue Associated closely for almost two millennia, the Pauline letters Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon share many names, places, and situations. Each has its own theological emphasis and purpose, ranging from the Christological to the ecclesiological.
NBBC, Genesis 12-50* Christina Bohn and Alex Varughese Continuing where NBBC Genesis 1-11 left off, this NBBC volume explores the stories of Israel’s ancestors, from Abraham to Joseph. 978-0-8341-3783-7 // $34.99
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Bible The Discovering Series Alex Varughese, Editor
These attractive, full-color texts provide thorough biblical scholarship in an eye-catching, easyto-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* 978-0-8341-2247-5 // Hardcover // $69.99
Discovering the New Testament: Community
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Holiness in the Gospels* 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. 978-0-8341-2191-1 // $19.99
How We Got Our Bible* Ralph Earle Ralph Earle explains the development of the Bible, including the canonization, biblical transmission, archaeological discoveries, translation, and modern textual criticism. 978-0-8341-2495-0 // $12.99
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. 978-0-8341-2048-8 // $29.99
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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. 978-0-8341-2215-4 // $7.99
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. 978-0-8341-3571-0 // $17.99
THOUGHTS ATTITUDES MOTIVES
BREAKING
Then one day Sondra invited him to come see her new house. They drove across a dirt path through the field behind the shack. There in the middle of the field stood a big, redbrick Southern mansion with four white columns setting off a two-story front porch. A father’s dream had come true! Your Heavenly Father looks down through time and dreams big dreams for you. He dreams of the holy life you will have through intimate, personal relationship with Him. With candor, honesty, and humor, Dr. Frank Moore delves into the issues of holiness that all of us need to know to live free of sin’s condemning power. God has not called you to an impossible task. Dr. Moore helps you see how to achieve your holiness goals and live in harmony with your Lord. Dr. Franklin Moore is the academic dean and vice president for academic affairs at Mid-America Nazarene University. He teaches religion classes and received his doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He has authored several books, including Dismantling the Myths and Coffee Shop Theology. CHRISTIAN LIVING ISBN 083-411-8920
Breaking Free from Sin’s Grip
Sondra’s family lived in a pitiful wooden shack that basically consisted of a front porch and two small bedrooms. Tiny beams of sunlight filtered through the holes in the walls. The toilet was in the backyard. When Sondra described the beautiful home her father dreamed of building for his family, her classmate Frank Moore never really believed the family would ever move into that dream home.
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Breaking Free from Sin’s Grip: Holiness Defined for a New Generation* Frank Moore
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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. 978-0-8341-1892-8 // $14.99
A Charitable Discourse: Talking about the Things That Divide Us* 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. 978-0-8341-2565-0 // $15.99
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. 978-0-8341-3617-5 // $14.99 *Available in eBook formats
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Coffee Shop Theology and More Coffee Shop Theology: Translating Doctrinal Jargon into Everyday Life* Frank Moore These straightforward books explain theological concepts and how to apply them to everyday living. Coffee Shop Theology 978-0-8341-1732-7 // $15.99 More Coffee Shop Theology 978-0-8341-1746-4 // $15.99
Discovering Christian Holiness: The Heart of Wesleyan-Holiness Theology* 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. 978-0-8341-2469-1 // $39.99
Discovering Missions Charles R. Gailey and Howard Culbertson Gailey and Culbertson examine the importance of missionary work, both overseas as well as within one’s community. Their helpful text supplies understanding and awareness for important terms and practices related to mission work. 978-0-8341-2257-4 // $44.99
Discovering Our Christian Faith: An Introduction to Theology* 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 WesleyanHoliness tradition throughout its exploration. 978-0-8341-2354-0 // $44.99
Dr. Leonard Sweet Best-Selling Author E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism, Drew University Visiting Distinguished Professor, George Fox University
Leclerc Maddix
“[This is] a book that goes for the jugular of what are the big questions about the nature of the church. An ambitious, even breathtaking, undertaking: brilliantly conceived, thoroughly engrossing, and thought provoking from first to last.”
“With our origins in a renewal movement within the Church of England, and several branches emerging from internal renewal efforts as we matured, the broad Wesleyan family of churches share the pressing need of an adequate ecclesiology— one that owns and celebrates our strengths as ‘movement,’ while reclaiming central aspects of the continuity and wisdom of the church through the ages. This volume is an important contribution to this effort, which will be of help to the whole family!”
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“A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language.” —John Wesley With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns. This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.
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DIANE LECLERC is professor of historical theology at Northwest Nazarene University. She received her BA at Eastern Nazarene College, her MDiv at Nazarene Theological Seminary, and her PhD at Drew University. She has published many articles and several books, including Discovering Christian Holiness: The Heart of Wesleyan-Holiness Theology. She has served as president of the Wesleyan Theological Society and is a member of Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy.
MARK A. MADDIX is professor of Christian education and the dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University. He is the coauthor of Discovering Discipleship (2010) and Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm. He has published several articles in Christian Education Journal and Wesleyan Theological Journal. Mark is a frequent speaker on topics of Christian education, spiritual formation, and online education.
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Dr. Randy L. Maddox William Kellon Quick Professor of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina
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.
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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. 978-0-8341-3570-3 // $17.99
Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology* Mildred Bangs Wynkoop This illuminating book discusses in an exceptional presentation the background and development of the Calvinist-Arminian controversy. 978-0-8341-0254-5 // $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. 978-0-8341-2837-8 // Hardcover // $59.99 From Grace to Grace: The Transforming Power of Holiness*
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. 978-0-8341-2725-8 // $15.99
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. 978-0-8341-3092-0 // $17.99
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. 978-0-8341-1995-6 // $29.99
Relational Holiness: Responding to the Call of Love* 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. 978-0-8341-2182-9 // $13.99
A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, 2nd Edition* 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 Wynkoop’s impact on a denomination, from influential voices like Carla Sunberg, T. Scott Daniels, Diane Leclerc, and more. 978-0-8341-3493-5 // $34.99
Theology of Luck: Fate, Chaos, and Faith* Rob A. Fringer and Jeff K. Lane Explore your individual role as a participant in God’s loving and ongoing plan for the world. 978-0-8341-3496-6 // $14.99
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“Renewal in Love has the potential to . . . register Wesley’s vision in the broader theological landscape and reorient the conversation altogether.” “This is Wesleyan theology at its best . . .”
—Amos Yong Fuller Theological Seminary —Randy L. Maddox Duke Divinity School
R enewal in Love: Living Holy Lives in God’s Good Creation*
Michael Lodahl & April Cordero Maskiewicz
After redemption—then what? Is there more for us to do beyond waiting for Christ’s return? Has God saved us for something greater? Renewal in Love answers this question with a decisive yes. Contending that humanity was created in God’s image to represent his love to all of creation, the authors offer us a compelling vision of life that encompasses far more than our personal salvation. We discover that through Christ, the image of God envisioned in Genesis has been renewed in us, calling us to care not only for each other but for all that God has made. In these pages we find depicted the essence of holiness, where renewal in God’s image is really renewal in God’s all-inclusive love.
MICHAEL LODAHL is a professor of theology at Point Loma Nazarene University. An ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, he has served congregations in California, Georgia, and Idaho. He received his PhD in theological studies from Emory University and has studied extensively in Israel and Jordan. Lodahl and his wife, Janice, live in San Diego. APRIL CORDERO MASKIEWICZ is an associate professor of biology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. She is passionate about helping others think about our responsibility to care for God’s creation and is also invested in promoting hospitable dialogue among Christians on controversial topics such as evolution and faith. RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth
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 also 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. 978-0-8341-3358-7 // $14.99
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. 978-0-8341-2613-8 // $19.99
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. 978-0-8341-2793-7 // $15.99
The Story of God: A Narrative Theology* 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. 978-0-8341-2393-9 // $29.99
A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology* J. Kenneth Grider Grider combines the theological wisdom of past and present writers from the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and places it within the larger stream of classical Christian teaching to present a meaningful, cohesive, and contemporary systematic formulation. 978-0-8341-1512-5 // $59.99
Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness* 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. 978-0-8341-1786-0 // $24.99
With Cords of Love: A Wesleyan Response to Religious Pluralism* 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. 978-0-8341-2306-9 // $29.99
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Preaching The Pastor’s Funeral Planner* 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 example funeral sermons for crisis situations, public servants, and different age groups. Practical items are also included, such as graveside service checklists, committals, illustrations, and poetic readings. 978-0-8341-2723-4, Kivar // $16.99
The Pastor’s Guide to Effective Preaching* 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. 978-0-8341-2031-0 // $14.99
The Pastor’s Wedding Planner* 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. 978-0-8341-2425-7, Kivar // $16.99
Preaching as Art: Biblical Storytelling for a Media Generation* 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. 978-0-8341-2359-5 // $16.99
Preaching the Story That Shapes Us* Dan Boone This inspiring text weaves together Scripture, personal narrative, structure, and theological reflection to provide a satisfying, efficient guide to narrative preaching. 978-0-8341-2371-7 // $19.99
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. 978-0-8341-3549-9 // $17.99 *Available in eBook formats
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Practics Best Practices for Children’s Ministry: Leading from the Heart* 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. 978-0-8341-2556-8 // $14.99
Best Practices for Effective Boards* 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. 978-0-8341-2834-7 // $16.99
College Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture* Stephen Lutz Lutz translates missional theology to the practice of college ministry: ministry as a proactive movement that is constantly adapting to its everchanging 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. 978-0-8341-2765-4 // $14.99 Thompson
“I wish I had read this book before starting my twenty-plus years as a human resource professional and also serving as a board director for not-for-profit organizations. Conflict Management for Faith Leaders offers a new and refreshing approach to conflict management.”
John M. Keigher Director of Systems and Human Resources Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
Conflict Management for Faith Leaders is about handling conflict in a way that is positive and constructive. With this book you will discover multiple techniques for assessing and managing conflict and learn guidelines for choosing which technique to use in a given situation. A practical resource for pastors and ministry leaders, Conflict Management for Faith Leaders acknowledges that leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Packed with useful insights and stories based on the experiences of other faith leaders, this book is the ideal tool when the risk of opposition becomes reality.
HOUSTON THOMPSON holds graduate degrees in church management and social work and a doctor of education degree. In 2005, he was awarded the Professional of the Year Award from the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, Nazarene Bible College honored him with the Alumna Distinguished Achievement Award. He currently serves as a dean and directs the doctor of education in ethical leadership program at Olivet Nazarene University.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR FAITH LEADERS
Is conflict a dirty word? Does it bring to mind images of disagreement, fights, and shattered relationships? For ministry leaders, the likelihood of conflict comes with the job, but the result does not have to be destructive.
Conflict Management for Faith Leaders* 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.
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Created to Worship: God’s Invitation to Become Fully Human* 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. 978-0-8341-2792-0 // $19.99
Developing a Giving Church* 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. 978-0-8341-3012-8 // $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. 978-0-8341-3241-2 // $34.99
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 seize the unique opportunity to be a blessing to the culture around us. 978-0-8341-3643-4 // $11.99
Ethics in Christian Ministry: A Guide for Pastors and Mentors* Charles W. Christian 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. 978-0-8341-3601-4 // $16.99
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. 978-0-8341-2521-6 // $34.99
The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide* T. Scott Daniels Great for both brand-new and seasoned pastors, this book gives twelve recommendations for starting a ministry off on the right foot. 978-0-8341-2554-4 // Hardcover // $14.99
Foundations of Pastoral Care* 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. 978-0-8341-2305-2 // $44.99
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. 978-0-8341-3621-2 // $13.99
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The Healthy Small Church: Diagnosis and Treatment for the Big Issues* 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. 978-0-8341-2240-6 // $13.99
The Healthy Pastor: Easing the Pressures of Ministry* 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. 978-0-8341-2553-7 // $14.99
Intentional Ministry in a Not-So-Mega Church: Becoming a Missional Community* 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. 978-0-8341-2434-9 // $13.99
Managing Stress in Ministry* 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. 978-0-8341-3220-7 // $14.99
Pastoral Care in Times of Death and Dying* 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. 978-0-8341-2436-3 // $13.99
The Pastoral Counseling Handbook: A Guide to Helping the Hurting* 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 to more effectively counsel others. 978-0-8341-2465-3 // $24.99
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 it relates to theology, church, practices, communities, and missions. 978-0-8341-2458-5 // $15.99
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Right from the Start: A Pastor’s Guide to Premarital Counseling* 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. 978-0-8341-2603-9 // $18.99
Scandalous Obligation: Rethinking Christian Responsibility* 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. 978-0-8341-2612-1 // $17.99
Thinking, Listening, Being: A Wesleyan Pastoral Theology* 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 Scripture, and theological reflection. 978-0-8341-3246-7 // $19.99
Understanding Your Muslim Neighbor: Moving From Fear to Love* Robert D. McCroskey 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. 978-0-8341-3602-1 // $13.99
Women Who Lead: The Call of Women in Ministry* 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. 978-0-8341-2564-3 // $14.99
The Worship Plot: Finding Unity in Our Common Story* 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. He 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. 978-0-8341-2312-0 // $11.99
Worship Where You’re Planted: A Primer for the Local Church Worship Leader* Dave Clark Worship Where You’re Planted seeks to recognize and respond to the situations music leaders encounter. Dave Clark tackles issues such as transitioning between leaders, navigating traditional and contemporary music styles, and building rapport with the congregation. 978-0-8341-2555-1 // $14.99 *Available in eBook formats
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Education Discovering Discipleship: Dynamics of Christian Education* 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. 978-0-8341-2496-7 // $44.99
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. 978-0-8341-3494-2 // $16.99
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. 978-0-8341-3006-7 // $16.99
The Book of Saints: The Early Modern Era* Al Truesdale, Editor 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. 978-0-8341-3533-8 // $16.99
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 fourth and fifteenth centuries are brought together with prayers and Scripture readings to challenge and inspire us all. 978-0-8341-3219-1 // $16.99
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. 978-0-8341-3495-9 // $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* Mark R. Quanstrom Mark 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. 978-0-8341-2116-4 // $29.99
Here We Stand: Where Nazarenes Fit in the Religious Marketplace* 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. 978-0-8341-1712-9 // $34.99
Mildred Bangs Wynkoop: Her Life and Thought* Explore Dr. Wynkoop’s life and contributions to Wesleyan-Holiness studies and her gradual move to a dynamic, relational, and Christological understanding of sanctification. 978-0-8341-3651-9 // $29.99
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. 978-0-8341-2444-8 // $69.99
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. 978-0-8341-3523-9 // $15.99
The Quotable Wesley* 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. 978-0-8341-3221-4 // $18.99
What Is a Nazarene? Understanding Our Place in the Religious Community, Revised and Updated* 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. 978-0-8341-2962-7 // $15.99
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Global Wesleyan Encyclopedia of Biblical Theology - Available in 2020 Written from a Wesleyan perspective by a formidable cadre of biblical scholars, this encyclopedia covers a wide range of biblical theological topics. Truly international in scope, entries on African, Asian, and Caribbean hermeneutics complement entries on the afterlife, biblical ethics, and Deuteronomic theology. Helpful resource lists and cross references round out most entries, making this book an essential addition to the library of anyone wanting to delve deeply into the theological thought world of the Bible. 978-0-8341-3823-0 // $59.99