Shirley Hoogstra
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“If you are a pastor, a professor, or a committed advocate for justice, this is an essential book that equips and convicts. Churches and classrooms will find this accessible philosophically with case-studies that make the philosophy and action come to life. Deep. Inviting. Authentic.”
Discipleship & Christian Education
“In Christian Higher Education, David Dockery and Chris Morgan present essential qualities for Christian institutions. This book will become required reading for boards of trustees, cabinets, academic departments, and faculty retreats. The volume is laid out with a clear recap of why maintaining a biblical foundation is crucial for any Christ-centered academic institution. In establishing a strong desire to create an environment where biblical teachings flow through the rest of the college atmosphere apart from classes and chapel, institutions shape well-rounded and holistic education. Next, the contributors detail the particular beauty of the humanities, arts, and STEM fields. They conclude with a thorough and convincing description of why it is necessary to be adaptable today in the fast-changing landscape of higher education without losing the fundamentals. No book of this type would be complete without an inspiring chapter on the importance of diversity and inclusion as a kingdom imperative. The book ends noting that spiritual formation—a primary focus for any Christian institution—can be a form of discipleship and that leadership development is inseparable from discipleship. I could not agree more wholeheartedly.”
Christian Higher Education in Canada
Discipleship & Christian Education
“In Christian Higher Education in Canada, Porter and Fawcett curate a deeply meaningful collection of works produced by highly respected scholars and practitioners. Read as a whole, the volume reflects on the past, considers the present, and envisions a future for Canadian Christian higher education. Balancing a distinctly Christian perspective with abundantly sound scholarship, Porter and Fawcett provide a compelling, must-read anthology that yields highly contextualized insights into the status and place of Christian higher education in Canada.”
Claiming the Courageous Middle
Theology
“This book is a must-read for pastors, professors, students, and individuals who believe there is an alternative to polarization. I was captivated by this book. Mullen is a great storyteller, historian, and philosopher who brings her profound analysis to bear on the everyday realities of misunderstanding and separation that are plaguing communities today. She persuasively makes the case that despite the risks, strong convictions and graciousness toward others are possible and the preferred vision for the future. A commitment to explore a middle space comes with the potential for a more complete vision of truth. This book is hope in the midst of despair.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“What if Christians believed they were the reconciled beloved? If we believed we were worthy of God's own Son who came to reconcile himself to us, we might believe that peacemaking and reconciliation were not just important to God but the heart of God. I was convicted that I can and must do more. Huckins and Swigart make peacemaking real and doable in a world filled with conflict—from families to continents. The theological basis draws the reader deeply into Scripture. The stories woven throughout the book put faces on why peacemaking is an imperative. This book will be invaluable to an adult Sunday school class or as an additional text in a college classroom.”
Women
“This book offers stories, observations, and insights into one of the most important conversations for men and women faculty of faith in the academy. How do we fulfill God's call to our first promises—to God, our spouses, and our children? How do we fulfill God's call to be good stewards of our gifts and talents? How do we listen intently to when we should step in and step out of certain rhythms of our lives? What happens when the unexpected happens? In sharing what worked and what didn't, where we failed and where we succeeded, we allow this generation and future generations to have standing stones to guide them. When all is said and done, what we hope God will say is, 'Well done good and faithful servant.' And if said to us, frail humans, it will be through a lens of grace by the Author and Creator of grace. We all hope that we gave or are giving our lives up to God as an offering. And the stories in this book reflect those offerings today.”
Christian Living
“Results May Vary is a well-edited volume of essays that describes important life events--being single, married, or divorced; employment; child rearing; professional ambition; friendship; faith and living a life of discipleship--by giving us real stories of real believers in Jesus Christ who authentically share wisdom and pain, joy and disappointment, hope and resilience. A main point in the book is . . . the value of community. Doing life with others is life that is rich, textured, and holistic. I couldn't put the book down--an easy read with valuable truths.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“If you are at all skeptical about how good people should respond to the refugee crisis in the world today, this book will serve to answer your questions in a fair and balanced way. If you are concerned for national security if refugees are allowed to come into the US, this is your book. If you are convinced that the US should step up to a larger role in resettlement of the displaced and oppressed, this will temper an unintentional naiveté with a realistic understanding of the challenges and the needed commitment. This book unpacks the gospel and would serve college classes and church groups alike.”
The Hole in Our Gospel 2025 Edition
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“For decades, Richard Stearns has been a visionary who should be commended not only for his exceptional work as the leader of World Vision but as a believer, for his relentless pursuit of the Lord. The new edition of The Hole in Our Gospel not only celebrates the progress that has been made to combat worldwide poverty but equips the Church with a fuller, richer understanding of the gospel that spurs the body of Christ to action. Stearns gives us a sobering reality of some of the realities being faced by the most vulnerable in society and acknowledges the hole in the gospel that is created when our personal relationship with Christ lacks an outward expression in our lives and in the world around us. While Stearns requires all of us to wrestle with the question of who our neighbor is, The Hole in Our Gospel emboldens the body of Christ and extends an invitation to all Christians to join in the redemptive and restorative work that the Lord is currently doing in the world around us.”
Work, Money & Leadership
“Gene Habecker gifts readers a salient reflection on what matters most in leadership. He pushes back against the common cultural view of leadership that exalts power, authority, busyness, and yes . . . even competence. Instead, he highlights the importance of the many soft skills and character traits that prove foundational for leadership that is deeply rooted, impactful, and timeless.”
Understanding Gender Dysphoria
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Mark Yarhouse, a leading expert on human sexuality, brings wisdom and compassion for people and organizations who want to be Christ followers in a complex age. His book unpacks the research and theory on gender dysphoria in understandable ways. This book is required reading for Christians who believe God loves all people and that the church has something to offer all of God's beloved.”
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