We love to see people becoming disciple-makers.
Book & Resource Highlights 2018
Making disciples together.
Disciple-making is at the heart of all we publish.
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More and more, there are people in our communities who don’t know a single Christian.
Those who know a Christian need to hear the gospel from that person.
If we don’t meet and engage with them then they are without hope.
This is the role that Jesus has called every believer to: a sharer of salvation news.
Everyone you know needs to be a disciple of Jesus. Everyone we know does too. That’s why we’ve spent 30 years helping you be a fruitful disciple-making disciple. Our experienced and reformed evangelical editorial team work alongside faithful Bible teachers to ensure that every resource we publish is trustworthy, clear and useful. We are grateful that God in his grace has provided for us as a not-for-profit and is continuing to allow us to serve alongside you in moving people towards maturity in Christ.
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Once someone has accepted the gospel, it needs to take root in their hearts so they abound more and more in godly character and conviction.
Once the gospel has taken root, urgency builds to see others receive and live out life in Christ.
Spiritual life requires spiritual growth.
Mature Christians are eager to serve others by helping them flourish in the gospel.
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The Trellis and the Vine $16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ The structures (the trellis) that support Christian ministry easily swamp the real work (the vine): preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of God’s Spirit to see people converted, changed and grown to maturity in that gospel. This book puts into words a cultural mind-shift that will better prepare you and your church to bear fruit for Christ.
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What Col and Tony have described here is exactly what I’ve been trying to do in my own life and in our congregation for years. According to this book, Christians are to be disciple-making disciples and pastors are to be trainers. Superb! This is the best book I’ve read on the nature of church ministry.” — Mark Dever
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The Trellis and the Vine is a superb guide to preparing pastors and ministers for Christ’s church. It comes from a ministry so deeply committed to the recovery of biblical truth and the cause of the gospel. The wisdom in this little book is invaluable.” — R. Albert Mohler
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The road map. The Vine Project $24.95 | $19.95 for 5+ The Vine Project shows how this mind-shift can and must shape every aspect of what a congregation of Christ’s people does to make disciples of all nations. It gives practical tips and everyday examples to help churches convinced of “every member ministry” overcome the difficulties and see real change in their culture.
Start your leadership team on the journey. A smart first step on the path to a new disciple-making culture
The Vine Project Workshop The Vine Project is a book—but one that acts as a roadmap for adjusting the culture of your church towards making disciples. In other words, it’s a process for a leadership team to undertake in order to plan and implement future change.
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Bring your people along. The underlying vision of The Trellis and the Vine and The Vine Project is that every Christian in your church comes to understand clearly who they are in in Christ, seeing their purpose not just as being a disciple of Jesus Christ but as being a disciple-making disciple. These resources provide an opportunity for all individuals to pause and take stock of their lives, and to discover the life changing purpose that God has for each one of us.
The Thing Is $14.95 | $12.95 for 5+ “The thing is...” It’s what we say when we finally get to the thing we’ve avoided but that now needs to be spoken. What is that thing for you? What makes sense of your life, though you don’t often talk about it?
To work out what “The Thing Is” together in a small or church-wide group...
The Course of Your Life This course is essentially a framework to help you apply the word of God to people’s lives prayerfully and intensively. It seeks to revolutionize hearts and minds by focusing on the central and profound issues of who God is, what he has done in Christ, what his extraordinary plans are for the world and for us, and how that generates a whole new agenda for the course of our lives: to be a disciple-making disciple of Jesus. Leaders Guide $19.95 | $14.95 for 5+ Workbook $9.95 | $7.95 for 5+
Making Disciples - Bible Studies
DVD $34.95 | $27.95 for 2+ Bundle $54.95 (1 of each) recently released!
$7.95 | $6.95 for 5+ 8 Bible studies unpacking Jesus’s great commission for our lives and churches. How central should the work of disciple-making be in our daily lives and in our church culture? How do we get there? And what does it actually look like?
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The best articles from three decades of Christian writing. recently released!
The Tony Payne Collection $19.95 | $17.95 for 5+ Through books like The Trellis and the Vine, The Vine Project, How to Walk Into Church, Fatherhood and Guidance and the Voice of God, Tony Payne has become a widely read and highly regarded Christian author, well-known for his ability to make even the toughest topics clear and accessible. Celebrating three decades of Christian writing, this collection is packed with big ideas in bite size form. It’s perfect for those who want some food for thought, or who want to feast on a variety of clear, compelling and provocative ideas expressed with Tony’s classic wit and charm.
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Sermon Notebook $12.95 | $10.95 for 5+ A place to record notes from sermons and to engage with God’s word as you hear it preached.
The Essential Jesus This new edition has been specifically designed to appeal to women and includes two testimonies. Classic edition see page 11.
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Made for More $12.95 | $9.95 for 5+ An evangelistic book for women explaining how we are made for lasting hope and purpose through knowing and being known by the one true God.
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A short and practical guide for fathers about reading the Bible with their children— Jon Nielson explains why it’s essential and how to actually do it.
As we walk through the airport on our way to experience the world, is there anything that marks Christians out as different? What does it mean to travel the world as citizens of heaven?
Fatherhood $16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ Take a fresh look at fatherhood. This is essential reading for all fathers, bringing much-needed clarity, help and a biblical perspective to not only defining the role but fulfilling it.
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From Here to Eternity $16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ Real sin and real suffering needs real assurance—which is exactly what Ray Galea points us to in Romans 8
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Turbocharge your evangelism at work with this book full of tangible, practical ideas to make gospel conversations an achievable reality.
Lee Carter shares her personal journey with grief after the sudden death of her husband. An incredibly helpful resource for those on a similar journey, and for the Christians around them.
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Sally Sims helps us to know how to care for those who are suffering by setting out clear biblical foundations and offering practical guidance, based in the word of God and in Christian hope. 7.
How can we know anything about Jesus? This booklet deals with the origins of the Gospel stories about Jesus; how they got to us today; and evidence for Jesus from outside the Bible.
Growth Group Notebook This is not a personal journal. It’s a companion for your growth group (or home group). It has been developed with a simple goal—to make the experience of your growth group deeper, richer and more likely to produce real growth.
Songs of the Saints $19.95 | $16.95 for 5+ A spirited plea that Christians harness the God-given power of congregational singing to bring vitality and maturity to the church.
Can We Trust What The Gospels Say About Jesus $4.95 | $4.20 for 5+
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500 years ago, a momentous change spread across Europe. At the heart of the Reformation were four key ideas and four leaders. Explore these simple yet profoundly important ideas, the key role these men played, and the stunning European locations where these historic events took place. 3.
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Faith in a Time of Crisis $16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ Stemming from recent events in the worldwide fellowship of Anglican churches, this book unpacks the Bible’s teaching on human sexuality, at the same time showing how the gospel shapes our understanding of true love, true unity and true faith.
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Two Ways to Live. What is Two Ways to Live? Our most famous resource, commended by leaders such as Don Carson and Mark Dever, Two Ways to Live is a memorable summary of the Christian gospel that has been used to share the gospel with countless people over the years. In six simple stages, Two Ways to Live explains the saving work of Christ Jesus clearly and in the vital context of the Bible’s overarching narrative. It communicates everything that an unbeliever, with no pre-existing understanding of Christianity, needs to know to understand the gospel.
You can view the presentation in full at twowaystolive.com
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This simplified version of 2WTL has been rewritten and illustrated specifically for children (aged roughly 7-11).
The Essential Jesus combines the strengths of Two Ways to Live with the powerful story of the Gospel of Luke to offer “the dream evangelistic product”. There is a new edition for women. See page 6
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Two Roads 75¢ | 60¢ for 100+ | 50¢ for 500+ This version is a simpler adaptation of the original text of 2WTL, using the metaphor of signposts on a journey.
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The Choice We All Face $1.20 | 95¢ for 100+ | 72¢ for 500+ This version of 2WTL has the same content as the classic pocket edition in a larger, easier-to-read format.
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You, Me and the Bible $4.95 | $3.95 for 5+ A resource by Tony Payne to help friends to sit down together and discover the six central ideas of the Bible.
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One to One Bible Reading $9.95 | $7.95 for 5+ Reading the Bible one-to-one can help people in your life understand more of God in a way that is simple and personal, and that doesn’t rely on getting them to a church program or event. But what exactly is reading the Bible one-to-one? Why should we do it? Who is it for?
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Just for Starters $3.95 | $3.30 for 5+ These Bible studies look at what the Bible teaches on the seven fundamental topics: saved by God, trusting in God, living God’s way, listening to God, meeting with God’s family, and meeting the world. A self-training course, to help you prepare and use Just for Starters with a new Christian, is also available: Preparing Just for starters.
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In those early days, a person is best served by having a Christian come alongside him, so the kind of resource that can be done one-on-one is especially valuable. Matthias Media offers a very good solution in their For Starters booklets. — Tim Challies
Christian Living for Starters $3.95 | $3.30 for 5+ These studies take up where Just for Starters leaves off, providing further clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life. The seven studies cover: confident hope, living by faith, love like the Son, joy in adversity, gracious generosity, holiness, spirit-filled living.
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Guidebooks for Life. A series of straightforward, practical Christian books that deal with the important nuts-and-bolts topics of the Christian life.
Guidance and the Voice of God $14.95 | $12.95 for 5+ How do I know what God wants me to do? This book charts a way through many confusing issues, showing how God is still speaking loud and clear through his Son. The case studies on work, marriage and church will help readers to apply the biblical principles.
Hope $14.95 | $12.95 for 5+ Unpacking what the Bible says about hope—what it is (and isn’t), and how it comforts, challenges and directs us daily as Christians.
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Keep the Faith
Listening to God’s living word will transform the way you pray
Shift your thinking on doubt
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A Foot in Two Worlds The joy and struggle of the normal Christian life
It’s always a matter of trust
A Sinners Guide to Holiness
Suffering well
God has a plan for getting you there
The predictable surprise of Christian suffering
Defending the Gospel
One Forever
What to say when people challenge your faith
The transforming power of being in Christ
Encouragement
Raised Forever
How words change lives
Jesus’ resurrection and ours
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Brief Books. Easy-to-digest books of around 50-80 pages. They are an ideal length for people who don’t think of themselves as ‘readers’.
How to Walk into Church $6.95 | $5.95 for 5+ | $4.95 for 25+ Tony Payne helps Christians think biblically about what church is, why we go, and what we do when we get there.
The Book of Books $6.95 | $5.95 for 5+ | $4.95 for 25+ An introduction to the Bible for anyone who wants to read it, but especially for those who have never read it before and who are not Christians.
Gospel Speech Online $6.95 | $5.95 for 5+ | $4.95 for 25+ When speaking the truth in love in a digital world, the fingers on our keyboard can be as hard to tame as our tongue.
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Other brief books. Can We Talk About Islam?
The Everlasting Purpose
How to talk constructively about religion in our society—especially Islam.
Understanding predestination
Fearing God
Every Christian and evangelism
So we don’t have to be afraid
God of Word The Word, the Spirit and how God speaks to us
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Interactive Bible Studies. Interact with the Bible. Interact with each other. Interact with God. Halfway between a sermon and a set of study questions, these studies provide excellent biblical input and direction while leaving you to do much of the exploration. Written by gifted Bible teachers.
Garden of Love $6.95 | $5.50 for 5+ New!
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Rest Assured $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ 9 studies on 1 John
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Full of promise - Old Testament Overview
The Good Living Guide - Matthew 5:1-12
Sing for Joy - Singing in Church
Beyond Eden - Genesis 1-11
News of the Hour - Mark
Out of Darkness - Exodus 1-18
Mission Unstoppable - Acts
The Shadow of Glory - Exodus 19-40
The Free Gift of Life - Romans 1-5
Proclaiming the Risen Lord Luke 24- Acts 2 The Blueprint - Doctrine
The One and Only - Deuteronomy
The Free Gift of Sonship - Romans 6-11
Remember the Rock - Joshua The Good the Bad the Ugly - Judges
The Freedom of Christian Living Romans 12-16
Famine and Fortune - Ruth
Free for All - Galatians
God Will Have his King - 1 Samuel
Walk This Way - Ephesians
Renovator’s Dream - Nehemiah
Partners for Life - Philippians
The Eye of the Storm - Job
The Complete Christian - Colossians
The Beginning of Wisdom - Proverbs (Vol 1)
To the Householder - 1 Timothy
Living the Good Life - Proverbs (Vol 2)
Run the Race - 2 Timothy
The Search for Meaning - Ecclesiastes
The Path to Godliness - Titus
Two Cities - Isaiah
From Shadow to Reality - Hebrews
Kingdom of Dreams - Daniel
The Implanted Word - James
Living by Faith - Habakkuk
Homeward Bound - 1 Peter
Warning Signs - Jonah
All You Need to Know - 2 Peter
On That Day - Zechariah
The Vision Statement - Revelation
Burning Desire - Obadiah/Malachi
Cash Values - Money Bold I Approach - Prayer Women of God - Women of God
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Pathway Bible Guides. Short and straightforward studies, using uncomplicated vocabulary to do justice to the passages.
The Unexpected Kingdom
Return to the Lord
8 studies in Matthew 13-17
9 studies on Hosea
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Who is Jesus? And what kind of kingdom does he promise his followers?
Learn about the God of love from the book of Hosea.
Other Studies in the series.
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Jesus Through Old Testament Eyes
For Our Sins - The Cross
Beginning With God - Genesis 1-12
Fear and Freedom - Matthew 8-12
Getting to Know God - Exodus 1-20
Following Jesus - Luke 9-12
One Life Under God - Deuteronomy
Peace With God - Romans
Seeing Things God’s Way - Daniel
Alive With Christ - The Resurrection
The Art of Living - Proverbs
Church Matters - 1 Corinthians 1-7 He is our Peace - Ephesians Standing Firm - Thessalonians
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Six Steps. Practical training for small groups. A suite of four foundational, six-session video-based courses. Working through these studies in groups will provide an excellent base to build a culture of disciple-making in your church.
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Six Steps to Loving Your Church Learn that ‘loving’ your church doesn’t just mean enjoying it or liking it, but actively serving and loving the people who are the church in whatever way possible.
Six Steps to Talking About Jesus Learn the basics of the how and why of sharing your faith in the Lord Jesus by going back to square one.
Six Steps to Encouragement Every Christian can be a channel of encouragement. Learn the basics of how to encourage others with God’s word.
Six Steps to Reading the Bible Help on the road to reading and understanding your Bible.
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Saving Eutychus $16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ What took Paul many hours of preaching to achieve—near-fatal napping in one of his listeners in Acts 20—takes most preachers only a few minutes on a Sunday. This book will help you save your listeners from such a fate. It delivers honest and practical insights into preaching the whole word of God without being dull.
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Wisdom in Leadership $34.95 | $29.95 for 5+ Craig Hamilton shares what he has learned through many years of being a student of the Bible and theology; a discerning reader of books on leadership; a keen observer of life and the way things work; and a loving leader of the people God has placed around him. His book is a goldmine of helpful insights for pastors and anyone else with leadership responsibilities in their church.
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Reading the Bible Aloud DVD $28.50 | $22.50 for 2+ Workbook $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ A course that looks at the importance of reading the Bible well in our gatherings and that builds a vision for Bible reading that is more helpful to the listeners, more satisfying to us as readers, and more honouring to God and his word. The course also provides valuable input and tips for learning to read with expression, clarity and conviction.
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