Irwyn Ince
A Field Guide to Becoming Whole
Church Leadership & Ministry
“I used to hear this cliché in Christian circles, "Those who are heavenly minded are no earthly good." However, the truth is that heavenly mindedness leads to the most earthly good. That is, those who grasp "God's goals for human beings and His way of achieving those goals" are positioned on the foundation that will not give way as we strive through the ups and downs of trying to love our materially poor neighbors well. Yet, we still want to know what to do in practice. If that describes you, your church, or your ministry, this is your book. The best theology applies the Word of God to the practical areas of life. Kelly Kapic and Brian Fikkert have done just that in the A Field Guide to Becoming Whole. Chock-full of real-life stories, Scripture, biblical principles, pointed questions and considerations, they have done an invaluable service for those who want to see all of God's image bearers flourish.”
Evangelism & Missions
“It is long past time for the church to learn about God's missional heart from African and non-Western sisters and brothers. Mekdes Abebe Haddis has given us a gift in A Just Mission. Through her personal story of faith as an Ethiopian woman, she tells the truth about harm that has been done in the missional endeavors of Western Christianity, and calls the church to a more faithful future of missions for the current age.”
Christian Living
“We are made for beauty by our beautiful triune God. Therefore, we are compelled to look for beauty everywhere, even in a broken world with so much ugliness. Philip Ryken has given us a gift in Beauty Is Your Destiny. With masterful clarity and simplicity, he displays the variegated manifestations of beauty in this world and the sure triumph of eternal beauty through the cross of Jesus Christ.”
Apologetics
“It is no secret that Jesus is the central figure in the Christian faith. However, we live in a day when many do not know why he is so central. Rebecca McLaughlin has done us a kindness by laying out the beauty of Jesus with clarity and conviction. Bring your questions and, through these pages, find Jesus ready, willing, and able to answer.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“What should be uncontroversial—working against the forces of racism (antiracism)—is fraught with contemptuous rhetoric in our current climate. What we need are voices and practitioners who call us out of contempt and into an embrace of what is possible. This is exactly what Christina Edmondson and Chad Brennan have done for us in Faithful Antiracism. They lay out a blueprint for change that is grounded in the Scriptures and attuned to contemporary research on racial views within the church in the United States. This is your book if you are among those who want to know how Christians can actively press against racism and promote justice.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“I was a first-year seminary student in 2001 when I first heard the name Carl Ellis. My professor, John Frame, listed Free at Last? among the list of recommended books in his course syllabus. I was at a majority-white seminary in need of resources written by black authors. Little did I know the gift this book would be for my formation as a disciple of Jesus Christ and shepherd in his church. Everyone should read this book. Learn of the faithfulness of God to a particular people from this elder and sage. Thank you IVP for putting it in the hands of a new generation!”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“In our union with Jesus Christ we are reconciled to God. We are likewise called to pursue reconciliation with others. Philemon lays bare this calling in real time and space. Thank you Rev. Jeon for leading us through this letter in a deliberate devotion to God as we seek his grace to be ministers of reconciliation.”
Christian Living
“There are certain paradoxes that we find easily tolerable. The idea of suffering as a means to joy is not one of them. Our Savior’s suffering and his joy are intimately tied. Dr. Peter Lee has done us an invaluable service by bringing this paradox of Holy Scripture to meet us in our daily lives. As you delve into these pages that are full of biblical wisdom and insight, may the Lord be pleased to give you joy unspeakable in the midst of your suffering.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Throughout history the church, as it strives to be faithful in particular times and places, has had to bring the core cultural concerns of their neighbors to Scripture for answers. This is the work of loving our neighbors well. What does God have to say about the animating issues of our lives and communities? In Reading While Black, Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley puts in bold relief before us the historic and present concerns of the African American community. Does God have a word for us about policing? Is there any guidance from on high about Black identity, justice, righteous anger, slavery, and oppression? With sound exegetical method, deep cultural insight, and skillful application he brings us into the heart of God on these issues. Know, however, that this is not just a book for Black people. Far from it. Anyone who desires to engage these questions with gospel hope should take up and read.”
The Multigenerational Church Crisis
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Any church that does not become multigenerational dies.’ This simple yet profound statement from Bryan Chapell makes this book worth our full attention. In this age where we are experiencing new challenges to the current generation embracing faith in Christ, Dr. Chapell helps us understand where the challenges are coming from. And, more importantly, he has done us a service in demonstrating how to non-anxiously move forward in hope.”
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Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The racial and political upheaval of our day is causing Christians to abandon the pursuit of beautiful community, the ministry of reconciliation in Jesus' name. In The Offensive Church, Bryan Loritts raises his voice, 'Not so fast!' With winsome grace he calls us out of contentment in ecclesial ghettos to embrace the reconciling power of our Savior, proclaiming and practicing a robust gospel in our divided world.”
Christian Living
“God's word is clear. He calls and empowers his people to a one-another life of love and fellowship, but we are too often captured by the same polarizations that permeate our world. I am thankful that Jeff Galley and Phil Smith have given us The Way Back to One Another. This practical resource, grounded in Scripture, shows us the way to beautiful community for the glory of God.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Christian Living
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