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Of the most common approaches to apologetics, which is most effective? The goal of apologetics is to persuasively defend Christianity against charges of falsehood, inconsistency, or credulity. It's ……続きを見る

Good pastors pray for the Holy Spirit’s help in preparing biblical sermons that will adequately feed God’s sheep. They also hope for the Spirit’s work in the hearts of the hearers so that they effec……続きを見る

Living Our Story explores how good narrative workーthe retrieval, construction, and performance of valued storiesーtakes place in ministry. Authors Larry A. Golemon, Lee Ramsey, N. Graham Standish, ……続きを見る

There is comfort for the grief, and answers to the questions. Pastor Albert N. Martin has been there. Here is a tender blending of memoir and theology, a joining of heart and mind, a sober yet joyfu……続きを見る

Postcolonial studies has challenged the Eurocentric frameworks and methodologies in the fields of biblical studies and theology. Postcolonial Practice of Ministry is a groundbreaking anthology that ……続きを見る

What is the Church's mission? What does it mean to participate in God's mission personally? How do "mission" and culture interact and conflict? This book articulates various evangelical views regard……続きを見る

Depuis les années 1970, l’évaluation formalisée s’est progressivement affirmée comme un axe stratégique de la gestion du facteur humain en entreprise ; elle est le gage de l’évolution de l’employé p……続きを見る

That lay women and men increasingly serve as leaders of institutional ministries in the Church is nothing new. Yet, until now, these lay leaders have longed for theological resources and formational……続きを見る

There is comfort for the grief, and answers to the questions. Pastor Albert N. Martin has been there. Here is a tender blending of memoir and theology, a joining of heart and mind, a sober yet joyfu……続きを見る

Explores the pastoral implications of a new scholarly understanding of the role of deacons in the Early Church. In many churches today -- Catholic, Anglican, and others -- deacons have come to serve……続きを見る

Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people. Drawing on current scholarship in the ……続きを見る

Church Revitalization guides current and future leaders through the often-complex process of bringing a church to a place of vibrancy. This book demonstrates how the overarching goal of seeing peopl……続きを見る

Wise and practical essays on the pastor as shepherd, preacher, worship leader, and professional 続きを見る

The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates. Two Views on Women in Ministry furnishes you with a clear and thorough ……続きを見る

The Igbo people in Nigeria continue to make some movements toward Christianity, but many fail to practice the faith properly. Tribal traditions and old beliefs continue to be mixed with Christian co……続きを見る

Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a fascination for discovering ‘the rest of the story.’ We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events……続きを見る

Traditional preaching, along with the mainline churches in which it has been most prevalent over the years, is losing its appeal for growing numbers of people who are caught up in the dangers and co……続きを見る

¿Qué está fallando con la predicación de hoy? La iglesia cristiana y evangélica hoy requiere la recuperación de la predicación sana. Pero, ¿cómo se hace? Una parte del remedio es responder a la preg……続きを見る

Discover and understand the different Christian views of what heaven will be like. Christians from a variety of denominations and traditions are in middle of an important conversation about the fina……続きを見る

How you can support survivors with the hope of Christ. Chances are that you know someone who has experienced traumaーor you've experienced it yourself. So how can you respond wisely, carefully, and ……続きを見る

Comedians tend to view the world somewhat askew or askance, and that view--a kind of hermeneutical lens for discerning the comedic in daily life--serves to frame, reframe, and even de-frame reality.……続きを見る

What would cause the apostle Paul to testify that "I am innocent of the blood of all"? Godly qualities characterized his ministry, and outside of Christ's, there is no greater ministry example. All ……続きを見る

An in-depth study of Romans from today's foremost interpreter of Paul. Romans is often and for good reason considered a crux of Christian thought and theology, the greatest of Paul's letters. And wi……続きを見る