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People spend approximately one third of their lives at work. Whether paid or volunteer, blue collar or white collar, workers experience tremendous joys and significant challenges in their daily work. It should be no surprise, then, that their spiritual questions, frustrations, and longings are often directly connected to their various careers and callings. But when they are gathered for corporate worship, services rarely acknowledge or mention their working lives.

As both a pastor and a parent, Cameron S. Shaffer is alarmed by the mass exodus of young people from the church over the past couple decades. The rise of the Nones and exvangelicals is clear evidence that our current children's and youth ministry practices are ineffective and must change if we want to stem the tide of dechurching. Whatever we're doing now is not creating lifelong disciples.

With a focus on embodiment, community, and the sacredness of vulnerability, Sanctuary of Healing provides a vital roadmap for transforming congregations into havens of empathy, resilience, and hope.

In a radically fresh reading of Mary Magdalene’s story, a renowned scholar of mystical traditions sheds new light on the Divine Feminine as a force for change and healing. For more than 20 years, Andrew Harvey has trained his fine scholar’s eye on sacred texts and mystical truths to...

By AD 100, all the original disciples had died and a new generation of preachers, teachers, and scholars had taken on the responsibility to preach, teach, and interpret the Scriptures. These men have become known as the church fathers. But who were they? When and where did they live? And, most importantly, what did they teach about how to read and understand the Bible?

For many Christians, our understanding of the history of the church universal jumps straight from what we read in the New Testament to a basic understanding of the Reformation. We're missing more than a millennium! And it was a busy, fascinating, tumultuous thousand-or-so years during which Christianity spread across three continents. In places as distant and different from each other as China, Sudan, and Britain, the gospel was spreading, the church was growing, and believers were expressing their faith in myriad ways.

In The Man for the Day, J. Josh Smith walks through the life of Elijah to reveal ten qualities needed in the pursuit of a life that matters. Smith invites men to boldly lead their families, churches, and communities, to meet the needs of the day for the glory of God.

Much of what we commonly assume about singleness—that it is primarily about the absence of good things like intimacy, family, or meaningful ministry—is either flat-out untrue or, at the very least, shouldn't be true. To be single, we often think, is to be alone and spiritually hindered. But the Bible paints a very different picture of singleness: it is a positive gift and blessing from God.

How Leaders Lose Their Way is a powerful and reflective exploration of the pitfalls that can send leaders off course―drawing lessons from the life of King Solomon and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. This book serves as a cautionary tale, equipping leaders to recognize personal and spiritual drift while providing actionable steps to maintain their mission-focused leadership.

Despite God's promise of the power of prayer to change our world, many of us never experience it. John Maxwell shows you how to strengthen your prayer life and reap the benefits awaiting those who become Partners in Prayer. Dive into a transformative spiritual experience with Partners in Prayer...

In Raising Your Voice in Prayer, emerging leader Hannah Brim joins forces with powerhouse intercessors—Billye Brim, Heidi Baker, Germaine Copeland, Patsy Cameneti, and Lynne Hammond—to reveal how Spirit-led prayer can ignite revival in your heart, your home, and your world. Rooted in the deep wells of spiritual heritage and fresh revelation, you’ll be equipped to turn ordinary moments into supernatural encounters with God.

John Knox was a thunderous voice in a time of upheaval—a preacher, writer, and leader whose fiery convictions shaped the course of Scotland’s history. From his early years as a Catholic priest to his radical transformation into the champion of Protestant Reformation, Knox’s life was marked by exile, persecution, and an unrelenting battle against what he saw as corruption and tyranny. This book takes readers on a gripping journey through the turbulent 16th century, when Scotland teetered between Catholicism and Protestantism, monarchy and rebellion, tradition and reform.

A gentle but motivating companion, Natalie guides us toward a Jesus who welcomes our wrestling as we discover that what looks like a crucifixion might just be the start of a resurrection. Because when your soul aches and your faith falters…there is still a way home.

Persecution in Missions: A Practical Theology presents a scriptural view of suffering, including its role in the Christian life and in the missionary task. Rhodes tackles challenging topics, such as when to flee or face risk, how to minister to those suffering for Christ, and the dangers of downplaying or romanticizing persecution. Reassuring listeners with God's promises of redemption, this compelling study equips missionaries to face suffering and endure with joy.

Empowers survivors to interpret Scripture in healing ways while unlearning harmful biblical perspectives. Scripture plays an unique and profound role in the lives of many abuse survivors. It can be a powerful instrument for healing. Unfortunately, it is often wielded against survivors as a...

As Christian leaders, we often feel dissatisfied with the status quo or overwhelmed by rapid cultural shifts. We know something needs to change, but the fear of uncertainty, loss, or pain leaves us clinging to ineffective systems and practices.

You were created to reflect Jesus. To live on purpose. To become who God uniquely designed you to be. In a culture that pulls us in every direction and tempts us to settle for shallow living, Be Who God Created You to Be is a call to rise above the noise and return to your true identity in Christ.

Are you tired of a powerless Christianity that feels disconnected from real transformation? Have you sensed that there’s more to your calling—more than just attending services or playing church? What if the Church has been functioning from the wrong model, and it’s time to return to Heaven’s original design? Through decades of apostolic ministry and pioneering revelation, bestselling author Robert Henderson uncovers Heaven’s divine pattern for advancing God’s Kingdom on earth—through empowered apostles in both the Church and marketplace.

Pair biblical insight and psychological tools to better manage your thoughts and emotions as you seek to become more like Christ. Apply biblical insights using tools from modern psychology to manage your thoughts and emotions. Jesus calls Christians to live for him, but it’s hard! A tangle of distracting thoughts and painful emotions can trip us up and stop us from being the people we long to be. Christian neuropsychologist Jo Johnson pairs biblical insight with the tools of psychology to offer a freeing way forward.

Líderes que Conquistan es un libro que lo conducirá desde el descubrimiento del plan original de Dios para el hombre, hasta el deseo incontenible de cumplir su propósito divino como un líder de Cristo en la tierra. Será una fuerza que lo sacará de ser una persona común, a convertirse en una persona original, extraordinaria, en las manos del Creador. Lo hará desafiar lo establecido, lo llevará a no conformarse, a no dejarse detener por las limitaciones de la sociedad, la cultura o el dinero.