Cheryl Bridges Johns
Called to the Life of the Mind
Discipleship & Christian Education
“Mouw assures us that we can navigate the perilous terrain of the hyper-critical, the fragmentation of knowledge, the isolation, all the while attending to the One in whom all reality coheres. I can hear him saying, `You can do this.'”
Theology
“Confessionally charismatic, as well as more broadly catholic, this book is a treasure trove of creative theological reflection and scriptural engagement. Collins offers unique lenses with which to better plumb the depths of a form of Christianity that is ‘expectant, enchanted, encountering, expressive, egalitarian, empowered, and enjoyable.’ Her book is a gift to scholars seeking to find ways to express the dynamics of a Spirit-filled life.”
Women
“The best storytellers know how to locate the characters that are hidden in plain sight and bring them to center stage. Kelley Nikondeha is such a person. She locates the ‘hidden figures’ in the book of Exodus—the defiant women—and gives space for their narratives. She masterfully weaves the witness of Exodus women with women of our present era. In the weaving of these stories, Kelley invites us to see what we have failed to see and to listen to the ones whose voices are often overlooked. Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom is a generative book. It ignites the prophetic imagination and calls us to participate in God’s mission of healing and liberating broken creation.”
Theology
““I am amazed at how North American and European Christians continue to ignore the dramatic changes in global Christianity. These changes are not insignificant. They call for serious revisions in the Christian mission, ecumenism, and theological training. One of the most dramatic shifts has been the rapid rise of Pentecostal/Charismatic spirituality. It is safe to say that in all forms of the global church—Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox—people are increasingly seeing themselves as Spirit-filled believers. Unfortunately, colleges and seminaries often lack textbooks that address these changes. This series, Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity, is a timely intervention, one that will certainly help to fill this gap.”
Christian Living
“Writing with the accumulated wisdom of decades of fruitful ministry, Richard Hipps offers readers a rich feast of pastoral and theological wisdom. Throughout this book, in every chapter, every page, deep calls to deep, offering readers both comfort and hope. Making Sense of It All is the book you should press into the hands of people facing heartaches and trials. They will thank you.”
Christian Living
“Bishop Chironna has given the Body of Christ a precious and costly gift—the testimony of his three and a half years of suffering. He masterfully weaves together personal stories, psychological analysis, and deep theological reflection. Those suffering their own dark night of the soul will find this book to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and hopeful companion. Chironna also serves as a guide to those who minister to people suffering from depression, grief, and anxiety. It is well-researched but written on a lay level.”
Theology
“This volume offers a brilliant reflection on the meaning of the great feast of Pentecost. Alvarez masterfully weaves biblical and historical references to help readers see the powerful light that this feast brings to the world, namely the light of God's manifest presence. Moreover, Alvarez's anointed and beautiful writing creates a hunger for more of the divine light.”
History & Biography
“Assistant Professor of Theology Southeastern University Thoroughly researched and documented, this book uncovers the troubling, subversive memory of early Pentecostals' struggle to serve the kingdom of God and its cause for peace. Jay Beaman provides a space wherein those from the past speak to us in the present. It is getting harder to deny the existence of Pentecostal pacifism.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“In this delightful book, Williams deconstructs the modern, disenchanted worldview that causes us to view prayer as a mechanistic, means-end practice existing apart from ordinary life. He then reconstructs a vision of prayer as a means of participating in the mysterious and enchanted world of God’s triune life. In this space of presence, we can offer our full selves—doubts, fears, petitions, and praise. Williams reminds us that prayer is a means of becoming aware of where we are and whose we are.”
Salvation Means Creation Healed
Theology
“In an era of dramatic and irreversible destruction of the earth's resources, Salvation Means Creation Healed is a timely call for Christians to recover a biblical vision of the missio dei as the restoration of all creation. We all need to heed this call toward a fullness of the gospel, pledging ourselves to reconcile the unfortunate divorce between heaven and earth. Our grandchildren's future is at stake.”
Christian Living
“Rarely does one find a book on the topic of holiness with such depth as well as breadth. Kreider takes us on a journey deep into biblical territory and back again into the lives of nations, churches, families and individuals. In this journey the reader is convicted and drawn by the beauty of holiness. We Pentecostals need this word.”
History & Biography
“In this volume on the Cappadocian Mothers, Carla Sunberg has provided a great gift to the modern church. . . . While the first part is a treasure trove of ancient wisdom, the latter part 'brings it home' to the life of contemporary Christians. Sunberg addresses issues such as gender and class equality, women in ministry leadership, as well as how the life of theosis is grounded in the Christian household.”
The Spirit Renews the Face of the Earth
Science & Faith
“This book reveals a new frontier in Pentecostal scholarship. The contributors take us where we have not gone before: probing the wonders of creation and the Spirit, providing a new grammar for the intersection of science and religion, and re-visioning eschatology. The intersection of Pentecostalism and science may yet prove to be a most fruitful and creative synergy, breaking open new paradigms for the twenty-first century.”
Christian Living
“Reading this book, I was reminded of the Old Testament story of the priest Hilkiah's discovery of the scrolls containing the Law of Moses during king Josiah's temple renovation. This book, representative of Eugene Peterson's early writings, is in no way equivalent to the Holy Scriptures. Yet it contains important words that are relevant to a new generation seeking to live faithful to the gospel. Ours is an era when people seem to have lost the 'Magna Carta of the New Testament.' Christians of all stripes are guilty of misunderstanding and misusing the word freedom. This new edition of Peterson's Traveling Light helps us see more clearly what we are missing, namely the breathtaking power of living in the freedom of Christ.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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