Cokesbury Leadership & Theology Catalog

LEADERSHIP & THEOLOGY

LEADERSHIP STEWARDSHIP DISCIPLESHIP

PREACHING

CHURCH GROWTH

CHURCH & CULTURE

WORSHIP PASTORAL CARE STUDY AND THEOLOGY

LEADERSHIP & THEOLOGY

Leading a Church Is Complicated!

There may be no other profession that requires a more diversely trained and talented individual than that of pastor.

Few, if any, other professions would require that you be good at leading a meeting, teaching, preaching, as well as caring for the sick or comforting the grieving. Fortunately, there are those who shine in one or more of these, and other, important parts of ministry. These individuals who have outstanding ability or insight into various parts of ministry are often those who write about them. The insights they share with us help us to grow in many aspects of our ministry. We can learn from each other, and grow in our expertise and ability to be the best we can be.

These and many more issues are addressed in the fine collection of affordably priced books on these pages. They will help you lead! They will enable you to move more effectively, nimbly, and gladly through the complexities of this profession to which you are called.

For your convenience, the books are organized in the following categories: • Leadership • Preaching • Worship • Stewardship • Church Growth • Pastoral Care • Discipleship • Church & Culture • Study & Theology

It’s easy to order! Just click on any book cover for more information. All books are paperbound unless otherwise noted.

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LEADERSHIP

The Church Guide for Making Decisions Together Terence Corkin and Julia Kuhn Wallace Is your church collaborative, respectful, encouraging, engaging, and empowering?

Follow this step-by-step guide and learn the tried and true consensus-building approach. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

The Vile Practices of Church Leadership Finance and Administration Nate Berneking Many pastors struggle with finances and administration.

Berneking, an attorney and MDiv., offers expert advice in these areas to equip pastors and other leaders to better lead. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Leadership Directions from Moses On the Way to a Promised Land Olu Brown Illustrates how leaders can not only help others depart from the church gracefully without upending everyone, but also how they can find unexpected opportunities in the challenge. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Synergy A Leadership Handbook for Church Staff and Volunteers Ann A. Michel Offers a more inclusive understanding of church ministry than that of just the clergy and paid staff. Offers practical skills for engaging others, building teams, and managing effectively. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Gear Up! Nine Essential Processes for the Optimized Church Kay Kotan Most pastors don’t have MBAs and most business leaders don’t know how to apply their skills to a church.

These nine processes capitalize on business world practices to help move churches forward. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Small on Purpose Life in a Significant Church Lewis A. Parks Learn the value of your small church’s story within the God’s larger story. Learn how face the future by making plans; looking to the past for wisdom, not nostalgia; and projecting continuity, not disaster. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

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LEADERSHIP

AdMinistry The Nuts and Bolts of Church Administration Thomas F. Tumblin The ministry comes with a heavy dose of administrative duties.

AdMinistry offers templates and samples of growth plans, review forms, tracking logs, and inventory and procedure worksheets. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Switch Off The Clergy Guide to Preserving Energy and Passion for Ministry Heather Bradley and Miriam Grogan Are you constantly “on”— fulfilling a role for the benefit of others? Preserve your passion and energy for ministry by learning to use your off switch! $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Thriving in the Second Chair Ten Practices for Robust Ministry (When You’re Not in Charge) Mike Bonem Being in the second chair can lead to frustration. Learn ten key factors that will help you thrive in a life and ministry that are fulfilling, vital, and sustainable. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Execute Your Vision The Practical Art of Ministry Leadership Bill Easum and Scott Musselman Having ideas is different than making them happen. The practical information and essential principles in this easyto-read book will equip you to bring your ideas to fruition. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Spiritual Leadership Why Leaders Lead and Who Seekers Follow Thomas G. Bandy With easy evaluations and charts, Bandy helps you identify your leadership “type” so you’ll be able to understand who is attracted to your leadership style and better meet their needs. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Flood Gates Holy Momentum for a Fearless Church Sue Nilson Kibbey Learn how to tap leadership strength, make the case for change, effectively grow leaders, and mobilize a congregation to create a spiritual force that moves through communities. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

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LEADERSHIP

She Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry Karoline M. Lewis Women in ministry negotiate unique challenges every day.

This comprehensive resource gives you the tools you need to thrive in your calling. Study resources available. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Pastor: Revised Edition The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry William H. Willimon Christianity has changed, but the core concerns of ordained ministry are intact. Drawing on great teachers of the Christian tradition, this book explores the vocation.

Reader edition available. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Re:MIX Transitioning Your Church to Living Color Mark DeYmaz and Bob Whitesel A practical guide for pastors, denominational leaders, and lay leaders who seek to transition their monoethnic congregations into healthy multiethnic churches of Christ-centered faith. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

The Changeover Zone Successful Pastoral Transitions Jim Ozier and Jim Griffith Offers practical, clear guidance for both clergy and congregations when navigating the tricky transition from one pastor to the next. Packed with real-church examples, helpful tips, and successful tactics. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Stepping Aside, Moving Ahead Spiritual and Practical Wisdom for Clergy Retirement Steve Harper In the form of letters to a fictitious “every-pastor,�

Stepping Aside, Moving Ahead offers wise and practical guidance for any clergyperson within a decade of retirement. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Necessary Nine Things Effective Pastors Do Differently Bob Farr and Kay Kotan This book shares nine simple axioms for effective pastoral and lay leadership that are straightforward and easy to put to use every day and that can help you reach your potential. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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LEADERSHIP

What Are We Fighting For? Coming Together Around What Matters Most Thomas J. Bickerton Offers United Methodists a way to move beyond discord to a hope-filled future by exploring how we can come together around what matters most.

Study resources available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Counterfeit Christianity The Persistence of Errors in the Church Roger E. Olsen Though the major heresies originated ages ago, many still circulate today. Olson helps church pastors and leaders know how to deal with these artificial truths. Study resources available. $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; foreword by Eugene Peterson An examination of how Jesus led.

He practiced service and sacrifice, was cautious about power and hierarchies, and prioritized the vulnerable, practically the opposite of secular leadership standards. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The New Adapters Shaping Ideas to Fit Your Congregation Jacob Armstrong with Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter A road map demonstrating how classic leadership principles can be adapted for twenty-first century ministry in churches of any size or denomination. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

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 Questions to consider before ordination in The United Methodist Church. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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LEADERSHIP

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

Gladhearted Disciples Equipping Your Congregation with Generous and Enduring Faith Chris Folmsbee A 30-day set of practices for pastors and leaders to share with congregants about how living like a disciple is a more authentic witness than sounding like one. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Just Say Yes! Unleashing People for Ministry Robert Schnase Do you inadvertently squelch creative people from using their God-given gifts to serve and lead? Do you restrain, control, and diminish ministry? Learn tips on how to be more innovative.

Study resources available. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Seven Levers Missional Strategies for Conferences Robert Schnase Learn to identify and change practices that no longer work for your mission and discover concrete and useful strategies that foster more relevant and effective connectionalism. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Walking with Nehemiah Your Community Is Your Congregation Joseph W. Daniels Jr. Too often churches ignore their neighborhoods. This study of Nehemiah gives congregations inspiration and practical tools for engaging with their communities, helping both to become whole. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Minister as Moral Theologian Ethical Dimensions of Pastoral Leadership Sondra Wheeler Tools for preaching about morally challenging texts, teaching about moral issues and conflicts, offering moral counsel, and serving as an example of faithful Christian life. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $15.83

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PREACHING

Who Lynched Willie Earle?

Preaching to Confront Racism William H. Willimon Using the true story of a 1947 sermon in response to the last lynching in Greenville, SC, helps pastors of white, mainline Protestant churches preach on race and violence more effectively, challenging the church to respond. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

That’ll Preach!

5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever Charley Reeb Good pastors are not always good preachers. This 5-step plan for writing/delivering great sermons covers prep, structure, storytelling, and more. Uses the lectionary and topical preaching models. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2018 Planning Sermons and Services for Fifty-Two Sundays Scott Hoezee, editor Essays, worship helps, complete sermons. Full of pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, or questions designed to spur the preacher’s imagination. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Preaching and the Human Condition Loving God, Self, & Others O. Wesley Allen Jr. Sermons often skirt the human condition, ignoring “bad news” and offering self-help instead.

Learn to better address real-life needs by aligning sermons with Jesus’ greatest commandment. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Introduction to African American Preaching Frank A. Thomas This groundbreaking book acknowledges African American preaching as an academic discipline that has gradually moved from an almost exclusively oral tradition to an oral/written tradition. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $23.44

The Sermon without End A Conversational Approach to Preaching Ronald J. Allen and O. Wesley Allen, Jr. A dynamic, new conversational preaching model to reach people in meaningful and significant ways. With practical, real-pulpit implementation guidance. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

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PREACHING

Speaking Well Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and Preachers Adam Hamilton The thought of speaking in public strikes fear in the hearts of many.

This pocket guide provides 19 powerful tips and tactics that lead to excellent speaking in any setting. Hardcover. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Preaching in Pictures Using Images for Sermons That Connect Peter Jonker Movies, songs, and commercials use compelling images to communicate. Learn exercises to incorporate dominant images in your sermons that unify and deliver your central thought. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Actuality Real Life Stories for Sermons That Matter Scott Hoezee Replenish your stock of anecdotes with honest, true, real-life stories you can use to illustrate your sermon points.

Learn how to spot material in what you see and read every day. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Preaching as Poetry Beauty, Goodness, and Truth in Every Sermon Paul Scott Wilson Turn boring, fact-filled sermons into the art of poetry. Bring God to a newer, younger audience by combining Scripture with the classical virtues of beauty, goodness, and truth. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Black United Methodists Preach!

Gennifer Benjamin Brooks, editor Fifteen distinguished preachers explore the power and vitality of Black preaching, its contribution to the life of The United Methodist Church, and ways it must evolve to face new challenges. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

The Homiletical Beat Why All Sermons Are Narrative Eugene L. Lowry Lowry’s influential first book, The Homiletical Plot, promoted the concept of preaching as narrative, which has become widely accepted. This book offers new strategic aims for narrative sermon preparation and delivery. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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PREACHING

A Sermon Workbook Exercises in the Art and Craft of Preaching Thomas H. Troeger and Leonora Tubbs Tisdale The authors guide readers through inventive and engaging exercises, taken from their Yale Divinity School classroom, to help build effective preaching skills. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Sermon Treks Trailways to Creative Preaching Ronald J. Allen The lectionary is a helpful homiletical tool. But there are times when lectionary preaching doesn’t meet a congregation’s needs. Sermon Treks offers creative sermon-planning trails for preaching beyond the lectionary. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Permission to Speak Freely How the Best Leaders Cultivate a Culture of Candor Doug Crandall and Matt Kincaid Explains the inhibitors that cause candid communication to feel unsafe and then provides tools to help leaders overcome them and begin to cultivate a culture of candor. $17.95; Cokesbury Price $12.92

Recovering from Un-Natural Disasters A Guide for Pastors and Congregations after Violence & Trauma Laurie Kraus, David Holyan, and Brice Wismer Recovery strategies for church leaders who deal with gun violence, suicide, or sexual abuse. $20.00

Crunch Time How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most Rick Peterson and Judd Hoekstra A former major league pitching coach and a leadership expert share seven secrets of “reframing”—so you can learn to deliver when the stakes are high. $19.95; Cokesbury Price $14.36

Longing to See Your Face Preaching in a Secular Age Thomas J. Scirghi Scirghi has trained priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers in the art and theology of preaching for decades.

Here he makes his insights and experience accessible to a much wider audience. $14.95; Cokesbury Price $10.76

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WORSHIP

Lovin’ On Jesus A Concise History of Contemporary Worship Swee Hong Lim and Lester Ruth This is the first scholarly book on the origin and evolution of “contemporary worship” in North American Protestant churches.

Based on original source material including personal interviews. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Worship in a Flash for Special Days Everything You Need for Inviting and Inspiring Worship Plan worship for special days— prayers, calls to worship, sermons, benedictions, litanies, music, projection images, more. Versions for Advent & Christmas, Lent & Easter available. USB flash drive. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99

Altars for Everyone Worship Designs on Any Budget Nancy C. Townley and Stephanie Davis Simple and inexpensive ideas for any church to make its altar a more integral part of the worship experience with visual elements that fit in with the Sunday sermon Scriptures, hymns, and prayers. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.73

Creating Holy Spaces Worship Visuals for the Revised Common Lectionary Delia Halverson and Karen Appleby Suggestions for making worship an exciting and meaningful visual experience. Visuals are tied to each Sunday of all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Worship in the Garden Services for Outdoor Worship J. Wayne Pratt From Easter sunrise services to church retreats, the special worship experiences described in Worship in the Garden can enhance one’s experience of God as a congregation worships together outdoors. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Worship Ways For the People Within Your Reach Thomas G. Bandy with Lucinda S. Holmes In Worship Ways you’ll learn how to use lifestyle information to design services that truly reach and meet the needs of the people in your unique community. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

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WORSHIP

Worship Together in Your Church As in Heaven Josh Davis and Nikki Lerner As communities become more diverse, how can worship serve everyone? This empathetic, stepby-step approach provides ideas and strategies to successfully introduce inclusive, multicultural worship in any setting. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018 Worship Planning Resources for Every Sunday of the Year Mary J. Scifres and B.J. Beu, editors For all who plan and implement weekly worship. Uses a theme based on the lectionary readings (from the Common English Bible). $25.99; Cokesbury Price $17.41

The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner 2017–2018 CEB Edition David L. Bone and Mary J. Scifres All-in-one, lectionary-based. Helps music directors and pastors plan worship services for Sundays and holy days. UM hymn suggestions.

NRSV version available.

Spiral bound. $23.99

Prepare! 2017–2018 CEB Edition An Ecumenical Music & Worship Planner David L. Bone and Mary J. Scifres All-in-one, lectionary-based. Helps pastors and music directors plan worship services for Sundays and holy days. Hymn suggestions from 7 denominations. NRSV version available. Spiral bound. $23.99

The United Methodist Calendar & Workbook 2018 An enhanced appointment calendar for clergy, choir directors, church school workers, and staff.

View appointments for the entire week in one spread. Extra space on Sunday. UM-specific worship planning. Personal Planner looseleaf edition available.

Spiral bound. $16.99

Calendar & Workbook for Church Leaders 2018 An enhanced appointment calendar for all church leaders.

View appointments for the entire week in one spread. Monthat-a-glance section. Pages for recording contact information for the worship team, church leaders, and more.

Spiral bound. $16.99

2017 Editions of the Abingdon Worship Annual, The United Methodist Calendar & Workbook, Calendar & Workbook for Church Leaders, and Prepare! available while supplies last.

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WORSHIP

The United Methodist Worship Planning Calendar 2018 This unique tool can help pastors, music directors, and planners create and capture worship service details for each Sunday: sermon topic, hymns, anthems, acolytes, lay readers, and special services such as communion or baptisms. Spiral bound. $9.99

Just In Time! Prayers for Ordinary Time Handy, helpful prayers to use in public worship during Ordinary Time include invocations, opening prayers, prayers of confession, and pastoral prayers for the Sundays after Pentecost.

Drawn from a variety of traditions.

Additional studies available. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

Just In Time! Prayers for Lent and Holy Week Helpful prayer collection includes invocations, opening prayers, prayers of confession, and pastoral prayers for the Sundays of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services. Drawn from a variety of traditions. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

Worship in the Way of the Cross Leading Worship for the Sake of Others John Frederick With a mix of biblical exposition and practical insights, this book explores a cruciform theology of worship, where leaders act not as lords but as servants.. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.96

Lectionary Worship Workbook Cycle A D. J. Dent and Linda R. Holcombe An entire year of creative, cohesive worship ideas tied to the Revised Common Lectionary. Each of these ideas have been tried and tested in a congregational setting. $29.95; Cokesbury Price $23.66

Christ-Centered Worship Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice Bryan Chapell Brings biblical and historical perspective to discussions about worship, demonstrating that the gospel has shaped key worship traditions and should shape today’s worship as well. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $17.99

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STEWARDSHIP

Defying Gravity Break Free from the Culture of More Tom Berlin Possessions can create an unbearable weight on our lives and affect our ability to serve and thrive. Explores how to become a church of generosity.

Study resources available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

The E-Giving Guide for Every Church Using Digital Tools to Grow Ministry Richard Rogers Takes away the confusion and fear involved in using electronic media to raise money for your ministry and mission. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

Funding Ministry with Five Loaves and Two Fishes Rosario Picardo Innovation and entrepreneurial thinking for pastors with few resources who feel the stress of managing finances, debt reduction, fundraising, and building maintenance. $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. Helps pastors recruit and train a dedicated team of “generosity revolutionaries.” $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Propel Good Stewardship, Greater Generosity Clayton L. Smith; foreword by Adam Hamilton Find the financial resources your church needs to propel its ministry forward. Offers tangible models on creating a culture of generosity beyond tithing. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Earn. Save. Give.

Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money James A. Harnish Wesley’s money management philosophy translated into 21st century terms. Learn new ways to think about money, not just during a stewardship program.

Study resources available. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

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STEWARDSHIP

The Gratitude Path Leading Your Church to Generosity Kent Millard Stewardship plans don’t have to be complex and confusing.

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

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

Treasure Daily Readings A Four-Week Study on Faith and Money Jacob Armstrong Uses Matthew 6 to help you reexamine how what you think about money directly connects to your values, faith, and the health of your relationships.

Study resources available. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.69

shiny gods Finding Freedom from Things that Distract Us Mike Slaughter What if we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? Learn to reassess priorities and create a culture and a lifestyle of giving.

Special emphasis on missions.

Study resources available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Committed to Christ: Adult Readings and Study Book Six Steps to a Generous Life Bob Crossman Focuses on the totality of stewardship—not simply about money, but rather cultivating a thankful heart that will lead us to giving more than we can imagine.

Study resources available. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

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STEWARDSHIP

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

Keeping Faith in Fundraising Peter Harris and Rod Wilson Two experienced fundraisers bring fundraising within the scope of normal Christian life and work. They consider it in light of the relationships that lie at its heart with God, with creation, and with ourselves. $15.00; Cokesbury Price $10.80

Jesus’ Terrible Financial Advice Flipping the Tables on Peace, Prosperity, and the Pursuit of Happiness John Thornton Follow Jesus’ surprising financial advice, begin a right relationship with money, and watch it change your life starting today. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.35

12 Things Jesus Said about Money Enjoy a new measure of freedom in your financial life. These informative and inspiring daily devotions will clear up misconceptions and help you learn and reinforce new convictions, each of them grounded in what Jesus taught. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $7.19

Living with Wealth Without Losing Your Soul A Pastor’s Journey from Guilt to Grace Steve Perry Analyzes common understandings of Bible passages and parables to show that justly earned wealth is as much a gift from God as any of His other gifts. Harcover. $24.95; Cokesbury Price $17.96

Steward Leadership in the Nonprofit Organization Kent R. Wilson For-profit models of organizational leadership are often inadequate for nonprofit leaders. Presents a comprehensive model for steward leadership, in which leaders act as stewards or trustees, never as owners. $22.00; Cokesbury Price $15.84

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CHURCH GROWTH

Go The Church’s Main Purpose George G. Hunter III Many ask “Is that all there is to church?” It’s an indication that our churches don’t have a consistent reason for being.

Hunter returns to the missional church to help us recover a clear and consistent sense of purpose. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.73

A New Day in the City Urban Church Revival Donna Claycomb Sokol and Roger Owens Many urban churches struggle to survive while others manage to grow. This book shares the lessons and fresh perspectives that those churches that thrive have learned. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Hand Me Downs Participant and Leader Book Leaving a Legacy Jim and Jennifer Cowart Leave a legacy of spiritual and mental integrity. This 6-session small group study shows us how to replace self-destructive, addictive behaviors with new, healthy habits.

Study DVD available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Living the Five Participant and Leader Book Jim and Jennifer Cowart The Cowarts share their five, successful principles for church expansion through community groups—an alternative type of small group that reaches smaller settings. Study DVD available. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

Grab, Gather, Grow Multiply Community Groups in Your Church Jim and Jennifer Cowart Transform your congregation by launching community groups.

Learn the Cowart’s five-part strategy using adaptive systems, digital tools, and flexible overhead. Study DVD available. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

The Passionate Church Ignite Your Church and Save the World Mike Slaughter with Karen Perry Smith Do ministry passionately by focusing on four areas of ministry to develop principled Christian leaders and create new and renewed congregations. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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CHURCH GROWTH

The Misfit Mission How to Change the World with Surprises, Interruptions, and All the Wrong People Scott Chrostek How one church’s appetite for risk-taking opened up its community of faithful to becoming the people God created them to be. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

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 non-churched in our time. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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

10 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 while consulting churches, offering practical strategies, proven success stories, inspiration, and hope. Workbook available. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Get Their Name Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships Bob Farr, Doug Anderson, and Kay Kotan Shows your church how to change its habits. Equips people to share faith in a way that is effective, biblical, and transformational.

Study resources available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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

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CHURCH GROWTH

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

From Surviving to Thriving A Practical Guide to Revitalize Your Church John H. Krahn A veteran pastor cand expert in church revitalization shares his proven methods for helping dying churches to once again thrive. Overflowing with good stories and examples. $12.95; Cokesbury Price $10.23

Breaking the Huddle How Your Community Can Grow Its Witness Don Everts, Val Gordon, and Doug Schaupp Though most churches believe in outreach, in practice they’re insular. Break out of the huddle and transform your church into a witnessing community. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $11.52

How to Break Growth Barriers Revise Your Role, Release Your People, and Capture Overlooked Opportunities for Your Church Carl F. George and Warren Bird Features tried and true strategies taken from a biblical “harvest” vision. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $14.39

Word Centered Church How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God’s People Jonathan Leeman The best way to grow your church is based on God’s Word; not through high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.35

When Your Church Feels Stuck 7 Unavoidable Questions Every Leader Must Answer Chris Sonksen Poses seven unavoidable questions church leaders must answer before they can chart the unique path to real growth for their church. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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PASTORAL CARE

At the Crossroads Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life Clayton L. Smith and David Wilson A 6-week study for individuals or groups offering comprehensive, practical help for Christians who are approaching, entering, or already in retirement. $10.99; Cokesbury Price $7.36

Growing Love in Christian Marriage Third Edition Jane P. and S. Clifton Ives An ideal resource for clergy to use during pre-wedding counseling sessions.

Pastor’s Manual. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04 Couple’s Manual. Pkg. of 2. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

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 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

Pain, Perseverance, and Privilege An Honest Sharing of Personal Struggles and Joys Through Fifty Years of Ministry Carl and Jolynn Krause Two remarkable people share the lessons they’ve learned about walking with God and serving him well. Hardcover. $28.95; Cokesbury Price $20.84

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DISCIPLESHIP

Reset the Heart Unlearning Violence, Relearning Hope Mai-Anh Le Tran We live in a violent world. And Christian faith communities may be complicit in the teaching and learning of violence. Learn ways your church can respond to help the world unlearn violence. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $23.44

I Wonder Engaging a Child’s Curiosity about the Bible Elizabeth Caldwell A resource for adults who want to explore ways to help children read, engage, wrestle, and grow into deeper understanding of the Bible. It will also help address timeless questions and issues. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

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

Teaching Biblical Faith Leading Small Group Bible Studies Jack L. Seymour Explores 10 effective strategies for leading small group Bible studies, the purposes and outcomes of each, and how biblical wisdom shapes personal/ corporate decision-making. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

The Imperfect Disciple Grace for People Who Can’t Get Their Act Together Jared C. Wilson For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true discipleship, here is a discipleship book that isn’t afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

Among Wolves Disciple-Making in the City Dhati Lewis Walk through eight significant movements in the book of Matthew, following Jesus’ patterns and teachings, to learn how to establish a thriving disciple-making culture in an urban context. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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CHURCH & CULTURE

Holding Up Your Corner Talking about Race in Your Community F. Willis Johnson What role does your church play on behalf of racial justice?

Offers a self-directed process of testimony, proclamation, guided group conversations, and more.

Study resources available. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Fear of the Other No Fear in Love William H. Willimon Invites you to look more closely at the gospel’s command to love—because to genuinely love those outside the mainstream Christian culture may be the hardest thing for people of faith to do. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $5.99

Christian Social Innovation Renewing Wesleyan Witness L. Gregory Jones Looks at how our need to develop “fresh expressions” for gatherings of community and our desire to cultivate a renewed sense of mission as the basis for the growing interest in starting new churches and church plants. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Sacred Secular How God Is Using the World to Shape the Church Dottie Escobedo-Frank and Rob Rynders Is being spiritual better than being “religious”? Is the church still important? If we believe it is, how do we show, tell, and embody that today? $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Moral Injury Restoring Wounded Souls Larry Graham How can pastors help people deal with their feelings of guilt, shame, and responsibility when most people don’t believe in sin and have a limited or “flexible” moral framework? Reclaim pastoral soul care without moralizing. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Earn All You Can Getting Rich for Good Donald R. House Economic theory, Jewish oral traditions, the letters of Pope Pius IX and John Paul II, and the sermons of John Wesley provide a context for understanding frequently cited Scripture passages on wealth and poverty. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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CHURCH & CULTURE

Massacre at Sand Creek How Methodists Were Involved in an American Tragedy Gary L. Roberts Comes to grips with Methodist involvement in a 150-yearold tragedy: more than 200 Cheyennes and Arapahos slain while under U.S. government protection. Hardcover available. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

7 Simple Steps to Green Your Church Rebekah Simon-Peter You are concerned about the care of creation, and you want to help. Take a year and green your church! This book offers a step-by-step approach, plus examples of sustainability in the Scriptures and other inspiration. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $6.02

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

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

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

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CHURCH & CULTURE

When Christians Get It Wrong, Revised Adam Hamilton More and more young adults have opted out of Christianity and the church. The reason?

Christians. Learn how following Jesus can be more about serving others rather than judging them.

Study resources available. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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

Strange Days Life in the Spirit in a Time of Renewal Mark Sayers Don’t bury your head in the sand. A gifted cultural analysist combines his biblical knowledge, curious mind, and pastoral heart to offer a guide to our times. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $10.07

There Goes the Neighborhood How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration Ali Noorani Approaches America’s immigration debate from the standpoint of culture, values, and identity, not policy. Hardcover. $25.00; Cokesbury Price $18.00

Meet Generation Z Understanding and Reaching the New Post-Christian World James Emery White Reintroduces us to the ancient countercultural model of the early church, arguing that this is the model Christian leaders must adopt and adapt if we are to reach members of Generation Z. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Counter Culture Following Christ in An AntiChristian Age David Platt The New York Times bestselling author shows us how to actively take a stand on polarizing issues—and challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for Christ. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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STUDY & THEOLOGY

Five Marks of a Methodist The Fruit of a Living Faith Steve Harper A gem of a book, it answers in plain language, “How should United Methodists live?” and provides the people called Methodists with a clear and memorable unifying focus. Study resources available. Hardcover. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $6.02

One Faithful Promise The Wesleyan Covenant for Renewal Magrey deVega Modern congregations can experience a boost in their Christian living as they explore The Wesley Covenant Prayer in this churchwide campaign. Study resources available. Hardcover. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.69

Creation The Apple of God’s Eye Justo L. González; William H. Willimon, general editor While no one book can answer all our questions, Creation can help us begin the conversation and start to address our very human and timeless questions.

Part of the Belief Matters series. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Incarnation The Surprising Overlap of Heaven & Earth William H. Willimon The idea that Christ was both divine and human will always be a mystery. But wouldn’t learning more about this major biblical theme help us think more clearly about our faith? $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Holy Communion Celebrating God with Us Kenneth M. Loyer; William H. Willimon, general editor Explores how celebrating the presence of God with us through Holy Communion nourishes our souls, refreshes our sense of community, and equips us for mission in Christ’s name. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Trinity The God We Don’t Know Jason Byassee; William H. Willimon, general editor Uses Scripture, Early Church tradition, and modern theology to argue God can shape our misunderstanding of who God is to allow for faithful living and holy love of God and neighbor. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

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STUDY & THEOLOGY

Luther vs. Pope Leo A Conversation in Purgatory Paul R. Hinlicky Imaginatively discusses the key issues that divided Catholics and Protestants (and birthed a Reformation 500 years ago) through a fantasy encounter set in heaven where Martin Luther and Pope Leo X reconcile their issues. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World Deanna A. Thompson Is your church connected digitally? Or is technology overwhelming? Learn about the possibilities of healing the lives of the most vulnerable among us through a “virtual experience with Christ” via technology. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The Once and Future Wesleyan Movement Scott J. Jones A viable future for United Methodism relies on recapturing the dynamism associated with a movement. Discusses obstacles that prevent the church from achieving its potential and closes with a hopeful vision of renewal. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs Don Adams Follow John Wesley’s scriptural pathway to spiritual formation.

This book describes the 10 most important United Methodist beliefs that equip us for every good work. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

An Exact Likeness The Portraits of John Wesley Richard P. Heitzenrater A unique pictorial art history book that describes John Wesley’s legacy through the many portraits and sculptures that attempt his exact likeness, in life and in death. Hardcover. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $26.79

The Holy Spirit Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon The work of the Spirit is more than a personal experience.

This book challenges those individualistic and subjectivist accounts. Learn what God does as the Trinity and how to prayerfully embrace this gift. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

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STUDY & THEOLOGY

GreenFaith Mobilizing God’s People to Save the Earth Fletcher Harper; foreword by Bill McKibben What can ordinary people do to address climate change?

GreenFaith shows it takes belief and practice, science, and faith to sustain us and our planet. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The Works of John Wesley, Volume 27 Letters III (1756-1765) Ted A. Campbell, editor John Wesley’s correspondence reveals much of him as a man and of the people and events in the early Methodist movement.

Additional volumes available.

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Why the Church?

Robert W. Wall; Joel B. Green, general 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

The Benedict Option A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation Rod Dreher The bestselling author and conservative columnist calls on American Christians to face our decline by embracing an ancient Christian way of life. Hardcover. $25.00; Cokesbury Price $18.00

Reformation 500 How the Greatest Revival Since Pentecost Continues to Shape the World Today Ray Van Neste and J. Michael Garrett, editors Essays from an array of disciplines explore the impact of the Reformation across a wide range of human experience. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $21.59

Cosmic Initiative Restoring the Kingdom, Igniting the Awakening Jack R. Taylor The church has essentially abandoned the central message to “seek first” the kingdom of God. Taylor invites us to experience the recovery of the kingdom gospel. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

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Resources for the Christian Journey