Raised on the south side of Chicago, Jonathan Brooks moved as far away as possible as soon as he could. But through unforeseen events he found himself not only back in Englewood but also serving as a
With the poetic force of Kathleen Norris and the pastoral warmth of Eugene Peterson, Kansas pastor Roth sets forth a vision for vibrant rural churches, for ministry in congregations that bear
John Brown of Haddington, eighteenth-century Scottish divinity professor, invested deeply in the lives of his students. Counsel to Gospel Ministers presents a collection of his letters to students who
Navigating the treacherous waters of congregational and cultural change can be daunting, but knowing that others have come safely through those waters before can make the journey less unsettling. As f
"The thing I am most desperate to keep you from finding out about me is . . . I want to belong, but I do not know how."There was a time when being a part of a church was not a decision you made but a
Exploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. Bennett juxtap
Sound doctrine is the life-blood of God’s people, providing the foundation for the church’s unity and witness. This short, readable book speaks to the importance of good theology for godly living. Par
Take the next step. From radical followers of Christ?to radical communities of faith.?In Radical, David Platt’s plea for Christians to take back their faith from the American Dream resonated with read
Take the next step. From radical followers of Christ?to radical communities of faith.?In Radical, David Platt’s plea for Christians to take back their faith from the American Dream resonated with read
In The Gift of Church, Pastor-theologian Jim Samra entreats you to appreciate the divine purpose and benefit that comes from participation in a local church. He spells out the unique---and very neede
"No matter what size church you are a part of, this book will challenge your traditional thinking, force you to look beyond the status quo, and enable you to grasp a bigger vision of what God has in s
Conflict is all too common in the church today. But as Frances Taylor Gench reminds us in this book, conflict over scriptural interpretation has been with the church since its earliest days. Gench re
Congregations cannot exist without finances, priorities, leadership, worship, and decision making, yet these five aspects breed the most conflict between church members and clergy. These conflicts unf
In this volume seven scholars provide a helpful map for charting a number of the shifts at the intersection of theological education and congregational development, offering readers keen insights in
A sequel to his best-selling Transforming Congregational Culture (2003), Changing the Conversation offers Anthony Robinson’s latest work and thinking on congregational renewal and leadership. Ro
It's no secret that congregations have conflict. Anyone who has served as a church leader knows about the friction that can take place within a congregation. And too much friction can lead to heated l
Catholic parish life in the United States is changing. As a result, new organizational models are emerging: clustered parishes, large megachurches, one pastor overseeing multiple parishes, lay leaders
