Pastoral Resources

A portable calendar designed for clergy making pastoral visits.In addition to highlighting important dates in the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and civil calendars, this weekly planner also includes resources for pastoral...

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God's expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible's narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communities Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful...

Being 'church' with older people in care homes, congregations and the community Messy Vintage is Christ-centred and creative, full of celebration and hospitality and open to all, aspiring to include people of all ages while specifically reaching out...

Help for those who have been bereaved to express their thoughts and feelings. Will make people more confident in planning a funeral service and dealing with clergy. Many non-churchgoers attend funerals. The book will contain pieces that offer an insight...

Can you be gay and Christian? Does the Bible really require celibacy outside of heterosexual marriage? Isn't it unrealistic and unfair, imposing loneliness and the loss of basic human satisfactions like sex and marriage? Is what the church teaches about...

A large print New Testament that allows you to read and share God’s Word wherever you go. The KJV Large Print Outreach New Testament is a great edition to provide to first-time Bible readers looking to discover the good news of God’s Word. Ideal for...

This guide shows pastors how to simplify and strengthen their ministry work by integrating the three core aspects of their roles-leadership, preaching, and pastoring-through expository preaching ministries.About the AuthorR. Scott Pace (PhD, Southeastern...

Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand...

A compact New Testament allows you to read and share God's Word wherever you go. This edition is published in KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.Thomas Nelson's KJV Pocket New...

Meeting the psychological and spiritual needs of patients is vital to supporting their wellbeing in health care settings. To develop an effective, holistic and inclusive approach to care within predominantly medical health care models, practitioners...

'Michael Ramsay's profound simplicity leaps off the page . . . The Christian Priest Today can be read with great and lasting benefit by anyone interested in this strange and magnificent vocation.' John Pritchard, author of The Life and Work of a Priest ...

Multi-generational worship is important for most church leaders, worship teams, and children's workers - but how can you truly engage everyone so that all age worship can thrive in your church? Worship for Everyone offers an inspiring vision crucial...

Call the Chaplain is a passionate, first-hand account of accompanying people of all ages and backgrounds as they experience some of the most intense moments of their lives. Hospital chaplaincy is not a job for the faint-hearted. Every day, chaplains...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780827235373Author Teresa B PasqualeFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Chalice PressPublisher Chalice PressWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 137mm...

Most Christians already know that they should be telling their friends about Jesus. But they have been poorly equipped with methods that are no longer effective in today's post-Christian world. As a result, many people become frustrated, blame...

Get Messy! Volume 2 contains twelve session outlines for Messy Churches. This volume takes you through the basic themes of Christianity including: Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirit? (Pentecost). Other key Christian festivals include:...

In less than a decade the notion of 'synodality' has emerged as a central theme in Catholic life and thought, especially in Catholics' self-reflection on who they are as the People of God: ecclesiology. The notion of the Church as 'synodal' has early...

A challenging, innovative approach to a delicate subject. It's sure to benefit church leaders and members of all ages who dream of a "reinvented" church. -Publishers WeeklyHas your church been stolen out from under you?A storm hits a small New England...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732009318Author Jack ShitamaFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Charis Works IncPublisher Charis Works IncWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

This collection of prayers and readings is intended as a flexible resource for use in pastoral ministry. The material covers pastoral situations of all kinds, with chapters on: - House and home - New life - Relationships - Baptism and confirmation...

In this addition to the Church Questions series, J. Garrett Kell explains why discipleship is essential and shows readers how to intentionally invest in the lives of fellow believers.About the AuthorJ. Garrett Kell (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a...

Jen Wilkin invites readers to rediscover the Ten Commandments-ten words often misunderstood, forgotten, or ignored-and helps believers delight in the life-giving wisdom they hold for all whom Christ has set free.About the AuthorJen Wilkin is a Bible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784980702Author Tim ChesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 57gDimensions(mm) 210mm...

This best-selling volume has been fully revised and updated to take account of the latest thinking about the theory and practice of pastoral counselling. As reviews of the original edition demonstrate, this is a book that no Christian minister or lay...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802871251Author Timothy G GombisFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780768407068Author Bob LarsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Destiny ImagePublisher Destiny ImageWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 10mm

What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God? In When Church Stops Working, ministry leaders Andrew Root and Blair Bertrand show...

Written by a prominent biblical counselor, this practical book aimed at everyday Christians will equip readers with the tools they need to wisely walk alongside one another in the midst of life's struggles."The task of counseling is the task of loving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400219216Author John EldredgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Thomas Nelson PublishersPublisher Thomas Nelson PublishersWeight(grams)...

Spiritual direction is a burgeoning ministry in today's church where the emphasis is on joining in with what God is already doing in the world - an approach that presupposes spiritual discernment. This guide explores spiritual direction from biblical and...

Disability: The Inclusive Church Resource is written to help your own church to be equipped to welcome all people who live with some form of physical disability. It contains first-hand personal experiences of people who have felt excluded from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780827221765Author V Gary NelsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Christian Board of PublicationPublisher Christian Board of PublicationWeight(grams)...

The Psalms can be sung, spoken or read - but they were written to be prayed. Until we pray them from the heart we miss their purpose. If you love, or want to love, or think perhaps you ought to love, the Psalms, this first instalment of a two-volume set...

David Augsburger believes conflict is inevitable in human life, but that it is essential and can be quite constructive. He proposes a shift to an "international" approach in resolving conflict. He focuses on interpersonal and group conflicts...

When we pray ''Your Kingdom Come", what do we mean? Local neighbourhoods everywhere are affected by global changes, including the death of a single religious vision, shifting work and family patterns, and widespread scepticism. Violence and tension are...

A must-read for church leaders and members alike, this book outlines 9 essential marks that distinguish a healthy, biblical church. This classic book is now revised with a new preface and additional content on prayer and missions. Fourth edition.About...

Through close readings of a number of classic texts, Charry develops the thesis that classic Christian theology is thoroughly shaped by pastoral and moral purposes. Charry's hope is to show contemporary theologians how to teach the faith in a morally...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781597524742Format PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock Publishers

Gives clear guidance about biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage which are both practical and fair in today's imperfect world. To many people, the Bible appears to have nothing sensible or relevant to say about divorce and remarriage. Its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784986506Author Daniel StrangeFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm)...