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Why are there over 45,000 Christian denominations in the world rooted in only one Bible, one Savior, and one Holy Spirit who inspired the New Testament describing the Ecclesia (Church)? Jesus said there is only one nullifying (destroying) thing to the Word of God—tradition! So much of what happens in churches today is repetition of vain rituals, only making people feel religious and not fulfilling the Great Commission of either converting the lost or discipling the saints. Churches are dying, the youth view them as irrelevant, and are leaving for lack of life-changing power or excitement.

The second edition of Worship Quest: An Exploration of Worship Leadership guides listeners on a journey through the importance of understanding worship and its leadership. With fresh insights and expanded content, Steven D. Brooks equips worship leadership and congregations with the theological depth and practical wisdom needed to engage in thoughtful, God-centered worship.

When our faith is challenged, the best response isn’t to fall back. It’s to go deeper. We’re living in a cultural storm. Perhaps you feel it. Postmodern philosophy and secular ideologies have trickled from academia to the broader culture, eroding belief in basic Christian doctrines. Christian teachings on family and sexuality, once respected by the wider culture, are now considered suspect or even dangerous. Increasingly, the Western world finds the church unnecessary, offensive, and irrelevant. Many Christians feel disoriented and discouraged.

An honest assessment of the spiritual ground we inhabit begins by acknowledging the criticisms many Canadians have about the church are valid. We have to see that the church's traditional treatment of women, our inability to calmly address the shifting moral norms of our society, our pandering, or our obsession with certain church models and church language has worked against us. We have to admit Christianity has been used as a tool of oppression.

If you have ever wondered exactly how we got from the Christian society of the early centuries, united in its faithfulness to apostolic tradition, to the fragmented and secular state of the West today, The Age of Division will answer all your questions and more. In this second of a four-volume cultural history of Christendom, author John Strickland applies insights from the Orthodox Church to trace the decline and disintegration of both East and West after the momentous but often neglected Great Schism.

Discover the divine language of numbers with The Mystical Meaning of Numbers in Sacred Scripture, a timeless work by the influential Doctor of the Church, St. Isidore of Seville (560-636), now available in English for the very first time. As a prolific author who also served as the bishop of Seville, Spain, St. Isidore unveils how sacred authors used numbers to convey important messages and to infuse mystical symbolism into Scripture.

Change and conflict are often feared in churchesbut they don't need to be. When we learn to see these difficulties as normal, healthy parts of being a community, it is much easier to navigate them with a minimum of anxiety and bad behavior. We are able to let go of our fears and face change and conflict as catalysts for moving forward in the mission of showing God's love and justice to the world. In fact, there is no way to move forward in mission without change and conflict.

“William Tyndale” tells the gripping true story of a man whose pen reshaped the English-speaking world. In an age when possessing a Bible in English could cost you your life, William Tyndale dared to defy kings, challenge popes, and bring the Word of God to the common people. This richly detailed and historically grounded narrative traces Tyndale’s journey from humble beginnings in Gloucestershire to the intellectual crucible of Oxford and Cambridge, and finally to his perilous mission across Europe.

The 5 Respect Principles offers a supernatural faith-based framework to help men reconnect with their true identity in the faith and heal from traumatic wounds, emotional or relational. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of agape love, this book guides men through five essential principles that restore connection with their God-given selves, as well as giving and receiving respect among other men. Ultimately, it sharpens their sense of honor and love and respect with our Creator, God the Father, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers - four witnesses to early Christianity - left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers. With all the power and drama of a gripping novel, this book is a journey of discovery of ancient and beautiful truths through the lives of four great saints of the early Church Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons.

Discover one of the earliest surviving Christian documents outside the New Testament—clear, direct, and deeply practical. This book offers a rare look into how the first Christian communities lived and worshiped: prayer, fasting, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, leadership, and the moral “way of life” expected of believers. With concise scholarly notes and commentary throughout, this edition explains key phrases, historical context, and theological meaning—so you can listen to the Didache with confidence and depth.

In The Heart of Preaching, author Mike Bullmore explores the functional centrality of the gospel to help pastors convey its power in a more tangible way. Bullmore draws on decades of pastoral experience to navigate common heart challenges, clarify nuanced definitions, and provide practical advice for sermon preparation, delivery, and planning. This book is a valuable resource for those who want to see the gospel animate not only their preaching but their pastoral ministry and the entirety of their Christian life.

Are you waiting on someone else to lead the charge? Wondering if the shift our world so desperately needs will come from a pulpit, a politician, or a platform? It won’t. It will come through you. In this prophetic wake-up call, Pastor John Nuzzo issues a bold challenge to every believer: the Church may be the starting line, but the finish line is only crossed when you step into your God-given assignment.

Betrayal cuts deeper than most wounds. It fractures trust, distorts identity, and leaves many believers silently questioning God, themselves, and the future they once believed in. Whether the betrayal came through marriage, family, leadership, friendship, or the church, the pain often lingers after the event — showing up as guarded hearts, broken confidence, spiritual confusion, and a quiet loss of purpose. Freedom After Betrayal offers more than encouragement — it provides a clear, compassionate, and biblically grounded pathway toward true healing.

Todos tenemos una sola vida qué vivir en la tierra. Lo que hacemos con ella es nuestra decisión. ¿La vivimos a la deriva como espectadores, reaccionando a nuestras circunstancias, y preguntándonos cómo llegamos al punto donde estamos? ¿O la estamos dirigiendo, maximizando la alegría y el potencial de cada día, viviendo con un propósito o una misión en la mente?

Many evangelicals today are aching for theological rootedness often found in other Christian traditions. Modern evangelicalism is not known for drawing from church history to inform views on the Christian life, which can lead to a "me and my Bible" approach to theology. But this book aims to show how Protestantism offers the theological depth so many desire without the need for abandoning a distinctly evangelical identity. By focusing on particular doctrines and neglected theologians, this book shows how evangelicals can draw from the past to meet the challenges of the present.

Brought to you by Penguin. The poet John Betjeman coined the phrase ‘church crawling’ to describe his days out visiting churches. In the spirit of Betjeman, Morley’s book captures the magical experience of poking around a deserted rural church only to see it transform – through her...

Experience The Story of a Soul like never before with this complete and unabridged translation of St. Thérèse of Lisieux's timeless autobiography. The original text is preserved, capturing the vibrant spirit of the young woman whose "Little Way" continues to inspire millions. St. Thérèse...

ValYouShip: Faith Works Edition redefines what it means to lead from the inside out. Blending timeless biblical wisdom with modern leadership insight, this book invites readers to make “the inner shift to Christ-empowered leadership.”

As one of the most influential and recognizable religious figures in history, Martin Luther continues to impact the world over 550 years after his death. Luther was a German priest and theologian whose writings and teachings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th century, creating one of the greatest schisms in the history of the Catholic Church and touching off religious turmoil and bloodshed that would engulf Europe for the next 2 centuries.