Angela Dienhart Hancock

Breakfast with Barth

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Karl Barth’s theology is inspiring, but the complexity of his work can be a barrier for many in the church. Don McKim’s Breakfast with Barth warmly opens the door to the world of Barth’s theology, offering joyful meditations on brief excerpts from his writings. McKim’s clear and passionate reflections illuminate the way Barth’s ideas relate to one another and urge readers to consider the relevance of his theology for Christian faith and witness today.”

For Every Matter under Heaven

Preaching & Worship

“For Every Matter under Heaven provides a much-needed resource for the times when preachers are faced with challenging pastoral circumstances. Zink-Sawyer and Giver-Johnson write out of a wealth of experience to support preachers in engaging a biblical text with the distinctive dynamics of particular occasions in view.”

Preaching and Music

Preaching & Worship

“Preachers with musical training have long intuited the resonance between these two identities, but it is rare to find a book that takes both callings seriously. In Preaching and Music, Catherine Williams offers a unique perspective on the multiple connections between preaching and music, inviting preachers and musicians to fully embrace each other as partners in the work of proclamation. This is a joyful book, reminding us of all the ways word and song belong together.”

The Beauty of Preaching

Preaching & Worship

“Given contemporary angst about the ineffectiveness of the lowly sermon, The Beauty of Preaching is a timely reminder that a central function of proclamation is the adoration of God. Drawing on voices from the Christian tradition, particularly Augustine, Mike Pasquarello invites deep meditation on the idea of the sermon as doxology, a refreshing alternative to revisit in a context where words can function as weapons instead of plowshares, even from the pulpit.”

The Essential Karl Barth

Theology

“It's a challenge to figure out which texts can best introduce the curious to the complex music of Karl Barth's theology. In The Essential Karl Barth, Keith Johnson has curated and introduced a rich assortment of Barth's writings spanning his career, and Johnson's wise and learned commentary keeps ever in view the contexts in which Barth did his work. An invaluable resource for exploring Barth's theology and his world.”