wired - Church 5

The figure of Prince William of Orange (1572-84) dominates the political landscape of the sixteenth century Netherlands, and in many ways personifies the Dutch revolt against Spanish hegemony. Yet d……続きを見る

The "aged queen of French cathedrals," Victor Hugo called Notre-Dame. And ancient it was - nearly 700 years had passed since the Bishop Maurice de Sully decided that Paris needed a cathedral worthy ……続きを見る

The issue is church health, not church growthーif your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. So how do we make healthy churches, driven by purpose? In order for any church to thrive, it mu……続きを見る

EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN THE FIRST CENTURY will give its readers a thrilling account of first-century Christianity. When and how did they come to be called Christians? Who are all obligated to be Chris……続きを見る

As a pastor, do you feel like you’re wearing too many hats? If you’re a pastor, you know the tension of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But ……続きを見る

Written for a wide range of people, including those exploring church planting, church planters, and team members, Church-Planting Revolution serves as a resource that will guide you to think, dream,……続きを見る

This title, first published in 1973, uses contemporary documents to explore religion in the nineteenth-century. The text examines the evidence of various Christian denominations, including Evangelic……続きを見る

Real Armor-Bearers, you will learn: How to hear the voice of God to become an effective Armor-Bearer. How to have the mindset to be a builder for the kingdom of God. How to be consistent and stay tr……続きを見る

The Reformation of the Decalogue tells two important but previously untold stories: of how the English Reformation transformed the meaning of the Ten Commandments, and of the ways in which the Ten C……続きを見る

The Victorians built tens of thousands of churches in the hundred years between 1800 and 1900. Wherever you might be in the English-speaking world, you will be close to a Victorian built or remodell……続きを見る

Western culture has changed radically in the last fifty years. Death seems less dreadful, sexuality less sacred, and humanity less dignified. Reason has yielded to passion, and science often to pers……続きを見る

What does it really mean for the church to have unity? When Jesus prayed for his followers to be one, he prayed that this unity would demonstrate the truth of his claims to an unbelieving world. Sad……続きを見る

By exploring the Episcopal Church’s mission and precepts in the context of 21st century and its challenges, this thoughtful book deepens the Church’s relationship with its people and makes the faith……続きを見る

Vicky Beeching, called "arguably the most influential Christian of her generation" in The Guardian, began writing songs for the church in her teens. By the time she reached her early thirties, Vicky……続きを見る

The scriptures in this book are written out so that you can use it as a daily devotional. Whether you read it 2 minutes or 20 minutes a day you will receive your necessary daily bread. By reading th……続きを見る

An Incredible God: China and Her Encounter with God balances the immense scope of any treatment of a country as varied in geography and as diverse in its ethnicities as is China with the intimate po……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered why some institutions start small and seem to explode within a matter of months? While others appear stagnant for the entire time that they are in existence? Champion Leaders ……続きを見る

This study guide is intended to be a guide for individuals who desire to learn more about missionary work. It does not aim to cover every subject concerning the missionary and his mission, but rathe……続きを見る

A must-read for anyone seeking to truly understand the relationship between the Christian faith and UK society. Outside In explores the perceptions of the Christian faith by those who do not regular……続きを見る

This book is a look at the entity individually and collectively called the black church from its beginnings as an ethnic enclave comprised of African slaves and their descendants into an organizatio……続きを見る

In the last few decades sixty-five million Americans who once regular attended a local congregation, no longer do. About thirty-five million of those no longer self-identify as Christian, but over t……続きを見る

I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. ー Charles de Foucauld (1858–1916) Charles de Foucauld, desert hermit ……続きを見る

English Biblical drama of the sixteenth century resounds with a variety of Jewish and Christian voices. Whether embodied as characters or manifested as exegetical and performative strategies, these ……続きを見る

Unique as it is, the black church of America appears to be confused. If the church really has elevated the culture, experience, and tradition of its people above the truth of the Word of God, then n……続きを見る

Als Freund, Lehrer, spiritueller Vater und Fußballfan ist Jorge Mario Bergoglio den Menschen in Argentinien bekannt. Als Papst Franziskus, der schon in den ersten Monaten im Amt klare Akzente setzt ……続きを見る

Porque todos nosotros debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno sea recompensado por sus hechos estando en el cuerpo, de acuerdo con lo que hizo, sea bueno o sea malo (2 Corin……続きを見る

Do you long to be more like Christ? Discipleship lies at the center of Christian life and practice. It is a beautiful journey, in which each of us simultaneously attempt to become more like Christ a……続きを見る

Many scholars in Biblical and Revelation studies have written at length about the imperial and patriarchal implications of the figure of the Whore of Babylon. However, much of the focus has been on ……続きを見る

Christianity is the largest religion in the world today with over 2 billion followers all calling themselves Christians. Christianity in the past suffered violence and a lot of wars were fought in t……続きを見る

The Ancient Church is a massive history of the early Christian Church. 続きを見る