Brian K. Blount

A Week from Next Tuesday

Christian Living

“Happiness, pleasure, joy. For most of us, these nouns are synonymous. Not for Matt Rich. And no longer, if Matt has his way, for us either. In this wonderful book, a treasure for pastors preaching on the subject of joy, he explains how joy cannot be earned through good work or desperate seeking. It is instead a by-product of the Spirit, discharged through our encounter with the risen Christ. Establish relationship with Christ and we no longer need to seek joy; joy will find us. If you would experience the joy of the gospel, start your journey here.”

African Americans and the Bible

“African Americans and the Bible is a provocative and challenging work whose impact on biblical study promises to be universally transformative.”

Matthew

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“As did its illustrious forerunner, the new Interpretation Bible Commentary series offers clergy, teachers, and students one of the richest interpretative resources for biblical inquiry and homiletical engagement. Integrating literary, historical, theological, and pastoral insights from an inclusive group of preeminent scholars and teachers, these volumes reflect the major shifts in interpretative strategies for a dramatically changing contemporary context. Whether one is leaning into research or preparing to preach, these volumes will be a formidable resource.”

Parables of Parenthood

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Poetic Living

Discipleship & Christian Education

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Remembering Jesus

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Allen Verhey's book is a refreshing and welcome contribution to the field of New Testament ethics. His premise of founding ethics on a 'remembering of Jesus' offers provocative possibilities for new ways of envisioning ethical discourse. Instead of declaring normative pronouncements about complex issues whose evaluations are radically influenced by the cultural contexts in which they are approached, this book encourages, models, and thereby fosters deliberation and debate. It is a rich resource for any student of New Testament ethics.”

Resurrecting Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Make no mistake. Though it describes the intersectional church, this is a book about resurrection. Not just in some incalculable future, but resurrection in the quantifiable, realized present. In the communal flesh. And the focus is just as squarely on the church's role in realizing, through spiritual encounter, the resurrection of a faith oriented social justice. John Cleghorn gives us an inspiring view of the ministries of intersectional churches where believers from multiple identities and life places collide creatively, provocatively, and prophetically as living representations of God's invasive, incarnational encounter with our world. In fighting for its own soul, the church, through these intersectional churches, battles for the resurrection of a just American culture. The church of the future is peeking into the present in the pages of Cleghorn's wonderful work. Catch a glimpse. Feel the hope and promise of resurrection.”

Take My Hand

Church Leadership & Ministry

“A wonderful blending of communal observations and deep spiritual insight. Rev. Taylor-Troutman sees the connection between the faith and community, and in the sharing of his experience invites us to see and learn from that connection. An excellent resource for any new pastor starting a faith journey with a congregation, or a seasoned pastor reflecting anew.”

The End of Theological Education

Discipleship & Christian Education

“In this exciting work, Ted Smith boldly envisions the telos of theological education. The end lies in a future beyond equipping the Christian leader as the professional charged with assembling, organizing, and leading the church as an amalgam of voluntary societies. What, where, who is that end? Every student of theological study needs to explore Smith’s exploration of that critical question. If the future of theological inquiry and thus the future of the church is on your mind, this book must be on your desk.”

Wrecked for God

Christian Living

“How do we get wrecked for God? By living from the “I AM”—Jesus—who is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus is the finished work. He is the scandalous good news of the Gospel. The good news of the Gospel is not about finding ourselves but finding out that we have already been included in His finished work and we are hidden in Christ. It is not just Christ for us, but Christ in us. This revelation changes everything. . . . Di is a great teacher, communicator and seeker of truth. I love how she shares with honesty and transparency her own journey of discovery. Get ready to get wrecked for God and lose your religion—your self-effort to be good enough to be right with God—and all the fear and striving that come with that. Instead, be embraced by the faithfulness of Jesus, who is the glorious good news of the Gospel.”