My Big Story Bible takes the adventure of reading a children's Bible to a new level. As you'd expect from Tom Wright, the narrative bursts with lively storytelling and a deep love for the original scriptures, while the vibrant illustrations on every page will delight young readers and help them to imaginatively understand the key events of the Bible.
Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies In Jesus and the Powers Tom Wright and Michael F. Bird join forces to address the pressing question: How can Christians engage with the turbulent politics of our times while remaining true to the teaching and example of Jesus?
Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church.
How to Pioneer: A five-step guide to getting started (Single Copy). This five-part group study booklet is designed to encourage and equip local church communities who are contemplating setting up a pioneering church community, but are unsure how to get going or what will be involved.
Jesus’ command in what we now know as the great commission is vital to our understanding of our mission today. Explore how important discipleship was to Jesus from the very first moment he said, ‘Come, follow me,’ to his command to ‘go and make disciples of all nations’ – and how relevant it is to each of us in the twenty-first century.
John Stott's classic volume, first published forty years ago, presents an enduring view of Christian mission that is just as needed today. Newly updated and expanded by Christopher J. H. Wright, 'Christian Mission in the Modern World' provides a biblically based approach to mission that addresses both spiritual and physical needs.
An evangelistic booklet written by Rico Tice & Barry Cooper focusing on who Jesus was, why he came and what our response to him should be. It is now newly designed making it an attractive and affordable resource for giving away at carol services, guest events and other evangelistic meetings.
Inspirational - Practical - Biblical - Effective Empowered is a seven-session course that will excite and encourage ordinary Christians to show and share their faith in Christ in their everyday lives.
Samuel Wells is giving the prestigious Chalmers Lectures in Autumn 2019. This book comprises his six talks. It shares the vision of the church as imagined by HeartEdge, the growing network of churches established by St Martin-in-the-Fields, with its fourfold focus for renewing the mission activity of the church: commerce, culture, congregation and compassion.
Do you wonder how your church could make a positive contribution to the life of your town and make a difference? If so, Rob Cotton demonstrates how how our churches can engage with the community around presenting Christianity in a contemporary way.
Our world needs the church, like never before, to be full of hope. But the church is not always what it could be. Perhaps we need to de-clutter. A clearout, a detox. Sim Dendy explores how we can discover what the original church looked like, se we can remember, reset and be simply...church.
Over 50 Ideas for special days, celebrations, festivals, community-based projects and seasonal activities. THIS ITEM IS REPORTED AS 'REPRINT UNDER CONSIDERATION' AT PRESTENT
Finding a sense of 'home', a special place of acceptance and belonging, is a fundamental human longing. In this powerful and profound book, Michael Mitton shows how it is in fact an essential part of both personal development and spiritual renewal. Drawing on his own experience of the 'homecoming' journey, he considers how we can go about finding our true home within God's eternal kingdom, how
There’s a lot of talk about ‘fresh expressions’ of church emerging in our culture. But what does it actually feel like to be given a blank piece of paper and told to start something from scratch?
People sensitive evangelism. Evangelism. It's a word that can be viewed with apprehension, misunderstanding or apathy, but it should be a major part of our Christian life. And what is evangelism? Laurence Singlehurst defines it as those who know Jesus, telling those who don't know Jesus, all about him. Which makes it sound a whole lot less intimidating than we often think it will be.
Sharing your faith with family and friends. Randy Newman equips ordinary Christians to share our faith in Jesus with those who know us well. Realistic and honest about how family relationships can work, he provides secure biblical underpinning for our conversations, true stories to encourage us and practical guidance on approaches that, with God's Spirit, can work.
With the facts, social economic and historical background, Tim Chester looks to a challenging future offering the motivation and the means to reach the unreachable with the gospel message. With an urgent wake up call to Christians and churches, the key gospel themes relevant to working class and deprived areas are explored and plans for evangelism, discipleship and teaching discussed in the context of real world needs and issues.
A modem guide A variety of experienced church leaders, missioners and other practitioners share simple and effective ideas for enhancing the life, worship and witness of every local church.
The bestselling writer and popular broadcaster Sam Wells reflects theologically and practically on the essence of discipleship and Christian ministry today.