Todd Buegler

Cultivating Teen Faith

Discipleship & Christian Education

“Confirmation ministry has long been taken for granted and has remained largely unchanged for decades. This volume presents the first significant cross-denominational study of confirmation, revealing the diversity of current methods and connecting the research to congregational best practices for effective faith formation.”

Raising Kids beyond the Binary

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“'Being transgender is who God created me to be.' Rebekah Bruesehoff's simple--yet deeply profound--answer to her doctor's question is the theological and social underpinning of her mom, Jamie's book, Raising Kids Beyond the Binary. It is easy to make broad, sweeping generalizations and judgments until you develop a relationship with someone. In her book, Jamie opens a door and invites you into her family's story and, in doing so, creates a pathway to understanding and compassion. Jamie shares her experiences and the wisdom she's gained through them. This book should be read by anyone who works with young people. It is an important story that needs to be read and understood.”

Real People, Real Faith

Preaching & Worship

“Preaching is not simply a cognitive or academic experience. Those who hear a sermon have meaningful questions, real needs, and deep joys and sorrows. Cindy Halvorson helps us understand that to preach to the whole person, we need to preach the whole story. Context, personality, and spirit all matter. Her book gives insights into a wholistic way to connect God’s story to our story and share a word of hope, love, and grace.”