BOOKS & BIBLES Cokesbury’s 2018 Fall Catalog
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FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
MAX LUCADO
UNSHAKABLE HOPE Is what you’re anchored to stronger than what you’re going through? The answer to that question changes everything.
INSIDE CATALOG Christian Living.............................. inside front cover–6
Bibles................................................................... 26–27
Prayer & Devotion................................................... 7–9
Children’s Bibles........................................................ 28
Spiritual Growth.................................................... 10–13
Youth Leadership....................................................... 29
Biography & Memoir............................................ 14–15
Leadership............................................................30–31
Church & Culture.................................................. 16–20
Pastor................................................................... 32–33
Parenting....................................................................21
Worship..................................................................... 34
Study & Theology................................................ 22–25
Preaching..................................... 35–inside back cover
Prices subject to change. Prices shown in red reflect Cokesbury everyday discount off regular prices. Unless otherwise noted, all books are paperbound.
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What are you anchored to? NEW UNSHAKABLE HOPE: Anchor Your Soul to the Promises of God
Max Lucado
We’ve never been more educated and entertained. We have technological tools our parents could only dream of, and we are saturated with information, amusement, and recreation. Yet more than ever, we are starving for hope. In Unshakable Hope, pastor and New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado offers encouraging, practical guidance for overcoming difficult circumstances and for gaining inner peace, building resolve, and walking into a better future. It examines twelve of God’s promises, each chapter exploring one significant promise and revealing how it will equip you to overcome challenging circumstances, experience lasting security, and make wise decisions. Thomas Nelson. 9780718096144. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.79
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ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Max Lucado
Anxiety is at an all-time high, but there’s a prescription for dealing with it. Learn to face the calamities of life. Max Lucado invites readers into a study of Philippians 4:6-7 where the Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, “Do not be anxious about anything . . .” HarperCollins. 9780718074210. $16.99; $12.99
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Christian Living Hope and insight for our times, just in the nick of time! NEW ALMOST EVERYTHING: Notes on Hope
Anne Lamott
“I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen,” Anne Lamott admits at the beginning of Almost Everything. Despair and uncertainty surround us: in the news, in our families, and in ourselves. But even when life is at its bleakest—when we are, as she puts it, “doomed, stunned, exhausted, and over-caffeinated”—the seeds of rejuvenation are at hand. “All truth is paradox,” Lamott writes, “and this turns out to be a reason for hope. If you arrive at a place in life that is miserable, it will change.” That is the time when we must pledge not to give up but “to do what Wendell Berry wrote: ‘Be joyful, though you have considered all the facts.’” In this profound and funny book, Lamott calls for each of us to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried within us that can make life sweeter than we ever imagined. Divided into short chapters that explore life’s essential truths, Almost Everything pinpoints these moments of insight as it shines an encouraging light forward. Candid and caring, insightful and sometimes hilarious, Almost Everything is the book we need and that only Anne Lamott can write. Random House. Coming in October. 9780525537441. Hardcover. $20.00; $12.99
NEW IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THIS WAY: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered Lysa TerKeurst
NEW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MESS: Strength for This Beautiful, Broken Life Sheila Walsh
How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher The New York Times bestselling author Sheila Walsh teaches women how the daily spiritual practices of confession, unveils her heart amid shattering meditation on God’s Word, and prayer circumstances and shows readers result in fresh freedom in Christ. how to live assured when life doesn’t Thomas Nelson. Coming in November. turn out like they expected. Thomas 9781400207633. $16.99; $12.49 Nelson. Coming in November. 9780718039851. $22.99; $14.99
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NEW IN PAPERBACK (UN)QUALIFIED: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things Steven Furtick
Many of us feel unqualified to do God’s work or to live out the calling we imagine. But God has a way of using our weaknesses for good. In fact, God loves unqualified people. This is a book about coming to terms with the good, the bad, and the unmentionable in your life and learning to let God use you. Multnomah. 9781601424600. $15.99; $10.99
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NEW WHAT IF IT’S TRUE? A Storyteller’s Journey with Jesus Charles Martin
What if every word of the Bible is true? Shouldn’t that change us? With the depth, sensitivity, and emotion that has made his novels beloved to millions, Martin ignites our imaginations as to what the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to us today. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January. 9780785221326. Hardcover. $24.99; $15.99 FB19
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Christian Living Supporting those who think they walk alone NEW HIDDEN TREASURES: Finding Hope at the End of Life’s Journey Robin Bertram
How many times have you been surprised to hear that a neighbor or co-worker is facing a life-threatening disease or a terminal illness? We often keep our challenges private only to suffer in silence with no real support system. Hidden Treasures delivers practical solutions to the problems we must deal with when we experience the degradation of the quality of our life or the potential loss of a loved one. You’ll learn how to inspire, motivate, and encourage patients, family members, and friends to begin to walk the road to heaven without the fear and anxiety associated with death and dying and show them that hope is available, death with dignity is possible, and that there are hidden treasures to embrace along the way. Abingdon Press. 9781501845468. $16.99; $11.49
BOUNDARIES FOR YOUR SOUL: How to Turn Your
Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings Into Your Greatest Allies Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller What if feelings like anger, sadness, and fear could improve your life for the better? In this practical, life-changing book, two Christian counselors describe their unique, five-step process for bringing peace to overwhelming emotions and harmony to your inner world. Thomas Nelson. 9781400201617. $16.99; $12.49
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After moving to Uganda, founding a ministry to help its people, adopting 13 Ugandan girls, and experiencing an unexpected tragedy that shook her family, Majors learned to understand how God answers our prayers in ways we may not expect. Multnomah. Coming in October.
What can be more devastating than the death of a child? The author experienced the loss of two children, burying them 14 months apart. She shares how she and her husband learned how sorrow and suffering are instruments in the hands of God that can forge in us the greatest of joys and give us hope. Abingdon Press.
Drawing on hundreds of case studies, the latest brain research, and dozens of McTaggart’s own university studies, this accessible book shows you how to unleash the power of group intention to heal our lives and change the world for the better. Atria Books.
Finding God’s Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful Katie Davis Majors
9780735290600. $15.99; $11.79
From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope Lindsey R. Dennis
9781501869112. $16.99; $11.49
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EIGHT: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others, Your Life, and the World Lynne McTaggart
9781501115554. $17.00; $12.49
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Christian Living A storyteller guides your way through the terrain of faith & doubt NEW UNLEARNING GOD: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe
Philip Gulley
Most of us grow up taking in whole belief systems with our mother’s milk, only to discover later that what we received as being certain is actually nothing like it. And then we’re faced with a choice—retreat to spiritual security and the community that comes with it, or strike out into the unknown. With his trademark humor and down-home wisdom, Philip Gulley serves as just the kind of spiritual director a wayward pilgrim could warm to, inviting readers into his own sometimes rollicking, sometimes daunting journey of spiritual discovery. He writes about being raised by a Catholic mother and a Baptist father across the street from a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses—all three camps convinced the others are doomed. To nearly everyone’s consternation, Philip grows up to be a Quaker and a pastor. In Unlearning God, Gulley showcases his well-loved gift as a storyteller and his acute sensibilities as a public theologian in conversations that will charm, provoke, encourage, and inspire. Convergent Books. 9781601426529. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.79 9781601426529
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NEW LONELINESS: Insights RETREAT: The Gift and Necessity for Healing in a Fragmented World
of Time Away with God Ruth Haley Barton
We often don’t allow ourselves enough time with God. We need and long for more. Based on her own practice, the seasoned spiritual director gently and eloquently leads us into an exploration of retreat through seven key practices that open us to God. InterVarsity Press. 9780830846467. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.99
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NEW SOLITUDE: Memories,
Gerald A. Arbuckle
People, Places Terry Waite
This timely book of practical theology sheds new and welcome light into a dark corner of both the individual and collective psyches, and will be of value to anyone seeking insight into the pervasive loneliness of our times. Scriptural reflections and discussion questions in each chapter guide pastoral responses. Orbis Books. Coming in October.
After enduring nearly five years of solitary confinement in cruel and terrifying conditions, Waite discovered that he was drawn to find out more about the power of solitude in the lives of other people. The result is this haunting book in which he recalls his encounters with people who have experienced some very different ways of being solitary. InterVarsity Press.
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THE GOLDEN RULE: Why
Living by This Simple Maxim Makes Us Joyful, Peaceful, and, Surprisingly, More Productive Jonathan Morris
The New York Times best-selling author and Fox News analyst lays out the enduring wisdom and practicality of Jesus’ invitation to treat others as we would like to be treated. Nurturing and uplifting, these meditations speak to our times. HarperOne. 9780062409492. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.49 FB19
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Christian Living Living well means improvising GOD, IMPROV, AND THE ART OF LIVING MaryAnn McKibben Dana
The central principle of “yes, and...” in improvisational theater has produced a lot of great comedy. But it also offers an invigorating approach to life in general, and the spiritual life in particular. From Moses to Ruth to Jesus, Scripture is full of people boldly saying “yes, and...” as they accept what life throws their way and build upon it. Pastor, speaker, and improv aficionada MaryAnn McKibben Dana here blends Scripture, psychology, theology, and pop culture in a wise, funny, down-to-earth guide to improv as a practice for life. Offering concrete spiritual wisdom in the form of seven improvisational principles, this book will help readers become more awake, creative, resilient, and ready to play—even (and perhaps especially) when life doesn’t go according to plan. “We are all improvisers,” says McKibben Dana, “whether we realize it or not. We improvise in order to get through the day. We improvise when life surprises us. We do it without even thinking about it. This book will help you do it better.” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802874641. $21.99; $15.99
THE GRACE OF DOGS: A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father’s Search for the Canine Soul Andrew Root
Has your child ever asked if the family pet will go to heaven? Root draws on biology, history, theology, cognitive ethology (the study of animal minds), and paleontology to trace how, in our mutual evolution, humans and dogs have helped each other to become more fully ourselves. Random House. 9780451497611. $15.95; $11.79 FB19
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NEW COME HERE, JESUS
Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
We have to learn about Jesus from somebody. The inimitable Barbara Crafton, a popular author with a devoted following, shares a nonthreatening way to start conversations about Jesus with seekers and searchers or anyone looking for an entry point to Jesus. Great for study groups. Church Publishing. Coming in November. 9781640651197. $14.95; $10.79
NEW GROWN-UP FAITH:
NEW THIS IS THE DAY:
Many of us fail to grow up spiritually— our faith remains immature and anemic. This powerful new book offers a deep yet simple road map to a grown-up faith through understanding the whole context of the Bible, developing spiritual intimacy with God, and gratefully embracing holy obedience. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January.
In this inspiring, motivational book, the New York Times best-selling sports star and media icon motivates readers to stop postponing dreams and start making them happen now. Tim illustrates the book’s themes with stories from his personal life. WaterBrook.
The Big Picture for a Bigger Life Kevin Myers with Charlie Wetzel
9781400208456. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.49
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Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose. Tim Tebow with A. J. Gregory
9780525650300. Hardcover. $25.00; $16.99
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Christian Living Learn what you may have in common with women of the Bible SLIGHTLY BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE: Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God Liz Curtis Higgs
Good women behaving badly... A spiteful boss, a defiant employee, a manipulative mother, a desperate housewife, an envious sister...honey, we know these women. We’ve lived with them, worked with them, or caught a glimpse of them in our mirrors. Now let’s take a look at their ancient counterparts in Scripture: Sarah mistreated her maidservant, Hagar despised her mistress, Rebekah manipulated her son, Leah claimed her sister’s husband, and Rachel envied her fertile sister. They were far from evil, but hardly perfect. Mostly good, yet slightly bad. In other words, these matriarchal mamas look a lot like us. WaterBrook. 9780735291706. $15.99; $9.99
QUOTE “A Slightly Bad Girl is simply this: a woman unwilling to fully
submit to God. We love him, serve him, and worship him, yet we find it difficult to trust him completely, to accept his plan for our lives, to rest in his sovereignty.” —from Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible
NEW IMPERFECT COURAGE: NEW SIMPLE JOYS: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared Jessica Honegger
NEW BRAVE LOVE: Making
Discovering Wonder in the Everyday Candace Payne
Space for You to Be You Lisa Leonard
The founder of a popular fair trade jewelry brand shares her story of starting a global business that helps artisans in vulnerable communities and invites readers on a journey of transformation by trading their comfort zones for a life of impact and adventure. WaterBrook.
Who hasn’t struggled with discontent, being overwhelmed, and the fight to be happy? “Chewbacca Mom” is back with this beautiful, full-color book that walks you through her journey to find simple joy. Read about several simple ways you can reclaim joy in your day-to-day routine and start living more joyfully today. Zondervan.
Somewhere along the way, while trying to be everything to everyone and the best she could be, Lisa lost herself. Brave Love shares her search for truth and wholeness. Learn how you, too, are worthy and lovable just as you are. As you stop trying to be everything to everyone, you will love others better. Zondervan. Coming in January.
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THE SEASONS OF MY MOTHER: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Flowers Marcia Gay Harden
In this lyrical and deeply moving memoir, one of America’s most revered actresses weaves stories of her adventures and travels with her mother, while reflecting on the beautiful spirit that persists even in the face of her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Simon & Schuster. 9781501135705. Hardcover. $26.00; $17.99 FB19
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Prayer & Devotion God can work through women just like you every day NEW WE PRAY WITH HER: Encouragement for All Women Who Lead Emily Peck-McClain, Danyelle Trexler, Jen Tyler, J. Paige Boyer, and Shannon Sullivan As female leaders, our journeys are littered with obstacles and pitfalls unique to our gender. But we do not need to walk through life alone; we need to support and encourage our fellow women as we forge ahead in our work to leave a positive mark on the world. We Pray with Her is a collection of 100 inspiring devotionals written by the women who formed the grassroots movement of the same name. Whether you’re a woman leader or an aspiring leader looking for personal inspiration, in a supportive role to a leader, or a woman who wants to support her sisters in Christ, you’ll find a home within these pages. Abingdon Press. 9781501869709. $16.99; $11.49
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NEW PRAYING WITH JANE: NEW 30 DAYS OF PRAYER 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen Rachel Dodge
Get an in-depth look at Jane Austen’s vibrant, steadfast prayer and faith life taken from her exquisite prayers, touching biographical anecdotes, intimate excerpts from family letters and memoirs, and illuminating scenes from her novels. Each day contains a key Bible verse. BethanyHouse. Coming in October. 9780764232152. $14.99; $9.99 FB19
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FOR SPIRITUAL STAMINA:
A Devotional Prayer Guide Melissa Spoelstra
We need spiritual stamina to stay true to our faith through the roller coaster of life. Prayer is essential. Learn how to strengthen your prayer life and faith through this 30-day prayer challenge. Offers instruction in a variety of prayer methods and approaches. Additional study resources available at Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press. 9781501874352. $9.99; $6.79
NEW 40 DAYS OF DOUBT:
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Do you ever feel like an abnormal Christian because you have questions or doubt? These devotions provide candid, insightful answers for those times in your spiritual journey when your mind and soul are fighting. You’ll not only find solace in these wonderfilled reflections; you’ll also discover that you aren’t abnormal after all. Abingdon Press. Coming in December.
Manifesto for Revolution R. Albert Mohler Jr
Devotions for the Skeptic Eric Huffman
9781501869136. $14.99; $9.99
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TURNS THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN: The Lord’s Prayer as a
The words of Lord’s Prayer were a radical new way to pray that changed the disciples who heard them and the course of history. Recapture the urgency and transformational nature of the prayer by examining, phrase by phrase, what the words mean. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January. 9781400207626. $16.99; $12.49
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Prayer & Devotion Take a journey in faith with the words of Bonhoeffer NEW MORNINGS WITH BONHOEFFER: 100 Reflections on the Christian Life Donald K. McKim
The man who lived his life as a pastor, a theologian, and a Nazi dissident continues to inspire us through his true insights into the faith that sustained and redeemed him. In Mornings with Bonhoeffer, Donald K. McKim pairs short excerpts from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s letters and passages from his sermons with daily devotions that offer timeless and moving reminders of God’s love for humanity. Not only will you be inspired by these 100 daily reflections, you’ll discover a heart-rending portrait of Bonhoeffer and an inside look at the imperfect man behind the saintly image. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501864810. $16.99; $11.49
NEW DANGEROUS
PRAYERS: 50 Powerful Prayers
100 DAYS OF PRAYER DAILY DEVOTIONAL
PRAYING IN COLOR AN INTERACTIVE JOURNAL
ALWAYS ENOUGH, NEVER TOO MUCH: 100 Devotions to
covers everything from seeking God’s guidance to accepting God’s timing. Short enough to read in five minutes, but deep enough to grow your walk with God, each of the 100 readings includes a short, one-page devotion; a key Bible verse; an inspiring quote; and a simple prayer. Great for individual or group use. Rose Publishing.
uniquely creative prayer journal featuring seven sections of journaling space—each assigned to a specific color of the rainbow. You can quickly and easily locate a topic of interest, read a faith-building devotional, and then journal your own personal thoughts and prayers. Barbour Publishing.
Discover God’s wild freedom as you find your identity in Jesus with 100 devotions that help you target and banish lies and insecurities. The bestselling authors of Wild and Free walk you through the gift of knowing who you are in Christ in this unique flipbook of topical devotions. Zondervan.
Experience the power of a vibrant Stephen Arterburn That Changed the World Susan Hill; Francesca Resta, illustrator This flexible and easy-to-use devotional prayer life. Praying in Color is a From the very beginning, Christianity has been the faith of world-changers, rejecters of the status quo, and rebels. Reclaim your roots with this illustrated collection of prayers from people throughout history who changed the world forever through their faith. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January. 9781400209057. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.49
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Quit Comparing, Stop Hiding, and Start Living Wild and Free
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Prayer & Devotion Find more joy when you choose gratitude NEW 365 DEVOTIONS FOR A THANKFUL HEART Boost your happiness and deepen your walk with God by becoming aware of all you have to appreciate. 365 Devotions for a Thankful Heart is a daily devotional that will inspire you to slow down, recognize God’s gifts, and be grateful for all God’s blessings. Short daily readings will encourage you to open your heart with gratitude to all the ways God has blessed you. Each entry starts with an inspiring Scripture and ends with a short prayer to help focus your heart on thankfulness as you go about your day. Each devotion is the perfect length to fit into even the busiest schedule, but substantial enough to start your day on just the right note. Zondervan. 9780310089643. Hardcover. $14.99; $10.79
FAITH THAT MATTERS: 365 Devotions from Classic Christian Leaders various authors
Together for the first time in one devotional. Experience daily readings from such best-selling and respected voices as Frederick Buechner, Henri Nouwen, Eugene Peterson, N. T. Wright, and more. Faith That Matters can help you confidently walk in faith every day of the year. HarperOne. 9780310090182. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.99 FB19
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THE CLIMATE OF MONASTIC PRAYER
NEW DAY BY DAY
NEW 99 PRAYERS YOUR
This guide to monastic prayer, written in 1968 and thus turning out to be Thomas Merton’s final testament to us, is now available in a commemorative edition on the 50th anniversary of his death. The book was written for other monastics, yet all seekers will be drawn to explore the full dimensions of prayer will be enriched by his words. Liturgical Press.
from Classic Writers Lance Wubbels, editor
Prayers for Unpredictable and Unusual Times Cara Gilger, editor
Thomas Merton
9780814663578. $19.95; $14.49
THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: 365 Timeless Devotions
Compiled from the best inspirational insights from revered Christian writers, this 365-day devotional goes verse by verse through the Gospel of John. Packed with profound biblical commentary, brilliant wisdom, and practical application. BethanyHouse. 9780764230738. $19.99; $14.49
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CHURCH NEEDS (BUT DOESN’T KNOW IT YET):
From celebratory prayers to prayers for those who are grieving, and everything in between, these 99 prayers will help you respond to the multitude of prayers needed in the life of your congregation. Chalice Press. 9780827225343. $9.99; $6.99
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Spiritual Growth Free yourself from shame & find self-worth & hope the biblical way NEW SHAME OFF YOU: From Hiding to Healing
Denise Pass
There’s shame and then there’s shame. Having the discernment to know the difference and recognize shame in its many forms can change the course of your life. After learning that her former husband was a sexual offender, Denise Pass, an award-winning CCM recording artist and now author, lived a life of shame. It was only when she learned to develop healthy thinking patterns, silence the lies, and overcome the traps of vanity and other people’s opinions that she was able to break the cycle of shame. In Shame Off You, Pass helps you see shame as a source of conviction that brings you back to God instead of an oppressive tool of worldly condemnation. In a transparently honest style, she shares her experience, gives you practical helps, inspires you to change your thinking about shame, and encourages you to claim a shame-free life. Abingdon Press. 9781501869686. $16.99; $11.49
NEW INTO THE DEEP: Diving NEW A RESURRECTION into a Life of Courageous Faith SHAPED LIFE: Dying and Rising Lauren Gaskill on Planet Earth Into the Deep is an invitation to dive Jake Owensby
UNEXPECTED: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure Christine Caine
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headfirst into a life of courageous faith. It examines the character of God and the lives of women and men of the Bible who chose to dive deeper with God and provides practical examples and tools to help you take your faith to the next level. Abingdon Press. Coming in November.
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Jesus’ resurrection was an extraordinary, Caine helps readers live out the life singular event. We, too, can experience God has for them—unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own extraordinary resurrection. Owensby journey, she offers real-life strategies leads us through a re-examination of the biblical concept of resurrection and and biblical inspiration to help readers move from fear and worry to stepping illustrates how it can influence us as into the unknown and trusting in God. Christians every day. Abingdon Press. Zondervan. Coming in December. 9781501870811. $16.99; $11.49
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INTERRUPTING SILENCE: God’s Command to Speak Out Walter Brueggemann
Sometimes maintaining silence allows the powerful to keep control. The Bible is filled with stories where marginalized people break repressive silence and speak against it, showing that God is active and wanting us to act for justice. Brueggemann motivates readers to consider situations in their lives where they need to speak up for justice. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664263591. $14.00; $9.99 FB19
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Spiritual Growth Experience God’s power in your desperate moments NEW INSIDE THE MIRACLES OF JESUS: Discovering the Power of Desperation Jessica LaGrone
When we read about the miracles of Jesus, it’s hard to imagine what we’d do if we’d been there, seeing water turned to wine, the dead raised to life, or the blind given sight. In addition to the divine power of Christ’s miracles, there is an “everyday” quality to these acts—the common denominator that runs through the stories: desperation. Inside the Miracles of Jesus shows us how miracles are windows into God’s grand story of human desperation and redemption. They give us a glimpse into the gift of desperation, a gift that opens us to the dramatic power of God through our desperate need for him. They remind us that we need God on our best days just as much as we do on our worst. Abingdon Press. Coming in January. 9781501870781. $16.99; $11.49
SACRED SIGNPOSTS: Words,
NEW SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW THE ETERNAL
Water, and Other Acts of Resistance THE SOUL: How to Flourish Benjamin J. Dueholm Spiritually in a World That Pressures In this book, Dueholm unpacks Us to Achieve Christianity’s seven “holy possessions,” Ken Shigematsu which function as signposts—words, water, bread and wine, confession and forgiveness, ministry, worship, and suffering—and he offers a visionary account of the critical, radical, lifeaffirming role that faith can play in a secular, post-Christian world. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802874177. $16.99; $11.99 FB19
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Drawing on a many sources including Scripture, church history, psychology, neuroscience, and his own life, the author offers fresh perspective on how certain spiritual practices help our souls to flourish in the midst of a demanding, competitive society. Zondervan. 9780310535324. $16.99; $12.49
CURRENT: How a Practice-Based
Faith Can Save Us from Drowning Aaron Niequist
Differences in the Church leave many feeling spiritually empty. This book is a call for Christians to move past doctrinal tensions and denominational disagreements and into a deeper, more vibrant, beatitude-like faith rooted in sacred practices and intimate experiences with God. WaterBrook. 9780735291164. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.49
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NEW RESENTING GOD: Escape the Downward Spiral of Blame John I. Snyder
Who do we most often blame when things go wrong? God. Resenting God offers a way toward freedom from the bondage of hatred and resentment, and gives you a starting place for finding the help you need to break away from a spiritually dark place. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501869662. $16.99; $11.49
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Spiritual Growth Learn how the concept of reformation continues to shape the church & our lives NEW A NEW REFORMATION: From Luther’s World to Ours
Rob Fuquay
Justified by faith. We are accustomed to this theology today, but when Martin Luther shared his belief in this concept during the sixteenth century, it was anything but typical—it sparked the Reformation. Author Rob Fuquay says that although “justified by faith” is not a new idea, the message is as revolutionary today as ever. In A New Reformation, Fuquay helps you take a close look into the life of Martin Luther and teaches you how to embrace reformation in your church and in your life today. The book can be used as a stand-alone resource or, combined with the Leader Guide and the DVD (with segments filmed in key sites of the Reformation—Prague, Dresden, Leipzig, Wittenberg, Erfut, Eiselben, Worms, and Mainz), can serve as a six-week group study. Perfect for Christians at all stages of their spiritual journey. Study resources available at Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press. 9781501864018. $14.99; $9.99
LOVE, HENRI: Letters on the Spiritual Life Henri J. M. Nouwen; Gabrielle Earnshaw, editor This collection of over 100 of Nouwen’s unpublished letters offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokenness, and mercy. They highlight themes that emerged in his work over the years: vocation, solitude, prayer, suffering, and perseverance in difficult times. Convergent Books. 9780525573951. Hardcover. $17.99; $12.99
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NEW HOW I FOUND
GOD IN EVERYONE AND EVERYWHERE: An Anthology of
Spiritual Memoirs Andrew M. Davis and Philip Clayton
NEW BORDERLANDS: Navigating the Adventure of Spiritual Growth Mark Brickman
The borderlands of change can be disorienting, challenging territory. For many seekers today, there has Combining insights from literature, been a spiritual shift away from a psychology, and art, this book tracks God “up there” and “out there” and towards an immanent divine right here. Jesus’ disciples through their spiritual This book outlines the spiritual visions journeys. Meaningful for anyone undergoing transition or who seeks to of prominent contributors to this movement. Monkfish Book Publishing. grow in faith. InterVarsity Press. 9781939681881. $16.95; $12.49
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UNAFRAID: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times Adam Hamilton
We live in an anxious age. Drawing on fresh research, psychology, biblical principles, and his long experience shepherding a diverse faith community, Hamilton helps readers untangle the knots of fear and truly embrace Jesus’s recurring counsel: “Do not be afraid.”Convergent Books. 9781524760335. Hardcover. $24.00; $12.99 FB19
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Spiritual Growth Learning how to be strong from those who practice peace LIVING GENTLY IN A VIOLENT WORLD: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier
How are Christians to live in a violent and wounded world? Rather than contending for privilege by wielding power and authority, we can witness prophetically from a position of weakness. The church has much to learn from an often-overlooked community—those with disabilities. In this fascinating book, theologian Stanley Hauerwas collaborates with Jean Vanier, founder of the worldwide L’Arche communities. For many years, Hauerwas has reflected on the lives of people with disability, the political significance of community, and how the experience of disability addresses the weaknesses and failures of liberal society. And L’Arche provides a unique model of inclusive community that is underpinned by a deep spirituality and theology. Together, Vanier and Hauerwas carefully explore the contours of a countercultural community that embodies a different way of being and witnesses to a new order—one marked by radical forms of gentleness, peacemaking, and faithfulness. The authors’ explorations shed light on what it means to be human and how we are to live, leading the church to a fresh practicing of peace, love, and friendship. This expanded edition now includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion. InterVarsity Press. 9780830834969. $17.00; $12.49
NO END TO THE SEARCH: Experiencing Monastic Life Mark Plaiss
A monastery is not just for monks. The author, married with children, and grandchildren, has visited various monasteries. This book explores the relationship between the vowed life of monks and the life of laypersons who are unable to live such vows but desire to delve into the experience and meaning of monasticism. Cistercian Publications. 9780879071509. $24.95; $17.99 FB19
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SPIRITUALITY, AN ART OF LIVING: A Monk’s Alphabet of
Spiritual Practices Benoît Standaert
Learn lessons from the monastic tradition from a Benedictine monk, teacher, and scholar that can help you achieve a more ardent and fulfilling spiritual life. The book has 99 entries divided in 26 chapters according to the letters of the alphabet. Perfect for all spiritual seekers. Liturgical Press. 9780814645178. Hardcover. $39.95; $28.79
NEW HE HELD RADICAL LIGHT: The Art of Faith, the
Faith of Art Christian Wiman
In this entertaining meditation, the celebrated poet explores relationships between art and faith, death and fame, heaven and oblivion. Above all, it is a love letter to poetry, filled with moving, surprising, and sometimes funny encounters with the poets Wiman has known. Farrar, Straus & Girouz. 9780374168469. Hardcover. $23.00; $16.79
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A Sourcebook of Spiritual Practices Dann E. Wigner In simple and encouraging language, Wigner introduces readers to over 40 different practices from Eastern and Western traditions making this an indispensable reference tool for those who want to expand their mystical “toolbox.” Will help spur people of faith to deeper self-awareness, holistic living, and prayer. Church Publications. Coming in October. 9781640650626. $19.95; $14.49
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Biography & Memoir Understanding the man who inspired a movement NEW EDITION GANDHI: PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND E. Stanley Jones
E. Stanley Jones credits Mahatma Gandhi as the man who showed him “more of the spirit of Christ than perhaps any other…in East or West”—compelling words about a Hindu activist leader from a Christian missionary evangelist. A friendship between these two very different spiritual icons would seem unlikely, but Gandhi and Jones forged a strong bond nonetheless. In Gandhi: Portrait of a Friend, Jones celebrates this friendship, helping us to better understand the strength of the principle of a nonviolent approach and how it can cross national and faith boundaries. This edition includes new material from Anne MathewsYounes, granddaughter of E. Stanley Jones, and Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501871283. $16.99; $11.49
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QUOTE Martin Luther King, Jr., told me he owed a debt to my father
for his book on Mahatma Gandhi. He had read many books on Gandhi, read his writings, but it was that particular book of my father’s that had triggered his decision to use the method of ... nonviolence in his civil rights movement for his people. —Eunice Jones Mathews, daughter of E. Stanley Jones
NEW MARTIN LUTHER:
The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World Eric Metaxas
NEW THOMAS CROMWELL: NEW THEN THEY CAME A Revolutionary Life Diarmaid MacCulloch
Who was Cromwell—a scheming Written in riveting prose and impeccably operator with blood on his hands or researched, this book from the #1 New a sympathetic figure buffered by the York Times best-selling author paints a whims of his master? After a decade startling portrait of the wild figure whose of sleuthing in the royal archives, MacCulloch has emerged with a adamantine faith cracked the edifice tantalizing new understanding of of Western Christendom and dragged Henry VIII’s mercurial chief minister. medieval Europe into the future. Viking Books. Coming in October. Penguin Books. Coming in October. 9781101980026. Hardcover. $18.00; $12.99
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THE SPIRITUAL MANDELA:
FOR ME: Martin Niemöller, the
Faith and Religion in the Life of Nelson Mandela Dennis Cruywagen
This nuanced portrait of courage in the face of evil traces Niemöller’s evolution from a Nazi supporter to a determined opponent of Hitler, revealing him to be a more complicated figure than previously understood. The book puts the question to us today: What would I have done? Basic Books.
An acclaimed S. African journalist and former parliamentary spokesperson for the ANC shares how Mandela balanced his Christian faith with his political views, exploring how he reconciled his own beliefs with the reality that religion had been used as a tool to oppress his people. Imagine Publishing.
Pastor Who Defied the Nazis Matthew D. Hockenos
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Biography & Memoir Pulls back the curtain to reveal the woman behind the stories NEW A LIGHT SO LOVELY: The Spiritual Legacy of Madeleine L’Engle, Author of A Wrinkle in Time Sarah Arthur
The Newberry Award-winning A Wrinkle in Time has captured the imagination of millions—from literary sensation to timeless classic and now a major motion picture starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Storm Reid, and Mindy Kaling. Madeleine L’Engle was known the world round for her imaginative spirit and stories. She was also known to spark controversy—too Christian for some, too unorthodox for others. Somewhere in the middle was a complex woman whose embrace of paradox has much to say to a new generation of readers today. A Light So Lovely, a vibrant and imaginative read, tells the story of the woman at the center of it all—her imagination, her faith, her pattern of defying categories, and what readers today can learn from her legacy. It paints a vivid portrait of this enigmatic icon’s spiritual legacy, starting with her inner world and expanding into fresh reflections of her writing for readers today. Contains intimate interviews with L’Engle’s literary contemporaries and influential fans. Zondervan. 9780310353409. $19.99; $14.49
NEW MADELEINE L’ENGLE HERSELF: Reflections on a Writing Life Madeleine L’Engle
L’Engle is acclaimed for her ability to translate intangible things of the spirit—both human and divine—into tangible concepts through story. In this book, you’ll find hundreds of her most insightful, illuminating, and transforming statements about writing, creativity, and truth. Convergent Books. 9781524759308. $16.00; $11.79
NEW BRIGHT EVENING
STAR: Mysteries of the Incarnation
Madeleine L’Engle
NEW PENGUINS AND
THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER:
Beyond travelogue, this book chronicles Madeleine L’Engle’s rafting trip to Antarctica at the age of seventy-four. In her captivating style, she discusses how opening oneself up to icons, or everyday “windows to God,” leads to the development of a rich and deeply spiritual faith. Convergent Books.
Drawing upon her own experiences, well-known literary tales, and selected narratives from Scripture, L’Engle gently leads the way into the glorious world of story. She acknowledges universal human longings and considers how literature, Scripture, personal stories, and life experiences all point us toward our true home. Convergent Books.
Idols in Antarctica & Other Bright Evening Star is a personal Unexpected Places reflection of the mystery and majesty of Madeleine L’Engle the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. It takes a glimpse into the life stories of this prolific author and her encounters with God. L’Engle invites us on a spiritual adventure that leads to hope, joy, and a closer relationship with Jesus. Convergent Books. 9781524759285. $15.00; $10.99
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GOLDEN CALVES: Icons &
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Church & Culture Get your church off the sidelines & into the game NEW SIDELINE CHURCH: Bridging the Chasm between Churches and Cultures Thomas G. Bandy
Some sports fans jump up and down and loudly cheer for their teams. They yell at the referee when things don’t go the way they think they should. Sometimes they shout insults at the opposing team. Others watch quietly from the stands. But both kinds of fans are just spectators on the sidelines; they are not players. When it comes to the gap between established churches and the changing culture around them, author Thomas G. Bandy likens congregations to spectators at a sporting event. They observe cultural change but they do not participate in it. In Sideline Church, he shares his concerns about churches who are unable or unwilling to bridge the gap—always worrying about members they may lose rather than strangers they may bless. But he also shares the key to change for churches that can and will cross the chasm: empathy…a true “heart burst” for someone other than yourself. Congregations with empathy will move from the role of sideline spectators to active participants in the game. Abingdon Press. 9781501871474. $19.99; $13.49
NEW LIVING WITH THE GODS: 40,000 Years of Peoples, Objects and Beliefs Neil MacGregor
This book traces the ways in which different societies have understood and articulated their places in the cosmic scheme. It examines mankind’s beliefs not from the perspective of institutional religions but according to how shared narratives have shaped societies. Alfred A. Knopf. Coming in October. 9780525521464. Hardcover. $40.00; $28.99
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NEW A WORLD OF THREE ZEROS: The New Economics of
NEW JESUS REVOLUTION:
The man who created microcredit, invented social business, and earned a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in alleviating poverty says capitalism is broken and describes a new economic system that unleashes altruism as a creative force just as powerful as self-interest. PublicAffairs.
Tells the amazing story of the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 1970s—an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal, and reconciliation within the context of one of the most tumultuous times in modern history. With fascinating personal stories. Baker Book House.
Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions Muhammad Yunus
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How God Transformed an Unlikely Generation and How He Can Do It Again Today Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn
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LEARNING TO SPEAK GOD FROM SCRATCH: Why Sacred
Words Are Vanishing—and How We Can Revive Them Jonathan Merritt
After moving from the Bible Belt to New York City, the author realized many sacred terms don’t connect with Americans anymore. We’ve become reluctant to talk about faith. This exploration of ancient expressions of faith will breathe new life into your spiritual conversations. WaterBrook. 9781601429308. $15.99; $11.79 FB19
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Church & Culture Explore four major world religions with Adam Hamilton! NEWLY REVISED CHRISTIANITY AND WORLD RELIGIONS, REVISED EDITION: Questions We Ask About Other Faiths Adam Hamilton
If there ever were a time when Christians needed to build bridges with others, seek peace in our world, love our neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel, it is now. In Christianity and World Religions, Revised Edition, Adam Hamilton deals with questions so many of us have about four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism—and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. In his trademark honest and open writing style, Hamilton helps answer questions such as: Why are there so many different religions? How should we view their beliefs? What is the fate of those who have these beliefs? Although the book is a stand-alone resource, combined with the DVD and Leader Guide, it becomes an especially relevant six-week study for Christians at all stages in their spiritual journey. These additional study resources are available at Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press. 9781501873331. $16.99; $11.49
NEW FAITH ACROSS THE MULTIVERSE: Parables from Modern Science Andy Walsh
Science is often presented as antiGod. Just as the Bible uses language about nature to help us understand God, science can help us know God. This book explores concepts from contemporary science to illuminate Scripture and reveal more about the God who has unfurled the multiverse. Hendrickson Publishers. 9781683070764. $19.95; $13.99 FB19
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NEW IN PAPERBACK THE TEMPLARS: The Rise
and Spectacular Fall of God’s Holy Warriors Dan Jones
Were the Templars heretics or victims of a ruthlessly repressive state? This ground-breaking narrative history draws on extensive original sources to build a gripping account of these Christian holy warriors whose heroism and alleged depravity have been shrouded in myth. Viking Books. 9780143108962. $18.00; $12.99
NEW THE PRODIGAL
NEW SCATTERED PROPHET: Jonah and the Mystery SERVANTS: Unleashing the
of God’s Mercy Timothy Keller
Church to Bring Life to the City Alan Scott
Most people are familiar with the story of the rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But the second half has a powerful lesson that applies to our divided times: Christians must listen to God’s call even when it takes them to uncomfortable places. Viking Books. Coming in October.
A leader in the Vineyard Movement draws upon his years of experience to share inspiring stories of cities transformed by scattered servants. Includes practical ways for church leaders to move beyond the building walls and take the kingdom to those who need it most. David C Cook Publishing. Coming in October.
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Church & Culture Live a more enriching life by cultivating connectedness NEW MORE TOGETHER THAN ALONE: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World Mark Nep The #1 New York Times best-selling author and popular spiritual teacher presents a poignant and timely meditation on the importance of community. At once a moving meditation and an empowering guide, More Together Than Alone is a compelling testament to the power of community and why it’s so essential in our lives, now more than ever. Mark Nepo draws from historical events, spiritual thought leaders, and the natural world to show how, in every generation, our tendency is to join together to accomplish our greatest achievements, from creating education to providing clean drinking water, and preserving the arts. These inspiring stories teach us that even in the bleakest days, we have the power to create connections and draw strength from one another. Featuring thought-provoking analysis and practical takeaways, More Together Than Alone will help us inhabit a stronger sense of togetherness where we live and in the world so we can achieve our highest potential, as individuals, and as communities. Atria Books. 9781501167836. Hardcover. $27.00; $19.49
NEW ACROSS THE STREET
AND AROUND THE WORLD:
Following Jesus to the Nations in Your Neighborhood...and Beyond Jeannie Marie
Step by step, this book helps Christians see how to prepare their souls, reshape their world views, and redesign their life patterns to become people who can represent Jesus across cultural lines and bring God into their neighborhoods, cities, and the world. Thomas Nelson. Coming in October. 9781400207428. $16.99; $12.49
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NEW TRUE INCLUSION:
THE LIFESAVING CHURCH:
SACRED RESISTANCE:
A public theologian and pastor shares how to move your church from mere welcome to radical embrace. Pointing to a clear biblical imperative for radical inclusivity in the sanctuary and in the public square, he gives step-by-step approaches to becoming deeply, robustly, and richly inclusive of all people. Chalice Press.
Millions engage in suicidal activity each year, including those in our faith communities. Yet the church remains largely silent about depression and suicide. This book offers group study reflections and specific resources, Scriptures, and prayers for clergy, suicide loss survivors, and those struggling with suicidality. Chalice Press.
As church leaders who shepherd our congregations, how do we begin to relate to concerns about the “wrongs” happening in the world today? Sacred Resistance provides a theologically sound framework to help us respond to questions about speaking out against injustice and taking appropriate action. Abingdon Press.
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Creating Communities of Radical Embrace Brandan Robertson
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Faith Communities and Suicide Prevention Rachael A. Keefe
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A Practical Guide to Christian Witness and Dissent Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
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Church & Culture Helping Christians understand the dangerous rise in anti-Semitism NEW FIRST THE JEWS: Combatting the World’s Longest-Running
Hate Campaign Evan Moffic
Why have Jews been the object of universal hatred throughout history? Why has there been a rise in reports of defaced synagogues and death threats against Jewish community centers in our lifetime? Is there a difference between anti-Semitism in the past versus what we see in today’s culture? What can we do about it? First the Jews offers new insights and unparalleled perspectives on some of the most recent, pressing developments since 9/11. Author Rabbi Evan Moffic helps us recognize anti-Semitism, shares insights from a Jewish perspective, and outlines the role Christians can play in encouraging positive change in interfaith relations. Abingdon Press. Coming in January. 9781501870835. Hardcover. $22.99; $15.49
DANCING IN NO MAN’S LAND: Moving with Peace and Truth in a Hostile World Brian Jennings
Taking sides is killing families, friendships, civility, and discourse. We flee to the safety of like-minded thinkers and dehumanize anyone who thinks differently. The path of truth should not fork away from the path of love. We must step out of our bunkers and into no-man’s-land to find the way that leads to both. NavPress Publishing House. 9781631467738. $15.99; $11.79 FB19
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NEW PURE: Inside the
Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free Linda Kay Klein
The first inside look at the devastating and shame-inducing effects evangelical Christianity’s purity culture has had on a generation of young women—in a potent combination of journalism, cultural commentary, and memoir. Touchstone Books. 9781501124815. Hardcover. $26.00; $18.79
NEW WORKING CLASS
NEW RECLAIMING OUR
Anger and Pain Tex Sample
How Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity Can Transform Your Faith Curt Landry
RAGE: A Field Guide to White
This reliable guide offers church leaders a way of looking beyond the stereotypes of the white, working-class demographic as unintelligent, selfdestructive, and all things racist and toward a more nuanced understanding of this group in order to be effective when communicating the Good News of Jesus. Abingdon Press.
FORGOTTEN HERITAGE:
Rabbi Curt Landry, founding pastor of House of David Ministries, reveals how understanding the Jewish roots of Christianity leads to a more vibrant, secure, and powerful Christian walk. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January. 9781400209408. $16.99; $12.49
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Church & Culture Exploring ethnicity, identity, and our sense of belonging NEW ALL THE COLORS WE WILL SEE: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness,
and Finding Our Way Patrice Gopo
Patrice Gopo spent her formative years in Anchorage, Alaska, growing up as a black American, but her Jamaican parents had little experience in what it means to be black in America. Patrice was often the only child of color in her classrooms, activities, and friendship circles. Feelings of being different are occasional twinges for some, but for Patrice this was the reality of her everyday life. She had to grapple with the mixture of identities that swirled together and formed her—a journey at once both common to people and particular to her background. In All the Colors We Will See, Patrice explores the idea of what it means to belong. In this poignant, poetic, and often courageous collection of personal essays, Patrice examines the complexities of identity formation in a modern world where cultures intersect and overlap. She writes about not only immigration and race relations but also topics such as societal beauty standards, marriage and divorce, and the complexities of living out a faith in God—concluding that the very differences dividing us might actually be what unite us within the vast definition of what it means to be human. Thomas Nelson. 9780785216483. $16.99; $12.49
NEW BURDEN, MOVIE
NEW 13 DAYS IN EDITION: A Preacher, a Klansman, FERGUSON: A Memoir and a True Story of Redemption in the Modern South Courtney Hargrave
The true events that inspired the upcoming major motion picture and a harrowing true story of the modern Ku Klux Klan and an act of grace that shook a community in the Deep South. Convergent Books. Coming in October. 9781524762704. $16.00; $11.79
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ANXIOUS TO TALK ABOUT IT: Helping White Christians Talk
ANTI-BLACKNESS AND CHRISTIAN ETHICS
If talking about racism makes you anxious, afraid, or even angry, you’re not alone. A pastor and professor draws on her success with white congregations to offer insight and tools to embrace, explore, and work through anxious feelings that often arise in these hard conversations. Free online study guide. Chalice Press.
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Ronald Johnson and Alan Eisenstock Faithfully about Racism Carolyn B. Helsel After Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson and riots followed, Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol was charged with the Herculean task of restoring peace between the hostile black community and local police. He did the unthinkable. He bridged the black and blue divide by joining the protestors. Tyndale Momentum. 9781496416575. Hardcover. $25.99; $18.79
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Vincent W. Lloyd and Andrew Prevot, editors How do Christian ideas, practices, and institutions contribute to today’s struggle for racial justice? And how do they need to be reimagined in light of today’s movements for racial justice? With contributions by leading experts for people of all races who believe black lives matter. 9781626982512. $26.00; $18.79 FB19
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Parenting Helping children learn to love others, no matter their heritage NEW LUIS Y MIA/MIA AND LUIS
Mónica Reyna and L. J. Zimmerman; Marce Gómez, illustrations
Luis y Mia/Mia and Luis is a flip-book that tells the story of a cross-cultural friendship from each child’s perspective. Luis is the child of Mexican immigrants and Mia is a White American child. Their story begins when Mia makes a culturally insensitive remark to Luis. Prayer and thoughtful conversations with family help Luis and Mia move past this rocky start and develop a lasting friendship. Mia’s story explores important issues such as what makes someone American, biblical perspectives on immigrants, and how to make amends. Luis’s story explores issues such as cultural pride, challenges faced by immigrants, and forgiveness. Luis y Mia/Mia and Luis will help children ages 6–9 understand the importance of showing love to people who are different, apologizing when you’re wrong, forgiving one another, and making everyone feel welcome. Both stories are in English and Spanish. Abingdon Press 9781501874277. $9.99; $6.79
GOD LOVES THE WORLD: Gary Bower; Tracy Cottingham, illustrator
The cheerful verses in this touching board book teach little ones that God’s children are very diverse, and very, very loved. Regardless of age, occupation, race, health, wealth, or location— God cares for and loves each of his wonderfully unique children. Tackles a potentially challenging topic with ease. Worthy Kids. 9780824916619. Board Book. $6.99; $4.99 FB19
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RAISING WHITE KIDS: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America Jennifer Harvey
Contrary to the opinion of some, the U.S. is still racially unjust and deeply segregated. How do we talk to children about it? This book helps parents, teachers, and churches dialogue about racism’s impact on children and offers guidance for sharing our commitment to equity and justice. Abingdon Press. 9781501856426. Hardcover. $22.99; $15.49
THE MARVELOUS MUSTARD SEED
NEW PARENTING FORWARD: How to Raise Children
This children’s book shows how one tiny seed—just like one child—carries a world of potential. Features ethnically diverse characters. For ages 4–8. Westminster John Knox Press.
How do we build a better world? One key is the way we raise our kids. This progressive Christian parenting book equips parents to model a way of following Jesus that has an outward focus, putting priority on loving others, avoiding judgment, and helping those in need. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. Coming in February.
Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness Sasso; Margaux Meganck, illustrator Cindy Wang Brandt
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Study & Theology Getting the complete story of Jesus NEW JESUS DARKLY: Remembering Jesus with the New Testament Rafael Rodriguez
It all started in the Old Testament—the story of God putting God’s family back together. Those of us who exclusively study the New Testament Jesus are not getting the whole story. In Jesus Darkly, author Rafael Rodriguez reminds us that the Bible is one story from beginning to end, and the best way to know Jesus fully is to know what came before…to know the New Testament writers’ Old Testament memories. When we overlook the Old Testament and God’s invitation to sit at the table as family, we are, in essence, breaking God’s heart, choosing an early inheritance instead of an intimate relationship. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501839115. $29.99; $19.99
NEW THE FORMATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CANON James O. Duke
Part of the Core Biblical Studies series, this book gives an historical-theological overview of the formation of the New Testament canon (1st–4th centuries C.E.), with a focus on the diversity of early Christianity communities and their traditions/literature. Abingdon Press. Coming in November. 9781426765018. $29.99; $19.99
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NEW 70 HEBREW WORDS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW
HOLDING FAITH: A Practical Introduction to Christian Doctrine Cynthia L. Rigby
“Doctrine” is just a word for how we relate to God and to one another—it Offers the most consequential words in deeply affects our everyday Christian the Scripture in their original language, life. This book introduces basic Christian explaining their sometime multiple doctrines and examines each one using meanings in a way that makes the current events, sociology, fiction, and text easier to grasp. Ideal for anyone movies, in addition to Scripture and beginning a serious study of Hebrew theological literature, to show that and those who simply want to better theology matters to our lives and to the understand the Bible. Abingdon Press. life of the world. Abingdon Press.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, REVISED Thomas S. McAnally
Answers the most frequently asked questions about the beliefs, practices, and history of The United Methodist Church in a brief, Q&A format. Great for those new to The United Methodist Church or those who want to know more. Abingdon Press. 9781501871139. $4.99 FB19
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Study & Theology God can use us in spite of our flaws NEW LESS THAN PERFECT: Broken Men and Women of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them Ann Spangler
What can the Bible’s most flawed men and women reveal about who God is and how he reaches out to less-than-perfect people? In Less Than Perfect, best-selling author Ann Spangler takes us beyond cardboard cutouts of 38 biblical characters to show us how these were real individuals who had dreams, temptations, and weaknesses just like us. Whether considering the murderous Herodias, the scheming Jacob, or the doubting Sarah, Spangler approaches both familiar and lesser known characters with fresh eyes. We meet each of these individuals again as if for the first time as Spangler offers a dramatic retelling of their lives, insight into the historical and cultural context of their time, and key takeaway points for our lives today. Each chapter includes questions for discussion or reflection. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational, Less Than Perfect gives you a big picture view of the Bible even as it takes you into the hearts and minds of people with struggles just like yours. As you learn more about the individuals who are part of your spiritual family tree, you’ll discover why God loves to use imperfect people to tell his perfect story of redemption. Zondervan. 9780310341727. $18.99; $13.99
INSPIRED: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again Rachel Held Evans
NEW GOD’S MESSY FAMILY: Finding Your Place
NEW A LENS OF LOVE:
Fall in love with Scripture all over again without checking your intellect or imagination at the door. Drawing upon recent scholarship and literary analysis, these creative retellings of favorite Bible stories explain the context and possible interpretations as they connect these ancient stories to our present-day ones. Thomas Nelson.
As you meet “messy” families in the Genesis stories, you’ll recognize a pattern to their lives: they’re called, they mess up, and God continues to redeem them. Sound familiar? Find out how your “messy” family fits into God’s family and how you’re part of God’s plan for the world. Abingdon Press.
9780718022310. $16.99; $10.99
Helps Christians to read and interpret the Bible morally and confidently amid society’s pressing issues, with interpretive tools to help understand the context of the Scriptures as we strive to live in a biblically grounded, theologically sound, and socially responsible way. Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in October.
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When Life Isn’t Perfect Jacob Armstrong
9781501843563. $14.99; $9.99
Reading the Bible in Its World for Our World Jonathan L. Walton
9780664263546. $16.00; $11.79
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NEW SIMON PETER:
Flawed but Faithful Disciple Adam Hamilton Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. Abingdon Press. Coming in December. 9781501845987. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.49 Additional resources available on Cokesbury.com.
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Study & Theology Did the Exodus really happen? NEW THE EXODUS
Richard Elliott Friedman Biblical scholars, Egyptologists, archaeologists, historians, literary scholars, anthropologists, and filmmakers are drawn to the story of the Exodus. Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim this mass migration is just a story, not history. Others oppose this conclusion, defending the biblical account. From a spectrum of disciplines, archeological breakthroughs, and fresh discoveries within Scripture, Friedman brings real evidence of a historical basis for the exodus— the history behind the story. The biblical account of millions fleeing Egypt may be an exaggeration, but the Exodus itself is not a myth. HarperOne. 9780062565259. $17.99; $12.99
NEW DRAWN TO THE GOSPELS: An Illustrated
NEW BIBLICAL AUTHORITY AFTER BABEL: Retrieving
Engaging cartoon illustrations of the Gospel, plus the Gospel text and engaging questions for each Sunday in the lectionary year, as well as special days like Christmas, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, and Ascension Day. Reproducible; perfect for bulletins, inserts, or posters. Church Publishing.
Critics claim that by eliminating a sole figure of authority, the Protestant Reformation unleashed anarchy in Christianity. Vanhoozer disagrees and asserts that the church merely needs to return to historical Protestantism’s five core principles. Brazos Press.
Lectionary (Year C) Jay Sidebotham
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THE BIBLE & ARCHAEOLOGY FROM GOOD NEWS TO Matthieu Richelle GOSPELS: What Did the First A brief, popular introduction to the relationship between the Bible and archaeology. Material culture (i.e., artifacts) and the biblical text illuminate each other in various ways, but many of us find it difficult to reach a nuanced understanding of how this process works and how archaeological discoveries should be interpreted. Hendrickson Publishers. 9781619709119. $14.95; $9.79
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Christians Say about Jesus? David Wenham
The good news about Jesus spread through the Roman Empire in the decades between his death and the writing of the first Gospels—but how? Wenham delves into the Gospels, Acts, and Paul’s writings to uncover evidence of a strong, substantial oral tradition in the early church. William B. Eerdmans. 9780802873682. $16.00; $11.79 FB19
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In this unique series, Pastor Doug Newton provides life-changing techniques for reading Scripture, such as skills in interpreting one passage using another. Readers will love discovering familiar parables again as if for the first time. David C Cook Publishing.
FRESH EYES ON JESUS’ PARABLES: Discovering New Insights in Familiar Passages Doug Newton
How does the parable of the good Samaritan redefine acts of social justice, not just acts of mercy? What does the story of the five talents teach us about daily spiritual life? Gain a new perspective on the stories Jesus told to his closest disciples. 9781434712127. $15.99; $11.79
FRESH EYES ON JESUS’ MIRACLES: Discovering New Insights in Familiar Passages Doug Newton
From the wedding at Cana to Peter’s miraculous catch, Newton offers cultural context, modern-day insights, and spiritual depth to awaken even the most seasoned reader’s heart and mind. 9781434712110. $15.99; $11.79
FRESH EYES ON FAMOUS BIBLE SAYINGS: Discovering New Insights
in Familiar Passages Doug Newton
What does it mean to “put on the full armor of God”? What does knowing “the kingdom of God is within you” have to do with relationships? How does Jesus’ use of the “Golden Rule” differ from versions of the rule found in other religions? Newton answers these questions and more. 9781434712134. $15.99; $11.79
KEEP UP YOUR BIBLICAL ARAMAIC IN TWO MINUTES A DAY: 365 Selections for Easy Review Jonathan G. Kline
Ideal for those who studied Aramaic in seminary or graduate school, this resource is designed to help you read a small amount of biblical Aramaic daily. It does not replace the need for a grammar or textbook; rather, it complements grammatical study by helping you to build a robust vocabulary and to review morphology and syntax in a completely inductive way, and without using any grammatical jargon. Hendrickson Publishers.
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Bibles Connect your heart to the beauty of Scripture NEW NIV HERITAGE BIBLE Enjoy effortless reading on each page with line-matched text, a single-column format, and easy-to-read, Comfort Print® typeface. Two-color throughout, with a family tree insert, eight pages of full-color maps, and a concordance. Sterling Editions feature the softest, finest goatskin available and many other quality finishes such as art gilding, edge-lining, and four thick ribbon markers. Enjoy ultimate softness and vitality in your Bible for years to come. Zondervan. 9780310450757. Premium Black Leather, Sterling Edition. $149.99; $104.99
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A quality, easy-to-read Bible at an affordable price. Features full NIV text, a reading plan, plan of salvation, Comfort Print® type in 7.6-pt. print size, and a soft imitation leather cover with foil stamping and stained page edges. Zondervan. 9780310450498. Pink. $9.99; $7.99 9780310450474. Black. $9.99; $7.99 9780310450467. Brown. $9.99; $7.99
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NEW SANTA BIBLIA NVI: Edición Económica Vida Publishers 9780829768602. Letra Grande Económica. $7.99; $5.79 9780829767858. $2.99; $2.49 9780829768466. Edición Económica/ Paquete de 28. $83.72; $58.99
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THE CEB STUDY BIBLE
Book introductions, 300+ articles, fullcolor images, thousands of notes and cross references, full-color maps. Fully indexed. Common English Bible.
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Designed to help new readers get comfortable with the Bible. Includes reading plans, book introductions, a dictionary of terms, sixteen maps, and factual and inspirational notes throughout. Common English Bible. 9781609262143. Hardcover. $26.99; $17.99 9781609262136. Decotone. $34.99; $23.49 FB19
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The ancient Christian discipline of Lectio Divina, or “Divine Reading,” provides the structure for this Bible: a guide to reflecting, praying, and acting as God directs you in every chapter of Scripture.
Find structure for your Bible study using an ancient Christian discipline NEW THE CEB LECTIO DIVINA PRAYER BIBLE
OTHER CEB BIBLE EDITIONS also available
Reflective reading of the Scriptures to lead us into prayer has been a practice in the church since the earliest centuries. The method of Lectio Divina, or “Divine Reading,” is a systematic reading of each section of a book with pauses for reflection and prayer. The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible makes it simple to do. For every chapter of the Bible there is a recommended passage for slow and thoughtful reading, questions for guiding a time of reflection and meaning of the text, a prayer, and suggestions for putting your new insights into action. Perfect for personal devotion and reflection and for leading small groups. Common English Bible. Coming in October. 9781609262181. Bonded Leather. $49.99; $33.49 9781609262174. Hardcover. $31.99; $21.49
CEB Wesley Study Bible 9781609262105. Bonded Leather. $59.99; $41.99
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Children’s Bibles Bibles for kids in a variety of attractive designs & colors NEW NIV BIBLE FOR KIDS: Thinline Edition The NIV Bible for Kids is perfect for those looking for a convenient Bible size and readable text for children. Features include reader-friendly Comfort Print® 9.4-point font, a presentation page for gift giving, words of Christ in red, and a ribbon marker, plus attractively designed covers. For ages 8–12. Zondervan. 9780310764120. Pink Cloth over Board. $24.99; $17.49
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NEW NIV INCREDIBLE
NEW NIV GOD’S RAINBOW NEW NIRV SUPER HEROES
Highlights 25 fantastic creatures and beasts—including the Nephilim, griffins, unicorns, seraphim, the leviathan, a talking donkey, and giant fish—using Scripture-accurate descriptions to separate fact from fiction. Ages 8–12. Zondervan.
Makes a great gift for kids wanting to express their own personalities and to appreciate God’s promises. With a colorful cover and sparkling embellishments plus 24 full-color pages with helpful content such as The Ten Commandments for Kids, Famous Children of the Bible, How to Pray, Questions Kids Ask, and a Timeline of Jesus’ Life. Ages 6–10. Zondervan.
The compact size is ideal for home, school, or church use and fits easily into a backpack. Includes 16 fullcolor illustrations of Bible super heroes, including Moses, Deborah, Samson, and Esther. In a large, readable font. Ages 6–10. Zondervan.
9780310765837. Hardcover. $19.99; $13.99
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CREATURES AND CREATIONS HOLY BIBLE
9780310761174. Hardcover. $29.99; $20.00 9780310761235. Leathersoft Tan/Green. $36.99; $25.99
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NEW THE SPIRIT OF GOD
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE: Over 40 Stories of God’s Power and Presence Doris Wynbeek Rikkers; Fernando Juarez, illustrator
Brings to life more than 40 Bible stories from the Old Testament and New Testament. With a sparkly cover that shines with foil, this is a special storybook Bible that will appeal to 9780310761617. Imitation Leather. $24.99; $15.99 both children and parents alike. 9780310744375. NIRV Super Heroes Holy Ages 4–8. Zondervan.
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Yo u t h L e a d e r s h i p Passing the torch to our next generation of leaders NEW UNLEASH: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders Marv Nelson
As older church leaders, we’ve been told a million times that the Millennials and Gen Xers who are coming up behind us don’t think like we think. We don’t get it and it frustrates us. Guess what? We need to get over it and let it go. Because, get this: it’s up to us to mentor and empower the generations that follow us into church leadership. Sadly, many of us are doing just the opposite; we’re turning them away. So, not only do we need to let go of our ways of doing things, we need to release our young leaders…release them to be the leaders they know they can be. Unleash provides thought-provoking ideas and practical, real-time examples that will help us learn to know, equip, and expectantly release our younger church leaders into the future with trust and confidence. Abingdon Press. 9781501844577. $15.99; $10.79
TEEN ENTREPRENEUR TOOLBOX: The Small-Business
Guide for Teens Anthony O’Neal
O’Neal walks teenagers (and their parents) through eight easy, practical steps for starting their own business and guides them along the path from a simple dream to a real moneymaking experience. It includes business ideas, activities, and authentic, real-life stories from teenagers and successful entrepreneurs. Ramsey Press. 9780977489503. $49.99; $35.99 FB19
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NEW A MISSION THAT
NEW NOW THAT YOU’RE A NEW FAITH FOR EXILES: MATTERS: How To Do Short-Term YOUTH LEADER: How to Handle 5 Proven Ways to Help a New
Missions Without Long-Term Harm Jen Bradbury
Youth ministry mission trips touch students in ways different from any other of their life experiences. However, youth often find it hard to integrate their mission experiences with their lives back home. This book lays out a philosophy for mission trips that helps youth do just that. Abingdon Press. 9781501856686. $17.99; $11.99
the Challenging Yet Rewarding First Years of Youth Ministry Jeremy Steele
Gives you all the basics about how to manage a successful youth ministry, everything from counseling a teen to preparing a budget. You’ll find practical answers to your many questions and you’ll gain the confidence you need to lead. Abingdon Press. 9781501856662. $17.99; $11.99
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Generation Follow Jesus and Thrive in Digital Babylon David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock Based on their ground-breaking research into why youth are increasingly rejecting the church, this book reveals five formational practices to help you cultivate resilient faith in the next generation. Baker Book House. Coming in October. 9780801013157. Hardcover. $21.99; $13.99
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Leadership Lead your church toward God’s promises, not money’s false promises NEW GOD VS. MONEY: Winning Strategies in the Combat Zone
J. Clif Christopher
It’s hard to compete against money’s influence in our society…and on your congregation. As a pastor, not only must you continually remind yourself to trust in God’s promises instead of falling for money’s false assurances; you must also lead your church to do the same. God vs. Money offers practical, up-to-date, expert advice on how to face this challenge, including chapters on how to preach about giving, the theology of giving, and the importance of budgeting. Designed for long-time leaders as well as for those who are new to church leadership, this is an especially important resource to reference as you prepare for your yearly giving campaign. Abingdon Press. 9781501868115. $16.99; $11.49
NEW SEVEN MEN AND
NEW INTERRELIGIOUS/ SEVEN WOMEN: And the Secret INTERFAITH STUDIES:
of Their Greatness Eric Metaxas
Defining a New Field Eboo Patel, Jennifer Howe Peace, and Noah J. Silverman, editors
THE HOLY NO: Worship As A
Subversive Act Adam Hearlson
Hearlson argues that Christians can say a holy “no” to oppression and injustice Two beloved Metaxas classics in a through the church’s worship practices. single, compact edition. The #1 New Discusses interreligious/interfaith York Times best-selling author tells the studies—the meaning and import of the He draws widely from Christian history to uncover ways the church has used captivating stories of fourteen heroic field; how it is distinct from, yet similar individuals who changed the course to, other fields (religious and theological its traditional practices—preaching, music, sacrament, and art—to of history and shaped the world in studies); its signature pedagogies, sabotage oppressive structures of the astonishing ways. Thomas Nelson. methodologies, and motivations; and world for the sake of the gospel. Coming in October. key questions. Beacon Press. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780718088910. $19.99; $12.99 9780807019979. $26.00; $18.79 9780802873859. $24.00; $17.49
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CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS: Christian
Leadership in Uncharted Territory Tod Bolsinger Do you ever feel like you’re leading in strange territory? Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant, Bolsinger offers a combination of illuminating insights and practical tools to help you re-imagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world. InterVarsity Press. 9780830841479. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.99 FB19
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Leadership Learn about ministry leadership from the world of horsemanship NEW LEADING FROM HORSEBACK: Lost Lessons Every Church
Leader Needs Jim Cowart
You don’t have to be a “horse whisperer” to recognize the dominant mare in a pasture of horses. And you can tell when she pins her ears back, she’s sending a subtle message to back off. A less subtle nip shows she means it. Amazingly, you can learn a lot about ministry leadership from the world of horsemanship. Horse lovers know that life with a horse is a complicated, challenging, beautiful, and sometimes bewildering experience. In Leading from Horseback, author and horse enthusiast Jim Cowart looks at the qualities needed to train and enjoy life with a horse—patience, partnership, communication, trust, and preparation, among others—and shows how those same qualities are essential to good ministry leaders. Written in Cowart’s easygoing style, the book brings a light and engaging touch to practical leadership advice and instruction. Abingdon Press. 9781501803383. $15.99; $10.79
FRESH EXPRESSIONS: A New Kind of Methodist Church For People Not In Church Kenneth H. Carter Jr. and Audrey Warren
A wave of new Christian churches are emerging to reach unchurched and dechurched people. This group study for church leaders and congregations shows how to renew your tradition by gathering these people and learning fresh ways to communicate with them. Abingdon Press. 9781501849206. $14.99; $9.99 FB19
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NOW THAT I’M CALLED:
A Guide for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry Kristen Padilla Whether you have been wrestling with your calling for years or are just starting to ask what it means, Now That I’m Called will provide you with guidance and direction on your journey. Each chapter features questions, exercises, assignments, and stories of real women doing vocational ministry. Zondervan. 9780310532187. $16.99; $11.49
NEW EMBRACING THE
NEW EIGHT VIRTUES
Convictions of The United Methodist Church Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
Matt Miofsky and Jason Byassee
WIDENESS: The Shared
Discusses two distinct conceptions of church within the United Methodist denomination: a separatist church (views holiness as a calling) and an activist church (sees holiness as a movement to change an unjust world). Espouses a “generous orthodoxy” as a way to heal schisms. Abingdon Press. 9781501871566. $17.99; $11.99
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OF RAPIDLY GROWING CHURCHES
The authors carefully researched, interviewed, and profiled successful church-growers across the U.S. and identified eight characteristics these leaders and their congregations have in common. Learn how to adapt them for your own church. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501852732. $16.99; $11.49
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Pastor Help laypeople make an impact in their churches IMPACT: Reclaiming the Call of Lay Ministry Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford
The church likely rises and falls with the missional investment of the laity. So, of course, this book is for the laity. But it is also for pastors and judicatory leaders. Our hope for this resource is to rekindle the spark and set the laity on fire for Christ. It offers stories, practical examples, and questions to help inspire a movement where laity are fully equipped and mobilized for ministry. Our tribe, The United Methodist Church, was founded as a movement of laity and reached millions of people. Our hope and prayer is that this resource will help reengage and empower the laity. Market Square Publishing. 9780998754697. $16.95; $12.49
NEW IRRESISTIBLE FAITH:
Becoming the Kind of Christian the World Can’t Resist Scott Sauls Jesus’s vision for the church— a light to the world and a city on a hill—is possible, and Irresistible Faith provides a blueprint for Christians to pursue it as redeemed individuals, as a renewed community, and as those working for a restored world. Thomas Nelson. Coming in January. 9781400201792. $16.99; $10.99
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NEW ZONDERVAN 2019 CHURCH AND NONPROFIT MINISTER’S TAX AND TAX AND FINANCIAL GUIDE: FINANCIAL GUIDE: For 2018
For 2018 Tax Returns Dan Busby, Vonna Laue, Michael Martin, and John Vandrunen
Tax Returns Dan Busby, Vonna Laue, Michael Martin, and John Vandrunen
This annual reference guide offers expert tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations, including the latest changes in tax law. Zondervan. Coming in January.
This easy-to-understand workbook simplifies the tax code and offers dozens of tips to reduce your tax bill. Includes information on recent changes in the tax code and retirement planning helps. Zondervan. Coming in January.
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NEW PLANNING FOR RITES
AND RITUALS: A Resource for Episcopal Worship: Year C, 2018–2019 Nancy Bryan and Sharon Ely Pearson This indispensable worship planner follows the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle and the church calendar. Ideal for presiders, preachers, worship leaders, musicians, Christian educators, sacristan, and altar guilds. Church Publishing. 9781640651210. $39.95; $28.79 FB19
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Pastor When your congregation doesn’t share your vision NEW LOVING AND LEAVING A CHURCH: A Pastor’s Journey
Barbara Melosh
Barbara Melosh’s story is a common one. A second-career seminarian, she arrived at her first pastorate brimming with enthusiasm and high hopes. The blue-collar congregation to which she’d been called had a glorious past but an uncertain future. Certain that she could turn around its slow yet undeniable slide into decline, Melosh inaugurated a number of church growth and outreach programs. Most of these efforts had little effect, and the ones that did seem to work soon suffered reverse outcomes and eventual demise. In the end, Melosh had to conclude that the members of the congregation liked their church the way it was and that she could not drag them into a future they did not want. Yet while the congregation failed to change itself, Melosh notes, it succeeded in changing her. Simply put, it made her a pastor. At times heartbreaking and hilarious, Loving and Leaving a Church offers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of ministry in a mainline church. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664264345. $18.00; $12.99
A MENTOR’S WISDOM: Lessons I Learned from Haddon Robinson R. Larry Moyer
As a pastor, professor, and theologian, Haddon Robinson mentored and raised up many powerful men and women of God. In this moving tribute, Moyer reflects on the forty-five most significant lessons that he learned from his friend and mentor. Hendrickson Publishers. 9781683071617. $9.95; $6.99 FB19
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MENTORING: Biblical, Theological, and Practical Perspectives Dean K. Thompson and D. Cameron Murchison, editors How can theological and biblical insights inform mentoring relationships? And what do these vital relationships look like across a range of Christian experience? Twenty-one remarkable writers reflect on these and other pressing questions. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF: Survive and Thrive in Christian Ministry Pablo Martinez
This book will help Christians find the balance between ministry and monastery—between the urgent work of service and the place of rest and restoration. Hendrickson Publishers. 9781683071785. $5.95; $3.99
FAITHFUL AND FRACTURED: Responding to the Clergy Health Crisis Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell and Jason Byassee
Clergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life God desires for them? Baker Academic. 9780801098833. $19.99; $14.49
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Wo r s h i p In worship, as in physics, actions and responses are interconnected—and immensely powerful! NEW PROTESTANT WORSHIP: A Multisensory Introduction for Students and Practitioners O. Wesley Allen Jr. Teachers often use analogy—the comparison of one thing to another—to lead students to that all-important “aha moment.” In Protestant Worship, author O. Wesley Allen Jr. uses the analogy of physics—with its concepts of the big bang, time, space, matter, energy, and chaos—to explain the actions, reactions, outpourings, and responses of a worship service. Instead of the high liturgical perspective in which many worship textbooks are written, Allen’s practical and immediately useful instruction provides a rich and deep foundation, helping both beginning and practicing worship leaders not only understand the fundamentals of Protestant worship more fully, but also become equipped to plan and lead worship well. Abingdon Press. Coming in December. 9781501842658. $29.99; $19.99
NEW HONEST WORSHIP: From False Self to True Praise Manuel Luz As a worship leader in a large church, Luz felt the pull of performance. Here, he guides us on a journey that takes us far beyond worship style and deep into our own souls, calling us back to an honest worship that moves past facades and pulls us inward toward the true self that God is forming in each of us. InterVarsity Press. 9780830845385. $16.00; $11.49
NEW MAKING A SCENE
IN THE PULPIT: Vivid Preaching
for Visual Listeners Alyce M. McKenzie
How can preachers engage listeners in a world defined by visual media and short segments of information? McKenzie harnesses the element of drama and the human fascination with scenes to offer ministers a modern means of sermon development and delivery. Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in October.
NEW CURATING CHURCH: DRAWING ON HOLY Strategies for Innovative Worship Jacob Daniel Myers
By combining what is best in the history of Christian expression with fresh ways of thinking and being in the world, you can sharpen the ways and the work of the church to better connect with contemporary cultures and communicate the transformative message of the gospel. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501832482. $29.99; $19.99
CURRENCIES: Awesome, Amazing, and Animated Activities for Stewardship Eric H. F. Law and Dave Law This interactive, graphic workbook is filled with 52 weeks’ worth of creative activities and exercises to empower your year-round stewardship movement and help you explore the amazing ways you give and receive in life. Chalice Press. 9780827206656. $14.99; $10.79
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Preaching Understand and love your listeners to get preaching right NEW PREACHING WITH EMPATHY: Crafting Sermons in a Callous Culture
Lenny Luchetti
Your sermon is faultlessly structured. Your message is based on well-researched documentation. Your delivery is spot on. What more does your congregation need? How about a little love and understanding? If you want your sermons to resonate with those who sit in the pews, you need to know them, listen to them, and become aware of what is going on within your community. Preaching with Empathy offers useful tools—based on the foundations of Scripture, theology, history, and social awareness—that will provide you with a new way to prepare and write your sermons. Through this unique approach to the homiletic challenge, you will learn how to connect authentically with your congregation… and that’s when you’ll get preaching right. Part of the Artistry in Preaching series. Abingdon Press. 9781501841729. $19.99; $13.49
Other books available in the Artistry in Preaching Series: Each, $18.99; $12.79
Preaching as Poetry: Beauty, Goodness and Truth in Every Sermon 9781426764042.
Actuality: Real Life Stories for Sermons that Matter 9781426765933.
Preaching in Pictures: Using Images for Sermons that Connect 9781426781926.
CHRIST-CENTERED PREACHING: Redeeming the Expository Sermon Bryan Chapell This complete guide to expository preaching teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and delivery—the trademarks of great preaching. A newly revised edition of a best-selling resource, perfect for 21st-century readers. Baker Academic. 9780801099748. Hardcover. $29.99; $20.99 FB19
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NEW PREACHING
TRUTH IN THE AGE OF ALTERNATIVE FACTS
William Brosend
Demonstrates how to proclaim honest, faithful, candid sermons in spite of social and political disagreements. Teaches you how to preach in a way that allows the church to be its best self—a place of commitment, engagement, acceptance, and compassion. Abingdon Press. 9781501870248. $17.99; $11.99
NEW THE END OF
NEW INGENUITY: Preaching
PREACHING
as an Outsider Lisa L. Thompson
Explores the end—or purpose—of preaching as prayer. Troeger gently reveals layer after layer of meaning for the preacher and the practice of preaching, giving deep insight into the preacher’s approach, the task of preaching itself, and the impact of preaching on the hearers. Abingdon Press. Coming in November.
Thompson uses real sermons to illustrate that the best preachers are not just good at mimicking their (predominately white/male) teachers; they bring together their unique blend of language, voice, and shared experience to craft the most effective messages. Abingdon Press. Coming in November.
Thomas H. Troeger
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Preaching Get weekly lectionary-based sermon & worship planning from this go-to resource NEW THE ABINGDON PREACHING ANNUAL 2019: Planning Sermons
and Services for Fifty-Two Sundays Scott Hoezee, editor
The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2019 provides lectionary-based sermon and worship helps for each Sunday of the year, assisting busy pastors in their weekly task of sermon and worship planning. It is designed to stir the preacher’s imagination; offer fresh, intriguing ideas; and point the preacher in a good direction. Each week’s entry includes a brief exploration of a Primary Preaching Theme and a Secondary Preaching Theme, plus a handful of Liturgical Elements based on the preaching themes. Most weeks include a gathering prayer or call to worship, congregational prayers or responsive readings, and benedictions. The Annual also includes five full sermons and excerpts from three recent textbooks on preaching for preachers seeking to hone their skills. Abingdon Press. 9781501858857. $26.99 $26.99; $17.99
QUOTE This rich resource is just what the homiletical revival doctor
ordered! Through prayers, benedictions, Scriptures, preaching themes, and more for every Sunday, the reader is reminded that annual preaching is deeply rooted in an eternal God. —Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Justice, and Solidarity Phil Snider, editor
LECTIONARY SERMON RESOURCE, YEAR C PART 2
Fuels your imagination while leaving plenty of room to insert your own illustrations, make connections within your congregational context, and speak the Word in your distinctive voice. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. 9781501847318. $24.99; $16.79
Also available: 9781501847271. Year C Part 1. $24.99; $16.79
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RESISTANCE: Voices of Hope,
As nationalism, patriarchy, and alt-right fear-mongering threaten our troubled nation, the pulpit has again become a space of sacred resistance. This provocative and powerful collection of sermons from diverse pastors across America calls for radical change rooted in love, solidarity, and justice. Chalice Press. Coming in October. 9780827231597. $19.99; $14.49
NEW THE FOUR PAGES
OF THE SERMON, REVISED AND UPDATED: A Guide to Biblical Preaching Paul Scott Wilson
Preaching is a complex task. This step-by-step sermon construction book organizes preparation and content of the sermon around its “four pages.” Each “page” addresses a different theological and creative component. Abingdon Press. 9781501842399. $34.99; $23.49
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2019 PASTOR’S ANNUAL:
An Idea and Resource Book T. T. Crabtree
Save time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach. Contains sermon topics and texts, sermon outlines, hymn selections, special services, and much more. Zondervan. 9780310536642. $22.99; $16.49 FB19
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GET CONNECTED New Lectionary Commentary Series Connects Congregations to Scripture QUOTE Here is a resource that puts hundreds and hundreds of
focused scholars in the preacher’s study, ready to help shovel the diamonds of Scripture for the Sunday sermon. Every congregation in the country should buy their pastor a complete set, both for their own good and the good of the world. —Barbara Brown Taylor
Connections A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship
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A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship Luke A. Powery, Cynthia L. Rigby, Joel B. Green, and Thomas G. Long, general editors As the newest lectionary commentary, Connections is perfect for those who use and love Feasting on the Word. Readers will discover relevant, in-depth, imaginative reflections on the lectionary by some of our generation’s leading biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians, and other scholars. Connections provides new resources to help preachers achieve the goal of connecting congregations to Scripture. This nine-volume series offers creative commentary on each reading in the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. It does so first by viewing that reading through the lens of its connections to the rest of Scripture; and then seeing the reading through the lenses of culture, film, fiction, ethics, science, and other aspects of life. Included as well are commentaries on the Psalm readings that connect them both to the other readings for the day and to the congregation’s experience of worship. Features include:
Commentary 1: Connecting the Reading with Scripture. Commentary 2: Connecting the Reading with the Word.
Each hardcover volume, $45.00; $32.49 9780664262433. Year C, Volume 1: Advent through Epiphany. 9780664262440. Year C, Volume 2: Lent through Pentecost. Coming in December. 9780664262457. Year C, Volume 3: Season after Pentecost. Coming in March.
Coming soon: 9780664262372. Year A, Volume 1: Advent through Epiphany. Coming Sept. 2019. 9780664262389. Year A, Volume 2: Lent through Pentecost. Coming Dec. 2019. 9780664262396. Year A, Volume 3: Season after Pentecost. Coming March 2020. 9780664262402. Year B, Volume 1: Advent through Epiphany. Coming Sept. 2020. 9780664262419. Year B, Volume 2: Lent through Pentecost. Coming Dec. 2020. 9780664262426. Year B, Volume 3: Season after Pentecost. Coming March 2021.
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