Anna Carter Florence

A Lay Preacher’s Guide

Preaching & Worship

“This is the best resource I've seen for helping lay preachers begin the exciting but often daunting task of proclaiming the Word. Karoline Lewis reminds us that good sermons aren't the goal; faithful sermons are! And she leads us through the process, step by step, with clear and helpful language that's inspiring to reach and easy to follow. I will be recommending this guide to the lay preachers I teach.”

Barefoot in the Dust

Preaching & Worship

“When I was a brand-new assistant professor at Columbia Seminary, I had the incomparable experience of teaching worship and preaching with Brian Wren. I knew every day that I was in the presence of greatness. Reading this book is like sitting at his feet once again, or—as Brian always preferred it—stopping by his office for tea and conversation about life’s deep mysteries. Every page glows with quiet wisdom, humanity, and brilliance. What a gift, to have this glimpse into the life and creative process of the leading hymn-poet of our time.”

Blessed

Arts & Literature

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Gospel Voices

Preaching & Worship

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Hidden in His Own Story

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is an extraordinary book. In one small and mighty shift of perspective, Walton reimagines Jesus' parables as Jesus' own stories, and so offers us an astonishing new way to hear them all over again. A beautiful book to treasure, ponder, and give.”

Is That Poop on My Arm? Parenting While Christian

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“The parenting life and the Christian life can sometimes feel like conflicting vocations: how on earth do we raise our children to love God and serve others, and follow in the way of Jesus, ourselves? What does it mean to live a faithful life in the glorious mess of parenting? Justin Lind-Ayres has traveled this road, and he is a wise and generous companion. He is also a preacher’s preacher, the kind you want walking right beside you, all the way. This is a book of luminous writing, breathtaking insight, and (frequently) laugh-out-loud earthiness—a book to share and to treasure.”

Preaching After God

Preaching & Worship

“In this grand-scale book, Snider takes on the enormous task of rethinking homiletics in light of postmodern thought, and comes up with a fresh and wonderful preacher-sized proposal for speaking of God in times like ours. His refreshing honesty and engaging style will kindle new hope in those who secretly fear that preaching may be impossible in progressive circles. His energy and delight in asking the big questions will inspire others to do the same. A lively conversation-starter of a book.”

Remember You Are Dust

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There is a reason why Walter Brueggemann remains, for preachers and pastors, the most loved and trusted of all biblical scholars--and that is simply because he writes for us. In every season and heartbreak of life and ministry, he writes for us. And over the years, we have come to see that when Brueggemann goes to the text before God, with his signature passion, candor, and ferocious energy, he goes not for our enlightenment or edification, but for our life and for his. Read this book and take off your shoes, because you will enter onto holy ground.”

That’s Me in the Closet

History & Biography

“Spiritual autobiography is a genre that doesn’t get much attention these days. In this groundbreaking book, Steven Andrews reclaims and remixes it for a new generation, telling his faith-and-life story with unforgettable power, honesty, beauty, and courage. A writer of exceptional talent and a theologian of remarkable intellect is at work here, but so is an engaging storyteller with a pastor’s heart, guiding us into the tender reaches of human experience that we tremble to name.”

There’s No I in Debris

Arts & Literature

“Scott Kinder-Pyle's collection of poems is a fierce and tender engagement with the world we know, the worlds we yearn for, and the worlds we hesitate to see and to name. With a philosopher's eye and a pastor's heart, he probes the many pieces and identities of a preacher's life, finding wisdom in places none of us thought to look. These are poems to make us ponder, wonder, wrestle, and even laugh—at ourselves, most of all. Kinder-Pyle is the kind of colleague you want alongside you, for the long haul.”

Useful Wisdom

Church Leadership & Ministry

“This book brought me back to a time of life I vividly remember: the daily swing, as a new minister, between ‘I love this job!’ and ‘How in the world do I survive this job?’ Tony Robinson is the wise companion I needed then and still do: someone to help me reflect on my ministry with perspective and purpose. The letters he writes in this book will feel as if they were addressed to you, personally. Read them, and then read them again. In any season of life, this is a book to treasure.”

Writing for the Ear, Preaching from the Heart

Preaching & Worship

“Giver-Johnston's book is packed with the wisdom of experience, a step-by-step approach as inspirational as it is practical. The author encourages preachers to take new risks for a new time and then empowers them with the skills and confidence to do it.”

Youthful Preaching

Preaching & Worship

“We have been waiting a long time for a book like this. Richard Voelz makes a major contribution by setting the stage for entirely new conversations about preaching, youth, and adults. A bold, innovative, and fascinating book.”