Jonathan R. Wilson
Apologetics
“This book is playful, disturbing, passionate, light-hearted, accessible, and profound-all at the same time. McLeod-Harrison engages the depths of our lives and does so with a hard-won grace--a grace that God gives on the other side of our suffering and striving. This book will delight its readers and gently lead them further into life with God.”
Theology
“Although many of the personal and institutional animosities that used to mark relations between Calvinists and Arminians have become muted in recent years, the differences are still with us. The issues are alive because they concern matters of central importance to Christian faith. In this book Roger Olson gently and firmly corrects misunderstandings of Arminian theology that are often held by Calvinists--and Arminians! His deft expositions of the historical texts offer a significant contribution to the health of theological reflection and relationships. At the same time he demonstrates how to be irenic without adopting an empty tolerance that makes doctrine irrelevant to the church's life and mission.”
Theology
“In this small book Andrew Gabriel accomplishes two large tasks. First, he provides an account of a neglected topic in Barth's Church Dogmatics: the doctrine of creation. Gabriel sets the doctrine within the context of Barth's theology, interacts insightfully with Barth's critics, and sorts out the strengths and weaknesses of Barth's doctrine. Second, Gabriel exposits some ways Barth's doctrine may contribute to the developing conversation on the doctrine of creation that the church so desperately needs to proclaim to our world today.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Many people are looking back to Celtic Christianity as a guide for Christian living today. With wit, charm, and wisdom, Ross Lockhart weaves together the stories of St. Patrick and the story of Cascadia. The result is the best retrieval of Celtic Christian wisdom for transforming missional leadership . . . It will lift your spirit, deepen your convictions, and equip you to follow Jesus in the culture of Cascadia and beyond.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Dan Heavenor’s book is a gentle, captivating, and profound journey into friendship with Jesus through imaginative prayer. I grew up singing ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus,’ but apart from warm and fuzzy feelings while we sang, I didn’t know what friendship with Jesus could be. I wish we’d had this book back then. I’m glad we have it now. The many stories that Dan tells, and the guided prayer that he invites us into, make an ancient practice fresh and life-giving for today.”
Image, Incarnation, and Christian Expansivism
Philosophy
“In this book, Mark McLeod-Harrison proposes a vision of 'pastoral philosophy' and practices it in relation to the difficult, perennial question of the salvation of those who have never heard. McLeod-Harrison's combination of solid philosophy and pastoral purpose wonderfully serve Christ and his Church. In doing so, McLeod-Harrison opens new paths to be explored by 'pastoral philosophy.'”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“A more-than-worthy successor to the first edition of Kingdom Ethics and a wonderful contribution to the community of Jesus’s disciples. . . . In this new edition Gushee sharpens the argument and intensifies the prophetic voice. The result is an even more powerful work that forms readers in Christlikeness in community and empowers the disciple community and its leaders to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Rivendell evokes a longing for rest, peace, and healing. In this personal reflection, Graves tells the story of one such Rivendell in our world. This Rivendell grew from a clear vision of spirituality rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. And because its roots are deep in the gospel, the realization of this vision offers a space and a spaciousness in which rest, peace, and healing occur.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“The story that Tim Dickau tells here is the story of a congregation that has heard and received the good news: 'The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news.' That is, this congregation has dared to submit their life to this coming kingdom and its Lord. In doing so, they have learned to serve where they have been placed. The life that they have found in this submission has not been hoarded or protected behind high walls and thick doors. Instead this life has been given away in their neighborhood, on their streets, in their homes, coffee shops, and markets. It is a public faith shaped in community by joyful and hard discipline. The story is not complete but its end is certain because the vision that empowers their witness is the crucified and risen Messiah sent by the love of the Father and present today in the power of the Holy Spirit. Anyone who reads this story takes the risk of being captured by that same vision and called to deeper life in the kingdom. Surely that is the good news of Christ.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Gordon King has written a brilliant, creative book on the parables of Jesus by weaving together many vivid threads. The result is a tapestry of socially engaged biblical studies, global realities of injustice and oppression, illuminating cultural criticism, and a passionate vision of God's kingdom. Those who are already engaged in difficult places may be refreshed by spending time with Jesus; those disillusioned by the power of oppression and injustice may be restored; those who have domesticated the parables and life itself may be disoriented--and perhaps follow the call of the peasant Jesus.”
Christian Living
“Jesse Wheeler’s book is just the kind of work we need if we are to be faithful to the gospel of the kingdom and the crucified King. In a wonderful collection of short readings and guides for reflection, prayer, and action, Wheeler draws on the deep wisdom of Scripture and practices of the church to point us toward the life-giving theo-political way of the crucified one rather than the false ways that lead to death.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Jason Byassee goes hunting in the church’s past and discovers a long-forgotten and much-needed treasure for today—richer ways of reading Scripture than the dry, lifeless habits of reading that bewitch and bewilder the church with illusory, pointless, and life-sucking arguments. Others have discovered the same treasure, but Byassee’s account stands out as a winsome invitation to an adventure with Christ.”
The Mosaic of Christian Belief
Theology
“In The Mosaic of Christian Belief, Roger Olson sets out to practice the admirable maxim of Peter Meiderlin, "in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." He accomplishes this task with wisdom and grace. In doing so, he educates his readers in the Great Tradition of Christianity and guides them through the maze of contemporary theological debate. Anyone seeking help in maintaining a commitment to the truth of the gospel while also embracing genuine Christian diversity will find no better guide than this book.”
Working Blessedly Forever, Volume 1
Work, Money & Leadership
“For many decades, R. Paul Stevens has called for liberating the laity not just in the church but for the work of God in the world. In this volume, he harvests a lifetime of teaching, practice, and friendships to give us a transformative vision and real-world practices for the ‘marketplace’ that can—and must—be lived if the gospel is to be made known in a time when the church has been dismissed by most of our culture.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
A Primer for Christian Doctrine
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History & Biography
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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