Leadership & Theology Catalog

LEADERSHIP & THEOLOGY

STEWARDSHIP • PREACHING & WORSHIP • CHURCH GROWTH LEADERSHIP • PASTORAL CARE • DISCIPLESHIP CHURCH & CULTURE • STUDY & THEOLOGY

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LEADERSHIP & THEOLOGY

Facing the Challenges of 21st Century Church and Ministry Together There has never been a more demanding season to be engaged in the work of the Church.

We at Cokesbury believe there has also never been a more fulfilling time to minister and serve.

We hope to partner with you: pastors, congregational leaders and lay leaders who are looking for new and innovative ways to engage your congregations, lead others to more fully know and love God and to better serve your neighborhoods and local communities.

We have compiled a selection of the most essential and relevant resources (from new titles to classics) and have organized these products in accessible and easy-to-navigate categories, so that we can assist you in quickly locating and purchasing books and materials that will equip you to face the challenges of service in today’s Church.

We want to provide you with timely access to the tools you need, when you need them the most.

You will find a substantial collection of books and resources at affordable prices organized for your convenience in the following categories: • Stewardship • Preaching & Worship • Church Growth • Leadership • Pastoral Care • Discipleship • Church & Culture • Study & Theology • Theology

It’s easy to order! Just click on any book cover for more information. See Cokesbury.com for available eBook and digital versions as well as related resources.

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STEWARDSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

The Gratitude Path Leading Your Church to Generosity Kent Millard Stewardship plans don’t have to be complex, confusing, and overwhelming to implement. This no-nonsense 5-session approach for local church giving is accessible, achievable, and effective. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate A New Vision for Financial Stewardship J. Clif Christopher Shows how to demonstrate the impact of financial gifts and gives guidance on how to ask for increased giving. Completely revised with new material. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Stewardshift An Economia for Congregational Change Bob Sitze Written in a friendly style, this book offers lay and clergy leaders concepts and practices that can help bring about lasting change in the life of a congregation. $24.00; Cokesbury Price $16.80

The Christian Wallet Spending, Giving, and Living with a Conscience Mike Slaughter with Karen Perry Smith Includes inspiring profiles of real people that inspire thoughtful reflection about the true value of money and the rewards of conscious spending. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Nonprofit Fundraising 101 A Practical Guide with Easy to Implement Ideas & Tips from Industry Experts Darian Rodriguez Heyman with Laila Brenner Expert fundraising insights and advice for nonprofit professionals, volunteers, activists, and social entrepreneurs. $35.00

Holy Currency Exchange 101 Stories, Songs, Actions and Visions of Missional and Sustainable Ministries Eric H. F. Law This follow-up to Law’s Holy Currencies (2013) shares ways for thinking differently about how to mobilize ministries into new life, mission, and vitality. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

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STEWARDSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Integrity at Stake Safeguarding Your Church from Financial Fraud Rollie Dimos A certified fraud examiner and internal auditor details internal controls, risk management, and true stories to help church leaders reduce the risk of fraud and increase financial accountability and integrity. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

Propel Good Stewardship, Greater Generosity Clayton L. Smith Provides tangible models on how to create a culture of generosity beyond tithing so you can find the financial resources your church needs to propel its ministry to new heights. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Earn. Save. Give.

Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money James A. Harnish A 21st century translation of Wesley’s money management philosophy that gives your congregation a new way to think about money, not just during a stewardship program. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

The Church Money Manual Best Practices for Finance and Stewardship J. Clif Christopher Suggests better ways to manage church finances. Covers dayto-day operation and critical themes related to church money management and stewardship. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Generosity Rising Lead a Stewardship Revolution in Your Church Scott McKenzie Why do churches continue to struggle with financial giving? The answer is in the church’s leadership.

This book instructs pastors on how to recruit and train a dedicated team of “generosity revolutionaries.” $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Bounty Ten Ways To Increase Giving At Your Church Kristine Miller and Scott McKenzie Explores the critical spiritual component of stewardship development. In ten do-able and transformative steps, instructs pastors how to grow generosity. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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PREACHING & WORSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Speaking Well Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and Preachers Adam Hamilton This pocket guide offers nineteen powerful tips and tactics that lead to excellent speaking in any setting— public speaking, teaching, preaching, or making presentations in our work and personal lives. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Last Call From Serving Drinks to Serving Jesus Jerry Herships The founder of AfterHours Bar Church and Homeless Ministry, tells the story of having and giving up on dreams, finding yourself, and finding how God can use you in unexpected ways. $17.00; Cokesbury Price $12.24

How Odd of God Chosen for the Curious Vocation of Preaching William H. Willimon If you wonder why you drag yourself into the pulpit every Sunday, if you worry that your sermons aren’t reaching past the front pew, then read this book and be encouraged. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World Finding Hope in an Age of Despair Otis Moss III responsible sermon-planning trails—some new, some rooted in ancient forms of proclamation—for use as sermon series or for single sermons. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.96

Feasting on the Word Children’s Sermons for Year C Carol A. Wehrheim A noted Christian educator offers practical suggestions for preparing and delivering children’s sermons they’ll enjoy.

Provides a story for each Sunday of the church year based on the Revised Common Lectionary. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Preaching as Poetry Beauty, Goodness, and Truth in Every Sermon Paul Scott Wilson Doctrinal language doesn’t cut it with a younger generation often unfamiliar with the Bible and tradition. Turn fact-filled sermons into the art of poetry and reach them theopoetically. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

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PREACHING & WORSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Actuality Real Life Stories for Sermons That Matter Scott Hoezee Replenish your stock of anecdotes with honest, true, real-life stories.

Learn to illustrate your sermon points with valuable nuggets in the art, journalism, and literature you see and read every day. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Preaching in Pictures Using Images for Sermons That Connect Peter Jonker The use of strong, compelling images can help you deliver your message. This book offers exercises inspired by movies, commercials, and songs lyrics to help you communicate better. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

The Abingdon Creative Preaching Annual 2016 Jenee Woodard Bloggers and other invited writers from around the world contribute to this collection of creative sermon-starter materials based on the weekly lectionary: commentary, stories, biblical study, liturgical resources, more. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Worship Ways For the People Within Your Reach Thomas G. Bandy with Lucinda S. Holmes Accelerating lifestyle diversity has created a crisis for worship designers. One size doesn’t fit all.

Learn to use lifestyle information to design services that truly reaches your community. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

Walking with Nehemiah Your Community Is Your Congregation Joseph W. Daniels Jr. So much of our attention is spent dealing with internal issues and opportunities that we forget our communities. This book gives congregations inspiration and practical tools for engaging with communities in ways that benefit both. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven Josh Davis and Nikki Lerner A practical and foundational resource for pastors and worship leaders that provides step-by-step strategies and ideas for offering inclusive, multicultural worship in any setting that doesn’t leave out longtime members. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

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CHURCH GROWTH A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

The Sky Is Falling, the Church Is Dying, and Other False Alarms Ted A. Campbell Is the predicted decline of mainline Christianity inevitable—or is it a mirage? Are we on the precipice of new opportunities? This book offers practices to help churches build up the larger Christian community while reaching out to new individuals. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Meet the Goodpeople Wesley’s 7 Ways to Share Faith Roger Ross The alienation people feel toward the organized church today is not so disimilar to that of Wesley’s time. Learn to retool Wesley’s practices to connect to the nonchurched in our time. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

A Generous Community Being the Church in a New Missionary Age C. Andrew Doyle Bishop Doyle calls for the church to move away from hierarchical structures and toward building networks as the way to a future where we can learn, serve, and communicate with each other. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $11.20

School of Love Planting a Church in the Shadow of Empire Roger Joslin The vicar of a large progressive Episcopal church located in conservative Bentonville, AR— the home of Walmart—makes the case for preaching and practicing a gospel of inclusion. $24.00; Cokesbury Price $16.80

The Parish Is the Issue What I Learned and How I Learned It Loren Mead Over five decades of ministry and leadership, Mead has helped hundreds of churches navigate change. Here he reflects on what he’s learned and offers inspiration to others. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $11.20

The Volunteer Church Mobilizing Your Congregation for Growth and Effectiveness Leith Anderson and Jill Fox Volunteers are vital to creating growth and new ministries. Learn the principles Wooddale Church uses to recruit, inspire, train, and maintain their 4,000-participant strong volunteer workforce. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

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CHURCH GROWTH

Renovate Changing Who You Are by Loving Where You Are Leonce Crump An emerging urban renewal movement spokesman lays out a vision for how individuals and churches can become agents of holistic renewal and aggressive church planting in the urban core. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

Volunteering A Guide to Serving in the Body of Christ Leith Anderson and Jill Fox Based on the principles and training they have utilized at Wooddale Church, the authors will help you to find the resources you need to be inspired and trained to serve. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $7.19

Ten Prescriptions for a Healthy Church Bob Farr and Kay Kotan The authors share their expertise about the top 10 concerns and obstacles they’ve seen during consultations with churches nationwide, offering practical strategies, proven success stories, inspiration, and hope. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Overflow Increase Worship Attendance & Bear More Fruit Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Tom Berlin Shares research-based insights and tactical ideas that result in improved worship attendance and in fruitful congregations. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Get Their Name Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships Bob Farr, Doug Anderson, and Kay Kotan Demonstrates how your church can change its habits, and equips your people to share faith in a way that is effective, biblical, and transformational. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

The Go-To Church Post MegaChurch Growth Bryan Collier The disciples didn’t stay in the Upper Room waiting for seekers to find them. These multi-site church model strategies will help your church customize its mission and ministry to connect with people where they are. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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LEADERSHIP

Counterfeit Christianity The Persistence of Errors in the Church Roger E. Olson Heresies aren’t limited to times past; many errors and myths continue to circulate through congregations today. Learn how to deal with these artificial truths that distort faithful living. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Five Faces of Ministry Pastor, Parson, Healer, Prophet, Pilgrim Patricia Farris With honesty, wisdom, and humor, Farris provides gentle guidance, encouragement, and compassion to help you learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of your ministry. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Servants and Fools A Biblical Theology of Leadership Arthur Boers Explores how secular leadership standards are quite the opposite of Jesus’ example of service, sacrifice, prioritizing the vulnerable, and wariness about power and hierarchies. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Leadership by the Book Lessons from Every Book of the Bible Brent Garrison Timeless answers to difficult questions. Offers lessons for today’s Christian leaders taken from examples in the Old and New Testaments of how God’s servants led God’s people. $17.95; Cokesbury Price $12.92

Grounded Finding God in the World: A Spiritual Revolution Diana Butler Bass Is the so-called decline in religion really a shift in how people experience God? Explores how people are finding new spiritual ground and a more intimate sense of the sacred. $26.99; Cokesbury Price $19.43

The High Definition Leader Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World Derwin L. Gray The US is a melting pot, yet the Church is still mostly segregated.

This book calls for churches and their leaders to grow out of greed, ignorance, class-ism, and racism and unite in service to God. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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LEADERSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

The Soul of Discernment A Spiritual Practice for Communities and Institutions Elizabeth Liebert Church organizations often need to work together to discern God’s call and make important decisions. This book outlines the process known as The Social Discernment Cycle that offers concrete help. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Disaster Ministry Handbook Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan Many hurting people turn to churches during natural and manmade disasters—floods, tornadoes, shootings—­but few churches plan in advance what to do. The codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute provide a practical guide for disaster preparedness. $19.00; Cokesbury Price $13.68

Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, Third Edition 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life Marilee Adams The revised and updated edition of this international bestseller includes even more tools that teach you how to communicate better via “Question Thinking.” $19.95; Sale $14.36

The Sermon without End A Conversational Approach to Preaching Ronald J. Allen and O. Wesley Allen, Jr. Sermons as conversations that take place in multiple directions between Scripture and traditions and the world today is the basis of this new and dynamic preaching model. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Organic Student Ministry Trash the Pre-Packaged Programs and Transform Your Youth Group Stephen Ingram Develop practices instead of programs. Minister to youth where they are instead of urging them to “get with the program.”

Grow a ministry naturally from the fertile soil of your unique church. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $15.83

Seven Levers Missional Strategies for Conferences Robert Schnase An honest and practical guide that explores conferences in operational terms, highlighting focal points for change. What works in conferences, what doesn’t, and why? $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

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LEADERSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

The New Adapters Shaping Ideas to Fit Your Congregation Jacob Armstrong with Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter Shares how classic principles and time-tested principles can transform your ideas and practices into effective action in your church, no matter the size or denomination. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Clip In Risking Hospitality in Your Church Jim Ozier and Fiona Haworth A church must balance attention toward existing members while generating momentum through reaching new people.

Shift growth into high gear by creating a culture of hospitality. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

The Caring Congregation How to Become One and Why It Matters Karen Lampe Caring for the congregation is more than any one person can do. Using this 4-session model, churches can form an effective team by addressing four key areas of congregational care. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

Refill Meditations for Leading with Wisdom, Peace, and Joy Kirk Byron Jones Designed for busy clergy, staff, and laity, this interactive book provides a flexible 3-per-week reading schedule, so you can experience the material deeply without feeling overwhelmed. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

High Yield Seven Disciplines of the Fruitful Leader Tom Berlin and Lovett H. Weems Jr. Two church leadership experts share the practices they’ve found to be the most fruitful and offer tangible examples of success that will inspire and motivate. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Have You Faith in Christ?

A Bishop’s Insight into the Historic Questions Asked of Those Seeking Admission into Full Connection in The United Methodist Church Ernest S. Lyght Nineteen questions to consider before ordination in The United Methodist Church. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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LEADERSHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Not Safe for Church Ten Commandments for Reaching New Generations F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Jasmine Rose Smothers Time to move out of our comfort zones. This book provides ten things your church can do to reframe the Good News for those who are turned off by church. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Brain-Savvy Leaders The Science of Significant Ministry Charles Stone Applies neuroscience research on healthy thinking to church leadership. Memory-boosting illustrations help increase productivity, battle stress, manage change, and more. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Teaching Biblical Faith Leading Small Group Bible Studies Jack L. Seymour Refreshingly illustrates ten triedand-true strategies for leading group Bible studies to help congregations respond faithfully to the biblical witness. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Time Management for the Christian Leader Or How to Squeeze Blood from a Turnip Ken Willard Author and coach Willard challenges leaders to evaluate goals, reveals ways we waste time, and teaches step-by-step techniques for improvement. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Gladhearted Disciples Equipping Your Congregation with Generous and Enduring Faith Chris Folmsbee We can’t just try to convince people of our “truth,” we must embody the Gospel. This 30-day set of practices contains small, tangible daily actions for becoming an authentic witness.

For personal or small group use. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Just Say Yes! Unleashing People for Ministry Robert Schnase Provides insight and practical help for pastors and other leaders open to innovation and experimentation in ministry.

Examines systems, attitudes, and dynamics that could restrain, control, or diminish change. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

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PASTORAL CARE A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Pastor as Counselor Wise Presence, Sacred Conversation John Patton This book provides a helpful, step-by-step template for pastoral counseling sessions and clear guidelines for understanding when to defer and how to refer. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Pastoral Theology for Public Ministry Stephen Burns What does it mean to be engaged in ministry? Burns invites readers to seek a new imagination and practice of pastoral presence—a presence that is representative, public, integrated, and expansive. $16.00; Sale $11.20

Ministering Cross-Culturally A Model for Effective Personal Relationships, Third Edition Sherwood G. Lingenfelter and Marvin K. Mayers Thoroughly updated, this classic presents a successful model for ministering more effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Wholeness After Betrayal Restoring Trust in the Wake of Misconduct Robin Hammeal-Urban Often there are deep divisions within the church after misconduct by trusted clergy and lay leaders.

This book offers an understanding of these dynamics and a process toward reconciling relationships. $22.00; Cokesbury Price $15.40

Pastoral Care Telling the Stories of Our Lives Karen D. Scheib Using insights from narrative psychological theory, this book presents a practical model of pastoral care as companionship.

Pastoral caregivers are called to walk with others who are growing in love of God, self, and others. $35.99; Cokesbury Price $24.11

Introduction to Pastoral Counseling Loren Townsend Pastoral counseling has become a fragmented discipline due to training done outside seminaries and increasing cultural diversity.

Grounded in research and rich with case studies, this book calls us to readdress basic concepts. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.73

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DISCIPLESHIP A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Called to Witness Doing Missional Theology Darrell L. Guder One of the leading voices in the missional church conversation here lays out basic theological issues that must be addressed for the church to serve God faithfully as Christ’s witnessing people. $25.00; Cokesbury Price $18.00

Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Issues of poverty are complex, it’s hard for churches to know the best way to help. This is an all-inone guide for church leaders and laypeople to truly help the poor. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

Radical Sending Go to Love and Serve Demi Prentiss and Fletcher Lowe Churches often fail to “equip the saints” for their day-to-day lives and ministries beyond the church doors. This resource provides practical and tested ways to help them live out baptismal promises. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.60

How’s Your Faith?

An Unlikely Spiritual Journey David Gregory Join former NBC newsman and Meet the Press moderator as he probes various religious traditions to better understand his own faith and answer life’s most important questions: who do we want to be and what do we believe? $26.00; Cokesbury Price $18.72

Structured for Mission Renewing the Culture of the Church Alan J. Roxburgh The crisis in the church is one of imagination not institution.

It must become a place that empowers people to reimagine their faith and experiment with new ways of being the church in a local context. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.96

Becoming a Disciple A Lifelong Venture Adolf Hansen and Colleagues Might discipleship, within Christ’s directive, mean something unique to each of us? Meet eight United Methodist clergy and hear them discuss the definition of discipleship as they help us to become followers of Jesus. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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CHURCH & CULTURE

Ferguson & Faith Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community Leah Gunning Francis Many of the leaders of the Ferguson movement were clergy.

The author interviews more than two dozen faith leaders who demonstrate how faith can take us places we never expected. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $14.39

Food Fight Struggling for Justice in a Hungry World Chris Herlinger and Paul Jeffrey Dramatic photojournalism and powerful storytelling describe how the battle to end hunger is being won, bit by bit, through the compassionate work of grass-roots communities of faith. $25.00; Cokesbury Price $17.50

Accidental Saints Finding God in All the Wrong People Nadia Bolz-Weber The New York Times best-selling author describes her surprising encounters with grace in the least likely of people. An unforgettable account that will ring true for believer and skeptic alike. $23.00; Cokesbury Price $16.56

Generational IQ Christianity Isn’t Dying, Millennials Aren’t the Problem, and the Future Is Bright Haydn Shaw with Ginger Kolbaba We fear Christianity is dying. Are we overreacting? Haydn shows us how to increase our Generational IQ so we can respond to the changes with hope and not terror. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.95

Me and We God’s New Social Gospel Leonard Sweet Inward facing churches measure success by how many people they can get to come to church.

Outward facing churches (missional churches) measure success by sending capacity, not seating capacity. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

Celebrating God’s Love Living Into Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships Donald E. Messer, editor This collection of essays from writers around the world offers a framework for reflection and study for United Methodist laity, clergy, and seminarians seeking to build bridges of unity. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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CHURCH & CULTURE A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Creation-Crisis Preaching Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit Leah D. Schade Equips preachers to interpret the Bible through a “green” lens and provides both theoretical grounding and practical tips for creating environmental sermons that are relevant, courageous, creative, pastoral, and inspiring. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $21.59

Youth Ministry in the 21st Century Five Views Chap Clark, editor This bestselling author and a leading voice in youth ministry brings together a diverse group of contributors to present views on youth ministry. Chapters are written in essay/response fashion. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $15.83

Stand Your Ground Black Bodies and the Justice of God Kelly Brown Douglas Addresses social and theological questions raised by stories of violence against blacks such as the Trayvon Martin killing, and tries to answer black church people’s questions of justice and faith. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Cryptomnesia How a Forgotten Memory Could Save the Church Christine A. Chakoian The world is changing. The impact of technology on our lives is growing. Can we find a way forward by looking back to another time of globalization... when the early church emerged? $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics Adam Hamilton Rejects easy assumptions and sloppy analysis of black and white thinking, seeks truth found on all sides of issues, and offers a compassionate way forward. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

A Christian Justice for the Common Good Tex Sample While human rights and due process are necessary for a just world, the Christian understanding of the common good is much richer and calls us to radical forms of liberation, compassion, mercy, and peace. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

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STUDY & THEOLOGY A Heartbeat Away Quilts of Love Series S. Dionne Moore A band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth a wounded Confederate soldier. It’s the catalyst that pushes her to become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. $00.00; Cokesbury Price $00.00

Creation The Apple of God’s Eye Justo L. González; William H. Willimon, editor One of the books in the Belief Matters series, Creation helps us gain new understanding of how the doctrine of Creation can help us address very human and timeless questions. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Incarnation The Surprising Overlap of Heaven & Earth William H. Willimon Christ was both divine and human—a mysterious concept.

This Belief Matters study helps us understand the Incarnation so we can think more clearly about our faith and love God more fully. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Holy Communion Celebrating God with Us Kenneth M. Loyer; William H. Willimon, editor This study in the Belief Matters series is for individuals or groups that want to learn about the sacrament experience and how it is directly linked to spiritual formation and daily faith practice. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Barnabas vs. Paul To Encourage or Confront?

C. K. Robertson Barnabas and Paul were close friends and colleagues, yet the Church canonized Paul and Barnabas is barely remembered.

Through point and counterpoint, Robertson unravels why, giving us a fresh portrait of both men. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Trinity The God We Don’t Know Jason Byassee; William H. Willimon, editor Part of the Belief Matters series, Trinity uses Scripture, the Early Church tradition, and some modern theology to remind us that though God is a mystery, God’s love is all-consuming. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Jesus A Pilgrimage James Martin, SJ Father Martin combines historical insights with profound spiritual insights, recreating Jesus’ life and times in the world of 1st-century Galilee and Judea and showing readers how Jesus speaks to us today. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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THEOLOGY

The Work of Theology Stanley Hauerwas This “how-to” book on theology from the world-renowned theologian explores how theological reflection can be understood as an exercise in practical reason, revisiting some of his earliest philosophical and theological views. $28.00; Cokesbury Price $20.16

Coming Full Circle Constructing Native Christian Theology Steven Charleston and Elaine A. Robinson Drawing together leading scholars, this innovative book encourages theologians to reconsider the Native American voice in Christian theology and practice. $39.00; Cokesbury Price $28.08

The Holy Spirit Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon The work of the Spirit is more than a personal experience and this book challenges those individualistic and subjectivist accounts. You’ll learn what God does as the Trinity and how to prayerfully embrace this gift. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

The Works of John Wesley, Volume 27 Letters III (1756-1765) Ted A. Campbell The third of seven volumes of John Wesley’s correspondence reveals much of him as a man and of the people and events of his day, especially those linked with the Methodist movement. $59.99; Cokesbury Price $40.19

Why the Church?

Robert W. Wall; Joel B. Green, editor Some regard the church as an unnecessary institutionalization of faith. Part of the Reframing New Testament Theology series, this book takes the stand that the church is the concrete means to address our theological crisis. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

GreenFaith Mobilizing God’s People to Save the Earth Fletcher Harper What can ordinary people do to address the staggering problem of climate change? GreenFaith shows it takes belief and practice, science and faith to sustain us and our planet. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

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