Church Matters
Bare Feet and Buttercups (Ruth Burgess)
A collection of resources for the summer period of Ordinary Time prayers, stories, responses, songs, poems, reflections and meditations, written by Iona Community members, associates, friends and others. While offering resources for groups and individuals covering the weeks from Trinity Sunday to the Feast of the Transfiguration, including Fathers Day, Saints days and Lammastide, much of the material can be used at other times during the year as well.
It is a companion resource book to Eggs and Ashes: Practical & Liturgical Resources for Lent and Holy Week, Candles & Conifers: Resources for All Saints and Advent, Hay & Stardust: Resources for Christmas to Candlemas, and Fire and Bread: Resources for Easter Day to Trinity Sunday
Resources for Ordinary Time
Creating 'Church' at Home (Patrick Coghlan)
This book is Focused on older people living with dementia, who may struggle to cope with a full-length service or Bible study. It can be used as a personal resource or organised by a carer, friend, neighbour or family member.
For Older People Living with Dementia
Explaining Water Baptism (David Pawson)
Previously out of print titles from the ever-popular Explaining Series now available again, presented with a new cover design. Each book in the Explaining Series examines an important aspect of the Christian faith and is written in a way that presents the message of the Bible clearly and simply.
In this book David Pawson teaches what the Bible says about Water Baptism.
64 pages
(Biblical Truth Simply Explained)
Home by Another Route (Paul Bradbury)
Paul Bradbury believes that a movement of the Holy Spirit is beginning to renew and reform today's church - a church marginalised and 'in exile'. Following on from Stepping into Grace, Bradbury takes the prophet's powerful image of dry skeletal human remains coming to life through the miraculous work of the Spirit of God to encourage and inspire the contemporary church to seek renewal through the Spirit.
This is a compelling and prophetic book - a must-read for today's church.
"This is powerful stuff from Paul Bradbury holding out Ezekiel as an example for leadership and pioneer ministry in our times. He draws wonderful insights from this old Bible prophet for a church that has essentially been exiled. His writing is really well crafted with lovely turns of phrase and it's a book that is both a fairly easy read but also runs deep. I found it inspiring and challenging in equal measure." - Jonny Baker, Director of Mission Education, CMS
Reimagining today's church
Letters to a Future Church: (Chris Lewis)
The apostle John was commanded by the Spirit to record and send messages to seven churches. What might the Spirit say to our churches today? Chris Lewis and the Epiphaneia Network asked that question and have compiled here the compelling letters of response from voices like Andy Crouch, Ron Sider, Tim Challies, Peter Rollins, Sarah Lance and more.
Words of Encouragement and Prophetic Appeals
The Bumper Book of Resources (David Adam et al.)
The Bumper Book of Resources: Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Draws together material from a wide range of sources, includes CD-ROM providing activity sheets and illustrations to enliven learning and interactive worship.
An invaluable resource for anyone seeking help with prayers, services, sermon ideas and illustrative material both for general and all-age worship.
Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
The Intercessions Handbook (John Pritchard)
The bestselling Intercessions Handbook is designed for use in a wide range of formal and informal settings.
In two introductory chapters, John Pritchard considers the importance and challenges of the vital task of intercession.
He then offers practical examples of intercessions in traditional services, all-age worship, small groups and personal devotions.
Material for seasons, major festivals and special events is also included.
This is a new edition of a book that has become a key resource for church leaders all over the world.
Creative Ideas for Public and Private Prayer
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10 Power Principles for Christian Service ( Warren W. Wiersbe & David Wiersbe)
In a church culture that is rapidly losing its unique, intergenerational makeup in favor of small groups and even entire churches designed to target specific age groups, it can be difficult for ministers to relate to those who are not in their own demographic. But Warren and David Wiersbe, representing two generations, believe that generational differences should not keep ministers from relating to their congregations. In this thoughtful and practical book, they offer ten principles for Christian service that always work, at all times and in all places, inviting ministers to get back to the basics of serving others. New and seasoned pastors alike will find this a welcome source of inspiration and instruction on how they can relate and minister to people of all ages.
2nd ed.
100 Hymns for Today (Hymns Ancient & Modern)
SECONDHAND
Originally published in 1969, this collection of hymns which focuses on the Church in the contemporary world has sold over 1,500,000 copies.
Originally published in 1969, this collection of hymns which focuses on the Church in the contemporary world has sold over 1,500,000 copies.
100 Things For Your Child To Know Before Confirmation (Rebecca Kirkpatrick )
Many children today arrive as teenagers at confirmation classes without a basic grasp of key Bible stories and Christian knowledge. Based on the author's own experience as a pastor and teacher, this book lists 100 essentials of biblical and Christian knowledge that all children should know before they are confirmed. Topics covered include: Bible basics; key Old Testament stories and characters; the 10 commandments; The New Testament; The Gospels; The life and teachings of Jesus; The early Church; worship and sacraments; world religions. For each item on the list, the author provides a brief description or explanation, followed by suggestions for exploring the subject with children and young people, including at confirmation level.
Growing Faith Together
2,000 Years of Christ’s Power (Nick Needham )
TAKE NOTE PROMOTION
In many ways, I confess I do not feel especially at home in the Age of Reason. My personal roots are far more among those of the Early Church. Still, I gladly admit I cannot help feeling my heart kindled as I read about the mighty deeds wrought in and through the Evangelical preachers of that age.Thoroughly researched with beautifully linked arguments, biographies, context and discussions, Needham provides a riveting text: balancing fact and understanding in the wisdom of experience. The book offers a wealth of knowledge for pastors, missionaries, students and professors as they pursue their own education into the response of Christians during the 18th century towards these shifts in the tides of the affairs of men.Covering the period bracketing the Enlightenment Nick Needham’s new volume in the 2000 Years of Christ’s Power series, covers the social, economic, political and evangelical changes across two continents.
Review... helpfully delineates the variegated state of professing Christendom in this crucial era with magisterial vim and verve. Highly recommended!--Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
As always, Needham remains attentive to the big picture, yet he also manages to maintain a grasp of the lesser known details throughout. Especially notable is Needham's inclusion of the Eastern and Russian Orthodox Church. Highly recommended.--Jonathan Master (President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina)
As he assesses the European Enlightenment, evangelical revivals ... and developments within Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy from his consistently Reformed perspective, Needham provides illuminating reading for those who share that perspective, but perhaps even more for those who do not.--Mark A. Noll (Author of 'America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911')
These volumes should be compulsory reading, first for pastors and elders called to teach and defend the faith, but also for Christians in general who desire to deepen their knowledge of the Saviour's power throughout the church's history.--Ian Hamilton (President, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, UK )
In many ways, I confess I do not feel especially at home in the Age of Reason. My personal roots are far more among those of the Early Church. Still, I gladly admit I cannot help feeling my heart kindled as I read about the mighty deeds wrought in and through the Evangelical preachers of that age.Thoroughly researched with beautifully linked arguments, biographies, context and discussions, Needham provides a riveting text: balancing fact and understanding in the wisdom of experience. The book offers a wealth of knowledge for pastors, missionaries, students and professors as they pursue their own education into the response of Christians during the 18th century towards these shifts in the tides of the affairs of men.Covering the period bracketing the Enlightenment Nick Needham’s new volume in the 2000 Years of Christ’s Power series, covers the social, economic, political and evangelical changes across two continents.
Review... helpfully delineates the variegated state of professing Christendom in this crucial era with magisterial vim and verve. Highly recommended!--Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
As always, Needham remains attentive to the big picture, yet he also manages to maintain a grasp of the lesser known details throughout. Especially notable is Needham's inclusion of the Eastern and Russian Orthodox Church. Highly recommended.--Jonathan Master (President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina)
As he assesses the European Enlightenment, evangelical revivals ... and developments within Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy from his consistently Reformed perspective, Needham provides illuminating reading for those who share that perspective, but perhaps even more for those who do not.--Mark A. Noll (Author of 'America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911')
These volumes should be compulsory reading, first for pastors and elders called to teach and defend the faith, but also for Christians in general who desire to deepen their knowledge of the Saviour's power throughout the church's history.--Ian Hamilton (President, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, UK )
Vol. 5: The Age of Enlightenment and Awakening
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2020 Vision (Bill Stearns & Amy Stearns)
Grounded in solid Bible teaching, this book is ideal for small groups and adult Sunday school as well as for individuals interested in missions efforts. Here are new, uplifting accounts of what God is doing today, plus resources and opportunities to get involved. It will challenge Christians with its inspiring glimpses of the impact of the Good News combined with intensely practical ways for people to be a part of what God is doing around the world.
Amazing Stories of What God is Doing Around the World
40 Favorite Hymns of the Christian Faith (Leland Ryken)
Every hymn begins its life as a poem—and we can give our favorite hymns fresh life by returning to their poetic roots. This anthology of several centuries’ worth of great hymns invites us to experience these works as devotional poetry—to slow down and savor their well-turned phrases and evocative language. English professor Leland Ryken provides some historical background for each hymn, but his focus is on literary analysis. Combined with relevant Scripture texts, the result is a wonderfully devotional and poetic study of the Christian faith.
Endorsements
“Leland Ryken has done us an enormous service. He brings to this study not only his musical wisdom but his considerable gifts in literature and poetry.”
—William Edgar, Musicologist; Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
“Professor Ryken combines his Christian faith with his knowledge of poetry in this rich anthology and reminds us of the legacy of our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
—Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
“Leland Ryken accomplishes more than enhancing artistic appreciation; he teaches us to worship God with understanding.”
—Michael Hawn, Professor of Church Music, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning
5 Minutes in Church History (Stephen J. Nichols)
The history of the church is filled with stories. Stories of triumph, stories of defeat, stories of joy, and stories of sorrow. In this book, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols provides snapshots of the church through the centuries. You’ll meet fascinating saints, travel to curious places, examine precious artifacts, and watch as surprising turns of events unfold. This lively and informative journey not only captures the richness of Christian history, but also reveals a record of God’s providence and faithfulness to His people. It’s a story to encourage, challenge, and even entertain. This is our story—our family history.
An Introduction to the Stories of God's Faithfulness in the History of the Church
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine (Catholic Truth Society)
This excellent pocket catechism provides a wealth of detailed guidance on, and explanation of, the Catholic faith. It explains Faith in God and the Apostle's Creed, Hope and Christian Prayer, Charity as lived out in the Ten Commandments and other guidance of the Church. It also explains the Seven Sacraments, identifies the Christian virtues and their corresponding vices, and sets out the Christian's Rule of Life and Daily Exercise. It also contains a section of common everyday prayers.
A Churchless Faith
Thoroughly researched, this ground-breaking and eminently readable book is an account of the lessons learned from groups seeking to work with those who have left evangelical, Pentecostal, and charismatic churches but who are nevertheless pursuing a journey of faith. It outlines some of the supportive structures and one-to-one help that churches can offer leavers, and suggests that a conversation between post-church groups and churches would be of considerable value to all. Praise for 'A Churchless Faith': '. . .sounds a trumpet call for every Christian with a heart for the Church should heed. Alan brings intelligence, insight and compassion to a hidden wound of the contemporary Church. . .the slow haemorrhage of faithful believers from seemingly healthy congregations. This study contains not only analysis but practical assistance for both leavers and the established Church. It is one of the most significant discussions on the future of the Christian movement you are likely to read'. Mike Riddell, Theologian and Writer. 'This is a lively and topical book . . .it is written very fluently, it is based upon genuine research and it tackles an issue that is extremely important to churches today - namely finding out why people leave churches'. Professor Robin Gill, Michael Ramsey Chair of Modern Theology, University of Kent at Canterbury.
Faith journeys beyond the churches