MALCOLM DOWN PUBLISHING SUMMER - AUTUMN 2015
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GERALD COATES -PIONEER Gerald Coates is different. A pastor, a pioneer and a provocateur. His bold prophetic ministry, both in terms of speaking prophetically and in terms of living that way, has challenged the established church.
GERALD COATES & RALPH TURNER ISBN 9781910786284 HB 216 x 140 192pp / £12.99 November 2015
This book celebrates Gerald’s life. Now in his seventies, he’s still going strong. And the message he brings is just as relevant to the church today. You may not know it, but if you live in the UK, your church and your locality have more than likely been affected in some way by Gerald’s ministry! The Pioneer will inspire and encourage you. Along the way, you will meet some amazing people. Some famous. Some less well known. All important to a story that has helped change the church as we know it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ralph Turner is a leader and Director of KingsGate churches and is part of their Leicester congregation. He is married to Roh with four adult children. Ralph has worked in the pensions industry for most of his career. He is an author and blogger. You can find out more at www.mountain50.blogspot.com
‘Gerald’s influence on British Christianity over the last forty years has been extraordinary. This is an account of a remarkable man, a remarkable ministry and a remarkable God.’ REVD CANON J.JOHN, SPEAKER & BROADCASTER ‘Gerald Coates? You either love him or hate him but you can’t ignore him! As one who knows him better than most I commend his story, which will challenge you, make you smile, encourage you and help you to find the grace to continue on the journey the Lord has set before you.’ JOHN NOBLE, AUTHOR AND FATHER FIGURE OF THE HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT ‘This highly readable and pacy description of Gerald’s faith-journey will inspire you ... So many national and international leaders of Christian initiatives have been encouraged and sharpened by his advice, support and insight - and by his constant challenge to be “salt and light” in Jesus’ name. DR PATRICK DIXON, CHAIRMAN, GLOBAL CHANGE LTD AND FOUNDER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN AIDS AGENCY, ACET.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The biography of a leading figure in the renewal movement over many years provides a wealth of insight into UK Church history. • Gerald Coates has a number of best selling books to his name and continues to have a wide itinerant ministry. TARGET AUDIENCE • Those who enjoy reading life stories. • Those interested in the history of the new church movement in the UK.
LEFT TO DIE BUT LOVED BY GOD Left to Die, But Loved by God tells the biblical story of Hagar in the context of highlighting some of the major issues that affect our world today.
JOHN MCREEDY ISBN 9781910786178 PB 198 x 129 192pp / ÂŁ8.99 October 2015
Throughout the book you will read about the rise of slavery, and how it differs today compared to Bible days, and the scourge of racism and elitism in the church. John McCreedy passionately makes the case for homeless people whilst examining the plight of refugees running from their native homes. The book concludes with a look at the subject of forgiveness and, using the story of the unlikely reconciliation between Ishmael and Isaac, presents a view of a possible future peace through Jesus Christ between all three Abrahamic faiths, Islam, Christianity and Judaism and other religions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John was a journalist for 15 years and a well known broadcaster in Northern Ireland before entering full time ministry. John and his wife were missionaries in Romania for almost a decade before returning to Northern Ireland, where John was assistant pastor at the Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Thorough biblical examination of the story of Hagar. • Addresses major contemporary issues of slavery, racism, forgiveness, peace and reconciliation. • Author is well-known in N.Ireland TARGET AUDIENCE • Anyone interested in contemporary social issues. • Those interested in OT theology. • Those who require a biblical framework for combating major world issues.
MUSINGS THROUGH MARK A story devotional through the Gospel of Mark
Musings Through Mark is a unique, creative storytelling experience combining prose, poetry and striking images. The author walks us through Mark’s Gospel, showing at each step how Jesus’ identity as the Son of God unfolds.
SARAH WOODALL ISBN 9781910786291 PB 216 x 140 176pp / £8.99 December 2015
The words are powerful and they show us who Jesus wants to be for us, in every sphere of our life. The book follows a daily devotional format and after each thought-provoking commentary there is a pause for reflection followed by a prayer. Readers will find that they are drawn more deeply into God’s presence each day.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
For ten years Sarah worked as a performance storyteller and writer with Footprints Theatre Trust. She travelled around all manner of communities, with all manner of stories, throughout the East Midlands, UK. She also explored word and story through her freelance work, and through writing for church life. Now she lives in London and continues to fall more in love with Jesus, the Great Storyteller, and more in love with His amazing Church across the globe. She likes a good cup of tea, good stories, and a good crisp autumn day. KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique and inspiring daily devotional. • Combines thought-provoking commentary with practical guidance on walking with God. TARGET AUDIENCE • Anyone looking for a book that will refresh their spiritual life.
PRESSED BUT NOT CRUSHED
A true-life story of living with faith and locked-in syndrome Thirty-three years old, happily married to a lovely wife, a great job in dentistry, a strong Christian faith ... life seemed just about perfect for Andy Davies.
ANDREW DAVIES Barbara Davies & Emma Davies ISBN 9781910786093 PB 198 x 129 200pp / £8.99 September 2015
But then, shockingly, Andy suffered a massive stroke, leaving him with ‘locked-in syndrome’. Paralysed and only able to communicate by a series of blinks, Andy’s life, and that of his family, was changed forever. And what of his faith? A touching and rewarding read, this is the story of a brave man and a brave family, holding onto the promises of God and finding victory and purpose in the midst of tragedy – but a tragedy that has not robbed Andy of deep and real love, and of a life worth living, as he begins to study at theological college.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andy Davies lives with his wife Emma and their adorable Labrador, Onesimus in the Bournville area of Birmingham.
‘People throw the term “inspirational” around a lot these days, but Andy’s story defies all expectations. He has not only strived to live a full life, but gone above and beyond, seeking out opportunities to fundraise for the freedom of human trafficking victims. If you get the chance you should definitely give this a read.’ BEN COOLEY, CEO HOPE FOR JUSTICE ‘A compelling and challenging account of one of the most challenging disabilities any human being can experience, that is written with honesty, vulnerability and extraordinary courage. It is the triumph of faith over fear. One of the most moving and inspiring stories I have ever read.’ JOHN GLASS, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES
KEY SELLING POINTS • Remarkable story of courage, strength and faith in the face of severe adversity. • Demonstrates how the strength of love can overcome hopelessness. • Provides inspiration for anyone suffering long-term illness. TARGET AUDIENCE • Those interested in true-life stories. • Anyone with long-term illness trying to hold on to faith in the midst of suffering. • Those seeking answers to the question of why God allows suffering.
FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE For Heaven’s Sake is filled with amazing, miraculous stories of how God has moved in and through John’s life and ministry.
JOHN EDWARDS Foreword by Steve Gambill LIFE Church, Bradford ISBN 9781910786116 PB 198 x 129 216pp / £7.99 August 2015
Read about the incredible ups and devastating downs as he battled through cancer, hepatitis C virus and a liver transplant. Discover the price he paid whilst pioneering rehabilitation centres and the victories God wrought in the lives of many people. John says, ‘I pray that you too can learn to overcome all that life throws at you. Sometimes life is not fair and other times we feel that we just can’t go on. But, with God, the right attitude and with his strength we can do anything.’
WALKING FREE
The autobiography of John Edwards After spending 20 years of his life as a drug addict and alcoholic in Dublin, Ireland, in a hopeless downward spiral of despair, John experienced an incredible encounter with God that transformed his life. Although his recovery from addiction took 3 years after his conversion to Christ, he has now been sober for over 23 years. JOHN EDWARDS ISBN 9781910786003 PB 198 x 129 224pp / £7.99 March 2015
John has set up several Christian rehabilitation centres, homeless outreach and feeding centres. He is married, a step-father and grandfather who’s ministry includes everyone from millionaires, business people and street folk.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John Edwards spent over 20 years of his life as a drug addict/ alcoholic. He was homeless and suicidal, was abused and spent time in psychiatric hospitals. He has had cancer twice, a liver transplant and hepatitis C, but has now recovered. He has set up several Christian rehabilitation centres, homeless outreaches and feeding centres. He is happily married, a step-father and grandfather and lives in Bradford, England. ‘What makes John unusual is that he has realised his freedom was not just about him, but about many others too.’ PAUL SCANLON, FORMER SENIOR PASTOR, LIFE CHURCH, BRADFORD ‘I’m thrilled that John has written this so that others can enjoy, with laughter and tears, the experiences which have made him what he is today.’ MOYA BRENNAN, LEAD SINGER, CLANNAD
KEY SELLING POINTS • Author has high media profile through numerous evangelistic meetings. • Author has sold over 20,000 copies of his first book, Walking Free. TARGET AUDIENCE • Those suffering from addictions. • Those who support addicts. • Anyone who enjoys reading a lifetransforming testimony.
F U L L PA R D O N
A terrorist turned peacemaker in Crumlin Road Prison When Billy McFetridge was discharged from the British Army, the Ulster Defence Association knew they needed his skills as a soldier. Soon Billy was leading raids on clubs and shops, raising money for weapons. Arrested on manslaughter charges, he spent seven years in the Maze Prison.
BILLY MCFETRIDGE with Michael Apichella ISBN 9781910786130 PB 198 x 129 160pp / £7.99 September 2015
Under the direction of a prison chaplain, Billy started to study the Bible. One night God spoke to him. ‘For the first time ever, my prayers became two-way communications with God.’ Slowly the rebuilding of Billy McFetridge was underway.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Revd Billy McFetridge is a Doncaster-based evangelist and preacher. He ministers to and supports those incarcerated in the borough’s prisons and beyond. Billy also works within his local community and nationally, as an evangelist. ‘Inspiring reading.’ CHARLES COLSON ‘As you read this book, you will face a life which had sunk to the depths of sin and crime, which tried to justify its vile deeds under the cloak of a paramilitary organisation. But God, through his grace, saw the tremendous possibilities in the life of Billy McFetridge. I have sat under his ministry at Bible classes in Strangeways Prison and witnessed his love for these men, who are in prisons inside their own personalities.’ CANON NOEL PROCTOR, MBE MA, PREVIOUSLY CHAPLAIN AT STRANGEWAYS PRISON ‘I have known Billy for over 20 years and witnessed how, harnessing his own life experiences, he has worked tirelessly bringing real hope into the lives of people who for many reasons – including being on the wrong side of the law – thought this was impossible!’ REVD BOB SPRATT, MBE, FOUNDER OF MISSIONS TO PRISONS & FRIENDS OF PRISON FELLOWSHIP ETHIOPIA
KEY SELLING POINTS • The true story of a former terrorist who found freedom through Christ. • The gripping story of one man’s colourful life which provides a unique insight into the history of the troubles in Northern Ireland. TARGET AUDIENCE • People who enjoy reading real life stories of radical transformation and biographies.
NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL The normal Christian life
‘I’d like to imagine what churches would look like if every believer realised that the life Jesus modelled is possible for them too.’ – Wendy Mann
WENDY MANN ISBN 9781910786000 PB 198 x 129 222pp / £8.99 June 2015
The supernatural life that Jesus modelled is not reserved for a few ‘superstar’ Christians; it is meant to be the normal life for every believer. All Christians are called and equipped by God to see his Kingdom break in as part of their day-to-day life. Wherever they go, they can see people’s lives transformed as they demonstrate God’s love outside the four walls of the church. This book unpacks over ten years of Wendy Mann’s journey of learning how to live a naturally supernatural life. It is full of faith-building stories, inspiring insights and practical tools that she and her church community, King’s Arms Church, Bedford, are learning along the way. Anyone who thinks that being a Christian is boring has not understood the incredible adventure we have been invited in to!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Wendy is on staff at King’s Arms Church, Bedford, where she leads a supernatural school that equips believers to see God’s Kingdom break in as part of their everyday lives. Her passion is to see believers really grasp who they are in Christ, so that they are empowered to run the unique race God has marked out for them. ‘This is a great book that combines biblical teaching with first-hand experience, encouraging each of us to step up and step out when it comes to being Naturally Supernatural. It highlights how everyday acts of obedience by normal people can lead to the Kingdom of God breaking through and features many moving and inspiring answers to prayer.’ MIKE PILAVACHI, SOUL SURVIVOR ‘I am very happy to commend Wendy Mann’s book, which is full of grace and encourages us to believe in the power of God to heal today. It contains helpful, practical encouragement to us to step out and trust God.’ DAVID DEVENISH, NEW FRONTIERS
KEY SELLING POINTS • Contains many real-life testimonies of God’s miraculous power. • Full of wisdom and biblical insights revealing the true nature of God. • Engaging style which is encouraging and supportive rather than condemning. TARGET AUDIENCE • People who want to grow in faith that seeing miracles and hearing God’s voice with accuracy is not only possible for them, but can be part of their everyday lives.
FOUNDING FATHERS All men have the amazing potential to be great fathers in an increasingly fatherless society. Nathan shares characteristics of great men of faith from the Bible and personal experience, whilst drawing on experts in areas of parenting, giving pointers and ideas to help men be intentional, godly fathers whatever their circumstances.
NATHAN BLACKABY with Carl Beech, Mark Chester, Dave Hearn, Krish Kandiah, Steve Legg, Ian Manifold, Jason Royce and Doug McWilliam ISBN 9781910786079 PB 178 x 111 128pp / ÂŁ4.99 May 2015
Packed with essential tips on navigating fatherhood in: fostering; adoption; blended families; toddlers; teenagers; talking about sex; rites of passage; limited access; grandparenting. CVM is an international evangelistic movement focused on evangelism to men, and supporting and equipping the church for the task. Nathan speaks to many men over the year calling Christian men to stand with CVM and to see a generation of men turn their hearts to Jesus and make his love and calling known.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nathan Blackaby is married to Jennie and they have 3 children. Nathan and his family now live in the Peak District where Nathan works as Executive Director of Ministry for Christian Vision for Men (CVM). ‘Nathan and CVM have smashed it with this resource. There is an urgent need to help guys stand strong as fathers and spiritual fathers across the generations.’ CARL BEECH, CVM PRESIDENT AND ELIM DIRECTOR OF CHURCH PLANTING AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
KEY SELLING POINTS • Addresses key subject of fatherhood and effects of fatherlessness • Includes contributions from wellknown names such as Krish Kandiah, Steve Legg and Carl Beech • Combines biblical teaching and essential tips on navigating fatherhood TARGET AUDIENCE • All dads! And mums who want to help their men folk become better fathers.
TIME TO SHINE The interweaving tale of counsellor Evie Adams and her client Julia Worth, a well-off ‘lady of leisure’, unhappily married to Carl.
MEL MENZIES ISBN 9781910786055 PB 198 x 129 222pp / £8.99 July 2015
When Carl suspects Julia of being unfaithful, Julia’s relationship becomes emotionally abusive and so her therapy sessions with Evie become an ever-increasing source of strength. Meanwhile, Hilary, a mutual friend of both Carl and Julia, seems to have been involved in a mysterious cover up of a tragic death at Carl’s school. At the same time, Evie has her own issues to deal with. Childless, she discovers that her exhusband’s new partner is pregnant... Located in Exeter’s Cathedral Green, Time to Shine is a psychological mystery, which readers of Jodi Picoult and Susan Howatch will no doubt enjoy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A former chair of ACW and secretary to American author Paul Gallico, Mel Menzies has penned a dozen books, one of which reached number 4 in the Sunday Times best-seller list. Now a grandmother and happily remarried for many years, she resides in Torquay England. ‘Time to Shine is a brilliant, in-depth picture of a marriage gone wrong – the disintegration, the pain, the hope. Written with great psychological and spiritual sensitivity in Mel Menzies’ inimitable style.’ DONNA FLETCHER CROW AUTHOR OF THE MONASTERY MURDERS ‘A best-selling author with a real insight into psychological drama.’ FAY SAMPSON CRIME WRITER AND WINNER OF CRT’S BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
KEY SELLING POINTS • Proven British best-selling author. • Popular fiction genre • Will appeal to readers of Jodi Picoult and Susan Howatch. TARGET AUDIENCE • Female 25–70.
IN HIS EYES Stories from the heart of the streets
In His Eyes, the first book by Michael McMillan, spans over 50 years of his life as told through the lyrics from his three solo music albums: Cold and Roofless, Faith to Faith and Meet Me at The Cross.
MICHAEL MCMILLAN ISBN 9781910786031 PB 198 x 129 80pp / £6.99 June 2015
The lyrics and accompanying photographs graphically depict ‘real’ stories of poverty, homelessness, crime, vengeance, prison, addiction, love, relationships, infidelity and, ultimately, forgiveness, faith and a second chance. This emotional rollercoaster of life will touch your heart and soul. The stories are real, the people are real, and the second chance is very real.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael was born and brought up in Glasgow. He has seen and experienced both the beautiful and the ugly sides of life first hand, as a professional musician, a police officer and an addictions counsellor. He rejected religion and found God. ‘Michael’s songs cover a wide range of issues and experiences which cannot fail to move people who share a common love, and will surely encourage those who are themselves struggling. I pray this book will be a blessing to many.’ GRAEME DUFFIN, WET WET WET ‘I had the pleasure of producing Michael’s first solo album Cold and Roofless about ten years ago and it was so evident that he had an amazing gift for lyrics and telling ‘real’ stories through these lyrics.’ FRASER SPIERS, MUSICIAN, RECORD PRODUCER & MUSIC TEACHER ‘Today, when I listen to Michael’s lyrics they hit the strings of my heart and I find his music truly uplifting.’ MIKE KRAUSE, INTERNATIONALLY ACLAIMED MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
KEY SELLING POINTS • Popular Scottish musician shares the stories behind his song lyrics from over 30 years. • Illustrated with relevant thoughtprovoking photographs. • Music can be downloaded from the links provided. TARGET AUDIENCE • Fans of Michael’s music; those interested in social issues, especially homelessness and addictions.
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