CPO SAYS... Alpha The Alpha course was started in 1977 and has since been attended by millions of people wanting to explore the Christian faith. Alpha resources have been translated into 112 languages and courses are run by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church and all mainline Protestant denominations. Its simple format of a meal, a talk and a discussion provides an opportunity for genuine dialogue, relationship building and engagement with the big questions of life. Searching Issues – Nicky Gumbel With answers to seven of the most commonly raised objections and questions about the Christian faith, this is a great book to give to people when they hit doubts or at the start of their journey towards God. We’d recommend you keep a stash in your church office and if you are running an Alpha course make sure they are available for sale. Lifechange – Mark Elsdon-Dew Everyone loves a good story! This is 15 first-person accounts of men who have had their lives dramatically impacted by God, including an international rugby player, a drug dealer, and a TV personality. How about organising an evangelistic men’s curry night with a speaker and giving a copy of this book to any of the attendees who show an interest in hearing more about the reality of God?
Available wherever books are sold, and at hodder.co.uk. The ‘Why Jesus’ booklet is available through CPO.
Books and resources Alpha International We believe that everyone should have the
THE JESUS LIFESTYLE Practical Guidelines for Living Out Jesus’ Teachings
NICKY GUMBEL
Nicky Gumbel explains what living as a Christian should look like in the day-to-day, as directed by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount.
9781473680760 • RRP £9.99
THE MARRIAGE BOOK NICKY AND SILA LEE
A reader-friendly book that uses the principles of the Christian faith to help married couples build a more loving and caring relationship. Insightful wisdom accompanies practical advice, covering topics such as: • Effective communication • Parents and in-laws • Conflict and forgiveness • Sex and expressions of love
9781473681743 • RRP £10.99
THE PARENTING BOOK NICKY AND SILA LEE
A practical guide full of wisdom and insights to help parents do the best they can for their children. The book covers the following areas: • Understanding how families work • Meeting our children’s needs • Building character through setting boundaries • Helping our children make good choices • Passing on our believes and values
9781473681569 • RRP £10.99
available from chance to explore the Christian faith.
A LIFE WORTH LIVING
SEARCHING ISSUES
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Live a Life of Purpose, Passion and Joy
Tough Questions, Straight Answers
A practical and positive guide to living life to the full, based on St Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
Nicky Gumbel provides reasoned answers to seven questions commonly raised when considering Christianity in the modern world.
9781473680753 • RRP £7.99
9781473680739 • RRP £6.99
30 Days Nicky Gumbel
30 daily readings from the Bible applied to everyday life
9781473681217 RRP £6.99
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Questions of Life Nicky Gumbel
A step-by-step guide to the basics of the Christian faith
9781473680715 RRP £8.99
Café Theology
Michael Lloyd
Testimonies of how God has radically changed the lives of fifteen men from all walks of life
Theology made accessible with wit and humour
9781473681798 RRP £8.99
9781473681248 RRP £14.99
Available wherever Christian books are sold. For further information please email hodderfaith.sales@hodder.co.uk For all of Alpha’s specific course resources, Alpha Guide, The Marriage Course Guest Manual and many more, please go to shop.alpha.org.
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All I Want Is You
Sandy Millar Hand-picked reflections from the teachings of influential Christian leader Sandy Millar
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Telling Others
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CPO SAYS... Our friends at Essential Christian are a huge gift to the UK church – bringing us music, books, courses and events and working away behind the scenes to grow the Kingdom of God. Do go and explore their website when you get a moment, but until then, we’d like to point you to two new resources in particular:
Only the Brave: Determined Discipleship Sim Dendy, Lisa Holmes, Krish Kandiah, Cathy Madavan, Cris Rogers
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“We talk so much about discipleship, Cris Rogers has turn created a truly useful tool to help churches grow as discip to use, creative tool is in simple English to give access to local churches develop their life and faith in Je
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Only The Brave Songbook 2018 Spring Harvest Featuring 60 primarily new songs, with a few favourites thrown in, plus a unique code to access a digital edition of the songbook on Power Music.
2. Raising Faith: Helping our Children Find a Faith that Lasts – Andy Frost and Katharine Hill
Newsongs For The Church 2018 CD Spring Harvest If you’re looking for new songs to sing at home or Church, this album is an ideal resource for worship.
RRP £12.99
Raising Faith: Helping Our Children Find a Faith That Lasts Andy Frost & Katharine Hill Raising Faith is full of stories and encouragement to help us feel enthused and confident to nurture faith in our children. It’s packed with bite-sized articles and helpful ideas to try out even in the middle of the busyness of family life.
RRP £4.99
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The letter of James is all about how to make faith really work in everyday life. It’s a discipleship manual that helps turn what we believe into action - how to live a life of word, works, wonders and wisdom. This life takes bravery and resilience but occupies the very same space of grace and power that Jesus inhabited. Made up of six sessions this workbook is designed for individuals and groups, with study, reflections, activities and action points to help readers engage with the wisdom of James and live that out in real and effective ways.
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Signature Teaching Series Various Choose from a selection of Essential Christian’s ‘Signature Teaching Series’, a series of recorded live talks. For full selection see www.essentialchristian.org.
DVDs RRP £12.99 CDs RRP £9.99 All available from essentialchristian.org/ store, and Making Disciples resources from cpo.org.uk/makingdisciples
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“Discipleship and the formation of human beings into effectiveness of Christ is the all-important issue of our da such a useful tool for this purpose, for both individua
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Our families are our first mission field and often the most challenging. According to the Kitchen Table Project, only 50% of children raised in Christian homes go on to find a faith of their own. This book is full of encouragement and ideas for nurturing your children’s relationship with God as they grow up. For more resources and support, visit www.kitchentable.org.uk
Making Disciples is an assessment tool to be us small group or individual interested in elevating around discipleship and spiritual formation. Foll seven-week course, this tool unpacks the use gifts and ultimately helps people grow and dev of Jesus.
Five writers explore the topic of discipleship, each looking at one chapter from the book of James. Drawing on the particular images James uses, they help us to engage our hands, head, and heart in discipleship and to learn how to practically live out our faith and be determined disciples of Christ.
1. Making Disciples – Cris Rogers This is a fantastic seven-session course to run in your church or with your small group, helping you as a community of believers deepen and strengthen your life with God. CPO has created some customisable posters and invitation postcards to support the course, which you can find at cpo.org.uk/makingdisciples We hope you like the course visuals (because we designed them).
All too often modern discipleship in the chu presumptions that are more attuned to an a than a biblical apprenticeship. Jesus didn’t to listen to him but to follow him and see ho relationship with God. Discipleship is about journey, helping people reconnect the area o hands - the three key areas that made and s discipleship model unique.
Books and resources available from Essential Christian www.essentialchristian.org/store
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A small 5-week handbook for churches to hand to new Christians in order to help them spend time with God, and learn core principles for a new relationship with our Saviour.
Looking back 500 years to the Reformation, where the Church was threatened with a division down its very core, One For All examines how this split happened, and what it means for us today.
How united is tHe CHurCH in tHe world today? Scars of division and suspicion continue to mark us – we have accepted them as inevitable and unavoidable. One For All is a timely and prophetic call to the church to be faithful to God’s Word and devoted to Jesus Christ so that His vision, recorded in John 17, the prayer in which He called us to be one as He and the Father are one so that the world might know, can be revealed through us in our time. God has promised to bless unity, how do we release that blessing?
“Few things matter more to Jesus than unity in the Church. That’s why this book is so important and so urgent.” SimoN PoNSoNby, St aldateS, oxford “Measured, compassionate and hard-hitting.” rt rev KeN Good,
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“This brilliant book is a must-read for anyone serious about their faith and what it calls them to be and do.” Paula Gooder, tHe bible Society
“A call to action for every church that is committed to the cause of Christ.” JoNatHaN lamb, KeSwicK miNiStrieS aNd ifeS
“Profound, prophetic and heart-stirring.” StePHeN ruttle, SeNior adviSor to tHe arcHbiSHoP of caNterbury, aNd truStee of New wiNe
Malcolm Duncan is the Senior Pastor of Gold Hill Baptist Church, is on the Leadership Team of Spring Harvest, and is Theologian-in-Residence for Essential Christian.
HOPE brings churches together in mission and focuses on key mission moments - a rhythm of mission where churches can reach out to bless their local area, living out God’s love, proclaiming the Gospel in words and action, and doing it all in unity with other Christians. The vision is to see individuals and communities in villages, towns and cities throughout the UK transformed by Jesus’ love
Martin Young
LAURENCE SINGLEHURST led YWAM for over a decade. He currently leads Cell UK, is on the HOPE leadership team and is an Ambassador for the Cinnamon Network.
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ROY CROWNE worked for Youth for Christ for 28 years, spending the last 13 as National Director. He then co-founded HOPE alongside Andy Hawthorne and Mike Pilavachi and is now Executive Director.
First-century Game Changers: Studies From Acts
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One All T h e Fo u n daT i o n s The importance of unity in a fractured world
Gavin & Anne Calver
Specially designed for small groups and individuals, this workbook contains material for seven sessions and a prayer resource section, all of which help small groups engage with the Scriptures and apply them to daily life.
GAVIN is the Director of Mission for the Evangelical Alliance, helping to mobilise evangelism across the UK. He is passionate about seeing the local Church fulfil its calling to take the gospel of Jesus into every community.
Each study on unity includes a Bible passage, key thoughts and comments, questions to reflect upon or discuss, action points and prayer guidance.
ANNE is Assistant Minister at Stanmore Baptist Church. She is passionate about ministering in Word and Spirit and releasing others to grow into all their potential in Jesus.
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One for a purpose: Unity in Christ 7 sessions for group study
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Find out more about Spring Harvest at springharvest.org Discover more music and resources at essentialchristian.org Produced and distributed by Essential Christian 14 Horsted Square, Uckfield TN22 1QG Tel 01825 746530 Email info@essentialchristian.org Web essentialchristian.org Registered charity no 1126997
Anne Calver & Gavin Calver This workbook will help small groups engage with the Scriptures and apply
them to daily life.
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Big Issues
Drawing on material from the Spring Harvest Bible teaching on Moses, this workbook concentrates on the life of Moses, and encourages the reader to find their own place in God’s mission and to understand the issues that God cares about. These include justice, liberation, how God shapes and calls Moses for service and how he shapes and calls us.
Spring Harvest
Moses: Friend of God Workbook
BIBLE STUDIES
“First class material for small group work can be hard to find – but you have found it now. Whether you are a homegroup member, a leader or a pastor, these workbooks offer everything you need for individual or group study”
Life as a Christian is meant to be an adventure - a non-stop journey of discovery. There is the Father’s intoxicating love for us, and the Son through whom we receive our salvation is always central to our faith. But it doesn’t stop there - there is immeasurably more. We are born again to embark on a new life that is organic, dynamic and explosive. Enter the Holy Spirit and that’s when we experience fullness of life and see the community around us blessed, impacted and changed.
Stephen Gaukroger
Specifically designed for housegroups, this workbook is also suitable for individual use. Containing material for eight sessions, each one includes:
· Bible passages to study
· Carefully developed questions and activities · Discussion ideas
· Worship suggestions
· Ideas for further study
In this study guide we look at what it means to be introduced to the Holy Spirit, encounter the Holy Spirit and live a life empowered in the fullness of the Spirit. Inside are six helpful sessions for small groups. But open with care, you will be changed!
Elizabeth Mcquoid
ELIZABETH MCQUOID is a speaker at women’s events and has written several Bible study guides. She earned her Master’s of Divinity degree at Trinity Divinity School and now serves in Deeside Christian Fellowship Church in Aberdeen where her husband is the Teaching Pastor.
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Specially designed for house groups and individuals, this workbook contains material for six sessions that help the reader to engage with the text and how it applies to them and their church.
This workbook concentrates on the life of Moses and encourages the ELIZABETH MCQUOID reader to find their own place in God’s mission and to understand the issues that God cares about. Moses: Friend of God 8 sessions for group study
· Full leaders’ guide
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Moses
Life isn’t always straightforward - it throws up questions and struggles that might not get talked about. In this helpful little book you can find advice on all sorts of tricky topics. · Aims
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Unity Spring Harvest Bible Study
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“Jesus prays passionately that the Church may be united. Unity is not an option, it is something that is on God’s heart for his children, so we can be certain he will aid us in seeking it”.
Scripture gives a clear mandate - unity is essential - and it’s a God-given unity centred on mission and the primary truths of faith. For the sake of the world, let us fully embrace this opportunity to be one for a purpose.
This guide provides sound biblical help on a practical response to people’s Perceptions of Jesus, Christians and Evangelism.
Spring Harvest, 14 Horsted Square, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QG T: 01825 769000 E: info@springharvest.org W: www.springharvest.org
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Mission Firstcentury Game Changers: Studies From Acts
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words from Helen Keller are as poignant as ever and present to us a great challenge as we navigate our way through an increasingly divided and fractured world.
www.hopetogether.org.uk
This engaging and practical workbook contains sessions to guide the reader through the book of James, examining what it teaches us about discipleship. MARTIN YOUNG
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Each study includes a Bible passage, some key research and thoughts, questions to reflect on or discuss, action points and prayer guidance.
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Brave: Faith & Works Spring Harvest Workbook In 2015, research was carried out in the UK about People’s Perceptions of Jesus, Christians and Evangelism. This guide provides sound biblical help on a practical response to some of the findings. Exploring this material has the potential to equip every Christian to have many more effective conversations about faith with their friends and family. If we want to make a difference, if we want to be Game Changers in our time, serving our communities in word and deed, we can look to the early church for inspiration.
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“A tour de force in the call to a new unity” Lyndon Bowring
RRP £9.99
This workbook contains six sessions, complete with leaders’ guide, to help small groups engage with the Scriptures and apply them to our lives.
MARTIN YOUNG leads Rising Brook Church across a number of locations in Staffordshire, hosting centres for community engagement and connecting with church planting movements globally. He is married with two children, reads, travels, watches plays and films, and eats puddings.
UK £9.99 US $16.99
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Mission
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Malcolm Duncan, Lead Pastor of Dundonald Elim Church, Belfast
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Cris Rogers & Benedict Atkins
“We use labels to explain our inevitable differences, but Jesus gave us one common identity – ‘disciples’. This wonderful book reminds us that we are, and could only ever be, one body.” Paul Harcourt, New wiNe
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One for All: The Foundations
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Martin’s use of questions and application are really good. The tone and flow of the workbook is really accessible and relevant.
Malcolm brings a prophetic call to the Church to be truly one body, and to work towards unity. Building on the theology explored in ‘The Foundations’, he offers the Church a solid grounding in how to apply this.
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Making Disciples is an assessment tool to be used by any church, small group or individual interested in elevating the conversation around discipleship and spiritual formation. Following an insightful seven-week course, this tool unpacks the user’s strengths and gifts and ultimately helps people grow and develop as disciples of Jesus.
Editor Ian Coffey
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Holy Spirit Workbook
BIBLE STUDIES
“It takes some bravery to ask the Holy Spirit to challenge us, but working through this study on your own or with others will embolden you. There is more for us to receive from God, but also more to achieve by his power - I commend this study as a great way to start or continue the exciting journey.” Abby Guinness Spring Harvest Event Director
Paul Weston PAUL WESTON is the church leader at New Generation Church, South East London. Over the years Paul has been involved in the leadership of Pioneer, 24-7 Prayer, Resource Church Planting and other exciting initiatives. Paul loves his wife Paula and their two children.
Each study includes:
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6 Sessions for group study
· Questions and activities · Discussion ideas
· Worship suggestions · Ongoing study ideas · Full leaders’ guide
See our full range at www.essentialchristian.com
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In this short, clear book, Sam Allberry helps Christians understand what God has said about homosexuality in the Scriptures, and how we relate to people who experience same-sex attraction. Sam Allberry £3.99 £3.31
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Resources from SPCK
CPO SAYS... 1. The Intercessions Resource Book – John Pritchard
Ministry and Leadership
This is a rich source of ideas and inspiration for those who lead intercessions in public worship and small groups, both formal and informal. It aims to open the reader’s imagination to enrich their own style of praying. The book includes prayers
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• for each of the 12 months • for major festivals and their seasons • for special days like Mothering Sunday • on themes such as light, storms and fear. There is also a section on personal prayers, including material specifically designed for extroverts.
Self-supporting Ministry: A Practical Guide – John Lees
Radical Leadership: In The New Testament And Today – Michael Green
The Intercessions Resource Book – John Pritchard
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2. Lead Like Joshua: Lessons for Today – Derek Tidball
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Useful for new and seasoned leaders alike, this book identifies 24 enduring leadership lessons from the life of Joshua. Joshua led God’s people at a hugely significant time in their history and needed vast reservoirs of wisdom and insight. You could pull together a group of leaders in your church or your local area and discuss it together, drawing on each other’s experiences and reflections.
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3. Whole Life Worship: Empowering Disciples for the Frontline – Sam & Sara Hargreaves There seems to be a growing disconnect between the content of our gathered worship as Christians and the substance of our scattered daily lives. Sam and Sara offer us a multitude of ideas and resources including songs, prayers and activities for making the connections that will integrate our faith and life to the glory of God.
Walking with Domestic Abuse Sufferers – Helen Thorne 9781783595952
Tackling Mental Illness Together: A Biblical And Practical Approach – Alan Thomas
Grieving a Suicide: A Loved One’s Search For Comfort, Answers And Hope – Albert Y Hsu
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Resources from SPCK Sunday School
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Invest Your Disappointments: Going For Growth – Paul Mallard
Lead Like Joshua: Lessons For Today – Derek Tidball
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God’s Big Picture: A Bible Overview – Vaughan Roberts 9781844743704 RRP £8.99
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CPO SAYS... 1. Who is Jesus? /What is the Gospel? /Why trust the Bible? Written by the American Baptist pastor Greg Gilbert, these three succinct introductions to the person of Jesus, the good news he proclaimed and the book Christians understand to be the Word of God are perfect for both non-Christians and new Christians. They come with free study guides which can be downloaded at crossway.org.
Crossway exists to publish gospel-centered, Bible-based content aimed at honoring our Savior and serving his church. We want to help people understand the implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s Word for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God. Crossway’s publishing ministry consists of Bible, book, and tract publishing, accompanied
2. Don’t Waste your Life – John Piper Addressing those who have a sneaking suspicion that success, material comfort and amusing entertainment might not add up to a meaningful existence, this is a passionate call to make sacrifices that matter for eternity. It would be a good resource to hand out after an evangelistic talk or to keep tucked into your bag for those significant conversations that sometimes happen with strangers. 3. God our Mighty Fortress – Gloria Furman Inspired by Psalm 46 and Martin Luther’s classic hymn ‘A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,’ this tract reminds us that God is steady and unchanging—a rock and refuge for those who trust in him. This is a message that will resonate and comfort in transient, uncertain times. Available at discounted when ordered in large quantities, so worth stocking up.
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Who Is Jesus? Greg Gilbert 978-1-4335-4350-0 £8.99
What Is the Gospel? Greg Gilbert 978-1-4335-1500-2 £8.99
Why Trust the Bible? Greg Gilbert 978-1-4335-4346-3 £8.99
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek 978-1-58134-561-2 £15.99
The Big Picture Story Bible David Helm with illustrations by Gail Schoonmaker 978-1-4335-4311-1 £16.99
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ESV Outreach Bible Paperback, Blue 978-1-4335-5037-9 £4.99
ESV Outreach New Testament Paperback, Blue 978-1-4335-5033-1 £1.99
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size Paperback 978-1-4335-3083-8 £22.99
ESV Gospel of John, Reader’s Edition Paperback 978-1-4335-5895-5 £2.99
ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Large Print Hardcover 978-1-4335-5097-3 £13.99
ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Economy Paperback 978-1-4335-5471-1 £4.99
TRACTS 3
Steps to Peace with God 978-1-68216-313-9 £2.99 / 25-pack
3:16: The Numbers of Hope 978-1-68216-003-9 £2.99 / 25-pack
You’re Special 978-1-68216-288-0 £2.99 / 25-pack
God, Our Mighty Fortress 978-1-68216-377-1 £2.99 / 25-pack
To order, contact your local SPCK sales representative or your preferred distributor.
CPO SAYS...
COUNSELING RESOURCES Healing the Wounded Heart Dan B. Allender 978-0-8010-1568-7 • £9.99p Twenty-five years after writing the classic on sexual harm and healing, psychologist Dan Allender draws on the latest research to provide fresh help and hope to victims of sexual abuse.
1. One of the sad things that has happened in the UK over the past decades is the loss of a sense of community and belonging in our streets and neighbourhoods. We often don’t know each other’s names let alone share life in any meaningful way. A few years ago, 21 churches in Colorado in the USA joined together to impact their community. Now over 1000 churches are using resources available at theartofneighboring.com and we think it is time for the movement to cross the Atlantic! Jesus told us to love our neighbours. That includes our actual neighbours. If your interest has been piqued, why not begin by reading more about it: The Art of Neighboring – Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon is available through your local Christian bookshop or at Eden.co.uk. 2. Not all Roads Lead to Heaven – Dr Robert Jeffress This would be a great basis for discussion for small groups who enjoy apologetics. Young professionals in urban environments would find it a good way to boost their confidence in the truth of the gospel as they interact with a plurality of worldviews every day. Consider using the book as a follow on from courses such as Alpha and Christianity Explored.
Healing the Wounded Heart Workbook
Getting Past What You’ll Never Get Over John F. Westfall 978-0-8007-2063-6 • £9.99p A compassionate pastor equips readers with biblical wisdom, encouragement, and strategies to get past what they’ll never get over.
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Men Keith R. Miller 978-0-8010-1588-5 • £9.99s This user-friendly reference tool helps pastors and counselors quickly find key Bible passages to counsel men on the issues they face.
STEWARDSHIP
The Blessed Life, rev. and updated
Robert Morris 978-0-7642-1877-4 • £9.99p This book will transform every area of your life for the better: marriage, family, health, and relationships. For when God changes your heart from selfishness to generosity, every part of your life journey is affected. With warmth, passion, and clarity, Robert Morris presents the secrets of living a blessed life both financially and spiritually.
Dan B. Allender with Traci Mullins 978-0-8010-1567-0 • £8.99p This workbook allows readers to directly apply his hopeful words to their lives.
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Couples
Keith R. Miller and Patricia A. Miller 978-0-8010-1904-3 • £10.99s Proven, easy-to-use reference guide helps counselors, pastors, anyone who works with dating, engaged and married couples, find key Bible passages on topics that are relevant to their struggles.
The Generosity Ladder
Nelson Searcy with Jennifer Dykes Henson 978-0-8010-7276-5 • £4.99m A companion to Maximize, this handy, practical, and thoroughly biblical book meets readers where they are in their current church giving and equips them to take the next step toward financial well-being.
Use Your Local Christian Bookstore, or Eden.co.uk Please note – these products are not available through CPO.
LEADERSHIP
The Conviction to Lead
Albert Mohler 978-0-7642-1125-6 • £8.99p Hailed as the reigning evangelical mind by Time, Albert Mohler reveals his leadership secrets and shows how to become a leader people want to follow.
Replenish
The Hospitable Leader
The Art of Neighboring
Heavy Rain, rev. and updated ed.
Lance Witt 978-0-8010-1354-6 • £8.99p An experienced pastor sounds the alarm about dangers that threaten the soul of a leader, offering hope for a sustainable and enjoyable life.
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM
Terry A. Smith 978-0-7642-3214-5 • £12.99c • OCTOBER 2018 In this passionate, powerful book, pastor and leadership mentor Terry Smith fleshes out five vital, surprising principles you need to become a leader people want to follow. Down to earth and very practical, Smith shows how you can create environments where people and dreams can thrive, where vision turns to action, and where great things happen regularly.
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Dr. Robert Jeffress 978-0-8010-7285-7 • £10.99p Author, pastor, and Fox News contributor challenges the popular notion that all religions are equally true, explores the biblical evidence for salvation through faith in Christ alone, and equips Christians to defend and share this foundational belief.
Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon 978-0-8010-1459-8 • £8.99p Drawing on the success of their own church campaign, two pastors help readers learn to value, respect, and care for the people who live in their neighborhoods.
CHURCH LIFE
Becoming a Disciple-Making When Your Church Church Feels Stuck Neil T. Anderson 978-0-7642-1536-0 • £9.99p Bestselling author Neil Anderson’s first book for church leaders offers proven, practical methods for turning believers into disciples. His stepby-step approach urges churches to help their people resolve mental and emotional conflicts, because this ministry of reconciliation is where true discipleship begins.
Chris Sonksen 978-0-8010-9248-0 • £10.99p Experienced pastor and ChurchBoom coach challenges pastors and church leaders to answer seven unavoidable questions, unlocking the real reasons their churches are stuck and providing critical first steps that will lead to sustainable growth.
Kris Vallotton 978-0-8007-9782-9 • £8.99p At this pivotal hour, when evil dominates the headlines and the media persecutes any dissenters, God is searching for men and women who will take a stand in his name. Even now, he is readying a heavy rain of revival. Here is the guidance you need to become a vessel that catches the downpour of the Spirit’s rain— and helps release the Kingdom like a flood.
The Portable Seminary, 2nd ed. Growing Young David Horton, ed. 978-0-7642-1996-2 • £18.99p AUGUST 2018 Take your theological education to the next level. In this extensively updated book, discover all the major topics in a typical seminary master’s program authoritatively taught by respected professors, authors, and leaders. This introduction to a Master of Divinity degree is ideal for anyone who lacks the time or opportunity to attend formal classes.
Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin 978-0-8010-7297-0 • £10.99p The team that brought you Sticky Faith reveals a landmark study to provide a customizable road map of six essential strategies of churches that engage and retain teenagers and young adults, thus invigorating the entire church.
CPO SAYS... 1. Sustainable Children’s Ministry – Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom
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Aimed at those in charge of a church children’s ministry, this is a practical and inspiring guide to making the role possible over the long haul without burnout. This book looks at issues from recruiting volunteers to working alongside parents, as well as nourishing your own spiritual health.
Sustainable Youth Ministry 978-0-8308-3361-0 £9.99
2. Seven Practices for the church on Mission – David E Fitch
Sustainable Children’s Ministry 978-0-8308-4522-4 £11.99
Understanding Your Teen 978-0-8308-4487-6 £13.99
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Adam S. McHugh
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From Jerusalem to Timbuktu 978-0-8308-4527-9 £13.99
• Kingdom prayer. Useful for churches and individuals who want their lives to reflect Jesus and to make a difference for him in the world. As the author says in the preface, this is a book that will ‘help train Christians everywhere to recognise and participate in Jesus’ presence as he goes with us all the way to his mission being completed.’
Seven Practices for the Church on Mission 978-0-8308-4142-4 £9.99
Introverts in the Church 978-0-8308-4391-6 £14.99
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The Road Back to You 978-0-8308-4628-3 £14.99
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Scot McKnight
The Path Between Us 978-0-8308-4647-4 £14.99
Mirror for the Soul 978-0-8308-4632-0 £13.99
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An Explorer’s Guide to Julian Norwich 978-0-8308-5088-4 £14.99
Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality 978-0-8308-4967-3 £8.99
Liturgy of the Ordinary 978-0-8308-4623-8 £13.99
An Extra Mile A STORY OF
EMBRACING GOD’S CALL
Sharon Garlough Brown AUTHOR OF
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An Extra Mile 978-0-8308-4332-9 £14.99
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Walking Through Twilight 978-0-8308-4518-7 £14.99
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CPO SAYS... 1. While church attendance in the UK is falling, young children and their carers flood into church-run toddler groups each week – an amazing mission opportunity! Lion Hudson are now selling their toddler Bible story series, ‘My Very First Bible Stories’ as packs of 10. These would be great giveaways at toddler groups, on special occasions or birthdays, and make for an easy and nonthreatening way in to the Bible for unchurched families. 2. Changing Lives: The essential guide to ministry with children and families – Mark Griffiths
Church Resources New Packs of 10 for Presentation 1
Our Father (Pack of 10)
Jesus and the Storm (Pack of 10)
The Good Samaritan (Pack of 10)
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Noah and the Ark (Pack of 10)
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A must read for anyone involved with church children’s work, this wide-ranging book covers history, theology and practice, all fleshed out with real-life illustrations. Topics covered include: • Setting a vision • Communicating with today’s children • Leading assemblies and youth services • Record keeping • Child protection legislation • Putting together sessions and lessons.
Also available in packs of 10: The Lost Sheep 9780745977690 £20, The First Christmas 9780745963334 £12.99, Daniel and the Lions 9780745977676 £20, Moses and His Sister 9780745977744 £20, In the Beginning 9780745977706 £20
Hartman Tells the Bible
3. Restored Lives: Erik Castenskiold Available as a single or pack of ten, this is a companion book to the Restored Lives course that helps people recover from divorce or relationship breakdown. Offering a roadmap for the journey of breakdown and recovery, Erik offers support and guidance for getting through one of the hardest things life can throw at you as well as practical advice on legal issues, co-parenting and communication. Please note - these products are not currently available through CPO, but are available from lionhudson.com
New in Paperback July 2018
Telling the Gospel
Anyone can tell a Bible Story
Lion Storyteller Bible
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To order visit www.lionhudson.com
Church Resources Books for Youth Work
Youth Work From Scratch
Stories from the Edge
Heart Soul Mind Strength
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Changing Lives 9780857218254
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Books for Pastoral Care 3
Restored Lives (Single) 9780857214782 RRP £1.99
Living Through Grief
Restored Lives (Pack of 10) 9780857214775
‘Living Through Grief’ Explains the stages of grief and suggests practical steps for learning to live again. Now available in the pack of 10! 9780745980515 RRP £25.00
RRP £15.99
To order visit www.lionhudson.com
CPO SAYS... In a world where around 40% of people are not even sure whether Jesus was a real person but 1 in 5 want to know more (talkingjesus.org), Premier is fulfilling a vital role in reaching the UK with the Gospel. We share their passion for good communication, outreach and discipleship, and encourage you to make the most of what is offered in the UK across varied platforms: radio, printed resources, web content and conferences.
Voice of
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Designed to help you go more deeply into God’s Word each day.
Voice of HOPE This free resource has 3 months’ worth of Bible reflections. Each day includes a question to prompt thinking and a prayer. Premier Christianity A monthly magazine packed full of cultural analysis, features, news, reviews and real-life stories. Premier Digital Conference In London on 3rd November 2018, this event promises to inspire and equip the Church to communicate credibly, effectively and powerfully online. Offering you the chance to gain: • New ideas that you can use in your church, charity or project • Understanding on how digital tools can work for you in your context • New skills that will help you grow your project or ministry • Knowledge of how digital is impacting our theology and humanity • Relationships and new friendships.
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CPO SAYS... 1. Holy Habits – Andrew Roberts The book (Malcolm Down) Exploring ten of the spiritual habits of the early church, this is both a practical look at how to live a life shaped by Jesus and an erudite yet accessible account of the role these disciplines have played in the life of the church over the centuries. Recommended for anyone wanting to grow in holiness and integrity, it would also be a great basis for a sermon series.
2. Holy Habits – Andrew Roberts et al The course The Holy Habits course takes each of the ten practices from the book and helps churches apply to real life. Based on Luke’s model of church in Acts 2:42-47. The habits are: • biblical teaching • fellowship • breaking of bread • sharing of resources • service
EXPLORE and LIVE OUT DISCIPLESHIP! EXPLORE and LIVE OUT DISCIPLESHIP! BRF Taking your church on a discipleship journey Taking your church on a discipleship journey
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• eating together • gladness and generosity • worship • Prayer • making more disciples.
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This 10- part DVD course explores how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it still matters today. It helps unpack how issues such as equality and care for the poor are underpinned by Jesus’ teaching, and how his message is still relevant today. With contributors including Rico Tice and Paula Gooder, this is ideal for churches, small groups or evangelism. You can also buy the accompanying discussion guide (RRP £7.99) CPO has created customisable invitations, posters and banners for support the course, available at cpo.org.uk/gamechanger.
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Evangelism/Small Group Resources
DVD: 9780980626681 £19.99
1. Jesus the Game Changer
DVD: 5060424955756 £19.99
CPO SAYS...
Resources for your Ministry from Authentic Media
A 10 part DVD teaching series looking at how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters.
A 10 part DVD teaching series exploring the top ‘belief blockers’ of our time including suffering, science and religious violence.
New Christian/Discipleship Resources
PB: 9781780781327 £9.99
PB: 9781780784564 £9.99
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An introduction to the Christian faith, helping readers grow in their relationship with God and connect with church.
3. Authentic Youth Bible Created for teens, the Bible text is supplemented by articles on topical issues, study material and context and background on key passages. Why not have a stack available at youth events and give a copy to teens moving on to university? Available where Christian books are sold. There are some Bibles including these, and Jesus the Game Changer publicity, through CPO.
Bibles for Young People
HB: 9780850099010 £16.99
When people enter a relationship with Christ and his followers there are a lot of new words, ideas, stories and behaviours to learn. This is a great place to start. The book unpacks 26 topics and includes a pithy introduction, an action section to ground the ideas in lived experience, a prayer and references for further study.
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HB: 9781860248191 £12.99
2. A-Z of Discipleship – Matthew Porter
A helpful guide to understand and experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in personal and church life.
A popular Bible for youth groups. Includes study material, topical issues, and explanations of key texts. Available in 4 colours.
A popular Bible for Sunday Schools. Includes 32 colour illustrations, and is specifically translated for children to understand.
Available from: Your Christian Retailer // eden.co.uk // amazon.co.uk Our mission: To produce resources that build up the body of Christ, promoting spiritual growth, wisdom, mission and creativity. Authentic Media, PO Box 6326, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 9GG info@authenticmedia.co.uk // 01908 268500 // www.authenticmedia.co.uk