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?
Baptism, weddings and funerals bring the Church of England into close contact with hundreds of thousands of people every year. The ministry offered by local churches at these key times of life has been the subject of a widespread study with the aim of fostering best practice and deepening theological and biblical understanding of the occasional offices.
Having a child baptised at a christening is a hugely special event for families. For many it will be the first time they have been involved in such an event, and national research showed that parents are often anxious about what happens at the service.
The nature of the relationship between the Spirit of God and the Word of God has been debated among believers for centuries. Is the Spirit present wherever and whenever the Word is preached?
Worship is more than just music; it's a lifestyle. We all believe this to be true, but finding compelling ways to connect our church gatherings with our everyday lives is often a struggle. Fresh, creative, liberating - Whole Life Worship is the informed practical book which helps to make that connection.
Believers who have come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ as a result of God's sovereign, elective grace have the assurance of the Bible's promise that, once they die, their immortal soul is at once translated to heaven to be forever with their Lord and Saviour.
Equipping you, the Church leader, with new ideas for sharing the Easter message with all ages, All Resource Easter is a simply presented collection of ways to share the Good News engagingly for all. It contains plans and ways to make the message of Easter accessible and enriching for everyone, all without having to spend excessive time in planning.
Another fantastic book in the Explore Together series. 12 brand new sessions to help your community explore the Bible for themselves, in a meaningful and engaging way. Using different learning styles to help everyone access God's word, this book includes sessions on Jonah, Ruth and Naomi, listening to Jesus and many more.
Another fantastic resource book in the Explore Together series. With twelve brand new sessions with themes such as Good Friday and John's vision of a new heaven and new earth in Revelation, this resource book will help you and your community engage with the Bible afresh.
Michael Perham was an influential liturgist and priest who shaped the worship of the Church of England as we know it today. This collection brings together the very best of his unpublished writings to offer inspiring reflections on the seasons of the Christian year.
With the growing, renewed attention to the art of preaching, this timely collection from the influential Littlemore Group of theologians explores the role of this vital ministry in today's Church.
The all-age talk is a task guaranteed to give preachers sleepless nights! Very few people feel they have a gift for it, and most lack confidence. This reflective and practical guide addresses these concerns, and aims to build a sure theological understanding, develop skills and grow confidence.
These prayers of intercession deal with the everyday concerns of the worshipping community in elegant, lyrical language, lending substance and sensitivity to this part of the service.
In this beautifully produced lectern book, worthy of the use to which it will be put, are Intercessions for every Sunday of the new Common Worship Lectionary.
Nick Fawcett has created 100 meditations - all wonderfully imaginative and often moving - in No Ordinary Man 2, the follow-up to his enormously popular No Ordinary Man.
Meditations and worship material on the Parables No Ordinary Stories does not set out to add anything to the words of Jesus-those stand complete in themselves. Rather, each of the 38 meditations focuses on a particular aspect of what he said and seeks to draw out it's implications for our own lives.