Pastoral Resources

A memorable firsthand account of not only the sacrifices and triumphs of full-time ministry but of a brutal, little-known era in North American church history."This account gives us valuable insight into the life of a man who accepted the challenges of...

With this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Book of the Year (Top 10) 2014.Book InformationISBN 9780830841028Author Andrew RootFormat PaperbackPage Count 255Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher...

There are commentaries and there are books on preaching - but very few books that combine elements of both to enable the preacher or Bible teacher to prepare a series on specific sections of scripture. This series gives the Bible teacher suitable tools...

Pastoral theology is theology seen from the shepherding perspective. Relating to every aspect of church life - from leading congregations to counselling individuals - it calls for pastors with a good grasp of Christian doctrine and a wide range of skills...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830841646Author Tod BolsingerFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm)...

This resource, written by late counselor David Powlison, seeks to gracefully and humbly encourage pastors to think of counseling as a relational and pastoral task focused on the care and cure of the souls of God's people.About the AuthorDavid Powlison...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830841585Author Jay Y. KimFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 260gDimensions(mm) 215mm...

Today's teenagers are the most anxious, creative, and diverse generation in history--which can make it hard for us to relate. And while every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, three rise above the rest: - Who am I? - Where do I fit? - What...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780842351157Author C. S. LewisFormat HardbackPage Count 16Imprint Tyndale House PublishersPublisher Tyndale House Publishers

This comprehensive handbook looks at every facet of youth ministry from a gospel-centered perspective, offering practical advice related to everything from planning short-term mission trips to interacting with parents to cultivating healthy relationships...

Expository preaching is crucial for the health and vitality of the church. Offering step-by-step guidance for preachers, Helm outlines what must be believed and accomplished to become a faithful expositor of God's Word."David Helm has written the most...

This book helps pastors and church leaders understand the role their personal transformation as Jesus's disciples plays in effective congregational leadership. It shifts the focus of leadership from techniques and charisma to spiritual transformation and...

This single-volume systematic theology seeks to provide a clear and concise articulation of the Reformed faith, rooted in historical teaching while addressing current challenges in the life of the church.About the AuthorRobert Letham (PhD, University of...

Ultimately answering the question of what is biblical worship, this book shows how the gospel is all about worship and worship is all about the gospel."I have read and heard preached a ton on the reality that 'all of life is worship.' It is and I...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830853878Author Gerald L. HiestandFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint IVP AcademicPublisher IVP AcademicWeight(grams) 298gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781498291347Author Jacques EllulFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock Publishers

An Instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller The rapture is the central event in biblical prophecy. But what does it mean for us today? How can this crucial end times event draw us nearer to God in a world that is seemingly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781514001325Author Tom NelsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 356gDimensions(mm) 228mm...

Written as a step-by-step guide for pastors, this practical book provides an overview of the pastoral counseling process and offers suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship in a church."Biblical counseling, grounded in the sufficiency and...

This treatment of elder plurality focuses both on how churches can build a healthy elder plurality and thrive as congregations once plurality is established.About the AuthorDave Harvey (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the president of Great...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789988596231Author Dag Heward-MillsFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Dag Heward-Mills MinistriesPublisher Dag Heward-Mills MinistriesWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783362493Author Pope Gregory IFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Limovia.NetPublisher Limovia.NetWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm

Like many things in life, the skill of good preaching is 95% perspiration and 5% inspiration. Alec Motyer's guide is based on a multitude of sermons over many years of preaching in many different situations, a recipe to help you know your subject and to...

The call to make the world a better place is inherent in the Christian belief and practice. But why have efforts to change the world by Christians so often failed or gone tragically awry? And how might Christians in the 21st century live in ways that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683143741Author John HelgesonFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Redemption PressPublisher Redemption PressWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 178mm *...

This book offers practical insights and proven strategies for fostering a flourishing church community by transforming churches through effective family and kids ministry leadership. Changing Lives covers everything you need to know about working with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684514120Author John K AmanchukwuFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Salem BooksPublisher Salem BooksWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 209mm * 141mm *...

Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a fascination for discovering 'the rest of the story.' We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events. In The New Testament You Never Knew, well-known Bible...

When linked to biblical teachings, understanding disability offers congregations and society the pathway to hope and change. Stewart Govig, himself disabled, provides a practical resource that enables congregational communities to achieve a balance of...

Since its publication, Church for Every Context has made a significant impact in our understanding of the theology and methodology of Fresh Expressions. In this follow-up, Michael Moynagh develops a model of emergent innovation that combines insights...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784985738Author Celia ReynoldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 193gDimensions(mm)...

The first edition of How Your Church Family Works was written nearly thirty years ago, and the reach and velocity of change in the last three decades poses a new challenge for churches. Thirty years ago, churches functioned in a fairly stable environment...

Offering readers a valuable resource for thinking through a contentious issue, this timely book by award-winning author Kevin DeYoung summarizes the Bible's teaching on homosexuality and responds to popular objections raised by Christians and...

What are clergy for? In this lively and provocative book, Alan Billings argues that they serve the mission and ministry of the Church, which is to make God possible (or findable).About the AuthorThe Revd Canon Dr Alan Billings is a regular contributor to...

The first volume in the Reformed Systematic Theology series draws on the historical theology of the Reformed tradition, exploring the first 2 of 8 central points of systematic theology with an accessible, comprehensive, and experiential approach.About...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802876195Author Fleming RutledgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co

This book considers a series of biblical and pastoral arguments against both the multisite and multiservice church model, making the claim that maintaining a single assembly best embodies the unity the church possesses in Jesus Christ.About the...

Redesigned and now featuring updated Scripture quotations drawn from the ESV, this insightful commentary will help pastors understand, apply, and preach the Gospel of Luke.About the AuthorR. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is...

Practical and down-to-earth, this short guide will equip you to come alongside a loved one who is hurting and offer comfort in ways that really help."This book is tender, compassionate, clear, honest, gospel-rich, and practical. There is nothing distant...