Claude Alexander

Future-Focused Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Against the pull of the past and the temptation to remain in a static present, the story of Jesus and the church is that of pressing forward into the future. In Future-Focused Church, Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang not only remind us of this call and its why but also show us the what and how of being future-focused. They help us navigate the tensions of change, recognize that the ‘next generation’ should be seen as the ‘now generation,’ and embrace the diverse tapestry of the church to be reflective of the kingdom we anticipate inhabiting. In doing so, we are encouraged to know that the best days of the church are in front of us.”

Bishop.

Living in Bonus Time

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Rarely do you get the opportunity to witness someone walking through what would later become the contents of a book. I, along with others, have had the unique privilege of serving with Alec Hill prior to his diagnosis, of being arrested by the announcement of his diagnosis, of praying fervently during the time of his treatment, and of rejoicing in his recovery. As one whose younger brother and dear mentor were called by the Lord to himself through cancer, I celebrate Alec's 'living in bonustime' and the lessons that have come from it. Whether you are a cancer patient, cancer survivor, or caregiving friend or family of someone with cancer, this book's honesty, humor, and hope will bless you.”

Soul Care in African American Practice

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Having been blessed by the teaching and intercessory prayer ministry of Dr. Barbara Peacock, I am so excited about Soul Care in African American Practice. As a spiritual director and a scholar, she gives voice and vision to the rich Christian spiritual tradition that has undergirded the sustenance, liberation, and transcendence of African Americans. In so doing, she calls us once again to the fountain of living water that never runs dry.”

The Leader in You

Work, Money & Leadership

“Ebony Small's emergence as a leading voice in her generation flows from deep wells of discernment and wisdom. In The Leader in You she shares how our meeting God's process of calling and shaping us as leaders with openness and obedience positions us for surprising outcomes. Regardless of the level of influence to which you are called, this book will bless you.”

The Lord Give You Peace

Christian Living

“Praise for The Lord Give You Peace: A 28-Day Journey to Thrive in God’s Shalom “With the mind of a scholar and the heart of a shepherd, Pastor Terry A. Smith leads us into not only imagining what a life of alignment with God’s original intention might be but also pursuing that alignment and experiencing the wholeness and peace that God intended. I encourage you to embrace the invitation to this 28-day journey that takes you from experiencing God’s peace to helping make that peace a reality in a world that desperately needs it.”

Bishop.

Why Church?

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In a day and age when people say, 'I love Jesus, but I can do without the church,' Scott Sunquist reveals the error of such thinking. You cannot get Jesus without his church. It is his body and bride. With the mind of a scholar, the passion of a missionary, and the heart of a pastor, Scott provides both a correction and a call to return to the sense and sensibilities of the initial followers of Jesus who turned the world upside down.”