Karen E. Jones

Practicing Christian Education

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Christian education is a disappearing label in ministry preparation, but through this timely book we are reminded that Christian education is neither obsolete nor optional, regardless of cultural trends. Whatever names or titles we use to describe the work of spiritual formation in our churches, whether the curriculum is planned, structured, hidden, or null, it is all Christian education. Practicing Christian Education discusses the biblical, historical, and theological foundations and nature of what is to be taught in and through the church. I am most enthusiastic about the compelling case that Maddix and Estep make for the integration of faith and education, of faith and the social sciences, and of faith and culture. This book has reignited my zeal for ministry preparation that has a curricular core of Christian education.”

The Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“The poignant illustrations of crisis shared by Rich and Jim testify to their expertise in ministering with parents and teenagers, and to their commitment to helping families heal. The Parents Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis surpasses any other parent resource I have encountered. It provides not only descriptive information and action plans for dealing with the crises today’s teenagers most frequently encounter, but also it offers parents sage advice on how to genuinely listen to their teenagers and foster resilience in their lives. This is a book that all parents should read and study, long before their children enter the teenage years.”

Wide-Awake in God’s World

Children & Youth

“Wide-Awake in God’s World introduces a distinctly fresh paradigm for the spiritual formation of young people. Stanton seeks to reconcile the tension between expressive individualism and biblical authority, and his attempt is convincing. Graham’s confidence in God’s grace, his loving respect for young people, and his unapologetic commitment to the authority of Scripture are evident throughout this work. It is a thought-provoking text that will challenge and inspire both professors and practitioners of youth ministry.”