Church - General

Christians agree that baptism is an essential practice in the church, and they also agree that it does not in itself save people from their sins. B...

Researchers have uncovered the following three trends: First, distrust of institutions, including the church, is at an all-time high. Second, young...

Good things come to those who believe . . . right? People like to say, 'Prayer works.' But what does that mean? Prayer works for what? Getting the ...

4,000 years ago, a momentous meal took place

Walking into church can be intimidating, whether for the first time or after a period of absence, whether you are a non-believer or a believer. Wou...

All too often, a Christian response to Islam is rooted in antagonism and steeped in defensiveness and fear. Yet the church is not called to engage ...

This landmark volume from an influential group of Anglican theologians and practitioners explores a phenomenon that is bubbling up in today's churc...

Who leads a church? Why is this important to God?God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end...

This unique book seeks to unravel – through extracts from ten years of one man’s writings – where God seems to want to take His Church, in particul...

Guided by the book of Acts, McClendon and Lockhart unpack five timeless principles that characterize healthy, effective churches. With emphasis on ...

Crossway church has served the community of the Elephant and Castle for over a century and from three different buildings. Today it is home to ten ...

This is a book for anyone who cares about where the church is heading. Will the Christian church live or die? What is the way ahead? Perhaps the c...

A fresh look at this Christian champion and master storyteller through his varied uses of imagination.

When the culture today speaks of love, it's usually accompanied by notions of self-expression, self-realization, and unlimited acceptance. However,...

Pastor and award-winning author analyzes popular ministry models that fail to reach the "nones" (those who claim no traditional faith) and offers p...

"This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have b...

"This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have b...

This book introduces readers to the Presbyterian movement in the United States as told by those who lived through and contributed to its history. W...

The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-fill...

What is the biggest threat facing churches today? Not enough young people? Too little mission and evangelism? Unsustainable buildings? Unappealing ...

The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering d...

Concerned that the celebration of the Lord's Supper had become a "ritual rather than a reality," WIlliam Barclay set forth his ideas on the biblica...

Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open back door--even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else....

For many Christians, “church” is defined by attending an occasional Sunday service mired in an audience mentality. Virtually ineffective and having...

The Church in the twenty-first century is experiencing a cataclysmic time of change. The Cracked Pot investigates how Anglican clergy are experienc...

We are living in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with conflict. Unfortunately, Christ...

The church is the oldest surviving institution in the history of the world. It has changed lives and shaped nations. It has been loved, hated, and ...

The church lies at the centre of God's purpose. Christ gave himself 'to purify for himself a people that are his own'. But when we think about chu...

In early 1973, all major Christian denominations united in an initiative of evangelism in the North of England. This is a unique account, written b...

The church is at its best when it pursues the biblical value of unity in diversity.Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideologic...

This valuable, cross-referenced handbook contains 150 articles on terms and practices used in worship. It includes answers to questions raised by p...

The 'religious clause' of the First Amendment, seemingly simple and clear, has been and continues to be controversial in its application. In this b...

An all-in-one introduction to Messy Church. When you need to introduce your children's workers, family coordinators and church leaders to the conce...

Communication lies at the heart of every healthy community; the church is no exception. In Matthew 11:15, Jesus says, 'Whoever has ears, let them h...