Molly T. Marshall
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Even though broken marriages are rampant in North American culture, divorce and remarriage among Christians is still the source of shame and judgment for many because of rigid interpretations of Scripture and Christianity's suspicion of topics that infer human sexuality. In scholarly fashion, David L. Smith, seasoned pastor and theological educator, offers accessible and thoughtful guidance to this enduring challenge for humankind. God's intention for humans to live in faithful companionship is not abrogated by the many failures of sinful humans, clergy included. Rather, divine compassion, forgiveness, and the grace of new beginning is in keeping with God's redemptive project. Smith advises that churches must do a better job of educating about Christian marriage, yet realize that the ideal is often not realized by couples. Most helpful is the author's perceptive understanding of how pastors and churches can facilitate restoration of those rent with the pain of divorce. It is wise pastoral counsel drawn from a close reading of Scripture and keen observation of life.”
Preaching & Worship
“This is the book I have been looking for! Richly theological and practical, this collection of essays by gifted scholar-practitioners offers constructive guidance for our worship as Baptists. Perceptive treatments of the Christian year, sacraments, and ecclesiology make this an ideal text for seminary classes as well as churches serious about enhancing their practice of worship. I am grateful to have this resource.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Dick Olson has written an encompassing yet accessible exploration of the styles and healing power of humor. With deep insight and an array of thoughtful scholarship, he aptly describes humor as a spiritual practice. He connects humor and the very being of God. . . . His perceptive treatment of humor in Scripture invites a more richly textured reading, and his wise mastery of the role of humor in pastoral care is compelling. Best of all . . . the congruence between these pages and his life make the book all the more winsome.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“A wise spiritual guide, Catherine Powell has brought home, love, and joy together—those things that allow life to flourish in luminous ways. Her understanding of the mutuality of participation with Christ, a full sharing of life, offers a pathway to mature spirituality. Richly textured with insights from the great teachers of Christian spirituality, her writing issues a warm invitation to grow in love of God and neighbor.”
Pastoral Identity as Social Construction
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Clinically precise, theoretically and ecclesially grounded, and theologically rich, this text offers a perceptive view of incarnational ministry, while honoring the role of the one receiving care. It is an important advance in the field of pastoral theology, especially given the multicultural sensitivity of the author.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“From a wise pastor and scholar deeply acquainted with current literature in his field and with the human condition comes this thoughtful and practical guide to providing spiritual care. Whether a layperson or ordained minister, a reader will find astute insight for their practices of care for those who need companionship through their suffering and journey toward healing. I commend this as a textbook for seminarians, pastors, and lay ministers. Its reflection on hearing the other is especially well crafted, identifying where a person's story becomes a key resource in the movement toward wholeness.”
History & Biography
“Carla Sunberg has crafted a significant piece of historical retrieval. She has mined the writings of fourth-century Cappadocian Fathers to learn of the significant witness and influence of the women who helped shape their understanding of how one becomes a participant in the divine nature. Her meticulous research demonstrates that without these mothers in faith, the fathers would lack living witnesses for their formulation of early Christian understandings of Christology, mystical theology, and Trinitarian construction. Besides, these remarkable women challenged regnant notions of the inferiority of women. Sunberg has bridged a major gap in scholarship, and the whole church will profit.”
Transforming the Struggles of Tamars
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Deeply learned, this wide-ranging book explores a critical issue in the life of the church which has long been neglected. . . . I commend this richly textured work as a fine resource for scholar-practitioners who seek a more expansive understanding of the human condition.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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