W. David Buschart

Beyond Church and Parachurch

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Angie Ward has given us an important, bold, and constructively thought-provoking book. In an era of individual deconstruction and 'churchless' Christianity, she calls upon Christians—as individuals, churches, and organizations—to think, be, and do together in ways that will more effectively advance God's work in the world. She dedicates the book 'Pro Ecclesia et Pro Regnum,' and reading it—and acting upon it—will be good indeed for the church and for the kingdom.”

Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal

Theology

“In Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal, Gordon Smith is a constructive provocateur. The word and in the title of the book is far from a mere grammatical connector. 'And' is indicative of Smith's call to Christians, including evangelical Christians, to embrace together realities which too often are considered incompatible with each other, if not denied altogether. Furthermore, this call is not a call primarily to individual Christians or to some form of private piety. It is a call to churches—a call to churches to be the church. At the same time, this book is not primarily a critique but an invitation—an invitation to enter into and celebrate, in Smith's words, 'an ecology of grace.' Evangelical, Sacramental,and Pentecostal is a wise and thoughtful invitation, accompanied by concrete suggestions, for churches to enter more fully into the grace that is found in union with Christ.”

In the Meantime

Theology

“Once again, Gordon Smith astutely sets his sights on an underserved locus of theology and spirituality. And once again, he gifts us with both well-studied observation and insightful wisdom. In the Meantime is a reliable guide, both theological and practical, to following the ascended Lord Jesus Christ. Read and learn how to be heavenly minded for earthly good.”

Institutional Intelligence

Work, Money & Leadership

“This book engages one of the most important and yet inadequately addressed changes unfolding all around us: widespread disillusionment with, if not outright rejection of, institutions. And this disillusionment is characteristic of both the largercultural context and the subcultural context of churches and parachurch organizations. Gordon Smith addresses the challenge head-on with the insight of a theologian, the experience of an organizational leader, and the realistic hopefulness of a thoughtful Christian. Supposed 'reflective practitioners' too often disappoint. Smith does not. He provides both richly insightful analysis and constructive, applicable principles and practices with which institutions may thrive. Not just identified 'leaders,' but both friends and foes of institutions, along with the people they serve (which is all of us), would do well to learn from this book.”

Local and Universal

Theology

“In an age with pervasive calls for both diversity and unity, Christian catholicity calls for renewed and wise consideration by Protestants. When it is discussed, Free Churches are too often overlooked, from both within and without. In Local and Universal, C. Ryan Fields makes a unique and important contribution to ecclesiological catholicity. He has not merely worked at the intersection of catholicity and the Free Church tradition but also provides an insightful, catholic-minded, and constructive design for that intersection. This is a well-researched, contributive, and important book.”

Reading Theology Wisely

Theology

“Here is an opportunity to read theology wisely done. Enriched with art and prayer, and enlivened with questions and theology ‘labs,’ Reading Theology Wisely provides insightful and practical guidance for reading theology in ways that don’t end with the reading. Kent Eilers leads his readers to connect theology with life and to be connected with God and others. Wise, indeed.”

Sabbath Gospel

Theology

“This is not a book about one day of the week or retreating into personal rest. G. P. Wagenfuhr and Amy J. Erickson cast a richly biblical and theological vision of Christians living and ministering in God's time, in Sabbath time. They summon and guide the church not into stopping or withdrawing but into being ambassadors of God's rest in and to the world. Far from an individual spiritual practice, Sabbath is community life and mobilization.”

The Problem of the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Duane Garrett clearly identifies and constructively engages numbers of 'problems' with Christian engagement with the Old Testament. He then goes on to provide accessible yet learned guidance in how Christians can approach and read the Old Testament in a way that respects the text, honors the God who gave the text, and nurtures the spiritual life of the reader. Anyone who is a person of the Book should consider the guidance provided in this book.”

The Story of Creeds and Confessions

Theology

“Many churches and individual Christians who were once guided by but have forgotten about their rich heritage of creeds and confessions are beginning to ‘remember.’ And many others who were never consciously attentive to this heritage are discovering the knowledge and wisdom to be found in the creeds and confessions. Fairbairn and Reeves have provided all of these seekers with a valuable resource. They clearly and thoughtfully tell the story of the form, substance, and significance of Christian belief as this has been set forth in creeds and confessions. This is an excellent guidebook.”

The Theology of the Christian Life in J.I. Packer's Thought

Theology

“Don Payne makes a strategic contribution by focusing on Packer's theology of sanctification, and he demonstrates keen insight by pursuing this in conjunction with Packer's theological method and anthropology. He helps us better understand not only Packer but the Evangelical movement of which he is a part.”

Welcome, Holy Spirit

Theology

“In this well-informed and wise book on the Holy Spirit, Gordon Smith brings together that which is too often held apart. An uncompromising attentiveness to the Spirit is pursued within a richly Trinitarian framework; a distinctive contribution to pneumatology is informed and enriched by a catholic and global vision; and astute biblical-theological understanding is brought to bear on embodied spiritual life, both individual and corporate. Welcome, Holy Spirit.”