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The Emergence of the Modern Coptic Papacy

15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs

By Magdi Guirguis, Nelly Van Doorn-Harder

$27.50 15 Aug 2008 Hardback The American University in Cairo Press

Spans the five centuries from the arrival of the Ottomans in 1517 onwards. This work also addresses the political, religious, and cultural issues faced by the patriarchs that led the Coptic community into the twenty-first century.

Top 10 Qualities of a Great Leader

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Pringle, Phil

$14.99 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Harrison House

Based on the scriptural principle of servant leadership, this book will be a must-have for pastors and their staffs, church leaders, and ministries everywhere!

The Church Treasurer's Manual: A Practical Guide for Managing Church Finances

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Nuffer, Bruce J.

$49.99 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Beacon Hill Press

The Missing Ministry: Safety, Risk Management and Protecting Your Church

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Group Publishing Guideone, Center For Risk Management

$17.99 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Group Publishing

More than half the tragedies that occur at churches could be prevented or minimizedaif churches took the precautions outlined in this step-by-step guidebook for safeguarding a churchas people, property, and programs. GuideOne risk management experts provide detailed, common sense ideasathat work.

The Wired Church 2.0

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Len Moore, Jason

$18.00 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Abingdon Press

A go-to guide for today's tech-savvy population

Not Your Parents' Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Christopher, J. Clif

$13.00 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Abingdon Press

Explains why people dont often give to churches because congregations dont give them a compelling vision of the good it will do

Ministry of Administrative Assistants

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thompson, Sue

$8.50 01 Aug 2008 Paperback Abingdon Press

A practical, user-friendly guide to administrative assistancethe information center, gatekeeper, and support of every church

Axiom

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Powerful Leadership Proverbs

By Bill Hybels

$14.99 01 Aug 2008 Hardback Zondervan Publishing House

Hybels reveals 80 winning points of view--succinct, practical, portable leadership proverbs that help church leaders arbitrate decisions and rouse troops to action.

The Word Made Fresh: Communicating Church and Faith Today

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Gould, Meredith

$25.00 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Morehouse Publishing

More than a how-to guide, this book helps readers appreciate

Listening to the People of God: Closing, Rebuilding, and Revitalizing Parishes

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Closing, Rebuilding, and Revitalizing Parishes

By Zech, Charles E. Miller, Robert J.

$18.95 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Paulist Press

This is the first book to analyze parish restructuring and generate recommendations from the perspective of parishioners.

A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation: Embarking on a Journey of Transformation

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Journey of Transformation

By Rouse, Rick Van Gelder, Craig

$13.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

* A no-nonsense articulation of the core principles for transformational congregations * From two of the church's most authoritative voices in the field of transformational leadership

Jesus' New Command: Rediscovering the Joy of Fellowship

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kemp, Bill

$9.00 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Upper Room Books

Kemp offers practical tools to enhance the loving relationships within congregations and tools to help leaders assess the nature of fellowship within the church.

The Church Treasurer's Manual: A Practical Guide for Managing Church Finances

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Nuffer, Bruce J.

$49.99 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Beacon Hill Press

Most of the time, members who accept the position of church treasurer have little or no background in accounting, especially in smaller churches; and even those with accounting experience may have trouble knowing what's expected of them when they begin their duties. The Church Treasurer's Manual is a practical tool that provides treasurers everything they need to know about handling church finances. From an overview of duties to helpful guidelines for completing tasks, new and veteran treasurers alike will learn practical tips and time-saving suggestions that will help them carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Resources include: an easy-to-understand overview of basic accounting principles an extensive explanation of tax regulations options for monthly and annual financial reporting a general job description for the church treasurer record keeping form for taxes, accounting ledgers, individual contribution records, budget worksheets, the o

The Missing Ministry: Safety, Risk Management and Protecting Your Church

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Group Publishing Guideone, Center For Risk Management

$17.99 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Group Publishing, Inc

David's Harp: Returning Harmony to Conflicted Congregations

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kemp, Bill

$9.00 01 May 2008 Paperback Upper Room Books

Examines the story of David's interaction with King Saul as a way to look at the positive and negative effect of conflict.

The Canons of the Church of England

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

$22.75 01 May 2008 Looseleaf In Binder Church House Publishing

Useful for people responsible for the legal aspects of running a church. This supplement provides users with a second update to the 6th edition. For those who already have the "Canons", they can simply buy the supplement on its own. Those new to the "Canons" need to buy the complete binder.

Don't Put Out the Burning Bush: Worship and Preaching in a Complex World

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Boland, Vivian

$22.95 01 Apr 2008 Paperback ATF Press

Examines worship and preaching from a number of theological perspectives; Catholic, Baptist, Anglican, Uniting

The Emergence of the Modern Coptic Papacy

15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs

By Magdi Guirguis, Nelly Van Doorn-Harder

$27.50 15 Mar 2008 Hardback The American University in Cairo Press

Homilies on the First Epistle of John

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Saint Augustine of Hippo

$27.00 01 Mar 2008 Hardback New City Press

Saint Augustines ten homilies on the First Epistle of John are among his greatest and most influential works. John and Augustine both develop the same central theme love and in these homilies Augustine uses Johns epistle as a point of departure for exploring the meaning and implications of love with his customary profundity, passion and analytic rigor. As with John, a context of dissension and conflict within the Christian community (the Donatist breakaway from Catholic unity), gives his preaching a tone of urgency and poignancy. Anyone who reads these homilies, universally viewed as classics, cannot fail to be moved and challenged both intellectually and emotionally.

The Master's Plan for the Church

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By MacArthur, John

$16.99 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Moody Publishers

The Canons of the Church of England

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

$14.56 01 Mar 2008 Looseleaf In Binder Church House Publishing

There's Power in the Connection

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Building a Network of Dynamic Congregations

By Larry M. Goodpaster

$15.00 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Abingdon Press,U.S.

Key insights into fostering effective ministry through the concept of congregational networks

The Emergence of the Modern Coptic Papacy

15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs

By Magdi Guirguis, Nelly Van Doorn-Harder

$27.50 15 Feb 2008 Hardback The American University in Cairo Press

The Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rainer, Thom S. Geiger, Eric

$24.98 01 Feb 2008 Compact Disk Hovel Audio

The simple revolution has begun. From the design of the iPod to the uncluttered Google home page, simple ideas are changing the world. Simple Church clearly calls for Christians to return to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required, so to speak. Based on case studies of four hundred American churches, authors Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove that the process for making disciples has quite often become too complex. Simple churches are thriving, and they are doing so by taking these four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus. Each idea is examined here, simply showing why it is time to simplify.

The Last Shepherd

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wiersbe, Warren W. Spradling, Robert K.

$9.95 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Discovery House Publishers

Concise, biblical, and down-to-earth suggestions to guide, encourage, and help a Pastoral Search Committee find the right pastor.

Diaconal Church and Kingdom Community

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Beyond the Mould of Christendom

By Clark, David

$26.99 01 Feb 2008 Non-Book Item Epworth Press

Discusses the themes of the title "Breaking the Mould of Christendom": kingdom community, diaconal church, and the liberation of the laity.

Places of Promise

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Finding Strength in Your Congregation's Location

By C. Woolever, D. Bruce

$16.95 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.

Councils of the Catholic Reformation

28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pisa I (1409) to Trent (1545-63)

By Nelson H. Minnich

$124.95 28 Jan 2008 Hardback Ashgate Publishing Group

Deals with the general councils of the Catholic Reformation in the late medieval and early modern periods. This collection contains overviews of the various editions of and scholarship on these general councils.

The Emergence of the Modern Coptic Papacy

15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs

By Magdi Guirguis, Nelly Van Doorn-Harder

$27.50 15 Jan 2008 Hardback The American University in Cairo Press

Zondervan church and nonprofit tax & financial guide.

02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For 2007 Returns

By Busby, Daniel D.

$15.99 02 Jan 2008 Paperback Zondervan

A complete tax and financial guide for churches and other nonprofit organizations, written in easy-to-understand language.

The Emergence of the Modern Coptic Papacy: The Popes of Egypt: A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs, Volume 3

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs

By Van Doorn-Harder, Nelly Guirguis, Magdi

$27.50 01 Jan 2008 Hardback American University in Cairo Press

Awaken the Leader Within

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Perkins, Bill

$26.99 01 Jan 2008 Compact Disk Treasure Publishing

The leader within you isnt waiting to be born only awakened. All it takes is vision a Blow Your Socks Off Vision. Exactly the kind of vision youd expect to get when you follow Jesus of Nazareth. The vision that drove His ministry surpasses all others. Thats why Jesus is the greatest leader who ever was or ever will be and why following His example can help you lead others family church members friends or coworkers toward dreams worth reaching for and goals worth achieving. Bill Perkins tells you how. Hell show you principles from Jesus life that willAwaken Your Character Discover the importance of selfmotivation authenticity vision courage dependence on God commitment and selfcontrol.Awaken Your Skills Learn how to nurture vision in others make wise decisions build a team harness opposing forces facilitate innovation and change and put others first.

Females in a Forbidden Zone: Can They Claim Biblical Authority in the Pastorate?

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Drummond, Norman H.

$12.99 01 Jan 2008 Paperback Tate Publishing & Enterprises

Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hughes, R. Kent Hughes, Barbara

$14.99 01 Jan 2008 Paperback Crossway Books

How does one measure success in ministry? Longtime pastor Kent Hughes and his wife Barbara urge readers to turn to God's Word rather than numbers.

Preparing for Change Reaction: How to Introduce Change in Your Church

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Whitesel, Bob

$17.99 01 Jan 2008 Paperback Wesleyan Publishing House

Preparing for Change Reaction assists church leaders as they guide their boards and congregations through change.

Church Administration Handbook

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Powers, Bruce P.

$29.99 01 Jan 2008 Paperback B&H Publishing Group

Together with the newly revised "Christian Education Handbook," this volume provides complete basic church information and administrative guidelines.

Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration, REV. and Exp. Ed.

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Berkley, James D.

$19.99 01 Jan 2008 Paperback Baker Books

This book deals with the wide-ranging daily life issues of running a church--organizational, financial, legal, and people issues. Subjects covered include: personal management, ministry transitions, enabling leadership, staff supervision, finance, and more.

Fusion: Integrating Newcomers Into the Life of Your Church

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Searcy, Nelson

$12.99 01 Dec 2007 Paperback Regal Books

Searcys step-by-step, biblically grounded, and proven plan for establishing a relationship with newcomers at church can ultimately prompt them to become fully developing members of a congregation.

English Episcopal Acta (v. 32)

08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Christopher Harper-Bill

$81.90 08 Nov 2007 Hardback Oxford University Press

Rainforest Adventure Leader Guide Preschool

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$5.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Tree Top Tunes Songbook

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$6.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Book Grades 4-6

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$3.49 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Leader Guide Grade 7-6

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$5.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Bible Book Grades 2-3

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$3.49 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Leader Guide Grade 2-3

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$5.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Bible Book Grade 5-1

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$3.49 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Leader Guide Grade K-1

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$5.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Swing Vine Science

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$6.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Rainforest Rhythm Guide

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$6.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Rainforest Adventure Sky High Storytelling

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$6.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Recruiting Volunteers

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dan Entwhistle

$13.46 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Abingdon Press,U.S.

The Leadership Baton

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An Intentional Strategy for Developing Leaders in Your Church

By Rowland Forman, Jeff Jones, Bruce Miller

$14.99 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Zondervan Publishing House

A church-based biblical case and action-plan for developing leaders to fill the leadership vacuum. Includes inventories and practical implementation strategies from ideas tested by the Center for Church Based Training in their workshops around the country.

English Episcopal Acta (v. 33)

25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Mary Cheney, David Smith, Christopher Brooke, Philippa Hoskin

$81.90 25 Oct 2007 Hardback Oxford University Press

English Episcopal Acta (v. 32)

25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Christopher Harper-Bill

$81.90 25 Oct 2007 Hardback Oxford University Press

Human Rights and the Courts of the Church of England

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By John Burgess

$54.60 01 Oct 2007 Paperback John Burgess Publications

Human Rights and Ecclesiastical Law

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Church of England and the Case of Aston Cantlow in Warwickshire

By John Burgess

$54.60 01 Oct 2007 Paperback John Burgess Publications

The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Finzel, Hans

$14.99 01 Oct 2007 Paperback David C. Cook Distribution

"The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make" starts by explaining the bad habits many people have observed in leaders and have perhaps fallen into themselves. Finzel offers ideas for changes in leadership styles in the interest of creating a more dynamic work environment.

Administration in the Small Membership Church

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By John H. Tyson

$12.00 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Abingdon Press,U.S.

Recruiting Volunteers

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Entwistle, Dan

$13.46 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Abingdon Press

The Leadership Baton

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An Intentional Strategy for Developing Leaders in Your Church

By Rowland Forman, Jeff Jones, Bruce Miller

$14.99 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Zondervan Publishing House

Steeplejacking

13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion

By Sheldon Culver, John Dorhauer

$14.95 13 Sep 2007 Paperback Ig Publishing

An extraordinary look inside the battle for religion in America, this insider account by two ministers shows how a strident theocratic minority is attacking--or "steeplejacking"--mainstream churches in order to eliminate progressive voices and take control of the churches.

Leading from Your Strengths Team-Building Discovery Kit

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Trent, John Cox, Rodney

$249.99 01 Sep 2007 Hardback Thomas Nelson Publishers

Beyond Business as Usual: Vestry Leadership Development

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Michell, Neal O.

$15.00 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Church Publishing

This is full of resources for forming the vestry as a learning

Growing Leaders in the Church

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Crossley, Gareth

$14.99 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Evangelical Press

Effective leadership is vital for the health and welfare of the Church of Jesus Christ. A local assembly of believers cannot function in a God-honouring manner unless it has a godly and caring leadership. When church leaders do their work well, the church will be well. The health of a congregation depends upon its leaders. A biblically patterned, spiritually qualified, pastorally involved, working eldership is essential to the well-being of the Church.

Gaining Traction: Filed Guide for Leadership Teams

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Laster, John E.

$16.99 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Chalice Press

An experienced pastor, businessman, and coach, John Laster lays out major strategies for church leaders to use in developing a team concept and cooperation to lead a church to reach its leadership potential. Bill Easum describes Gaining Traction as, "a life-tested field guide to the future of your church."
Using military metaphors with field briefings and field exercises for the readers, Laster lays the foundations that each leader must build upon. Laster shows step-by-step how to develop each of these foundations personally and corporately.
Gaining Traction also explores leadership challenges and how to deal with them. These include overcoming fear and developing trust, building team credibility using suggested credibility tools, and amassing leadership capital.

The Five Smooth Stones: Essential Principles for Biblical Ministry

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By McQuilken, Robertson

$14.99 01 Sep 2007 Paperback B&H Publishing Group

How to Preach Without Notes

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Koller, Charles W.

$16.99 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Baker Books

Dr. Koller argues for the primacy of expository preaching and articulates its distinctive principles. He discusses the biblical conception of preaching, the advantages of preaching without notes, basic homiletical patterns, note-taking and much more.

Refresh: Sharing Stories, Building Faith

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$14.99 01 Aug 2007 Paperback New Hope

Designed for individual or group study, Refresh appeals to women of all walks of life who are searching for answers to their deepest concerns. In a Biblezine format, the title shows women how to apply Gods Word to their everyday challenges including issues such as self-image, personal value, and the desire to be loved. The conversational tone makes reading the blend of women's stories flow easily. Other features include four-color interior with graphics and images on most pages, sidebars with helpful hints, and sections on real-life applications, personal challenges and exercises, journaling, health and beauty tips, self-tests, and other recommended resources specifically for women.

The Billy Graham Christian Worker's Handbook

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$9.95 01 Aug 2007 Spiral / Comb Bound Grason

The Ministry of the Missional Church: A Community Led by the Spirit

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Van Gelder, Craig

$16.99 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Baker Books

The Ministry of the Missional Church leads pastors, ministry leaders, and laypersons through three simple arguments in order to make sense of how missional churches work.

Organic Community: Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Myers, Joseph R.

$13.99 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Baker Books

The bestselling author of "The Search to Belong" addresses the forced dynamics of artificial small groups that churches seem too focused on developing and helps leaders create more natural congregational community environments.

Steeplejacking

05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion

By Sheldon Culver, John Dorhauer

$14.95 05 Jul 2007 Paperback Ig Publishing

Soul Banquets

05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How Meals Become Mission in the Local Congregation

By John Koenig

$16.00 05 Jul 2007 Paperback Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

There are many New Testament incidents that are concerned with food, the most famous being the Last Supper. The author considers meals and hospitality from the perspective of different Christian denominations, as well as interviews with congregational leaders in places where meals are already being effectively integrated with mission.

Ecclesiastical Courts and the Ecclesiastical Law of the Church of England

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An Introductory Guide for the 21st Century

By John Burgess

$54.60 01 Jul 2007 Paperback John Burgess Publications

Ecclesiastical Law, Ecclesiastical Courts and the Victorian Church of England

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bishop Samuel Waldegrave of Carlisle 1860-1869 and His Correspondence

By John Burgess

$109.20 01 Jul 2007 Paperback John Burgess Publications

Calling Clergy

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Spiritual and Practical Guide Through the Search Process

By Elizabeth Geitz Rankin

$12.00 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Church Publishing Inc

The author has extensive experience as deployment officer in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. This book includes guidelines for preparation of parish profile and the work of the calling committee. The web-based appendix includes sample letters, questionnaire templates, a calendar wizard for meeting and itinerary planning, interviewing tips, and prayers and brief liturgies for use by committee members.

Expresiones Fraternales: Agradecimiento, Paquete 25

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$3.50 01 Jul 2007 Non-Book Item Zondervan Publishing Company

Expresiones Fraternales: Saludo Pastoral, Paquete 25

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$3.50 01 Jul 2007 Non-Book Item Zondervan Publishing Company

Gaining Traction: Filed Guide for Leadership Teams

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Laster, John E.

$16.99 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Chalice Press

Money Matters in Church: A Practical Guide for Leaders

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Malphurs, Aubrey Stroope, Steve

$16.99 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Baker Books

Money Matters in Church guides leaders of any size church or ministry to create a culture of giving that supports savvy, faithful, and legal financing.

Wiggles and Squiggles: 60 Bible-Based Classroom Games and Activities

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Boston, Vicki Stroh, Debbie Christian, Judy

$10.99 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Concordia Publishing House

Bible Word Suduko

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Molski, Carol

$10.99 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Concordia Publishing House

Church Banner Designs: 72 Unique Ideas Using Calico, Batik & Other Cotton Prints

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Bowers, Joyce

$10.99 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Concordia Publishing House

Biblical Scholarship and the Church

28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Sixteenth Century Crisis of Authority

By Allan K. Jenkins, Patrick Preston

$99.95 28 Jun 2007 Hardback Ashgate Publishing Group

Explores the recurrent tension between scholarly approaches to the translation and interpretation of the Bible, and the authority of the Church and the place of the Bible in the life of the Church.

Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right Is Hijacking Mainstream Religion

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion

By Culver, Sheldon Dorhauer, John

$14.95 01 Jun 2007 Paperback Ig Publishing

Tarjeta Para Visitantes 2, Pack 50: ??Le Damos La M?'s Cordial Bienvenida a Nuestra Iglesia!

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$14.99 01 Jun 2007 Non-Book Item Zondervan

SPANISH EDITION. Visitor's cards to welcome first time visitors to your church.

Tarjeta Para Visitantes 1, Pack 50: ??Es Una Bendici??n Tenerle Por Primera Vez En Nuestra Iglesia

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$14.99 01 Jun 2007 Non-Book Item Zondervan

SPANISH EDITION. Visitor's cards to welcome first time visitors to your church.

Fresh Ideas: 1,000 Ways to Grow a Thriving and Energetic Church

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

$12.99 01 Jun 2007 Paperback B&H Publishing Group

Featuring 75 unique categories and 1,000 ideas in all, this resource provides fun yet sincere ways to revitalize a broad range of church programs. Diana Davis has been compiling new ways of conducting various church programs for decades, paying close attention to everything from how a church interior is best utilized to how congregations most effectively engage in community outreach. In Fresh Ideas for Your Church, the reader will find help on topics such as baptism, children's ministry, youth ministry, Christmas, Fall Festival, greeters, library, new member assimilation, prayer ministry, sports evangelism, and more. A pastor's wife for 30 years, Davis writes a title that is pertinent for anyone from the volunteer to the senior pastor.

Calling Clergy: A Spiritual and Practical Guide Through the Search Process

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Spiritual and Practical Guide Through the Search Process

By Geitz, Elizabeth Rankin

$12.00 01 May 2007 Paperback Church Publishing

Church Administration

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Programs, Process, Purpose

By Robert Bacher, Michael Cooper-White

$25.00 01 May 2007 Hardback Augsburg Fortress

* A primer on church administration from two experts with vast experience

Legal Opinions Concerning the Church of England

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Legal Advisory Commission of the General Synod

$118.30 01 May 2007 Looseleaf In Binder Church House Publishing

A reference work for practitioners and students of ecclesiastical law. This work contains opinions such as: the clergy and confidentiality; appointment of non-stipendiary ministers as incumbents; consecration of sites for 'green' burials; ownership of tombstones and monuments in churchyards; and disturbances during services in cathedrals.

Ambition and Arrogance: Cardinal William O'Connell of Boston and the American Catholic Church

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Slawson, Douglas James

$17.95 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Cobalt Productions

The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dever, Mark Alexander, Paul

$24.98 01 Mar 2007 Compact Disk Hovel Audio

Pastors Mark Dever and Paul Alexander provide a model of a biblical church in this resource for pastors, elders, and others interested in the vitality of their church. This highly practical book proposes an attitude of complete reliance on and submission to the Gospel in building a healthy church.

Starting a House Church: A New Model for Living Out Your Faith

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Kreider, Larry McClung, Floyd

$12.99 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Regal Books

The growing house-church movement is tapping into the desire of Christians everywhere to meet the needs of their communities in a way traditional churches cannot, offering community and simplicity. How to start and maintain a house church in your area.

How to Treat a Staff Infection: Resolving Problems in Your Church or Ministry Team

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Williford, Dr Craig Williford, Carolyn Williford, Craig

$14.99 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Baker Books

Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Catholicism: How Priests and Nuns Become Perpetrators

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Hidalgo, Myra L.

$14.95 01 Mar 2007 Hardback Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press

The Blogging Church

07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sharing the Story of Your Church Through Blogs

By Brian Bailey, Terry Storch

$19.95 07 Feb 2007 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Offers church leaders a field manual for using the social phenomenon of blogs to connect people and build communities. This book provides help with the why, what, and how of blogging in the local church. It includes illustrative examples and practical advice, and answers key questions learned on the frontlines of ministry.

Church Nanny SOS: Teaching Discipline Essentials for Preschool Ministry Volunteers

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Schweikert, Gigi

$12.99 01 Feb 2007 Paperback New Hope

Church Nanny SOS provides emergency teaching and discipline advice for preschool ministry volunteers through topics such as discipline techniques in a group setting, communicating with preschoolers, separation anxiety, the learning environment, working with parents on discipline issues, and safety/security issues related to discipline. A bonus quick reference section is provided on handling special situations such as tantrums, biting, and bad language. Author Gigi Schweikert is a nationally acclaimed author and early childhood expert.

Epic Church Kit

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Eldredge, John

$39.99 01 Feb 2007 Non-Book Item Nelson Impact

In a dramatic retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.

Now, this dynamic message is available for your entire church to experience. Featuring live presentations by John and a wealth of resources to fit your church's needs, Epic Church Kit contains:

Epic trade paper bookEpic Study GuideFacilitator's Guide on CD-ROMQuick Start Guide for jumpstarting your church experienceYouth Facilitator's Guide on CD-ROM 1 DVD containing two live Epic presentations by John-a 1 Hour Full Length Version and a 38-Minute Version1 DVD containing the Epic Six-Part Curriculum VersionCD-ROM containing additional marketing materials and fully-reproducible small group materials

The Blogging Church: Sharing the Story of Your Church Through Blogs

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sharing the Story of Your Church Through Blogs

By Bailey, Brian

$19.95 01 Feb 2007 Paperback Jossey-Bass

The Big Idea: Focus the Message--Multiply the Impact

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Ferguson, Dave Bramlett, Eric Ferguson, Jon

$16.99 01 Feb 2007 Paperback Zondervan

Nothing is more dangerous than a single compelling idea that is lived out and nothing is more harmless than lots of little ideas never applied. By creatively communicating one Big Idea every week your church will transform people into genuine Christ followers who live out the mission of Jesus. Less is more!