Chris Hodges

Attacking Anxiety

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“I’ve been privileged to walk with Shawn Johnson during some of his battles with anxiety, and his courage, faith, and reliance on God’s power continue to inspire me. Attacking Anxiety is so much more than Shawn’s story—it’s a hands-on, in-the-trenches survival manual for anyone experiencing this crippling condition that affects millions of people around the world. Shawn discovered resources that help him fight back and now shares a battle plan to help all of us enjoy the freedom we have in Christ. A must-read!”

Be Mean About the Vision

Church Leadership & Ministry

“It’s easy for ministry leaders to cast a vision but tough to keep it sharply focused over time. In Be Mean About the Vision: Preserving and Protecting What Matters, Shawn Lovejoy reveals what’s required to avoid the distractions, disruptions, and divisions we face when pursuing our priorities. Drawing on his vast experience working with pastors and church leaders, he shares insightful biblical wisdom for keeping teams unified and on track. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to be a Christlike leader.”

Better Together, Expanded and Updated

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Better Together has become the go-to resource for smooth transitions and healthy growth when churches merge. Now Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird have updated and expanded it to include church planting, multiplication as well as multisite congregations. This invaluable field guide has become even more relevant, helpful, and practical.”

Confident Leader

Work, Money & Leadership

“PRAISE FOR CONFIDENT LEADER! “Confident Leader! is the field guide all leaders wish they had years ago! Dan Reiland knows at some point every leader struggles with confidence—whether battling self-sufficiency and control or confronting doubts and insecurity. Filled with memorable personal examples as well as timeless wisdom from God’s Word, and with Jesus as the ultimate source, this book is guaranteed to improve the way you lead.”

Empowering Leadership

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Being an Ironman triathlete, Michael Fletcher knows that endurance is also the key to sustaining healthy spiritual leadership. With candid examples from his own experience, compelling insight into Scripture, and practical wisdom for leaders at every stage of development, Empowering Leadership instructs as well as inspires—highly recommended!”

Fake or Follower

Christian Living

“In a world focused on externals, appearances, and selfies, Fake or Follower is a breath of fresh air. With her trademark candor, honesty, passion, and humor, Andi Andrew reminds us that depth comes from depending on God each second of every day. I highly recommend this book for anyone longing to deepen their faith as they grow closer to Christ.”

Grown-up Faith

Christian Living

“Praise for Grown-up Faith As followers of Jesus, we often talk a lot about growing in our faith. What’s often not discussed, however, is what true spiritual maturity looks like. In Grown-up Faith, Kevin Myers reveals how we can become more like Jesus, bearing fruit as we blossom in the fullness of the abundant life Christ promises us. Thorough and thoughtful, biblical and practical, this book provides a road map for us as we measure each milestone in the journey of our faith.”

High-Impact Teams

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Lance Witt is a pastor’s pastor and knows firsthand the challenges of leading with both courage and compassion. He combines personal experience with keen insight into Scripture to provide practical guidelines. High-Impact Teams is the perfect field guide for anyone who wants to strengthen their team and their relationship with God.”

It's Not Supposed to Be This Way

Christian Living

“My dear friend Lysa TerKeurst knows firsthand what it’s like to have her faith tested to the breaking point and somehow draw closer to the Lord. I’m so grateful for her willingness to share her journey with us in It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. With a Job-like faith, Lysa vulnerably reveals the raw pain of enduring the unimaginable and seeking God in the midst of her struggles. This book is an instant classic on the relationship between suffering and knowing God. Not to be missed!”

It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“My dear friend Lysa TerKeurst knows firsthand what it’s like to have her faith tested to the breaking point and somehow draw closer to the Lord. I’m so grateful for her willingness to share her journey with us in It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. With a Job-like faith, Lysa vulnerably reveals the raw pain of enduring the unimaginable and seeking God in the midst of her struggles. This book is an instant classic on the relationship between suffering and knowing God. Not to be missed!”

Know Your Why

Work, Money & Leadership

“No matter your age or stage of life, Know Your Why: Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling in Life will illuminate the path between where you are and where you want to be. With practical wisdom and timeless truth from Scripture, Ken Costa draws on his renowned international career in the corporate, academic, and ministry arenas to show you the way. Know Your Why is an instant classic, a guidebook for living authentically, one to which you will return again and again.”

Leadership Not by the Book

Christian Living

“God often calls leaders to follow His guidance rather than traditions and trends—and my friend David Green is a prime example! In Leadership Not by the Book, David explains how leading by the Good Book, the Bible, results in some unconventional decisions and surprising methods to exceed anything produced by human efforts alone. His fresh perspective and innovative insight make this book a must-read for every leader.”

Leadership Pain

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Leadership is a topic that many people talk about but few understand with the depth, insight, and biblical wisdom of Dr. Samuel Chand. In Leadership Pain, Dr. Chand explores the important role that pain plays in the life of any leader, especially those of us in ministry, and how it can become a catalyst for growth. This book comforts and consoles as it inspires and empowers leaders to view life’s inevitable struggles as divine growing pains.”

Learning to Be Loved

Christian Living

“ways God is already present in our lives and receiving his love. Inviting and inspiring, Learning to Be Loved will open the eyes of your heart to God’s presence in your life.”

Lifelong Love Affair

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“Whether speaking from his own experience or relating powerful insights from Scripture, Jimmy Evans provides married couples the tools and inspiration to make their relationship last forever. If you want an indestructible marriage, reading this is step one.”

Lionhearted

Christian Living

“There’s nothing tame about Lionhearted—this book is sure to awaken the passion, purpose, and power God has placed within every man! David and Brandon Lindell understand firsthand the various challenges faced by the next generation of husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers. They also know the path forward can be found in the timeless truth of God’s Word and the ultimate example of manhood—Jesus Christ. Lionhearted is for anyone who wants to unleash his full potential.”

One Small Step

Christian Living

“through on His prompting, we discover that we can be Jesus to others every day. With powerful insight from God’s Word and memorable stories that will inspire you, One Small Step will lead you to take giant strides for God’s Kingdom.”

Putting It Together Again When It's All Fallen Apart

Christian Living

“Tom Holladay knows you don’t have to experience a natural disaster to feel like your life has shattered into pieces. In Putting It Together Again When It’s All Fallen Apart, he shares how to keep your faith and maintain trust in God as you rebuild your life and start again. Drawing on wisdom and fresh insight from the book of Nehemiah, Tom inspires us to embrace the unexpected blessings that come in the midst of unbearable losses.”

Real Love in an Angry World

Christian Living

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Redefined

Christian Living

“In every generation God calls new leaders to share his love, power, and truth to those around them. Arden Bevere has answered that call, and in Redefined: Confronting the Labels That Limit Us, he extends it to millennials and anyone longing to make a positive difference in our world. Using contemporary examples and the timeless truth of God’s Word, Redefined strips away false assumptions and mistaken generalizations and reminds us of our true identities as God’s sons and daughters.”