Todd Hunter
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“The Bible is essential for Christian spirituality. Central to the Bible are the teachings of Jesus. Among those teachings, none are more fundamental than the Sermon on the Mount. A Fruitful Life, by Ashley and Bryce Hales, digs deeply into these famous and powerful words, providing readers fresh insights for growing as followers of Jesus. I highly recommend it for church groups of all kinds.”
An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches
Theology
“Our shifting times call for a thoughtful, creative, constructive and faithful approach to theology; most importantly, one that stirs outreach activity similar to that which surrounded Paul and the church at Antioch. I've been around the emerging church movement from the inception, and to my knowledge, An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches shows emerging practitioners how to anchor church innovation to biblical theology--both historic and eschatological--better than anything I know.”
Christian Living
“At the heart of Christian spirituality is love. Jesus instructed us to love God and our neighbor. Paul said the greatest virtue is love. But love takes time—and time is the one thing a hurried leader does not have. The results of unloving, anxious, fear-based Christian leadership are now all around us, as seen in the culture-wide rejection of church. In An Unhurried Leader, Alan Fadling points the way out of hurried leadership that kills the souls of leaders. He reveals leadership steeped in spiritual abundance and joy. This is not a how-to book. This book lays out a path to becoming a better sort of person, who is then naturally a better kind of leader.”
Theology
“Theories and abstract doctrines invite mental assent. They give us something to argue about. An ongoing story invites our participation and our formation into that story. This is where Atonement at Ground Zero is at is best, causing readers to spread wide their mental arms to embrace the whole of the Jesus story as participants, not mere thinkers.”
Christian Living
“Feeling like a robot programmed by demanding outside forces? Tired of constant reactivity, of having little capacity to respond functionally to life? Read Being with God. Sherrill’s insights will reshape your soul, which will in turn reshape your life in the world.”
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Preaching & Worship
“I've wanted to make Christmas more spiritual without nagging about nonreligious symbols or being an impolite guest while partygoers sip champagne to the melody of 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' Thank you, Emily, for showing the way! Christmas: The Season of Life and Light both reveals the history and mystery of the birth of Jesus and shows us how to celebrate it in truly spiritual ways.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“If, like me, you are searching for a way to remove yourself from the woke/anti-woke echo chamber, and if you are looking for a thoughtful, mature way to think about Christian participation in society, read Deep and Wide. Evan Howard’s exploration of monasticism as a model for socio-political engagement will indeed deepen your understanding and give you an imagination for godly and effective social action.”
Christian Living
“It can seem today as if most people are big God-denying sinners! But I think something else lies under this observation: most people are sensitive souls seeking practical confidence in God via heartfelt questions—Am I truly welcome anywhere in life? If I am accurately seen, will I be exposed? Can I ever feel at home in this chaotic, fleeting world? Does anyone see me, know me, or care about me? As a decades-long follower of Jesus and as a pastor I have both had these thoughts and heard them from thousands of others. In Does God Really Like Me? by Geoff Holsclaw and Cyd Holsclaw, you will discover their experience-based and thoughtful grasp on this challenge—and their ability to guide us past our most gut-wrenching inner questions to the always-ready, always-there love of God.”
Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“I consider Ruth Haley Barton a treasured gift to the church! Ruth knows what she is talking about. Her mind, heart, and soul shine on the pages of Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest. Ruth is a rare, trustworthy guide for the person in need of deep rest.”
Preaching & Worship
“Winfield Bevins is an expert on the mission and renewal of the church, and with the research for this book, he is now well versed in the attitudes and practices of young people regarding liturgy and sacrament. Ever Ancient, Ever New brings together the best of Winfield, yielding something like a field guide to the mix of Gospel, culture, church, young people and liturgy. This is a must-read if you are trying to reach and disciple young people in liturgical forms.”
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Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Nothing has supported my discipleship to Jesus more than Scripture. I resonate deeply with the work Dave Ripper is doing in Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus. If you are looking to jump-start, refresh, or deepen your followership of Jesus, this book is a great place to start.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“In Faithful Presence David Fitch brings heard-it-all-before church leaders both profound insight and a new imagination for spiritual practices that lead seamlessly to an authentic, faithful presence with God in the world—a faithful presence that results in intuitive and organic mission in all aspects of our everyday lives.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
Foreword
“With the publishing of Finding Freedom in Constraint, you can get both insight into and a taste of the possibilities of a well-ordered life. But be prepared for surprising revelations, for counterintuitive insights along the ancient and sacred path to spirituality in the way of Jesus. . . . As you begin to turn the pages to hear Jared's voice, I want you to relax. A well-ordered life that others experience as for their good awaits you as you practice what Jared teaches: the intelligent, grace-based practices of ancient and anointed Christian spirituality.”
Christian Living
“This book is an act of leadership that Christians need to follow. Because it gets right to the guts of the botched conversation between churched and unchurched people, Good Faith is a must-read for pastors, students, and everyday Christians who want to have better conversations about faith.”
Dr.
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Good Faith Hunting points the way forward for interacting with our fellow journeyers the way the Apostle Peter suggests: as living stones being built into a spiritual house. In contrast, religious institutions often want to cement us into their walls as dead bricks. Smart leaders engage in the power of persuasive listening, attending to the stories and journeys of those committed to Christ but unsure about the church. If you notice this trend and want to be a positive force in it, pick up this book and read it.”
Christian Living
“Matt and Ben know what facilitates change in people—and what doesn't. In their coaching, mentoring, and discipling, they, as faith leaders, deal with doubt in expert ways. If you feel stuck with a less than satisfying faith, Having the Mind of Christ provides eight key insights to get you out of your rut.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe know that leaders struggle hard and honestly to flourish in our roles. Even so, too often leaders take a step forward only to have high stress or trauma knock us back a step or two. We need help beyond coaching or mentoring. Thankfully, Healing Leadership Trauma centers healing of leadership trauma as the path for effective and ethical leadership. It is a deep source of wisdom.”
Christian Living
“Joy is not a common descriptor for human lives. But this loss is not irreversible. In Joy Renewed, Benjamin Fischer and Cedric Kanana reveal the individual steps that comprise the journey to joy. I commend this book to everyone seeking to recover their joy.”
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Every one of us is made for intimacy. Does intimacy mean sex? Is there a way of thinking about intimacy and sex that goes beyond youth group oversimplifications? Yes—and in Knowing and Being Known, Erin F. Moniz shows the way. She guides readers past behavior obsession to the cultivation of virtue. She imparts wisdom, grace, and love in place of shame. She has life-giving medicine and a road map out of the epidemic of loneliness. Every leader in the church should make this book a part of their pastoral practice.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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