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Terence Lester

Biography

Terence Lester earned a PhD from Union Institute and University. Lester has served as founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls. Lester has also taught at Simmons College of Kentucky, where Lester has directed work in public policy and social change. Lester's books include From Dropout to Doctorate (2025), Zion Learns to See (2024), and All God's Children (2023).

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Beyond Ethnic Loneliness

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Beyond Ethnic Loneliness is a moving read for any person of color who has silently carried the burden of isolation, invisibility, and marginalization in a society that has 'devalued, attacked, beaten, shot, lynched, enslaved, exiled, killed' those who do not conform to a 'white-majority culture.' Prasanta Verma's words provide the embrace I never received in spaces where I felt unseen and unheard when discrimination and racism disregarded my racial identity. If you work with persons of color and seek to comprehend these struggles, read this book now.”

Feed Yourself

Christian Living

“One of the first steps toward living a life full of wellness is to confront shame and guilt with grace and the truth that we are liberated through God’s unconditional love. Leslie Schilling reminds us that grace must accompany us on our journey toward healing our relationship with food and our bodies.”

Dr.

How Ableism Fuels Racism

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Ableism has been a fixture in our society for far too long, determining which bodies are deserving and which ones are not. It has also influenced architectural designs that dictate who can occupy public spaces—upholding views that trample on the dignity of the disabled community. Hardwick draws a connection between race and disability and what we must do to dismantle a hierarchy of bodies to achieve a more just society in our churches, communities, and the world. As he says, ‘disability is not a dirty word,’ and I join him in asserting that the time to resist believing this is now.”

How to Be a Christian Influencer

Evangelism & Missions

“Jacqulyne Horbrook is a faithful guide for today's generation of Christian leaders trying to live out the Great Commission in a digital world. She has a unique voice for this moment, navigating the complex intersections of faith, culture, and digital influence with clarity and conviction. What makes her work stand out isn't just strategy; it's her deep belief that influence is a form of discipleship. She doesn't just teach how to build a platform; she models how to steward it with authenticity, courage, and integrity. Horbrook's story is not about chasing visibility; it's about choosing impact. Through personal sacrifice, strategic thinking, and deep spiritual grounding, she has cultivated a space where integrity meets innovation. How to Be a Christian Influencer isn't just a book—it's a blueprint for reclaiming purpose in a noisy world.”

Know Own Change

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Jesus was a liberator, peacemaker, and reconciler, and the book Know. Own. Change. invites us to reflect that same hope in a world that desperately needs all three.”

Othered

Christian Living

“Whether abused, exiled, excommunicated, scapegoated, or marginalized, being ‘othered’ seeks to erase parts of you and the stories one may possess. Auman’s work in Othered calls us to remember, pay attention to, include, and see and hear the stories of those who have been overlooked as a sacred part of the story of God. We should read Othered and allow it to move us to fight for the belonging of all.”

Dr.

Seeds of Racial Healing

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Seeds of Racial Healing is one of those books you don't just read—you feel it. Sheila Wise Rowe doesn't just write about healing; she walks with you through it. Each devotion is honest, reflective, and grounded in lived experience and deepfaith. As someone who's lived through racialized trauma and grief and navigated the long road to healing, I felt both seen and encouraged in these pages. This book offers space to breathe, be honest with God, and believe healing is still possible. Sheila Wise Rowe has given us a gift—a steady companion for the journey when the weight feels too heavy.”

So Worth Loving

Christian Living

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Soul Care to Save Your Life

Christian Living

“Soul Care to Save Your Life is an invitation to pursue God, healing, spiritual growth, and emotional wellness. If you are looking for a vulnerable yet powerful book to start your soul care journey grounded in faith, Carpenter’s book is for you.”

The Way of Belonging

Christian Living

“Sarah Westfall's words in The Way of Belonging are poetic and pierce the heart. She reminds us that true belonging and connection cannot be manufactured, checked off a list, faked, or forced. True belonging and connection emerge from finding home with God and others. Home transcends walls, roofs, and lines; it's the place where unconditional love, acceptance, and worthiness are found.”

The Wild Land Within

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Every page of this book pushes you to explore your inner life and gaze upon a God who is able to provide peace and progress despite what you may find. After reading this book, you'll never look at spiritual growth books the same.”

Unbossed

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“If you care about Black women, support Black women, and want to learn wisdom from Black women, this book is for you.”

Young, Gifted, and Black

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Young, Gifted, and Black is one of the most important books in our present moment that speaks to readers about why it is vitally important to affirm, celebrate, and create safe spaces for gifted Black children. Wise Rowe compassionately takes the reader on a journey, weaving in the importance of racial healing and discipleship in how we parent, support, and raise Black children. I highly recommend this literary work to anyone who cares about Black children growing up with full confidence, knowing that their existence, stories, and contributions matter in this world.”

NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.

Cover of All God's Children

All God's Children

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

Cover of From Dropout to Doctorate

From Dropout to Doctorate

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

Cover of I See You

I See You

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

Cover of When We Stand

When We Stand

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

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