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Logos Book of the Year. Meetings can sap our energy, rupture community and thoroughly demoralize us. They can go on forever with no resolution. Or they can rush along without consensus just to "get through the agenda." What if there was another way? Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on models adapted from the business world. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more suitable model—the spiritual community that discerns God's will together.

The definitive history of the Wesleyan movement in the United States. An expansive, substantive history of the Wesleyan tradition in the United States, Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline offers a broad survey of the Methodist movement as it developed and spread throughout America, from the...

With great zeal and unapologetic conviction, author Paul Godin avows that leaders are neglecting the very diamonds buried underneath the diamond-rich ground they tread every day they step foot in the workplace. Uncut Gems reveals the elemental roadmap to mining for your diamonds. What looks like a rock may be your most valuable gem, waiting for a miner willing to callous their hands, cut and bruise their knees, and rub a little dirt on it.

Jesus has called you to something more than sitting in a pew, singing songs, and listening to sermons. You’ve heard of God working powerfully through others. But can he do the same through you? From your workplace, to parties, neighborhood gatherings, family reunions and more; these four simple habits will help you take advantage of life’s everyday opportunities and make an eternal difference in lives of those God puts in your path.

"Die Geschichte unseres Lebens nachzulesen ist wichtig, um uns zu erinnern und denjenigen etwas weiterzugeben, die uns zuhören. Um aber lernen zu leben, müssen wir lernen zu lieben. Das sollten wir nicht vergessen!" Papst Franziskus. Zum ersten Mal erzählt Papst Franziskus die Geschichte seines Lebens anhand der Ereignisse, die die Menschheit in den letzten achtzig Jahren geprägt haben.

Experienced pastor and seminary teacher R. Robert Creech helps pastoral leaders increase their effectiveness by applying family systems theory to congregational life and ministry. Creech introduces listeners to the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, applies family theory to the work of ministry in church settings, and connects systems thinking to the everyday aspects of congregational ministry, such as preaching, pastoral care, leadership, spiritual formation, and interpreting biblical texts. Each chapter contains discussion questions and helpful information about Bowen theory.

Do you feel like you can never get ahead? Maybe you feel like you can barely keep your head above water. For whatever reason you are dissatisfied with life, pastor and author Hope Carpenter has a word for you. God created you to win, and if you're not living up to your God-given potential, it's natural to feel defeated. You don't have to stay there, though!

Many Catholics have either left the Church or been scandalized by the errors or immorality rampant in her clergy. We've watched aghast as faithful Catholics have been restricted or punished without just cause, while those who confuse, contradict, or undermine the Faith are elevated. In this bold and urgent book, the authors notice an apparent absurdity: those most disciplined by the Church at this time are often least deserving of correction. This protracted state of confusion and injustice, plain for all to see, has shaken the faith of millions.

The papacy is no stranger to controversy. In many ways it's Catholicism's defining doctrine--but also its most divisive. From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the faithful to feel anxious about. We profess that Jesus made St. Peter the visible head of his Church on earth and that his successors throughout the ages are guided by the Holy Spirit to govern, teach, and sanctify it.

With clarity, humility, and love for the church, Peter holds out hope and brings keen analysis of trends and our cultural moment that rings true and points toward a much-needed paradigm shift--a call for the church to be essential in its theology, humble in its practice of power, relational in its focus, and trusting of a supernatural God, who is able to do abundantly to bring about a postfire superbloom.

Grieving the Loss of the Church You Love walks the listener through a process to revitalize their church. Additionally, the listener walks though their own personal grief for personal healing and uses that cathartic process to better relate to and understand their church’s grief.

Discover the secrets to fostering a healthier church community with our latest release: "Building a Healthy Sanctuary: A Guide to Evading Toxicity in Churches." Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or dedicated member, this book offers invaluable insights into identifying and addressing toxicity at every level of your congregation.

The call to make the world a better place is inherent in the Christian belief and practice. But why have efforts to change the world by Christians so often failed or gone tragically awry? And how might Christians in the twenty-first century live in ways that have integrity with their traditions and are more truly transformative? In To Change the World, James Davison Hunter offers persuasive answers to these questions.

Attending church allows us an enriched experience of God's presence. Attending church allows us to physically enjoy the continuous reminder and affirmation that God is real, and that He hears our prayers and can answer them. This assurance can move us to live a life of faith and thriving. Every human being wants to thrive, and ideally thrive today. Attending church is one thing people can do to thrive today.

A consideration of the Lord's calling of every Christian and an examination of what the New Testament says about a call to the gospel ministry.

If you don’t know your purpose in life you will never fulfill the call God has for you. It often takes a person years or even a lifetime to realize their purpose, if they do at all. To live in the purpose God created you is the most satisfying and rewarding thing in life. Every part of your life, your influence, your planning, and your pursuit is affected by your purpose.

We live in a possession and money obsessed culture. The normal American has far more than they need, yet still feel incredibly insecure, needing to grasp it all tightly and continue to gain more. This isn’t just true with our acquisition of things, but also in the way we approach all resources...

These audio lectures are a unique learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Know the Theologians: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant...

Read by the authors. No one wants to miss out. But our culture is changing so rapidly we all feel like outsiders. What if that's exactly what Jesus wants? It's time to leave behind the fear of missing out and embrace JOMO: the joy of missing out! You probably feel more like an outsider in our...

In "Awakening the Prodigal Church: Calling the Ecclesia to Rise Up," esteemed pastor Phillip Fields delivers a compelling clarion call to the slumbering Church. Drawing from the profound messages embedded within the first three chapters of Revelation, Fields ignites a fervent plea for the Church to awaken from its spiritual lethargy and reclaim its devotion to Christ. With the urgency of a prophet, Fields implores believers to shed their indifference and lukewarm attitudes, urging them to repent from their tolerance of sin and return to the radiant glory ordained by God.