Pastoral Resources

An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson (R) Chain-Reference (R) Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation...

Experienced pastor and seminary teacher R. Robert Creech helps pastoral leaders increase their effectiveness by applying family systems theory to congregational life and ministry. Creech introduces readers to the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780310273004Author Rick WarrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint ZondervanPublisher ZondervanWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 227mm * 184mm * 19mm

"Challenging, inspiring and practical."Bear Grylls"I can't think of anyone more qualified to write about the significance of knowing your purpose than my friend Ken Costa... His new book, Know Your Why, is absolutely foundational to living a purpose...

How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You are Going is a practical book of hope for tired and weary leaders who are in danger of defining this era of ministry in terms of failure or loss. This book does not attempt to describe where the church is headed;...

In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology, Stephen J. Wellum examines the divinity and humanity of Christ, focusing on who Jesus is from Scripture and historical theology, showing readers why Jesus is unique and how they should think...

In every generation, the church stands in dire need of God-called people to preach the Word with precision and power. Preachers who will not replace sound theology with culturally palatable soundbites. Preachers who will clearly and faithfully share the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781462787722Author Nancy PearceyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint LifeWay Christian ResourcesPublisher LifeWay Christian ResourcesDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Leadership Principles from a Renowned Agent of Change Cultures and organizations do not change without strong leadership. While many leadership books focus on management or administration, the central focus of The Conviction to Lead is on changing minds...

Every leader functions on two stages--the front stage or public world, and the back stage or private world. One cannot lead successfully front stage when one is completely depleted back stage. In a time when pastors are leaving the ministry in record...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496441737Author Alisa ChildersFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Tyndale House PublishersPublisher Tyndale House Publishers

Pastoral Supervision is increasingly sought out by people working in ministry. It offers a safe space to reflect theologically and constructively on pastoral experience. Pastoral Supervision: A Handbook is the standard text for what is a growing...

Hospice chaplains have traditionally played a unique part in palliative care, providing human compassion and support to help ease life's final chapter. This book thoughtfully tackles the question at the heart of modern hospice chaplaincy: do chaplains...

Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman have taken the needs of children into account and devised an exciting method for introducing three- to seven-year-olds to the wonder of worship. Their approach, which integrates religious education and worship, has been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802419750Author Skye JethaniFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Moody PublishersPublisher Moody Publishers

People search for heaven in all the wrong places, and the internet is no exception. Digital Liturgies warns readers of technology's damaging effects and offers a fulfilling alternative through Scripture and rest in God's perfect design.About the...

The nine criteria the Church of England uses to discern potential vocations to the priesthood are explored, and linked with personal qualities that are necessary for new, but also existing, leaders in a church and culture which has changed much over the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784983901Author Rachel GilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm)...

The first Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book to be written by the Archbishop Justin Welby himself. In his first full-length book Justin Welby looks at the subject of money and materialism. Designed for study in the weeks of Lent leading up to...

The recent pandemic has highlighted an increasing need for support for those experiencing mental health challenges and those caring for them. There is an urgent need for clergy and others involved in pastoral care both to attend to their own well-being...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789988596002Author Dag Heward-MillsFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Lux VerbiPublisher Lux VerbiWeight(grams) 80g

When tragedy strikes a community, it is often unexpected with long-lasting effects on the people left in its wake. Too often, there aren't adequate systems in place to aid those affected in processing what has happened. This study uniquely combines...

If Jesus wrote a letter to your church, what would he say about the challenges it faces or its relationship with the community? This study helps us to engage with Jesus' words and to ask some hard questions of ourselves, our leaders and the Lord...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506470061Author Eileen R. Campbell-ReedFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Fortress Press,U.S.Publisher 1517 MediaWeight(grams) 318g

The Doubting Disease by Joseph W. Ciarrocchi brings to the fore the most current information available today on religion and scruples, scrupulosity, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). In this book he helps us clearly appreciate the interior...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780819222978Author Susan S. PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Morehouse PublishingPublisher Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830845224Author Mark DevriesFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 302gDimensions(mm)...

An intriguing book, quite unlike any other The Marrow of Modern Divinity defies pigeon-holing. It was written in the 1600s by an author of whom we know little, yet it proved to be a critically important and controversial theological text. Penned as...

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...

A guide to the different sorts of retreats on offer (Ignatian, Myers Briggs, Enneagram etc.). It covers the purpose of retreats, who can benefit from them, the difference between group and individual retreats and between directed and undirected retreats...

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, now in its third edition, is a bestselling hermeneutics textbook that sets forth concise, logical, and practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God's Word.With updates and revisions throughout that keep...

If we are all made in the image of God, 'fearfully and wonderfully made' as the psalmist puts it, what does that mean if we can't see, or can't walk; if we can't hear, or can't speak? How can we be said to share in God's unconditional love if we are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909919419Author Daniel StrangeFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm)...

This modern-day catechism sets forth fifty-two questions and answers along with related Scripture passages, commentaries, and prayers, all designed to build a framework for understanding core biblical concepts for children and adults alike. Now available...

The complete readings of the Revised Common Lectionary, years A, B and C as authorised by the Church of England in 2006, together with readings for the Major Holy Days of the Church Year, all in the NRSV translation. The Lectern Edition is bound in...

Christ commanded the church to make disciples, to produce people who love and obey God, bear fruit, and live with joy. The crisis at the heart of the church is that we often pay lip service to making disciples, but we seldom put much effort behind doing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629999500Author R.T. KendallFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Charisma HousePublisher Charisma House

This is a practical handbook packed with guidance, suggestions and case studies against which aspiring, new or existing pastoral leaders can benchmark their practice. The roles and responsibilities of the pastoral leader have changed significantly in...

This timeless treasure from Charles Spurgeon reminds readers to place their hope in the finished work of Jesus Christ as they navigate trials on this earth. Part of the Crossway Short Classics series.About the AuthorCharles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an...

IT'S OK NOT TO BE OKHonesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics that many find difficult, such as trusting God when life is painful, dealing with anxiety and depression, learning to look after ourselves, developing our character,...