Ed Stetzer
Biography
Ed Stetzer co-wrote 11 Innovations in the Local Church with Elmer L. Towns and Warren Bird, and wrote the forewords to What Jesus Started and The Missional Quest.
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Church Leadership & Ministry
“Eric Swanson and Rick Rusaw continue to challenge the church to look outward--to join Jesus on his mission in a hurting world, and to show and share the love of Christ. If you are serious about being the church for your community, this book will help provide the insight and tools you need to make it happen.”
The Family Life of a Christian Leader
Christian Living
“Ajith Fernando faithfully handles the truth of the Scriptures and humbly shares the wisdom of his experiences to encourage Christian leaders to carefully lead and love their families in a way that brings glory to God.”
Christian Living
Foreword
“Alan puts forth his ideas for a new generation longing to rediscover the church’s missional nature and reactivate anew its forgotten ways. When I read Alan’s words, I want to drop what I’m doing and focus my attention again on God’s mission. After reading this book, I imagine you will as well.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“We live in a world of increasing complexity and division. In The High-Definition Leader Derwin Gray calls the church and its leaders to a new level of conviction and a new type of leadership. This book challenges convention and challenges the reader to abandon the status quo and embrace a glorious picture of ethnic unity that is made possible only in Christ. This book is a must read.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Uber and Airbnb are examples of innovative companies that leveraged already existing products to service the world in new ways. These are just two examples of the kind of innovative culture in which we live. My friend Ted Esler understands there is an innovative crisis in the church and that if the church is going to reach this culture, one of the ways it will do so is through creative and imaginative innovation. I pray you will find this book encouraging and challenging as the church seeks to share and show the gospel in innovative ways contextual to our time.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“While Christians everywhere dedicate themselves to inviting others into the kingdom of God, countless many (if they’re honest with themselves) find themselves mildly confused by the concept. Taking aim at today’s confusion, Perrin’s book offers a fresh, compelling, and biblically rooted vision of the kingdom, giving us new eyes on not just the what, who, when, where, and how of the kingdom, but also why the kingdom matters for everyone.”
The Ministry Multiplication Cycle
Church Leadership & Ministry
“If the church is to complete the task of world evangelization, she must multiply. Addition is not enough. The Ministry Multiplication Cycle captures the strategy of multiplication used by Jesus and reproduced by the apostles to reach the entire known world with the gospel in their lifetimes. The book provides not only the biblical basis but also the practical application for us to do the same today.”
The Missional Church in Perspective
Church Leadership & Ministry
“The Missional Church in Perspective is a helpful and well-researched work that traces and evaluates streams within the missional church conversation, showing a wide awareness from evangelical, mainline, and historical sources. I have found a new required textbook for my missional church class.”
The Multigenerational Church Crisis
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Many have noted the sweeping changes in American culture and the impact of such changes on the church, but few from the angle that Bryan Chapell takes—which is what makes The Multigenerational Church Crisis so helpful. The crisis is real, as generations struggle to relate to one another, and Chapell offers a wealth of statistical information and spiritual encouragement to face the challenges of today. This book will help you and your team to navigate our cultural moment.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“It ought to go without saying that pastors who preach the gospel need the gospel desperately themselves—but it doesn’t. In The Pastor’s Justification, Jared Wilson boldly reminds ministers where their true measure of success and fulfillment is found. This book will help shepherd shepherds back to the confidence and humility found only in Jesus.”
The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation
Evangelism & Missions
“Our culture is drifting further away from a Judeo-Christian worldview. But how do you reach a drifting culture? One way is by equipping believers to be able to engage in spiritual conversations in ordinary and natural ways. Leveraging their experiences in a medical environment, Jim and David help us understand the practical elements in engaging people in natural conversations with the hope of meeting their greatest need—a relationship with Christ. I’m grateful for this practical resource for the church as we strive to reach a world in desperate need of Christ.”
Christian Living
“A wealth of insights for pastors on the day-to-day issues of leading an effective church.”
Christian Living
“Cultural engagement is a delicate but necessary balance for all who claim Christ. Mike Cosper insightfully examines narratives in pop culture to reveal the larger story of God at work in the human heart. This book is a must read for pastors and all those who seek to engage the culture with the powerful story of the gospel.”
Theology
“The Unfinished Reformation is an accessible, well-written explanation of Catholic beliefs, Protestant beliefs, and how the two relate. The layperson can read this book and feel equipped to have well- rounded conversations about faith with his Catholic or Protestant neighbor.”
The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb
Christian Living
“Goggin and Strobel effectively wrestle with the tension of power versus weakness by leaning on the scriptures and the wisdom of fellow believers. Power is alluring for some and repulsive for others. Weakness is difficult, but in it the Lord works wonders. This book helps the Christian think correctly on these things.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“There’s Hope for Your Church provides a wealth of wisdom for anyone seeking to turn around a declining or plateaued church. McIntosh skillfully draws on his three decades of church consultations to forge a step-by-step strategy for restoring vitality to struggling churches. This book give you hope and will show you the way to revitalize your church.”
Christian Living
“The dramatic downturn in our culture has left many followers of Christ confused about how to respond. Some have adopted a culture-warring mentality, while others have retreated into a holy huddle hoping for Christ's soon return. Unfortunately, neither of these responses are effective in attractively advancing the light of Jesus' kingdom into the darkness of our world. Thankfully, Joe Stowell has brought clarity to our confusion by showing us Jesus' way to influence an often-resistant culture for good and His glory. This compelling read is deeply scriptural and refreshingly practical. Thanks, Joe! We needed this.”
Work, Money & Leadership
“Though slight in stature physically, John Wesley towers as a leader in church history. His shadow continues to shape the church and its mission centuries after his death. This book thoughtfully unlocks leadership principles from Wesley's life, offering insight for pastors, educators, and more.”
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