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For nearly twenty centuries, the Roman Catholic Church withstood all the currents of change and history and maintained a closely guarded orthodoxy which has always served as the basis and center of all Christianity. Yet, it is as if all of that has been just arbitrarily swept away in the few years since Vatican II. Given what the Church has always taught about itself being indefectible, how could this have happened? Did that Council have something to do with that terrible loss of faith? Can the real Catholicism be found today, and if so, where?

How has a Christian movement, founded at the turn of the twentieth century by the son of freed slaves, become the fastest-growing religion on Earth? Neo-Charismatic Pentecostalism has some 600 million followers worldwide, and by 2050 their numbers will grow to 1 billion: that's one in ten people...

Friendship in the Fishbowl Ministry can feel like living in a glass bowl—always seen, often misunderstood, and sometimes painfully alone. For ministry wives, women leaders, and all women serving in ministry, friendship in the middle of it all can feel risky, complicated, or even impossible. In Friendship in the Fishbowl, Nicki Carnes offers an honest, hope-filled invitation to step out of isolation and into authentic, life-giving relationships.

Being single does not mean that something is wrong. Singleness is not a problem that needs to be fixed. And yet, for so long, it has been treated that way. In the past, many churches have felt that the only way to include a single person into the fold of the church is to just get them married...

Every position of power—in homes, churches, and boardrooms—has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like—the kind that causes people to flourish? Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they've received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.

The Apostle Paul called on the Church to be alert and clearheaded about the end times. Yet for many Christians, this remains one of the most confusing topics in Scripture. How can we be clearheaded when the Church itself is so divided on how the story ends? But what if the real issue isn’t with the Bible’s ending – what if our main confusion is with the Bible’s story? In this eye-opening book, experienced Bible teacher, Paul Parkhouse, takes us back to the beginning of the scriptures to pick up a storyline usually missed.

Too often, fear and suspicion have characterized churches' response to LGTBQ+ people. As we remain committed to the historic Christian teachings about marriage and sexuality, American evangelical churches have also harmed a community we have not understood. Our default has been to keep LGBTQ+...

Step into the turbulent world of 16th-century England and discover the extraordinary life of Hugh Latimer, a fearless preacher and martyr whose unwavering faith helped shape the English Reformation. From his early days as a scholar to his bold sermons against corruption in the Church, Latimer’s story is one of conviction, courage, and ultimate sacrifice for the glory of God. This richly researched biography illuminates Latimer’s role in challenging the established order, his influence on religious thought, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of spiritual integrity.

Church production has become one of the most overlooked yet mission-critical areas for churches today. It’s either an afterthought or a full-blown panic attack. We see a concert or an Elevation livestream and immediately think one of two things: "Let’s just give up" or "We can totally do that!" without realizing we have exactly three volunteers and a budget that wouldn’t cover a single LED panel. If you’ve ever felt underqualified, underfunded, or just plain underwater trying to make Sunday happen, this audiobook is for you.

It is not difficult for the observant Christian to recognize a church in decline. In every small town, suburb, or city, there is often a church on the brink of shutting their doors, or at the very least recognizing the stagnancy of a church’s growth. Matt Capps and Steven Wade know this not...

Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith? Does the thought of evangelism make you uneasy or leave you concerned about making others uncomfortable? The biggest barrier to evangelism, Mark Teasdale argues, is not lack of training or information—it's fear. To overcome this...

From the early church fathers, three foundational texts of faith and practice endure: the Didache, the Didascalia Apostolorum, and the Apostolic Tradition. Written to guide believers in worship, morality, and community life, these manuals reveal how the early Church understood the sacraments, prayer, charity, episcopal authority, and more. In these pages, Dear Reader, you will encounter the living heartbeat of apostolic Christianity—simple, disciplined, and aflame with reverence.

Fire! Power! Glory! Excitement! Evangelists have it all! Jesus jump starts His evangelist’s hearts each day, keeping them on fire to save the lost. But what do evangelists really do? What pitfalls might they encounter and how could they avoid those? Are they out on their own, or do they submit to authority in the church? How does someone become an evangelist?

Humans were designed to live in Lordship, in unity under Christ. Every day, in every situation, we are called to animate life ever more creatively by serving, glorifying and enjoying God in imitation of Jesus. This is the purpose of people and who we are to our Creator. The opportunity to overcome all obstacles using the Holy Spirit’s power and the mind of Christ is the Scriptural promise and potential of discipleship.

In thirty focused chapters, Pastor Bredenhof explores small moments of ministry that God uses for great impact. Celebrate small acts of faithfulness and be reminded of ways to make a difference...

In A Cowboy’s Bible Study, professional barrel racer and award-winning author Marci Powell teams up with World Champion bull rider and PBR co-founder Cody Custer to bring a study built for men who live under pressure. This isn’t a surface-level devotional. It’s a structured, steady walk through Scripture designed specifically for cowboys, ranchers, rodeo athletes, and men who carry responsibility without applause.

[a.d. 205–240–265.] Alexandria continues to be the head of Christian learning. It is delightful to trace the hand of God from generation to generation, as from father to son, interposing for the perpetuity of the faith. We have already observed the continuity of the great Alexandrian school: how it arose, and how Pantænus begat Clement, and Clement begat Origen. So Origen begat Gregory, and so the Lord has provided for the spiritual generation of the Church’s teachers, age after age, from the beginning.

The Unflawed Leader is a fresh look at the ultimate leader Jesus Christ in real time. Gleason situates Jesus, the only perfect leader the world has ever seen, in challenging leadership scenarios all leaders face. The only difference is that Jesus brought no unresolved emotional issues, habits, hurts, hang-ups, baggage, scars, old wounds, or dysfunction to his leadership team. He never deceived, broke trust, pitched a fit, had a colossal meltdown, manipulated, betrayed confidence, or employed guilt-motivation to get his way. It was said of him that he did "all things well.

Across Western universities, newsrooms, and halls of government, an unholy alliance has been forged between secular progressivism and political Islamism— two ideologies united by their shared rejection of Judeo-Christian civilization. In An Unholy Alliance, Dr. Michael Youssef— a cultural...

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...