Aristotle Aristotle

Terence Irwin

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Arkansas

Building on the strengths of the first edition, the second edition of the Irwin Nicomachean Ethics features a revised translation (with little editorial intervention), expanded notes (including a summary of the argument of each chapter), an expanded Introduction, and a revised glossary.

Nicomachean Ethics

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Zondervan Staff

This is a small, softcover booklet with a big message. The Story of Jesus: Teen Edition uses the clear, accessible language of the New International Version (NIV) to tell the story of the most significant person who ever lived. Compelling and powerful, it's also a compact, low-priced way to share the Jesus story in one seamless narrative. The Story of Jesus: Teen Edition is one book that will be read again and again.

The Story of Jesus

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Craig Dykstra

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Education and Christian Practices

In this new edition of his popular book, Craig Dykstra explores the contributions of the traditions, education, worship practices, and disciplines of the Reformed Christian community in helping people grow in faith. In doing so, he makes the case that the Christian church, in its own traditions, has a wealth of wisdom about satisfying spiritual hunger and the desire to know God deeply--wisdom that offers coherent, thoughtful guidance in such diverse settings as congregational life, families, youth groups, and higher education.

Growing in the Life of Faith

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Donald S. Whitney

Ask yourself these 10 essential questions to check on your spiritual health.

Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health

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John Flowers

Karen Vannoy

Ministry with the Homeless

The story of how a church dying for more than two decades found its soul--and a new identity. In the foreword to this book, Tex Sample says: "The Christ who is Lord of the Church stands at the margins of the world. To forget either Christ as Lord or the Christ at the margins is to lose our ways as the church...In this faith-inspiring book, John Flowers and Karen Vannoy call the church again to the Christ who is Lord who appears at the margins of established, respectable life." Not Just a One-Night Stand is based on the ministry experience at Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas. When you read the chapter titled "You're Under Arrest," you'll gain insight into the personality of Flowers and the ways in which he and Vannoy engage in ministry. Far more than a memoir, Not Just a One-Night Stand offers creative approaches to ministry with those who are marginalized.

Not Just a One-Night Stand

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Brené Brown

Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

An expert of the psychology of shame presents advice on how to overcome paralyzing fears and self-consciousness, and at the same time increase feelings of self-worth, gratitude, and acceptance.

The Gifts of Imperfection

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Stormie Omartian

Michael Omartian

Offers men inspirational guidance on praying for their wife's spiritual growth, career, relationships with family, health, and finances, and explains how God can strengthen marriages through such prayers.

The Power of a Praying® Husband

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Brandon Hatmaker

Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture

There's got to be more to church than this.

People around the world are seeking a community that focuses more on others than on themselves. Yet most don't know where to start.

Drawing from his own journey, Brandon Hatmaker reminds us that serving the least is not a trendy act of benevolence but a lifestyle of authentic community and spiritual transformation. In Barefoot Church, he explains:

 * Practical ideas for creating service-based, missional communities
 * How the organizational structure of a church can be created or restructured for mission in any context
 * How any church can truly be a catalyst for individual, collective, and social renewal

Whether you are a leader or a layperson, this book is meant to renew your passion for the church and inspire you to take your affections off yourself, place them on people who have nothing to offer you, and lead others to do the same.

Barefoot Church

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SQuire Rushnell

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

How God Speaks Directly to You Through the Power of Coincidence

When God Winks at You

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Zack Eswine

Discovering Joy in Our Limitations Through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus

Written in a compelling memoir style, Eswine reflects on the failures, burnout, pain, and complexities that come with pastoral ministry--helping readers find significance in the ordinary through honest conversation and theological reflection.

The Imperfect Pastor

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Daniel Overdorf

52 Exercises to Hone Your Skills

One Year to Better Preaching provides preachers with fifty-two hands-on exercises that sharpen their homiletical skills. The book is designed particularly for those who preach each week—and have been, perhaps, for some time—to help them get out of the rut of the routine and infuse their preaching with new sparks of creativity, fresh approaches to sermon preparation and design, and sharpened verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Novice preachers, also, will find the exercises useful in developing their preaching abilities. Each chapter includes instructions for an exercise, tools and suggestions needed for the exercise, comments from preachers who completed it, and recommended resources for further study The exercises address eight categories of homiletics: • Prayer and Preaching • Bible Interpretation • Understanding Listeners • Sermon Construction • Illustrations and Applications • Word Crafting • The Preaching Event • Sermon Evaluation Readers can complete the exercises in the order presented, which address different categories week to week, or they can sharpen their skills in a particular category over a period of weeks by using the chart provided. They might also work through the exercises in collaboration with other preachers. One Year to Better Preaching will leave a preacher reinvigorated and better equipped to proclaim the Word of God skillfully, passionately, and effectively.

One Year to Better Preaching

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Eric Worre

7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional

Over twenty years ago, Worre began focusing on developing the skills to become a network marketing expert. Now he shares his wisdom in a guide that will ignite your passion for this profession and help you make the decision to create the life of your dreams. He shows you how to find prospects, present your product, help them become customers or distributors, and much more.

Go Pro

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

How a Show about Nothing Changed Everything

The hilarious behind-the-scenes story of two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld—the cultural sensation that changed television and bled into the real world, altering the lives of everyone it touched. Comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld never thought anyone would watch their silly little sitcom about a New York comedian sitting around talking to his friends. NBC executives didn’t think anyone would watch either, but they bought it anyway, hiding it away in the TV dead zone of summer. But against all odds, viewers began to watch, first a few and then many, until nine years later nearly forty million Americans were tuning in weekly. In Seinfeldia, acclaimed TV historian and entertainment writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong celebrates the creators and fans of this American television phenomenon, bringing readers behind-the-scenes of the show while it was on the air and into the world of devotees for whom it never stopped being relevant, a world where the Soup Nazi still spends his days saying “No soup for you!”, Joe Davola gets questioned every day about his sanity, Kenny Kramer makes his living giving tours of New York sights from the show, and fans dress up in Jerry’s famous puffy shirt, dance like Elaine, and imagine plotlines for Seinfeld if it were still on TV.

Seinfeldia

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Peter L. Steinke

Understanding Congregations As Emotional Systems

Drawing on the work of Bowen, Friedman, and his own many years' counseling experience, Peter Steinke shows how to recognize and deal with the emotional roots of such issues as church conflict, leadership roles, congregational change, irresponsible behavior, and the effect of family of origin on current relationships. Discover why working relationships may be "stuck" in certain behaviors. Psychologically sound, theologically grounded, and practically illustrated with case studies, How Your Church Family Works will help you better understand how your congregation works and how to keep it healthy. Featuring a new preface and a fresh redesign, the book is a classic work by one of the most respected names in congregational consulting.

How Your Church Family Works

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Thomas R. Schreiner

What They Are and Why They Matter

In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers some of the most difficult questions surrounding spiritual gifts and reminds us that we can have unity even with those with whom we disagree.

Spiritual Gifts

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Alister E. McGrath

Philosophy

The Basic Readings

This highly successful and popular book is now available in a thoroughly expanded and updated new edition. Alister E. McGrath, one of the world's leading theologians, provides readers with a concise and balanced introduction to Christianity as it has been interpreted by many of its greatest thinkers and commentators, from its beginning to the modern day.

Theology: The Basic Readings, 3rd Edition comprises sixty-eight readings spanning twenty centuries of Christian history. To help readers engage with the material, each reading is accompanied by an introduction, comments, study questions, and a helpful glossary of terms used by its author.

 * Readings are drawn from a broad theological spectrum and include both historical and contemporary, mainstream, and cutting-edge approaches
 * Uses the Apostles' Creed as a framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues, such as faith, God, Jesus, creation, and salvation
 * Represents two thousand years of sustained critical reflection within western Christianity
 * Encourages readers to interact with each text and to engage with primary sources
 * Serves as an ideal companion to the bestselling, Theology: The Basics or as a standalone text

Theology: The Basic Readings, 3rd Edition is an essential guide to the topics, themes, controversies, and reflections on Christianity as they have been understood by many of its greatest commentators.

Theology

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Richard N. Soulen

R. Kendall Soulen

The fourth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to be a valuable resource for the beginning student in the critical study of the Bible. Thoroughly revised to include the newest methods, recent discoveries, and developments in the field of biblical criticism over the past decade, the Handbook of Biblical Criticism is designed to be a starting point for understanding the vast array of methods, approaches and technical terms employed in this field. Updates in this edition also include an expanded dictionary of terms, phrases, names, and frequently used abbreviations, as well as a bibliography that includes the most up-to-date date publications. The Handbook of Biblical Criticism is a valuable introductory textbook and a reliable guide for pastors, laypersons, and scholars whose expertise lies in other fields.

Handbook of Biblical Criticism, Fourth Edition

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Mark DeVries

Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do about It

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again.What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church staff?Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves?Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth ministries through his coaching service called Youth Ministry Architects. So take heart: No matter what state the youth ministry at your church is in--in need of a leader and volunteers, full of battles and stress, large or small in number--it can be built to survive and to last for the long haul.Based on his own experience and on his many conversations and interviews with churches in crisis, DeVries pinpoints problems that cause division and burnout and dispels strongly held myths. He then provides the practical tools and structures pastors and church leaders need to lay a strong foundation for your ministry so that it isn't built on a person or the latest, greatest student ministry trend.His accessible guidance

 * helps senior pastors and search committees create a realistic job description for a youth pastor
 * provides tips for making wise hiring decisions
 * equips youth pastors to build a strong volunteer team
 * offers creative solutions to help youth pastors set and keep boundaries
 * gives a road map for navigating church politics
 * and more

Building a sustainable youth ministry is not easy, and it's not quick. But with commitment to the process, hard work and DeVries's guidance, you can put together a healthy youth ministry--one that fits your church and lasts for the long haul. Youth ministry can last. Here's how.

Sustainable Youth Ministry

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Tim Downs

Joy Downs

Winning at Conflict Without Losing at Love

A primer to healthy disagreements counsels married couples on how to fight without damaging a relationship, sharing tips on how to fairly engage in a conflict while both honoring God and respecting one's partner. Original.

Fight Fair!

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Jo Ann Fore

Overcoming Life's Hurts and Using Your Story to Make a Difference

Women crave heartfelt connections, but participating in meaningful communities can be difficult for those who have been hurt. The thoughts or expectations of others, along with their own concerns of value and worth, drive women to adopt a false voice—a “life-is-just-fine” mask, living a life on the outside that is deeply divorced from their innermost truth.The gentle, insightful, and conversational style of "When a Woman Finds Her Voice" draws out the reader's own story, while dressing any tender wounds with timeless truths and the bountiful hope that God is masterful at using pain for good. Through real-life stories and insightful Bible teachings, readers learn to overcome life's hurts. They learn how to freely use their voice to make a difference in the world.

When a Woman Finds Her Voice

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Robert Strand

Robert Strand, one of the most successful authors in the CBA market, believes that an understanding of the qualities of a Christian deserve a close look. To that end, Strand has developed a nine-book study series on the fruits of the spirit, emphasizing not only that a properly-balanced Christian life must include love, joy, peace, patience, etc., but that God will judge us on our willingness to incorporate them into our daily walk. Written in Strand's famous storytelling style, each book in the series includes study questions and special insights.

Nine Fruits of the Spirit - Love

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Jonathan Leeman

Matt Chandler

How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God's People

A lot of books give a lot of answers, but the best one comes from Scripture. Word-Centered Church brings that answer into sharp focus. Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for the reputable ministry 9Marks, Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God's greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. As simple as the concept may seem, it's one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God's Word--when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church's life--growth happens God's way. God's Word is what creates the church, and it's what sustains it, too. Theological and practical, Word-Centered Church focuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. It's not about high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties, but stuff that is really old, really good, and really powerful. --

Word Centered Church

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Sandra D. Wilson

Moving Beyond the Pain of the Past

In this revised edition Sandra D. Wilson explains the patterns of thinking and feeling common to adult children of dysfunctional families and helps them start on their own journey toward freedom and wholeness.

Released from Shame

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Doug Fields

A Personal and Practical Guide to Starting Right

Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his best-selling, groundbreaking book, Purpose-Driven® Youth Ministry, Doug Fields' mind--but especially his heart--has been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. Doug translated his passion, insight, and vision for his beloved "rookies" into what you're now reading, Your Fist Two Years in Youth Ministry--hands-down the most comprehensive companion to not only surviving, but also thriving, during the most crucial phase of youth ministry. Employing his renowned wisdom and humor--as if you and Doug were chatting over a long, relaxing meal--the author disarmingly relates stories and principles from his own successes and failures over 20-plus years in youth ministry. In the end, he offers treasure troves of practical advice, all in the hope that new youth workers can travel a smoother path and achieve real longevity in a church culture that all too often chews them and spits them out. Doug covers all-important issues such as: · Dealing with discouragement · Establishing a solid spiritual foundation · Building effective relationships with students · Resolving conflict · Ministering to parents and families · Trailblazing change · Working with volunteers · Defining a realistic job description · And many others! In addition, a chorus of insightful sidebar voices joins your conversation with Doug, among them ministry veterans Jim Burns, Steve Gerali, Mike Yaconelli, Helen Musick, Chap Clark, Marv Penner, Rick Warren, Jana L. Sundene, Bo Boshers, Duffy Robbins, Tony Campolo, and Richard Ross, all who've composed extensive, topical essays for each of the dozen chapters. Your First Two Years of Youth Ministry is a must-have tool for new youth workers, volunteers, seminary professors and students, senior pastors, elders, church boards--even veteran youth workers who've been ministering in unstructured environments and are now asking, "What did I miss? What can I still learn?" The first two years of youth ministry are never easy. But never fear. Doug fervently assures us: "Hang on. Hope's coming!"

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry

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Kirby Thomas

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