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A History of Western Philosophy

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Hailed as “lucid and magisterial” by The Observer, this book is universally acclaimed as the outstanding one-volume work on the subject of Western philosophy.

Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the ages—from Plato and Aristotle through to Spinoza, Kant and the twentieth century. Written by a man who changed the history of philosophy himself, this is an account that has never been rivaled since its first publication over sixty years ago.

Introducing Christian Doctrine(2nd Edition)

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Introducing Christian Doctrine is an abridged, less technical version of Millard J. Erickson’s classic Christian Theology. Pastors and students alike will find this survey of Christian theology and doctrine a practical and accessible resource with both breadth and substance.

Erickson begins by explaining what theology is and then progresses through the doctrines of revelation, God, creation and providence, humanity, sin, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the atonement and salvation, the church, and eschatology. This second edition adds pedagogical aids, includes a chapter on postmodernity, and features the pertinent chapter from Christian Theology contemporizing the gospel message.

Church Administration Handbook

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:19:34 +0000

What’s new about this third edition of the long respected and often used Church Administration Handbook? In addition to time and technological-sensitive updates to the basic organizational details, editor Bruce Powers writes:“The needs of people and churches have continued to change, with questions now being raised about the quality of congregational life, nature of leadership, and responsibility for ministry among all believers . . . As we have prepared this edition, we have sought to address five primary needs. 1. Leadership skills and administrative tools that can be adapted for use in a variety of contexts from traditional to contemporary, from rural to urban, and from unicultural to multicultural settings; 2. Spiritual formation that relates to all of life (from birth to death);3. Mission consciousness (in community, regionally, nationally, and globally);4. Ministry of all believers (particularly calling out and equipping vocational, bivocational, and lay ministers); and5. Leadership competence (the ability to inspire, motivate, and equip the saints for the work of ministry).”

Stan Toler’s Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry (Stan Toler’s Practical Guides)

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:17:54 +0000

Stan Toler, America’s pastor to pastors, offers rich insight and generous affirmation that will enlighten, encourage, and equip. Included in this book is practical advice on seventy-five ministry topics covering every aspect of ministry from personal growth to effective leadership.

Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century: A Comprehensive Guide for New Churches and Those Desiring Renewal

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:17:44 +0000

If the church is to thrive in the twenty-first century, it will have to take on a new form as it ministers to the 120 million unchurched people in the United States. Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century is still virtually the only available text on church planting in North America and beyond. In this third edition, readers will find material on the importance of healthy, biblical change in our churches, updated appendixes, insight on our post modern ministry context, and strategies for reaching new population demographics such as Generations X and Y. Pastors, ministry leaders, and church planters will find the information and advice found in this book invaluable as they carry out their ministries.

Preaching That Matters

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:16:27 +0000

Preaching is the art of building a bridge in the hearer’s mind from the ancient world of the biblical text to the realities of our daily lives. Throughout this book, Stephen Farris offers splendid insights into ways that the Bible can connect with modern life and gives specific guidance to preachers on how to make these connections happen. This is a highly practical book for ministers and for classroom use.

The Sermon As Symphony: Preaching the Literary Forms of the New Testament

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:16:26 +0000

In this call to consider the way that biblical texts present themselves, Graves examines ten of the most significant and practical literary forms in the New Testament.

Church History in Plain Language, 3rd Edition

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:14:11 +0000

With morethan 275,000 copies sold, this is the story of the Church for today’s readers. The third edition of Shelley’s classicone-volume history of the church brings the story of Christianity into thetwenty-first century. This latest edition of the book takes a close look at therapid growth of evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity in the southern hemisphere,addresses the decline in traditional mainline denominations, examines theinfluence of technology on the spread of the gospel, and discusses howChristianity intersects with other religions in countries all over the world.The concise book provides an easy-to-read guide to church history withintellectual substance. The new edition of Church History in Plain Languagepromises to be the new standard for readable Church History.Featuresinclude: Includes contemporary developments related to the spread of the gospelDiscusses how technology has an impact on how the church worships and growsCovers the explosionof Christianity in the Southern hemisphere

3 Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare (Three Crucial Questions)

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:13:53 +0000

Knowledgeable, accessible answers to these provocative questions: What is spiritual warfare? Can a Christian be demonpossessed? Are we called to engage territorial spirits?

Deliverance from Evil Spirits: A Practical Manual

wmsot — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:13:41 +0000

A guide to deliverance ministry explains the biblical record and clarifies what a deliverance ministry is and how it functions in the church of today.