Don Thorsen

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Throughout church history, Christians have been creative in ministering to the needs of people. . . . In Daring to Share, the authors—Beardsall, Budde, and McDonald—advocate on behalf of a growing trend among Christians, namely, churches sharing in ministry. . . . The authors draw upon interviews with church leaders about real-life experiences of congregations sharing resources for ministry.”

In Search of a Confident Faith

Christian Living

“Moreland and Issler demonstrate how critical thinking and heartfelt religion go hand in hand, while encouraging God-confidence in the lives of Christians. Drawing upon their personal experiences as well as a lifetime of commitment to higher education, the authors model a spiritual balance too often neglected in understanding the dynamic relationship between Christian faith, hope and love.”

Learning Theology

Theology

“Amos Yong is one of the most visionary Christian theologians today, and Learning Theology challenges all people to become more mature in their understanding of biblical faith, hope, and love. He instructs us about the sources of theology—Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—and how to integrate them in ways that are Spirit-led, pro-church, and practically applicable for daily living. Yong challenges us to become more aware of how understand and apply Scripture—contextually and critically, experientially and by the leading of the Holy Spirit.”

Mere Ecclesiology

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In promoting a healthy church, Dr. Crofford emphasizes the need for 'spiritual respiration.' His conception of church health first requires a 'breathing in' of personal growth that is spiritual, knowledgeable, and communal. Second, spiritual respiration requires a 'breathing out' that is missional, ministering practically to others for their holistic salvation, societal well-being, and ecological care-giving. . . . Crofford identifies step-by-step strategies that help Christians to implement 'spiritual respiration' in finding their place in the church's mission.”

Rethinking the End of the World

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Shaken Faith

Christian Living

“Sanejo Leonard talks about various crisis experiences that challenge Christians' spiritual and intellectual well-being. She talks about how faith crises may be occasions for strengthening faith and hope, rather than weakening them. Leonard uses stories and conversations with real-life Christians along with biblical expertise in helping us deal with the inescapable crises of 'shaken faith.'”

The Cappadocian Mothers

History & Biography

“Carla Sunberg presents powerful examples of women--mothers and sisters--who embodied and taught theosis. . . . The Cappadocian Mothers will inspire all who seek to live holy, Christlike lives, full of love.”

The Holy Ghost Got a New Dance

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Living Dead

Apologetics

“Barry Callen writes provocatively about dimensions of life too many people fear even discussing. He blends Scripture, church tradition, critical thinking, and relevant experience to bring hope for loving and holy lives found in being ‘possessed’ by the Spirit of Christ.”

Trinitarian Pneumatological Personhood and the Theology of John Zizioulas

Theology

“Ronald Adkins highlights the personal dynamics in the Christian understanding of the Trinity, based on the pneumatological (Spirit-oriented) theology of John Zizioulas. Zizioulas and Adkins emphasize the relationships between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, which help us to focus on right relations as much (or more) than on right beliefs about the Trinity.”