Cokesbury Summer Books & Bibles 2020 by United Methodist Publishing House-Cokesbury

BOOKS & BIBLES Summer 2020

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Inside Catalog New & Notable ...................................................... 2–9

Leadership ......................................................... 28–29

Christian Living ..................................................10–16

Preaching & Worship ........................................ 30–33

Prayer & Devotion .............................................17–18

Study & Theology .............................................. 34–37

Spiritual Growth................................................ 19–21

Bibles ........................................................................38

Church & Culture .............................................. 22–27

Youth & Children’s Bibles ...................................... 39 ......................................39

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Karoline M. Lewis holds the Marbury Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She is a regularly featured presenter and preacher at the Festival of Homiletics and a frequent contributor to numerous Christian journals and online resources, including the popular website WorkingPreacher.org where she also co-hosts the site’s weekly podcast, “Sermon Brainwave,” and authors the site’s weekly column, “Dear Working Preacher.” Karoline holds a Ph.D. from Emory University. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Embody your Christian beliefs in every decision, every act of ministry leadership

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EMBODY: Five Keys to Leading with Integrity Karoline M. Lewis You cringe whenever you hear the term “business model” in a discussion about church. You feel trapped in systems where actions and decisions often seem to have little to do with the Scripture you read and the theology you profess. You’re not alone. Many leaders—younger ones, especially—are frustrated by this disconnect and want to embody their Christian beliefs in every decision and every act of ministry leadership.

new A LAY PREACHER’S GUIDE: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon Karoline M. Lewis

Laypeople are increasingly called to serve congregations and are preaching regularly. But often they do not have immediate, reliable, or trusted access to homiletical instruction or support for their preaching. This book provides lay preachers with an essential and accessible guide to the basics of Sunday morning preaching that can be immediately applied to weekly sermon preparation. Fortress Press.

In Embody, author Karoline Lewis shows how leadership can be a direct line between what you believe and what you do, and oﬀers instruction and guidance on how to make the “integration steps” necessary to become the embodied leader you desire to be. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781501899423. $17.99; $13.49

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Amy-Jill Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Sciences. An internationally renowned scholar and teacher, she is the author of numerous books including The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus and The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Bible and the Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us. She is also the co-editor of the Jewish Annotated New Testament.

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SERMON ON THE MOUNT: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven Amy-Jill Levine What must it have been like to hear Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount? What did his words mean to people in the crowd? How did it change their lives? What do his words mean to us today and how do they change our lives? Did his listeners interpret the sermon as we do now? In this insightful book based on Matthew 5–7, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine explores the major topics in the most popular sermon ever delivered, providing historical and theological context and using a solid knowledge of Hebrew Scriptures and moral teachings. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781501899898. $16.99; $11.49

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TOWARD THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: 40 Daily Readings on the Sermon on the Mount Amy-Jill Levine

This collection of 40 daily readings is drawn from Amy-Jill Levine’s teachings on the Sermon on the Mount. Containing additional stories, insights, and lessons from the author, the readings further illuminate the wisdom of Jesus’ most famous sermon. Abingdon Press. 9781791009151. $14.99; $9.99

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Jon Meacham is a writer, reviewer, and presidential biographer. A former Executive Editor and Executive Vice President at Random House, he is a contributing writer to The New York Times Book Review, a contributing editor to Time magazine, and a former Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek. He is the author of several books. He won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. He holds the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Endowed Chair in American Presidency at Vanderbilt University.

Reﬂect on the true heart of Christianity

Jon Meacham About the book

In a tone more intimate than any of his previous award-winning works, Jon Meacham returns us to the moment that transformed Jesus from a historical ﬁgure into the proclaimed Son of God, worshiped by billions.

THE HOPE OF GLORY: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reﬂect on the true heart of the Christian story. For Jon Meacham, like believers worldwide, the events of Good Friday and Easter reveal essential truths about Christianity. A former vestryman of Trinity Church Wall Street and St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Meacham delves into that intersection of faith and history in this meditation on the seven phrases Jesus spoke from the cross. Beginning with “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do,” and ending with “Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit,” Meacham captures for the reader how these words epitomize Jesus’s message of love, not hate; grace, not rage; and, instead of vengeance, extraordinary mercy. For each saying, Meacham composes a meditation on the origins of Christianity and how Jesus’ ﬁnal words created a foundation for oral and written traditions that upended the very order of the world. Random House. 9780593236666. Hardcover. $22.00; $15.29

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David Brooks is an op-ed columnist for the New York Times and appears regularly on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He teaches at Yale University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the best-selling author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement; Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There; and On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense.

Live a life deﬁned by meaning and purpose Praise for the book

David Brooks

“Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive.” —The Washington Post

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THE SECOND MOUNTAIN The Quest for a Moral Life David Brooks Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose. In short, this book is meant to help us all lead more meaningful lives. But it’s also a provocative social commentary. We have taken individualism to the extreme— and in the process we have torn the social fabric in a thousand different ways. The path to repair is through making deeper commitments. Brooks shows what can happen when we put commitment-making at the center of our lives.

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Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. A past president of the Society of Biblical Literature, he is one of today’s preeminent interpreters of Scripture.

A call to return to Christ’s model for living Praise for the book

Walter Brueggemann has crafted a compact but potent call for the modern church to return to Christ’s message and model of living— one that seeks to bring tangible restoration and redemption to our world for the common good of absolutely everyone. — Brandon Robertson, Lead Pastor, Missiongathering San Diego

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Walter Brueggemann MATERIALITY AS RESISTANCE: Five Elements for Moral Action in the Real World Walter Brueggemann What is materiality? Jesus practiced materiality when he healed the bodies of the sick, proclaimed Jubilee to the poor, and fed the ﬁve thousand. He practiced materiality over materialism. Walter Brueggemann deﬁnes materiality as the use of the material aspects of the Christian faith, as opposed to materialism, which places possessions and physical comfort over spiritual values. In this concise volume, he lays out how Christians may reengage materiality for the common good. How does materiality inform our faith when it comes to food, money, the body, time, and place? How does it force us to act? Likewise, how is the church obligated to use its time, money, abundance of food, the care and use of our bodies, observance of Sabbath, and stewardship of our world and those with whom we share it? With a foreword from Jim Wallis, Materiality as Resistance serves as a manifesto of Walter Brueggemann’s most important work and as an engaging call to action. It is suited for group or individual study. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664266264. $15.00; $10.99

Also available: 9780664265960. Truth and Hope. $30.00; $21.79 9780664265519. From Judgment to Hope. $14.00; $10.99 9781506458557. Preaching from the Old Testament (see page 30). $18.99; $14.99

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Jen Hatmaker, sought-after speaker, Big Sister Emeritus, and Chief BFF, is the beloved author of eleven Bible studies and books, including New York Times bestsellers For the Love and Of Mess and Moxie. Jen hosts the award-winning For The Love Podcast and leads a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week in addition to speaking at events all around the country.

Slow down and step away from culture’s rampant consumerism

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[Living lightly means] ﬁnding deep delight in exactly what you have and where you are, never letting anyone shame you out of simplicity or contentment.

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7 DAYS OF SIMPLICITY: A Season of Living Lightly Jen Hatmaker Get rid of stuff. Minimize your belongings. Scale down. You’ll be happier once you do. But isn’t this trend full of consumerism, too? Do you feel somehow shamed if you haven’t jumped on the decluttering bandwagon? While organization can make a world of difference in your life, Jen Hatmaker suggests that simplicity goes beyond sorting your things. In 7 Days of Simplicity, she shares from her own experiences in living lightly, and speaks of “finding deep delight in exactly what you have and where you are.” You’ll learn tangible steps on how to slow down, catch a breath, and live with intention, and you’ll be encouraged to take a fresh look at how your own daily choices affect the sustainability of your lives and God’s earth. Abingdon Press. Coming in September. 9781501888304. Hardcover. $21.99; $14.79

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New & Notable Claim your brave & authentic identity

Jen Hatmaker FIERCE, FREE, AND FULL OF FIRE: The Guide to Being Glorious You Jen Hatmaker Stuck in people-pleasing or fear, many women hide and pretend, then end up sidelined in their own lives. But what they want is to be brave, to claim every gift, dream, quirk, and emotion inside, to stop performing and start living. Beloved New York Times best-selling author Jen Hatmaker understands the struggle to find firm footing in a culture that operates from stereotypes and often unreachable expectations. In this new book, she offers women encouragement, challenge, and humor as she helps them identify everything that makes them tick and gain the confidence to live it all out. She leads them through five self-reflective categories—who I am, what I need, what I want, what I believe, and how I connect—and helps them: • identify the exact ways they pretend, and learn instead how to be genuine at all times, in all ways, in all contexts; • be empowered to say yes and no without guilt; • learn to voice both their spiritual questions and convictions; and opt out of drama and into healthy adult relationships. With wry humor, earnest passion, and been-there insight, Jen calls women to the life-giving freedom of leaning into the identity, convictions, and community they’ve been given. Thomas Nelson. 9780718088149. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99

Why do we pursue more when we’d be happier with less?

Jen Hatmaker 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess, Updated and Revised Jen Hatmaker Do you feel trapped in the machine of excess? Jen Hatmaker was. Her friends were. And some might say that our culture is. Jen once considered herself unmotivated by the lure of prosperity, but after she was called “rich” by an undeniably poor child, evidence to the contrary mounted and a social experiment turned spiritual journey was born. 7 is the true story of how Jen’s family took seven months, identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of materialism and overindulgence: food, clothes, possessions, media and technology, spending, waste, and stress. So, what’s the payoff from living a deeply reduced life? It’s the discovery of a greatly increased God—a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends a social experiment to become a radically better life. Convergent Books. 9780593237441. $15.00; $10.99

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Christian Living Hope, humor, and spiritual inspiration for families in the trenches of parenthood

Mary Katherine Backstrom

MOM BABBLE: The Messy Truth about Motherhood Mary Katherine Backstrom

Moms do it all! You mend boo boos, conquer the bogey man, comfort heartaches, laugh at knock knock jokes, cook pancakes, throw baseballs, and mop muddy ﬂoors…all amid the beautiful, constant noise that is life with children. In Mom Babble, Mary Katherine (MK) Backstrom, founder and personality behind the Mom Babble online community, oﬀers up hope, humor, and spiritual inspiration to those in the trenches of parenthood. MK’s oh-so-real essays will delight all the not perfect, but honest and wonderful moms who read them. Hardcover book with ribbon makes a great gift. Abingdon Press. 9781501894527. Hardcover. $24.99; $18.99

CALL IT GRACE: Finding Meaning in a Fractured World Serene Jones

With a voice that is frank and poetic, humble and prophetic, intimate and practical, Jones makes complex teachings around hatred, forgiveness, mercy, justice, death, sin, and grace understandable and applicable for modern people. Excavating the wisdom of great theological voices, she brings them to life with intimacy and vividness to illumine our lives and our culture. Random House. 9780735223653. $18.00; $12.99

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SPEAKING TRUTH: Women Raising Their Voices in Prayer Emily Peck-McClain, Jen Tyler, Shannon Sullivan, Theresa S. Thames, and J. Paige Boyer Provides the sustenance women need to face blatant racism, bigotry, sexism, heterosexism, and xenophobia in the world and in the church through prayers, devotions, Scriptures, and inspirational quotes. Abingdon Press. 9781501898341. $16.99; $12.99

THE MINDFUL CHRISTIAN: Cultivating a Life of Intentionality, Openness, and Faith Irene Kraegel

Mindfulness can help you live more joyfully and wholeheartedly in the world God created. The Mindful Christian oﬀers an overview of mindfulness practice through the lens of faith, showing how the ancient healing practice of mindfulness can help you live more joyfully and wholeheartedly. Fortress Press. 9781506458618. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99

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Mary Katherine Backstrom is an essayist, viral blogger, founder and personality behind the Mom Babble social media sensation—with a growing community of over 480,000 followers. She has been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and awarded The Today Show Iris Award.

WANDERING INTO GRACE: A Journey of Discovery and Hope Laurie Haller

Explore the idea of “wandering” as a way of life. In Wandering into Grace, Haller narrates her 2018 trip to Nepal and shares how her trekking adventure taught her how to adapt in a changing world, lead calmly, use collective wisdom to solve problems, serve others out of love, and value times of rest in order to be fruitful in the long haul. Abingdon Press. 9781501896262. $16.99; $12.99 SU20

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Christian Living An extraordinary story about a woman who ﬁnds her voice and her destiny

Sue Monk Kidd THE BOOK OF LONGINGS: A Novel Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd is the author of several acclaimed memoirs, including The Dance of the Dissident Daughter and Traveling with Pomegranates, along with several best-selling novels, including The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, and The Invention of Wings.

In this mesmerizing work of fiction, the author takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. Ana is expected to marry an elderly widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with the eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything: he becomes a floodgate for her intellect, but also the awakener of her heart. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus’ life that focuses on his humanity, this book is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman’s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her. Random House. 9780525429760. Hardcover. $28.00; $19.99

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PARABLE OF THE BROWN GIRL:

Exodus Teach Us about Freedom Kelley Nikondeha

The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color Khristi Lauren Adams

There would be no Moses, no crossing of the Red Sea, no story of breaking the chains of slavery if it weren’t for the women in the Exodus narrative. This book explores how the Exodus women summoned their courage, harnessed their intelligence, and gathered their resources to enact justice in many small ways and overturned an empire. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publising. 9780802864291. $17.99; $12.99

The stories of girls of color are often overlooked, unseen, and ignored rather than valued and heard. Adams introduces readers to the resilience, struggle, and hope held within these stories. This thought-provoking and inspirational book is a powerful example of how God uses the narratives we most often ignore to teach us the most important lessons in life. Fortress Press. 9781506455686. $18.99; $13.79

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DREAM LIKE JESUS: Deepen Your Faith and Bring the Impossible to Life Rebekah Simon-Peter

Instead of waiting to die to go to heaven, this book invites you to get more heaven into planet Earth. Come know Jesus, and yourself, in a whole new way. Meet your own power, discover your birthright, and claim your blessing. It’s time to dream like Jesus, and to share that dream with the people you love, teach, and lead. Market Square Publishing. 9781950899043. $16.95

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new GENTLE ON MY MIND: In Sickness and in Health with Glen Campbell Kim Campbell

The page-turning, never-before-told story of Kim Campbell’s rollercoaster thirty-four-year marriage to music legend Glen Campbell, including how Kim helped Glen ﬁnally conquer his addictions only to face their greatest challenge when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Thomas Nelson Publishing. Coming in June. 9781400217830. Hardcover. $28.99; $20.99

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Christian Living Focus on God and watch your giants fall

Max lucado FACING YOUR GIANTS: God Still Does the Impossible Max Lucado In Facing Your Giants, Max Lucado uses the story of David to help you learn how to allow God to work with and for you, and to remind you of who you are to and in Him. You are seen, loved, and cared for by the God who still does the impossible. You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice. He taunts you with bills you can’t pay, people you can’t please, habits you can’t break, failures you can’t forget, and a future you can’t face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren’t the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest. Focus on giants—you stumble; focus on God—your giants tumble. If you’re ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you. Thomas Nelson Publishing. 9781400221219. Hardcover. $22.99; $16.49

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THE ENNEAGRAM OF BELONGING: A Compassionate Journey of Self-Acceptance Christopher L. Heuertz

Imagine who you might become if you could make peace with the whole of who you are, rather than overidentifying with the “best” of your type or rejecting the “worst” of its expressions. An enlightening, enriching path forward for the Enneagram enthusiast looking to deepen their transformation. Zondervan. 9780310359449. Workbook. $12.99; $9.99 9780310357780. Book. $19.99; $14.99

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WHY DON’T MY GRANDCHILDREN GO TO CHURCH? And What Can I Do about It? David J. Lose

Lose walks readers through the shifting cultural tides impacting our churches and oﬀers practical suggestions for recovering a vibrant church for all generations. We haven’t failed to pass on the faith to the next generation, but we do need new ways of sharing our faith stories. Fortress Press. Coming in June.

new THE LONG NIGHT:

Readings and Stories to Help You Through Depression Jessica Kantrowitz

Drawing on the wisdom of spiritual ﬁgures from the past and present— including Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Barbara Brown Taylor, Bunmi Laditan, and many others—The Long Night is a comforting and inspirational companion for anyone in the midst of depression. Fortress Press. 9781506456645. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.99

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Max Lucado entered the ministry in 1978, and has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as Teaching Minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s best-selling inspirational author with more than 140 million books in print.

THE GREAT BLUE HILLS OF GOD: A Story of Facing Loss, Finding Peace, and Learning the True Meaning of Home Kreis Beall

The creative force behind Blackberry Farm, Tennessee’s award-winning farm-to-table resort, reveals how she found herself only after losing everything in this powerful memoir of resilience. Beall’s story will resonate with anyone who has ever searched to ﬁnd genuine beauty among their own ﬂaws and scars. Convergent Books. 9781984822246. Hardcover. $27.00 SU20

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Christian Living Captivating stories of some of the most inspiring men in history

Eric Metaxas wit h Anne Mor se SEVEN MORE MEN: And the Secret of Their Greatness Eric Metaxas with Anne Morse

Eric Metaxas is the New York Times best-selling author of If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeﬀer, Amazing Grace, and Miracles. His writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and The New Yorker. He has appeared as a cultural commentator on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. He is a senior fellow and lecturer at large at the King’s College in New York City

THE JOURNEY TO THE MAYFLOWER: God’s Outlaws and the Invention of Freedom Stephen Tomkins

The sailing of the Mayﬂower was a foundational event in American history that pioneered the idea of religious freedom. Tomkins tells this fascinating story, full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national security, freedom of religion, and tolerance of dangerous opinions. Pegasus Books.

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Heroes and role models have always been tremendously important—essential for inspiring our lives and shaping the world. But in the last few decades, the need for men of valor and integrity is more vital than ever. Award-winning biographer Eric Metaxas restores a sense of the heroic in the compelling proﬁles of Martin Luther, George Whiteﬁeld, William Booth, George Washington Carver, Sergeant Alvin York, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and Billy Graham. Each man evinces a particular quality: the courage to surrender themselves to a higher purpose, and the willingness to give away something dear to them for the good of others. Zondervan. 9780310358893. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.29

FACE TO FACE: Meeting Christ in Friend and Stranger Samuel Wells

There are no easy answers when helping people who struggle with sickness, bereavement, or anxiety. Samuel Wells oﬀers profound, practical wisdom and understanding that will inform and enrich your ministry while helping you experience the power of God’s gifts and healing power when face to face with those in need. Abingdon Press. 9781501899010. $15.99; $11.99

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NOT ALL WHO WANDER (SPIRITUALLY) ARE LOST: A Story of Church Traci Rhoades

Can Christians embrace God fully by exploring other faith traditions? Rhoades has developed a passion for discovering all the ways we worship Jesus and invites readers to join her. With utter delight, she’s discovered no matter which traditions she worships with, Jesus meets her there. Church Publishing. 9781640652798. $14.95; $10.79

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America’s Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom Steven Waldman

The remarkable story of how America became one of the few nations in world history that has religious freedom, diversity, and high levels of piety at the same time. Provides a roadmap for preserving this great achievement despite modern threats to religious freedom. Harper One. 9780062743152. $17.99; $13.49

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Christian Living Listen for God’s voice in every aspect of your life

Mark Batterson

WHISPER: How to Hear the Voice of God Mark Batterson The question isn’t whether God speaks. The question is what does God have to say to you? The New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker teaches readers how to listen to God. Many people have a tough time believing God still speaks. Sure, in ancient times and in mysterious ways, God spoke to His people, but is God still speaking now? Mark Batterson wants to introduce you to the seven love languages of God, each of them unique and entirely divine. Some of them you might suspect, but others will surprise you. By learning to tune in to and decipher each language, you’ll be able to hear God’s guidance in simple as well as life-altering choices. God is actively speaking through: Scripture, Desires, Doors, Dreams, People, Promptings, and Pain. Batterson gives you the tools you need to unlock each of these languages. God is speaking—make sure you know how to listen. Multnomah Press. 9780735291102. $16.99; $12.99

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The Courage You Need to Live the Life God Wants for You Banning Liebscher

We are all called to be change-makers in the world, and yet many of us don’t know how to answer the call. Jesus Culture founder and pastor Liebscher reveals three key moves that will awaken your heart and propel you into a life of divine purpose. Draws from the biblical story of Jonathan. Zondervan. Coming in June. 9780310358480. Hardcover. $25.99; $18.79

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new DREAM BIG Bob Goﬀ

From New York Times best-selling author Bob Goﬀ, the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences, comes a wildly inspiring yet utterly practical blueprint for helping readers ﬁnd and reach their biggest dreams. Bob draws on a lifetime of living and dreaming large to help guide readers to reaching their larger-than-life dreams. HarperCollins. Coming in June. 9781400219490. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.29

THE SOUND OF LIFE’S UNSPEAKABLE BEAUTY Martin Schleske

Are the sounds and signposts that direct us towards the meaning of life hidden? One of the greatest luthiers of our time reveals the secrets of his profession—and how each phase of handcrafting a violin can point us toward our calling, our true selves, and the overwhelming power and gentleness of God’s love. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876140. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99

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Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church— one church with seven campuses in Washington, DC. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker, Play the Man, The Grave Robber, A Trip around the Sun, All In, and If. Mark has a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University and lives on Capitol Hill.

WE WERE SPIRITUAL REFUGEES: A Story to Help You Believe in Church Katie Hays

With funny, poignant, and short vignettes, the planter-pastor of Galileo Church in Fort Worth, TX shares the story of departing the traditional church (on good terms) for the frontier of the spiritual-but-notreligious and building community with outsiders—especially young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and those who love them. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802877789. $24.99; $17.99 SU20

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Christian Living Be prepared to rethink everything and discover an irresistible faith

Andy Stanley

IRRESISTIBLE: Reclaiming the New That Jesus Unleashed for the World Andy Stanley Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically...irresistible. But that was then. Today we preach, teach, write, and communicate as if nothing has changed. As if “The Bible says it” still settles it.

Andy Stanley is the founder and pastor of North Point Ministries, with six churches in the Atlanta area and over 70 churches worldwide. He hosts Your Move with Andy Stanley and has authored over 20 books, including The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating; Ask It; How to Be Rich; Deep & Wide; Visioneering; and Next Generation Leader. He is the son of Charles Stanley.

THE ATHLETE INSIDE: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith Sue Reynolds

Four years ago, Sue Reynolds, a grandmother, was morbidly obese at 335 pounds. The Athlete Inside follows her journey as she lost 200 pounds and found an athlete hiding inside her body—ﬁnishing sixth in the world at the Triathlon World Championship. Her story is one of hope, tenacity, and faith. Fortress Press. 9781506458809. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99 SU20

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It’s time to hit pause on much of what we’re doing and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and humanly speaking, little chance of survival. What did they know that we don’t? What made their faith so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible? Andy Stanley invites you to embrace the version of faith that, against all odds, initiated a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen. A version we must embrace if we are to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world. Includes a helpful Q&A for conversations and discussions. Zondervan. 9780310114062. $19.99; $14.29

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LOVING WISDOM, SECOND EDITION: A Guide to Philosophy

USING OUR OUTSIDE VOICE: Public Biblical

TOUGH QUESTIONS, HONEST ANSWERS: Faith and

and Christian Faith Paul Copan

Interpretation Greg Carey

Religion for 21st-Century Explorers Cameron Harder

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Thoroughly revised and expanded, this book explores philosophy of religion from a distinctively evangelical Christian perspective— biblically grounded, informed by apologetics, and engaging with a wide range of questions about universal human longings. Includes discussion questions for each chapter. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802875471. $29.99; $21.79

Responsible public biblical interpretation involves a level of accountability, both scholarly and moral. Carey encourages interpreters to develop proﬁciency in historical, cultural, and literary modes of interpretation as well as familiarity with interpretive options from diverse cultural locations and historical points of view. Fortress Press.

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In this book, a Christian theologian explores pressing contemporary challenges to religion—from religion itself to modern “big ideas” that often confound thoughtful seekers. Asking, “Is it good to believe in God?” he examines some of the social costs and beneﬁts of religious commitment. An excellent conversation starter. Fortress Press.

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Christian Living A collection of timeless life wisdom from Mister Rogers

Fred Rogers

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers Fred Rogers Tom Junod’s 1998 profile of Fred Rogers, “Can You Say...Hero,” has been hailed as a classic of magazine writing. His moving story of meeting and observing the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was the inspiration for the 2019 feature film with Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. In this book, Junod’s classic essay appears alongside a cornucopia of warm words of advice and encouragement from Mister Rogers himself (previously published in You Are Special). Covering topics like relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more, Rogers’s signature sayings and wise thoughts are included here, all of which he enriches with his own memories of being a child and growing up. Pairing the definitive portrait of America’s favorite neighbor with his own instructions for living your best, kindest life, this book offers a perfect companion to the film and a timeless treasure for Mister Rogers fans. Random House.

Fred Rogers was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the landmark preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.

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VERITAS: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife Arial Sabar

A tale of intellectual rivalries at the highest levels of academia, a piercing psychological portrait of a disillusioned college dropout, and a tragedy about a brilliant scholar handed an ancient papyrus that forced a reckoning with fundamental questions about truth, faith, and reason. Random House. Coming in August.

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AMERICA’S SACRED SITES:

ABUNDANCE: Creating a Culture

50 Faithful Reflections on Our National Monuments and Historic Landmarks Brad Lyons and Bruce Barkhauer

of Generosity Michael R. Ward

From the authors of America’s Holy Ground: 61 Faithful Reflections on Our National Parks, this book visits an NPS in each state, considering a unique trait of each place. Helps you consider how your faith and values are reﬂected in those treasured places. Includes Scripture and questions for reﬂection. Chalice Press.

A pastor and certiﬁed fundraising executive provides church leaders a resource to lead their congregations to a new culture of generosity and abundance that raises more money as well as more disciples. The book includes real-life stories and examples along with practical tools to help groups plan, develop, and implement stewardship programs. Fortress Press. 9781506461403. $15.99; $11.79

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Prayer & Devotion Courage is ﬁnding God’s presence in your deepest fears

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UNAFRAID: Devotions and Prayers for a Courageous Heart Donna K. Maltese

Donna K. Maltese is a freelance writer, editor, and writing coach. She is active in her local church and is the publicist for a local Mennonite project that works to feed the hungry here and abroad. She is the author of numerous books including Worry Less, Pray More and Power Prayers To Start Your Day.

ADORE: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day Sara Hagerty

A soul-stirring journey through thirty attributes of God which you can walk through at your own pace. Learn how the simple habit of adoration—in the middle minutes of your day—can help you see God with fresh eyes, and talk to Him right there. Experience a new way of engaging with God in your everyday. Zondervan.

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Whether your have a fear of the future, relationships, aging, being alone, or something more, God is ever present and faithful to give you the courage you need to be unafraid. Featuring more than 120 devotional readings plus inspiring prayers and Scripture selections, this delightful devotional will encourage you to spend purposeful, one-on-one time with your loving heavenly Creator. Unafraid: Devotions and Prayers for a Courageous Heart will refresh and renew your spirit, ﬁlling your heart with the peace and calm that only God can provide today and for all your days to come.

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FINDING CALM IN A BUSY DAY:

BITS OF HEAVEN:

Daily Reflections on Rest, Hope, and Love

A Summer Companion Russell J. Levenson

Forty short, accessible meditations and photography to guide you through the season. The well-known author invites readers to slow down, “toward that stillness that, in a particular way, reveals not only the nature of God but our own nature and God’s calling to us.” Church Publishing. 9781640652712. $16.95; $12.29

Women today are in a constant state of busyness. Never-ending to-do lists, family and work responsibilities, and church and social activities fill our days leaving little energy or time for reflection, prayer, and rest. These 100 inspirational devotions encourage us to find a place of rest and help us face our daily challenges and grow in our love for the Lord. Abingdon Press.

new THEN SINGS MY SOUL: 52 Hymns That Inspire Joyous Prayer Robert J. Morgan

In a new prayer journal format, esteemed author Robert J. Morgan explores 52 classic hymns that can powerfully impact our prayer life. HarperCollins. Coming in July. 9780785236559. $19.99

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Prayer & Devotion Busy parents can turn ordinary moments into meaningful times

Traci Smit h

PRAYERS FOR FAITHFUL FAMILIES: Everyday Prayers for Everyday Life Traci Smith Prayers for Faithful Families equips busy parents with simple prayers, written in ordinary language, for a wide variety of occasions. From everyday moments like mealtime and bedtime to milestones such as the ﬁrst day of school, the death of a pet, or welcoming a new baby, this unique prayer book is an invaluable resource for creating meaningful faith connections at home throughout the highs and lows of family life. Straightforward and ﬂexible, Prayers for Faithful Families helps parents turn ordinary and extraordinary moments into opportunities to teach children that God is with them through all of life’s joys and challenges. Tips for praying in creative ways and for creating sacred space at home are included. Beaming Books. 9781506452241. Hardcover. $16.99; $12.29

new LIFE IN HIS PRESENCE: A Jesus Calling Guided Journal Sarah Young

Each entry in this book includes an excerpted devotion from Jesus Calling alongside a key Scripture verse, as well as thoughtful journaling prompts and memorable quotes. Beautifully designed callouts accentuate the reading and journaling experience. Great for individual use or prayer partners and intimate small groups. Thomas Nelson. Coming in July. 9781400219278. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.99

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THE GRACE GUIDE: Live Your One Beautiful Life Sue Davis

If you could talk to your younger self, what would you like to say? The Grace Guide helps women reﬂect on our memories, both joyful and hurtful, and shows us how to extend grace to ourselves and others through self-examination, prayer, and remembrances of how God showed up in special times. Readers are even encouraged to write a letter to their younger selves! Abingdon Press. 9781501898426. $19.99; $14.99

Traci Smith is an ordained minister, mother of three, and author of several books including Faithful Families, When Kids Ask Hard Questions, and Seamless Faith. Traci’s passion is helping families ﬁnd times for connection and spiritual nourishment amid the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visit her at traci-smith.com

ORDINARY BLESSINGS:

PRAYING WITH THE WESLEYS:

Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life Meta Herrick Carlson

Foundations of Methodist Spirituality John R. Tyson

The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, this book collects prayers, poems, and meditations for loving yourself, enduring hard things, authenticity, living with others, and the rhythms of each day. Fortress Press. 9781506450612. Hardcover. $16.99; $12.29

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Richly illustrated with prayers, hymns, and reﬂective writings from John, Charles, and Susanna Wesley, this book looks at the roots, impact, and trajectories of early Methodist spirituality, hoping that this exploration will help us chart a new course for the “people called Methodist” as we sail the rough seas of our time. General Board Of Higher Education & Ministry. 9781945935541. $18.99; $14.99

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Spiritual Growth Your daily walk with Christ begins here

Elaine A. Heath new

THE HEALING PRACTICE OF CELEBRATION Elaine A. Heath

Elaine A. Heath is a theologian, preacher, teacher, and author of numerous books and articles including Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse, Five Means of Grace, and The Mystic Way of Evangelism. She is cofounder of the Missional Wisdom Foundation and has served as Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University.

ACTIVE FAITH: Resisting 4 Dangerous Ideologies with the Wesleyan Way Paul W. Chilcote

We think of celebrating as what we do when something good is happening; a birthday, a holiday, a new birth, a graduation. We do not celebrate when life is dull or ﬂat, or especially when we hit rock bottom. Does God expect us to? Yes—and we can. The Healing Practice of Celebration explores celebration as a response to the reality that God is continually present, always faithful, and ever loving. Celebration as a spiritual practice involves a posture of living so well-anchored in the fuller story of God’s involvement with people throughout history that anticipatory faith and hope, regardless of present circumstances, inform our thoughts, words, and actions. Includes questions for personal reﬂection and group discussion. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781791007386. $14.99; $10.79

THE COST OF MORAL LEADERSHIP: The Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Geﬀrey B. Kelly and F. Burton Nelson

Outlines four dangerous trends in the contemporary church and in society: Christian fundamentalism, Nationalism, Dispensationalism, and Antinomianism, showing how they can be countered by practicing the four formative practices that represent central themes of the Wesleyan way: humility, hospitality, healing, and holiness. Abingdon Press.

This book fills a crucial gap in Bonhoeffer studies as it highlights aspects of his thought that can inform and inspire moral leadership today. It explores his spirituality in the context of his life story, his work for social justice, his Christocentric theology, his emphasis on discipleship, his preaching, and his prolific writing. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

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WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT JUDAISM: Exploring the Ever-Connected World of Christians & Jews Evan Moﬃc

Evan Moﬃc, rabbi, author, and guide to Jewish wisdom for people of all faiths, continues the What Every Christian Needs to Now About series in this exploration of the wisdom and traditions of the Jewish faith, examining what they mean for Christians. Abingdon Press. 9781501871498. $18.99; $13.99

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KEYS TO BONHOEFFER’S HAUS: Exploring the World and Wisdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Laura M. Fabrycky

An American guide of the BonhoefferHaus in Berlin takes readers on a tour of Bonhoeffer’s home, city, and world. She shares the keys she has discovered there—the sources of Bonhoeffer’s identity, his practices of meditation and prayer, and his willingness to cross boundaries and befriend people all around the world. Fortress Press. 9781506455914. Hardcover. $25.99; $18.79

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Spiritual Growth Living the life we long for and that God intends for us

Ste ve Harper new

LIFE IN CHRIST: The Core of Intentional Spirituality Steve Harper Some of us are rule followers. Big time. We rely on rules and dogmas to help us search for the life best lived...especially in the spiritual aspect of our lives. Steve Harper, author of Life in Christ, encourages us instead to see the spiritual life as a movement, where we are always on the way, taking steps forward to continually align our lives with Christ. He shows us how Christ can be the goal and pattern for our lives, and by living in relationship, we can live the life we long for—the abundant life God intends for us. Although Harper’s book can be used for individual study, his wealth of helps, including questions for reﬂection on each chapter and a discussion guide, makes it a meaningful resource for group study as well. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781791004705. $18.99; $13.79

new GOD SPEED: Walking as a Spiritual Practice Mark Buchanan

Part theology, part history, part field guide, God Speed explores walking as spiritual formation, healing, exercise, prayer, pilgrimage, suffering, friendship, and attentiveness. With practical insight and biblical reflections told in his distinct voice, Buchanan provides specific walking exercises so you can immediately implement the practice of going “God speed.” Zondervan. Coming in July. 9780310293668. Hardcover. $25.99

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COME BACK: Returning to the Life You Were Made For Roger Ross

Often we wish we could go back and do something all over again. Of course, turning back the clock is not an option, but transforming or renewing your life is a definite choice. This book offers five elements that are crucial to renewal, each paired with an ancient practice that has helped people in countless cultures for thousands of years. It’s not too late. Abingdon Press.

30 MEDITATIONS ON THE WRITINGS OF C.S. LEWIS Perry Bramlett, Rueben P. Job, and Norman Shawchuck

The writings of C. S. Lewis inspired these three friends to create a spiritual reader pairing quotes from the beloved author with their own unique contemplations. Each day begins with a short quote from Lewis followed by reﬂections from one of the three. Abingdon Press. 9781501898365. $16.99; $12.99

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Steve Harper is a retired seminary professor who taught for more than thirty years in the disciplines of Spiritual Formation and Wesley Studies. He received his PhD in Wesley Studies from Duke University in 1981. He also holds the MDiv and BA degrees. He has authored and co-authored many books including Holy Love and Five Marks of a Methodist.

THE WESLEYAN JOURNEY: A Workbook on Salvation Maxie Dunnam

Salvation through grace. This was a central theme of John Wesley’s life and work. The Wesleyan Journey explores his understanding of the Holy Spirit’s transformational work in the life of a believer and invites readers to spend time every day exploring salvation through prayer, study, and reﬂection. Abingdon Press. 9781501898389. $16.99; $12.99

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Spiritual Growth When we seek the lost ones, we ﬁnd more joy than we could imagine

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THE ONE: Reaching the Lost with the Love of Christ Jim & Jennifer Cowart

Jim & Jennifer Cowart cofounded Harvest Church, a United Methodist congregation in Warner Robins, GA, using their “community group” strategy. Jim serves as a trainer and coach and Jennifer is a Bible teacher and speaker and directs the Emerging and Discipleship Ministries. Together they’ve written the small group studies Hand Me Downs and Living the Five.

ACTS: Catching Up with the Spirit Matthew L. Skinner

The Book of Acts chronicles the story of God’s grace ﬂooding out to the world through the apostles. In this book, a biblical scholar explores six key themes that illustrate how reading Acts can ignite our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people, and the challenges of living faithfully in our changing world. Abingdon Press. 9781501894558. $16.99; $12.99

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Think about the happy relief that floods through you when you find a lost cell phone or a misplaced set of keys. This is just the tiniest hint of what it feels like to reach out to the ones in our lives who are spiritually lost…who have not yet discovered the rich love God has for them. Plus, as the parables in Luke 15 show us, to save “the one” is a wonderful way to respond to God’s great love. Jesus tells stories about rejoicing when lost things are found— specifically, a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost child. The One uses these parables to teach us how to become passionate about sharing the love and message of Jesus to reach those who don’t know God. Abingdon Press. Coming in August 2021. 9781791000318. $14.99; $9.99

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HEBREWS: Grace and Gratitude David A. deSilva

WONDERING ABOUT THE BIBLE WITH CHILDREN: Engaging a

Author and New Testament scholar David deSilva traces the themes of gratitude and grace through the Book of Hebrews, helping us to see the connection between God’s grace in our lives and the gratitude we can express for our salvation when we answer the call to invest ourselves in God’s mission in the world. Abingdon Press.

Child’s Curiosity about the Bible Elizabeth F. Caldwell

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Encourage kids’ natural curiosity about Bible stories and learn the best ways to answer their inevitable questions, including tough issues such as violence, miracles, healing, and creation. Part of the upcoming Celebrate Wonder Sunday school curriculum. Abingdon Press.

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new PROVERBS:

Pathways to Wisdom Dominick Hernández

The Book of Proverbs talked a lot about “the good life.” Its wisdom was collected to make people’s lives run more smoothly. This book explores Proverb’s well-known verses and prevalent themes in a manner that oﬀers various interpretations and applications to our modern world. Abingdon Press. Coming in July. 9781501894299. $16.99; $12.99

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Church & Culture You can live with conﬁdence, joy, and hope in a fragmented age

Timothy Keller & John D. Inazu

UNCOMMON GROUND: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference Timothy Keller and John D. Inazu How can Christians today interact with those around them in a way that shows respect to those whose beliefs are radically diﬀerent but that also remains faithful to the gospel? Bestselling author Timothy Keller and legal scholar John Inazu bring together a thrilling range of artists, thinkers, and leaders to present illuminating stories—their own and from others—to answer this vital question. Uncommon Ground gathers an array of perspectives from people thinking deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our time. Contributors include: Lecrae, Tish Harrison Warren, Kristen Deede Johnson, Claude Richard Alexander, Shirley Hoogstra, Sara Groves, Rudy Carrasco, Trillia Newbell, Tom Lin, and Warren Kinghorn.

Timothy Keller is an urban church pioneer, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. His books include Making Sense of God and God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life.

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new A GENTLE ANSWER:

new HOLY CHAOS: 10 Ways

In a defensive and divided era, how can followers of Jesus reveal a better way of living, one that loves others as God loves us? Scott Sauls’ compelling new book shows Christians how to become people of “a gentle answer” in a politically, relationally, and culturally fractured world. Thomas Nelson. Coming in June.

Daily living and loving in our fraught and deeply divided world can be disorienting, unpredictable, exhausting, and scary. How do we find peace, connection, and healing in the midst of chaos, division, and suffering? An interfaith leader, activist, and pastor reflects on how to find joy in each other and chart a way forward with integrity and love. Chalice Press.

Our ‘Secret Weapon’ in an Age of Us Against Them Scott Sauls

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to Love Each Other Despite Our Religious and Political Divides Amanda Henderson

I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY: Stories to Transform a Divided World Michael T. McRay

The author visited divided regions of the world and interviewed activists, peacebuilders, and former combatants about their personal stories of conﬂict, justice, and reconciliation. In a time of heightened alienation and fear, these true, sacred stories of reconciliation, empathy, and justice can teach us much about our own divided states. Herald Press. 9781513805931. $16.99; $12.29

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John D. Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis.

CITIZEN: Faithful Discipleship in a Partisan World C. Andrew Doyle

Bishop Doyle offers a Christian virtue ethic grounded in fresh anthropology. He contends that our current debates are not about one partisan narrative winning, but communities of diversity being unified by a relationship with God. Crafting a deep theological conversation with a unified approach to the Old and New Testament, Citizen asks, what does it truly mean to live in community? Church Publishing. 9781640652019. $22.95; $16.79 SU20

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Church & Culture Learn to face your fears and live into courageous and faithful action

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FEAR NOT: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World Eric H. F. Law

Eric H. F. Law is an Episcopal priest, blogger, and the founder and executive director of the Kaleidoscope Institute, the mission of which is to create diverse and sustainable communities. For over 20 years, he has provided transformative and comprehensive training and resources to all the major church denominations in the US and Canada.

Americans live in a culture of fear, whether we know it or care to admit it. Who will attack us next? Who will steal our jobs? Whose relationship undermines the sanctity of mine? These manipulative messages come from politicians, media, marketers, and even faith leaders. Fear Not subverts insidious fear-based messaging with the creation of courageous communities committed to truthtelling, grace, hope, and love. Eric H. F. Law shares practical resources and processes for bringing diverse people together to build authentic relationships and share their truth. Includes suggested activities, questions for discussion, and tips for creating small discussion groups. Chalice Press. 9780827211322. $16.99; $12.29

THE BIBLE AND THE BALLOT:

THOU SHALT NOT BE A JERK:

Using Scripture in Political Decisions Tremper Longman

A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics Eugene Cho

What relevance does the Bible have for the contentious public policy issues we face today? This book demonstrates the proper use of Scripture in contemporary political discussions. Longman proceeds topic by topic, citing important Scriptures to be taken into consideration about each issue and oﬀering an evangelical interpretation. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802877345. $24.99; $17.99 SU20

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Christians should never profess blind loyalty to a party. Any party. But they should engage with politics, because politics inform policies which impact people. With determination and heart, Cho urges readers to stop vilifying those they disagree with— especially the vulnerable—and asks Christians to follow Jesus and reﬂect his teachings. David C Cook Publishing. 9780781411158. $17.99; $12.99

SCANDALOUS WITNESS: A Little Political Manifesto for Christians Lee C. Camp

Christian identity is in moral and political crisis. “One major reason Christianity in America has been made into a bad public joke is our failure to rightly understand what Christianity is.” Refusing to reduce Christianity to any partisan agenda, Camp reminds us that the gospel is inherently political and we are called to be political witnesses. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802877352. Hardcover. $19.99; $14.49

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GOD AND GUNS IN AMERICA Michael W. Austin

How should Christians think and act with respect to guns and gun ownership? Ethicist Mike Austin provides a thoughtful, measured, robust, and articulate biblical response that is long overdue and addresses both legal and moral concerns. This book is an accessible and theologically informed treatment of an issue that many times oﬀers more heat than light. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802876430. $21.99; $15.99

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Church & Culture What happens when people garden, worship, and eat together—and invite all to join them?

Anna Woofenden

THIS IS GOD’S TABLE: Finding Church Beyond the Walls Anna Woofenden This is the story of an audacious journey. It’s the story of what happens when people garden, worship, and eat together—and invite anyone and everyone to join them. In This Is God’s Table, writer and pastor Anna Woofenden describes the way that the wealthy and the poor, the aged and the young, the housed and unhoused become a community in a once-empty lot. Together they plant and sustain a thriving urban farm, worship God, and share a weekly meal. Together they craft a shared life and a place of authenticity where all are welcome. Readers of Nadia Bolz-Weber, Sara Miles, and Diana Butler Bass will ﬁnd here a kindred vision for a church without walls. As churches across the Western world wither, what would it take to ﬁnd a raw, honest, gritty way of doing church—one rooted in place, nurtured by grace, and grounded in God’s expansive love? What would it take to carry the liturgy outside the gates? What if we were to discover that in feeding others, we are fed?

Anna Woofenden is a writer, speaker, pastor, and leading voice in the food and faith movement. She is the founding pastor of the Garden Church in San Pedro, California, as well as the founder of Feed and Be Fed Farm.

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IN DEFENSE OF KINDNESS: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World Bruce Reyes-Chow

When did kindness become a sign of weakness? What if kindness actually has the power to change the world? A “kindness enthusiast” explores how choosing kindness is a way to experience community, wholeness, healing, and hope in ourselves and the world. Chalice Press. Coming in July. 9780827216761. $16.99; $12.29

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new FOR ALL WHO HUNGER: Searching for Communion in a Shattered World Emily M. D. Scott

As founding pastor of St. Lydia’s in Brooklyn, where worship takes place over a meal, Scott spent eight years ministering to people with diﬀerent backgrounds, incomes, and levels of social skills. With tenderness and humor, she weaves stories and reﬂections from the life of her unlikely congregation. Convergent Books. 9780593135570. Hardcover. $25.00; $17.99

HUMAN(KIND): How Reclaiming

SPEAK YOUR PEACE:

Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together Ashlee Eiland

What the Bible Says about Loving Our Enemies Ronald J. Sider

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Eiland shares her compelling story of being the token black girl in majoritywhite spaces and the “whitewashed” black girl in majority black spaces. Her story of learning to extend radical kindness toward every person— regardless of social status, political views, or religious beliefs—invites us to rekindle our common humanity. Waterbrook Press.

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Is nonviolence irresponsible? Is peacemaking naïve? With candor and logic, the author of the inﬂuential Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger plumbs Scripture, building a persuasive case that Jesus meant what he said when he commanded us to love our enemies and reminding the church of its true vocation in a world of hatred and war. Herald Press. SU20

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Church & Culture Before you ﬁnd yourself having to contemplate the hardest decisions…

Diane Rehm

WHEN MY TIME COMES: Conversations about Whether Those Who Are Dying Should Have the Right to Determine When Life Should End Diane Rehm

Diane Rehm is a retired American public radio talk show host. Her program, The Diane Rehm Show, was distributed nationally and internationally by National Public Radio. She is the recipient of the National Humanities medal and the Peabody Award. The Washington Post describes Rehm as a leading voice in the right-to-die debate. She currently hosts the weekly podcast, On My Mind.

TOUCHED: For Survivors of Sexual Assault Like Me Who Have Been Hurt by Church Folk and for Those Who Will Care Shanell T. Smith

Helps survivors of sexual assault give themselves permission to feel what they feel and to stand up to counternarratives from those who don’t understand their trauma or simply deny it. Helps readers learn to respond eﬀectively and compassionately to survivors. Fortress Press.

Through interviews with terminally ill patients, and with physicians, ethicists, spouses, relatives, and representatives of those who vigorously oppose the Right-to-Die movement, Rehm—one of its most inspiring champions—gives voice to a broad range of people who are personally linked to the realities of medical aid in dying. The book presents the fervent arguments—both for and against—that are propelling the current debates across the nation about whether to adopt laws allowing those who are dying to put an end to their suﬀering. With characteristic even-handedness, Rehm skillfully shows both sides of the argument, providing the full context for this highly divisive issue. Random House. 9780525654759. Hardcover. $25.95; $24.99

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WHEN I SPOKE IN TONGUES: A Story of Faith and Its Loss Jessica Wilbanks

When I Spoke in Tongues is a story of the painful and complicated process of losing one’s faith and moving across class divides. And in the end, it’s a story of how a family splintered by dogmatic faith can eventually be knit together again through love. Random House. Coming in June. 9780807039892. $15.95; $11.49

new THE ABCS OF DIVERSITY:

Helping Kids Embrace Our Differences Carolyn Helsel and Y. Joy Harris-Smith

This book helps parents and teachers of children, youth, and young adults navigate conversations about diﬀerences so they can raise up individuals committed to respectful civic engagement. Such intercultural dialogues can support communities as they work for the mutual well-being of all. Chalice Press. Coming in June. 9780827200937. $19.99; $14.49

new THE LOST ART OF DYING: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom L. S. Dugdale

A Columbia University physician inspires us to rethink death and oﬀers insights on how we can learn to embrace the art of dying well in this wise, clear-eyed book that is as compelling and soulful as Being Mortal, When Breath Becomes Air, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. HarperOne. Coming in July. 9780062932631. Hardcover. $27.99; $19.99

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Church & Culture A practical look at our Christian calling to live in solidarity with the poor

Eric Atcheson

ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN: A Faith-Based Toolkit for Economic Justice Eric Atcheson The church is positioned to be an ally of the poor and laborers in their search for social justice and equality, but only if it actively chooses to be. Numerous passages in Scripture that convey God’s strong disapproval of inequality point toward a religious imperative to speak out. What are the most eﬀective ways to frame and facilitate discussions about poverty, and how can pastors and activists add to their own understandings of the theological and religious history of labor and work? By critically examining biblical texts, church history, and present-day events and experiences, Eric Atcheson oﬀers pastors, activists, and concerned citizens a faith-based toolkit for understanding and addressing the economic disparities present in their communities, as well as ways to initiate hopeful conversations. This book is a powerful resource for any of the faithful interested in building a more just and equitable kingdom in the face of increasingly powerful opposition.

Eric Atcheson is an ordained pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of Oregon Trail Theology: The Frontier Millennial Christians Face—And How We’re Ready.

Church Publishing. 9781640652262. $16.95; $12.29

new in paperback RIVER OF FIRE:

My Spiritual Journey Helen Prejean

Sister Helen Prejean, the nation’s foremost leader in eﬀorts to abolish the death penalty and the author of Dead Man Walking, shares the story of her growth as a spiritual leader, speaks out about the challenges of the Catholic Church, and shows that joy and religion are not mutually exclusive. Vintage Books. Coming in July. 9780307389039. $16.95; $12.29

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GOD’S FAVORITES: Judaism, Christianity, and the Myth of Divine Chosenness Michael Coogan

RECLAIMING CHURCH: A Call to Action for Religious Rejects J. J. Warren

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The Bible describes many individuals and groups as specially chosen by God. A noted biblical scholar explores how the claim of divine choice has been used from ancient times to the present to justify territorial expansion and prejudice. He suggests we might instead focus on another key biblical concept: taking care of the immigrant and the refugee. Beacon Press.

After meeting LGBTQ+ young people who “didn’t know God could love them because their churches said God didn’t,” Warren realized the church has got some work to do. In Reclaiming Church, he continues his call to reaﬃrm the church as a people who welcome all. He especially speaks to young and progressives, asking them to stay within the church and work for renewal. Abingdon Press.

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SHAKING THE GATES OF HELL: Faith-Led Resistance to Corporate Globalization, Second Edition Sharon Delgado

This book describes today’s interrelated social, economic, and ecological crises and makes the case that we face a living hell on earth if we do not address them. It points readers in the direction of hope based on following the way of Jesus, who lived in nonviolent resistance to the powers of his day. Fortress Press. 9781506432847. $21.00; $14.99 SU20

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Church & Culture A raw, bold, challenging and timely celebration of our bodies (and sex)

Nadia Bol z-Weber new in paperback

SHAMELESS: A Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex) Nadia Bolz-Weber

Nadia Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran minister and public theologian. She served as the founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Denver, Colorado. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of Pastrix and Accidental Saints.

Christians are obsessed with sex. But not in a good way. For generations countless people have suffered pain, guilt, and judgment as a result of this toxic fixation on sex, the body, and physical pleasure. Bolz-Weber unleashes her critical eye, her sharp pen, and her vulnerable but hopeful soul on the caustic, fear-riddled, and religiously inspired messages about sex that have fed our shame. She offers no simple amendments or polite compromises. Instead, this tattooed, swearing, modern-day pastor calls for a new reformation. She shares stories, poetry, and Scripture, cultivating resilient hope and audacious love rooted in good news that is “powerful enough, transgressive enough, and beautiful enough to heal not only the ones who have been hurt but also those who have done the hurting.” Convergent Books. 9781601427595. $17.00

YOU CAN CHANGE: Stories from Angola Prison and the Psychology of Personal Transformation Mark W. Baker

Once the most brutal prison in the country, Angola became one of the most eﬀective sites for rehabilitation in the US. Baker uses stories from inside Angola, along with his decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, to share with readers the amazing human potential for change and personal growth. Fortress Press. 9781506455648. $18.99; $13.79 SU20

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ACTING ON FAITH: Stories of Courage, Activism, and Hope Across Religions Diane Faires Beadle and Jamie Lynn Haskins, editors

Encouraging, inspiring, ﬁrst-person stories from diverse voices who were lead to seek justice and work for love amidst our world’s violence and divisions. Reﬂection questions with each chapter make this book perfect for small-group study or to read as a private devotional. Chalice Press. 9780827200890. $16.99; $12.29

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new WHEN TRUTH IS ALL YOU HAVE: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted Jim McCloskey with Philip Lerman

With a foreword by John Grisham, this book is by the founder of Centurion Ministries, the ﬁrst organization in the United States committed to freeing the wrongly imprisoned. It’s a riveting story of devotion, sacriﬁce, and vindication. Random House. Coming in July. 9780385545037. Hardcover. $26.95; $19.49

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Leadership A distinctive Wesleyan approach to the Fresh Expressions movement

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A FIELD GUIDE TO METHODIST FRESH EXPRESSIONS Michael Adam Beck with Jorge Acevedo “…a form of church for our changing culture, established primarily for the beneﬁt of those who are not yet part of any church.” This is a description of Fresh Expressions, a movement that strives to introduce people to Jesus, expand the kingdom, and revitalize churches. Pastors Michael Beck and Jorge Acevedo travel nationwide awakening congregational leaders to a distinctively Wesleyan approach to the movement, saying, in fact, that Fresh Expressions is the most “Methodist” thing in the denomination today. In A Field Guide to Methodist Fresh Expressions, they remind Wesleyans of their roots and show congregations how to bring that tradition into modern day, yet local, contexts. Abingdon Press. 9781501899096. $17.99; $13.49

THE ART OF HOSPITALITY:

THE SHIFT: Surviving and Thriving

A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome Yvonne Gentile and Debi Nixon

After Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity Colby Martin

Step-by-step actions to help create a culture of radical hospitality in your church—pastors, staﬀ, and lay leaders. Loaded with key principles and methods, the guide will permeate your entire church with the common language of welcome, hospitality, visitor care, outreach connections, and membership. Abingdon Press.

This book is a friendly survival guide to help followers of Jesus navigate the strange and confusing landscape when shifting from conservative to progressive Christianity. This book will prepare them for the pitfalls awaiting them, and it will equip them for a more abundant, thriving, and peaceﬁlled spiritual life. Fortress Press.

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FROM FRANCHISE TO LOCAL DIVE: Multiplying Your Church by Discovering Your Contextual Flavor Jason Moore & Rosario Picardo

Many local churches are stuck in a rut, have reached a plateau, or—worst of all—are declining. The temptation is to serve up the same exact ministry models that worked in another time and space because it feels safe. This book will help you discover how to make a ministry recipe that will keep people coming back for more. Market Square Publishing.

Michael Adam Beck is South Atlantic Coordinator Fresh Expressions US, Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the North Central District, and a Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Beck serves as co-pastor of Wildwood United Methodist Church with his wife Jill.

FAITHFUL INVESTING: The Power of Decisive Action and Incremental Change James W. Murphy, editor

This book will help religious leaders better understand all of the many issues and opportunities involved in making their investment choices reﬂect their faith-in-action. A unique collaboration of voices from multiple Christian denominations share their experiences, perspectives, and resources. Church Publishing. 9781640652446. $19.95; $14.49

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Leadership The processes you put into place today determine the leaders you grow for tomorrow

Ken Willard and Kelly Brown Ken Willard is a Christian leadership coach, certiﬁed church consultant, author, speaker, and curriculum developer.

Kelly Brown is an associate certiﬁed coach, an ordained elder, and Director of Congregational Vitality for the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church.

CHURCH ECOLOGY: Creating a Leadership Pathway for Your Church Ken Willard and Kelly Brown Called by Christ to discipleship, we are the true heirs of Christ. We are called to share the gifts that God has given to each of us on behalf of the whole community so that we can more eﬀectively be the body of Christ in and for the world today. In Church Ecology, the authors lay out a step-by-step approach to creating a leadership pathway that is grounded in Scripture and prayer. Their creative, reﬂective process and practical suggestions invite all who participate to remember who they are in Christ. They invite us to be curious about current leadership development processes, what those processes could be, and about the past, present, and future. They invite us to ask questions and they ask us questions, coaching us to determine the next appropriate action step for our unique situation. Market Square Publishing. 9781950899104. $16.95

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4 Pathways for Christian Disciples Michelle J. Morris

Between a Rock and a Hard Place F. Douglas Powe, Jr.

A revolutionary, self-facilitating, strategic-planning-in-a-box experience for your church leadership team. You’ll go through a six-hour game-like process with interactive exercises to create a 12-to-24 month master plan for moving your church forward. Strategic team-based planning has never been more comprehensive, energizing, and fun! Elemental Churches. 556596. Focus Strategy Kit. $379.00 556608. Focus Refill Kit. $99.99 SU20

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Individuals and congregations bring their own unique sets of skills and gifts to the mission field. This book shows how to engage in self-reflection to help define a path to discipleship that fits your own context, giving your church the encouragement it needs to step out in faith. Abingdon Press. 9781501899058. Participant Guide. $13.99; $10.99 9781501899072. Congregation Guide. $17.99; $13.49

When your church is in decline, tough decisions need to be made. The Adept Church helps congregations develop realistic plans for navigating these tough times. A theologically grounded, yet practical guide for church leaders seeking to save their churches. Abingdon Press. 9781501896521. $14.99; $10.99

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new NOT FORSAKEN: Growing Up Black, Male, and Christian in the Hood Chris McNair

McNair shares lessons learned during his thirty-year ministry to at-risk African American boys in the inner city. We must discern how to address the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual issues facing young black men in order to build a relational ministry. Abingdon Press. Coming in March 2021. 9781791000004. Leader Guide With Participant Helps $19.99; $13.49

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Preaching & Wor ship Being a good leader makes you a better preacher…and vice-versa!!

William H. Willimon LEADING WITH THE SERMON: Preaching as Leadership William H. Willimon In this addition to the Working Preacher Books series, proliﬁc author William H. Willimon makes the compelling case that two key pastoral tasks—preaching and leadership— complement, correct, strengthen, and inform one another. Preaching is the distinctive function of pastoral leaders. In preaching, pastoral leaders can help a congregation face its problems and coordinate its God-given resources to address those problems. Sermons can be an opportunity to articulate, motivate, and orchestrate God’s people in doing God’s work in the church and in the world. Leading with the Sermon includes chapters on why pastors must be leaders, why preaching is such an essential task in telling the truth about the gospel, how preaching makes better leaders, and how better leaders make better preachers. Fortress Press.

William H. Willimon is the Presiding Bishop of the Birmingham Area of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. He has been named as one of the Twelve Most Eﬀective Preachers in the Englishspeaking world.

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THE GOSPEL PEOPLE DON’T WANT TO HEAR: Preaching Challenging Messages Lisa Cressman

Preachers have a diﬃcult message to preach, a message many will not want to hear. In this book from the Working Preacher Books series, Cressman shows preachers how to craft sermons with the right tone and how to have the courage to say what you’re called to say. Fortress Press. 9781506456393. $18.99; $13.79

A LAY PREACHER’S GUIDE: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon Karoline M. Lewis

Laypeople are increasingly called to preach, many without homiletical instruction or support. They’re left on their own to ﬁgure it out. Lewis gives this unique subset of preachers the foundations of biblical preaching, laying out concise and clear steps to preaching that can be immediately applied. Fortress Press.

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GEORGE BUTTRICK’S GUIDE TO PREACHING THE GOSPEL George A. Buttrick

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George Arthur Buttrick (1892–1980) was an inﬂuential preacher, author, and activist. He was the famed pastor of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, and professor of preaching at Harvard, Garrett, Vanderbilt, and Louisville’s Presbyterian and Southern Baptist seminaries.

SUNDAY’S SERMON FOR MONDAY’S WORLD: Preaching to

In George Buttrick’s Guide to Preaching the Gospel, we learn what Buttrick said about our need for competent preachers, what the preacher must preach about, and the daily discipline preachers should take when creating the sermon: research, charting, outlining, writing and performance. These previously unpublished essays will not only provide practical help in crafting sermons, they’ll will give modern preachers muchneeded inspiration. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781791001742. $24.99; $17.99

STORIES BY WILLIMON

SIMPLIFY THE MESSAGE: Multiply

William H. Willimon

Shape Daring Witness Sally A. Brown

Storytelling is one of the best ways to engage people and illustrate a point. In this book, readers will recognize themselves and their loved ones in the insightful stories of joy, agony, thankfulness, greed, trust, fear, healing, suﬀering, laughter, weeping, yearning, irony, hatred, and love. And preachers will ﬁnd illustrative and meaningful materials to support their sermons. Abingdon Press.

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Christianity’s witness depends on credible Christian lives carried out in ordinary settings of everyday life. This book helps preachers design sermons that equip believers to act with improvisational, creative courage in the ordinary settings of their Monday-to-Saturday lives. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

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the Impact Talbot Davis

Provides less experienced pastors with a structure and a process for their sermons, while giving practiced clergy the tools they need to invigorate their preparation and inspire their delivery. Stemming from the experiences and reflections of a 28-year preaching veteran, this resource is filled with examples of how simplified messages enhance impact. Abingdon Press. 9781501884603. $17.99; $13.49

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SURVIVING A DANGEROUS SERMON Frank A. Thomas

Sometimes as a pastor you have to deliver sermons that will ruﬄe some congregants’ feathers. Thomas calls them “dangerous sermons.” His book equips you to say what needs to be said in a way that is heard, so that your sermon has a chance to do its work on human hearts without negative consequences and without damaging the pastor-congregation relationship. Abingdon Press. 9781501896545. $17.99; $13.49

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Preaching & Wor ship You can lead a healthy church in an age of doubt, division, and decline

N. Graham Standish new

...AND THE CHURCH ACTUALLY CHANGED: Uncommon Wisdom for Pastors in an Age of Doubt, Division, and Decline N. Graham Standish The mainline church is in a drastic decline, and that decline is hitting clergy and churches on all sides of the theological debates. Pastors are struggling, and the ever-changing trends of ministry don’t seem to be staunching the decline. This book addresses issues brought up by clergy themselves in the author’s coaching work with them. Using an integrative approach to ministry, Standish draws on insights from counseling, spiritual direction, organizational development, and other ﬁelds. The book is written in the form of dialogues between a clergy coach and various clergy clients who are struggling in their ministry. Each chapter addresses a signiﬁcant clergy leadership issue, yet the dialogue allows coach and pastor to deal with issues pragmatically by exploring both the big picture and the details of leading a healthy church.

N. Graham Standish works with clergy as a spiritual director/coach, facilitating clergy leadership groups and oﬀering training for pastors. He is an adjunct professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary doctor of ministry program and has taught in its Certiﬁcate in Spiritual Formation Program.

Fortress Press. Coming in June. 9781506461946. $18.99; $13.79

PART-TIME IS PLENTY: Thriving Without Full-Time Clergy G. Jeﬀrey MacDonald

Is it possible to run eﬀective ministries without a full-time professional? MacDonald says yes— churches can grow more vibrant than ever, tapping into undiscovered gifts, revitalizing worship, and engaging in more eﬀective ministry with the community as they employ a higher level of lay engagement, responsibility, playfulness, and creativity. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664265991. $22.00; $15.99

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THE LAST PASTOR: Faithfully Steering a Closing Church Gail Caﬀerata

When a church votes to close its doors, it can cause the pastor to question his or her call, leadership, and future. When the author experienced this, she conducted a study of over 130 pastors who were called to serve churches that closed. This book shares the results of her study and the hard-won lessons learned by those courageous pastors. Westminster John Knox Press. 9780664264987. $25.00; $17.99

PROPHETIC PREACHING: The Hope or the Curse of the Church? Ian S. Markham and Crystal J. Hardin, editors

In our increasingly polarized society, preachers grapple with the question: is there room for politics from the pulpit? This book is the ﬁrst collection of essays to explore that question. Contributors to this volume serve in a variety of contexts and bring with them their own distinct styles and visions. Church Publishing. 9781640652200. $18.95; $13.79

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A WAY WITH WORDS: Preaching That Transforms Congregations Adam T. Trambley

Trambley demonstrates the power of the weekly sermon to change the culture of a congregation, showing how a consistent preaching focus can foster greater congregational vitality. He explores how focused preaching can move church development forward and oﬀers a long-term strategy for success. Includes discussion questions and practical exercises. Church Publishing. 9781640652545. $16.95; $12.29 SU20

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Preaching & Wor ship The beautiful liturgy that springs from utterly abandoned places of the world

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LITURGIES FROM BELOW: Praying with People at the Ends of the World Cláudio Carvalhaes

Cláudio Carvalhaes is an ordained pastor, theologian, liturgist, preacher, and artist who has presented at over 40 conferences and academic societies around the world. A native of Brazil, he has served as Associate Professor of Worship at Union Theological Seminary in New York City since 2007.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTRY IN ORDINARY TIME: An Invitation to Renewal for Pastors James A. Harnish

What energizes someone in pastoral ministry for the long haul? Harnish encourages ministers to develop spiritual disciplines and personal relationships to nourish their souls for the long term, highlighting the importance of reﬂection on Scripture, spiritual reading, journaling, prayer, and spiritual conversation with trusted friends. Upper Room Books. 9780835819121. $12.99; $9.99 SU20

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Approximately 100 people from four continents worked with the Council for World Mission to create this immensely rich and varied collection of liturgical sources from various communities dealing with issues of violence, immigration, drugs, land grabbing, war, misogyny, militarization, and climate change. They spent weeks living in each of four communities where the people lived in oppressive and seemingly hopeless situations. The author, scholars, artists, students, and others wrote prayers and stories of their experiences trying to live the Christian faith in utterly abandoned places, showing the perspective of prayer from marginalized communities and demonstrating hope and other responses to dire conditions. Abingdon Press. Coming in August. 9781791007355. $29.99

FLOW: The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship Lester Ruth

Flow oﬀers a way to lead a service of Word and Table that is genuinely relevant and attuned to the congregation’s culture while incorporating and honoring the traditions of denominational congregations. It provides stepby-step guidance for rethinking traditional worship in a way that feels legitimately and authentically contemporary. Abingdon Press. 9781501898990. $19.99; $14.99

WORSHIP LIKE JESUS: A Guide for Every Follower Constance M. Cherry

Helps ministry leaders share the basic meaning and purpose of worship with everyone in their congregation, using Jesus’ model. Presents Christians with the most essential features of Christian worship as well as an understanding of their role so they can enter into worship in exciting and profound ways. Features sermons, team studies, and a built-in Leader Guide for group study. Abingdon Press. 9781501881473. $17.99; $13.49

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THE WAY OF WORSHIP: A Guide to Living and Leading Authentic Worship Michael Neale and Vernon M. Whaley Concise, well written, and thoroughly researched, this is a practical, handson guide for college or seminary students, worship leaders, pastors, and youth pastors seeking to better equip themselves as worshipers. Includes individual/group discussion questions and activities. Zondervan.

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Study & Theology The unexpected apostle who changed human history forever

Jay Parini

THE DAMASCUS ROAD: A Novel of Saint Paul Jay Parini

Jay Parini is a poet, novelist, biographer, and critic who has authored over 20 books, ranging from poetry and nonﬁction to biographies and essay collections. He is Axinn Professor of English at Middlebury College, VT. He writes regularly for The Guardian and other publications.

In the years after Christ’s crucifixion, Paul of Tarsus, a prosperous tentmaker and Jewish scholar, took it upon himself to persecute the small groups of his followers that sprung up. But on the road to Damascus, he had some sort of blinding vision, a profound conversion experience that transformed Paul into the most effective and influential messenger Christianity has ever had. In The Damascus Road, novelist Jay Parini brings this fascinating and ever-controversial figure to full human life, capturing his visionary passions and vast contradictions. In relating Paul’s epic journeys, both geographical and spiritual, Parini unfolds a vivid panorama of the ancient world on the verge of epochal change. And in the alternating voice of the Gospel writer Luke, Paul’s travel companion, scribe, and ghostwriter, a cooler perspective on his actions and beliefs emerges—ironic but still filled with wonder at Paul’s unshakable commitment to the Christ and his divinity. Anchor Books. 9780307386205. $17.95

THE LEAST OF THESE: Paul and the Marginalized Carla Swaﬀord Works

HEARING PAUL’S VOICE: Insights for Teaching and Preaching M. Eugene Boring

PAUL AND THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH

Combines careful and reverent critical historical study of the Bible with theological perception and openness to hearing the Bible as Word of God. With clarity and simplicity, this book illustrates the relevance of the biblical text and is ideal for preachers and teachers in the church who want to deepen their understanding of the canonical Pauline letters. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

A dynamic reading of Paul’s faith language, outlining its subtle nuances as belief, trust, and faithfulness. Pastors and scholars alike will beneﬁt from this close examination of Paul’s understanding and use of faith language. For Gupta, Paul’s understanding involves a divinehuman relationship centered on Christ that believes, trusts, and obeys. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

Nijay K. Gupta

For centuries, Paul has been one of the church’s most widely cited early teachers. In this book, N. T. Wright draws attention to Paul the man—to the essence of his life and the extreme unlikelihood of what he achieved. Paul survived assassination attempts, imprisonments, and shipwrecks all while inventing new language and concepts for faithfully translating Jesus’ story for the Gentile world. HarperCollins.

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The apostle Paul has a reputation for being detached from the concerns of the poor and powerless. This book demonstrates that Paul’s message and ministry are in harmony with the teaching of Jesus. It brings to light an apostle who preaches and models good news to the “least of these”— the poor, the marginalized, the disadvantaged, and the vulnerable. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. SU20

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Study & Theology Rethink how the Bible has been read, taught, and lived by believers

John Barton new

A HISTORY OF THE BIBLE: The Book and Its Faiths John Barton In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. While the idea of the Bible as a non-negotiable authority straight from God provides a ﬁrm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies its depth, variety, and richness. The narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters each have their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren’t), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world—and, importantly, to what eﬀect. He argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages Christians to move away from the Bible’s literal wording—which is impossible to determine— and focus instead on its broader meanings.

John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at Oxford University. He is the author of many books, including Holy Writings Sacred Texts, How the Bible Came to Be, and Reading the Old Testament.

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new THE PRODIGAL PROPHET: new GOD SO ENTERS INTO Jonah and the Mystery of God’s Mercy Timothy Keller The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known—and misunderstood— parables in the Bible. Many people, even nonreligious people, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who deﬁes God and is swallowed by a whale. But there’s more to Jonah’s story than most of us realize. Here, Keller shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah’s story. Random House. Coming in June. 9780735222076. $17.00

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A Biblical View Terence E. Fretheim

INSPIRED IMPERFECTION: How the Bible’s Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority Gregory A. Boyd

BLESSED TO BLESS: An Introduction to the Bible Tim Sean Youmans

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RELATIONSHIPS THAT . . .

Weaves key insights from Scripture with theological reﬂections on the nature and activity of God, God’s relationship to the world, and the natural order. Relational language and images ﬁll the various forms of communication that ministry leaders must use to speak about God and God’s presence and activity in the world. Fortress Press. Coming in June.

Boyd says we should embrace the mistakes and contradictions in Scripture, for they show that God chose to use fallible humans to communicate timeless truths. Just as God ultimately came to save humanity in the form of a human, God chose to impart truth through the imperfect medium of human writing. Fortress Press.

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Many Christians are vaguely familiar with Bible stories but do not know their context in the literary or historical arc of the Bible. Blessed to Bless gives meaningful organization to the multitude of Bible stories covered in over 1500 years of religious history. Ideal for teens or anyone wanting a basic, yet comprehensive introduction to the Bible. Free downloadable leader guide available. Church Publishing. SU20

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Study & Theology Balancing the call to indvidual and community transformation without divisiveness

Ryan Nicholas Danker EXPLORING A WESLEYAN POLITICAL THEOLOGY Ryan Nicholas Danker, general editor

Ryan Nicholas Danker is Associate Professor of Church History and Methodist Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary. An active United Methodist, Dr. Danker is a church historian with a passion for evangelical studies and the early Wesleyan/Methodist movement under John and Charles Wesley.

HOLY IMAGINATION: A Literary and Theological Introduction to the Whole Bible Judy Fentress-Williams Study the whole Bible through both literary and theological lenses. This book groups sections of the Bible by genre, to include the whole canon. Readers will learn to see it more as a library than as a single book, and will gain a new understanding of how it can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Abingdon Press.

Even in his own day, there were social repercussions to Wesley’s theology of transformational grace. At its core, Methodism was constituted by communities shaped by the radical call to new birth and were seen from the beginning as potentially subversive, having a political edge whether the early Methodists intended it to or not. This book helps Wesleyans begin to both discuss and address political issues without the partisanship and tribalism that marks our discourse. It explores the consequences of a Gospel message that calls for the transformation of individuals, communities, and the created order. How does a person or community, made whole by holy love, approach the great issues of our day? Basing the conversation on shared theological and ecclesiastical commitments can provide a new means to approach divisive issues. General Board Of Higher Education & Ministry. 9781945935626. $32.99; $25.79

THE BIBLE AND MORAL INJURY: Reading Scripture Alongside War’s Unseen Wounds Brad E. Kelle

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Moral injury is much lesser-known concept than PTSD, but professionals have begun researching this emerging notion. This book explores what happens when we read biblical stories of war and violence through the lens of moral injury. Understanding those texts can help facilitate healing and repair. Abingdon Press.

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ECCLESIOLOGY IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

WESLEY ONE VOLUME COMMENTARY

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Kenneth J. Collins and Robert W. Wall, editors

This volume in the Core Biblical Studies series investigates how the various New Testament authors adopted diﬀerent metaphors for their communities—family, assembly, nation, priesthood, and so on—to make varying claims about how they ought to live with one another and among their neighbors. Abingdon Press. 9781426771934. $29.99; $21.99

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The only commentary for the entire Bible written exclusively from the Wesleyan viewpoint. Written by more than 40 scholars from a broad range of Wesleyan denominations, it assists pastors in sermon preparation, smallgroup leaders in lesson planning, and laypeople in Bible study. Abingdon Press. 9781501823916. Hardcover. $89.99; $65.99

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LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE, THIRD EDITION: Large Print Hardcover Enhanced features include more than 10,000 notes and over 100 profiles of key Bible people; introductions and overviews for each book of the Bible; more than 500 maps & charts placed for quick reference; a dictionary/concordance; side-column cross-reference system; index to notes, charts, maps, and profiles; refreshed two-color design; 16 pages of full-color maps; quality Smyth-sewn binding—durable, made for frequent use, and lays flat when open; presentation page; single-column format; Christian Worker’s Resource supplement; and full text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). Tyndale House. 9781496439499. NIV, Red Letter. $64.99; $46.49 9781496439390. NLT, Red Letter. 64.99; $45.49 9781496443878. NIV, Red Letter, Indexed. $74.99; $53.49

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THE REVISED NEW JERUSALEM BIBLE: Study Edition Henry Wansbrough, editor

A beautiful, fully updated edition of the popular and beloved New Jerusalem Bible, complete with study notes, cross-references, and book introductions. Also includes explanations of the key words, themes, and ideas in the Bible’s major footnotes; a chronological table; an index of persons; and eight pages of full-color maps. Image Books. 9780525573197. Hardcover. $59.95; $40.49 SU20

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Brittany Sky is the Senior Editor of Children’s Resources for The United Methodist Publishing House. She has worked as a children’s minister and taught children’s ministry workshops for the Oklahoma Annual Conference. Brittany continues to explore approaches to Christian Education that create relevant, vibrant experiences with God for kids.

DEEP BLUE KIDS BIBLE: Celebrate Wonder Edition

Includes colorful icons and illustrations throughout, plus notes, historical facts, book introductions, in-text subject headings, devotionals, a presentation page, a dictionary, and eight full-color maps exclusively from National Geographic. The Celebrate Wonder edition includes content that will inspire wonder and curiosity and a desire to learn more about the Bible. Ages 7–12. Common English Bible. 9781609262259. Hardcover. $29.99; $20.99 SU20

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Children have a natural sense of awe, wonder, imagination, and curiosity. With page after page of bright, colorful illustrations, this new children’s Bible storybook will engage kids through simple storytelling and open-ended questions that encourage them to wonder about the Bible story. Watch their faith grow as they make connections between the Bible and their everyday lives. Includes 150 stories! Abingdon Press. Coming in July. 9781501897252. Hardcover. $21.99

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Hear the Sermon on the Mount as Never Before Dr. Amy Jill Levine opens the imagination of modern readers to hear the words of Jesus with the ears of the ďŹ rst century listeners. Hearing Jesus as his ďŹ rst followers did illuminates the provocative call and radical nature of the kingdom of God, an invitation still available for all today. MORE ON PAGE 4.

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