The New Interpreter’s Handbook of Preaching is a major reference tool for preaching, with articles on every facet of Christian sermon preparation and delivery. This resource is both scholarly and practical. It focuses on the most distinctive feature and greatest strength of homiletics as a discipline: It is rooted in interdisciplinary scholarship and it develops theory geared to practice. Its theory arises out of the study of both excellent preaching past and present and actual sermon prep...

Filled with prayers especially written to encourage women, this collection will lead them in a time of spiritual growth and closeness with God. A perfect gift.

A year of devotions to deepen your faith."Teach us to number our days so that we may gain a heart of wisdom." These words from Psalm 90:12 invite us to reflect deeply on the precious gift of time and how we use it. For centuries, Christians have leaned on Scripture—not just reading it but truly immersing themselves in it—to grow closer to God and develop a life rooted in faith.This yearlong devotional aligns with the calendar year and beautifully intertwine...

Slow down and reflect during LentFind calm and meaning in this Lenten season with the Sacred Stillness devotional journal. Created especially for women seeking a pause in their busy lives, this forty-day journal invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your faith daily. Every day, you are led through a theme, a focus scripture, a reading or reflection, a short prayer or spiritual practice exercise, and prompts for writing based on the d...

Guide to exploring ministry in The United Methodist Church.For those discerning God’s call to ministry, The Christian as Minister serves as a foundational guide. This book introduces the profound meaning of that call, provides a vision for ministry, and outlines the various opportunities available through The United Methodist Church to live it out.Grounded in a Wesleyan understanding of servant ministry and leadership, it emphasizes an essential be...

How to prepare for ordination in The United Methodist Church.Discover your true purpose and gain clarity in your spiritual calling with Answering the Call, the Candidacy Guidebook from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Thoughtfully designed to inspire deep reflection, this guide walks you through the essential steps to discern whether ordained ministry aligns with God's plan for your life.It’s not just about hearing the call; it’s...

Study the entire Books of Books of Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon beginning with Christ’s obedience and ending with the Christian refreshment. Some of the major ideas explored are: obedience, faith and action, coming of the Lord, Christian endurance, and the life a grace in the church.Leader Guide includes:A verse-by-verse, in-depth look at the Scriptures.Background material, including word studies and history of t...

Discover the powerful Christian principles of gratitude, prayer, and faith.Not only are humans born to be generous, we are born in the image of a loving and generous God. And sometimes we need a reminder.These 28 devotionals gathered into four weekly themes, inspire the reader to discover the powerful Christian principles of gratitude, generosity, prayer, and call—leading them back to the generous life they were born to live.The daily readings are wr...

Money Management from a Wesleyan PerspectiveA 40-day devotional offers spiritual support for a new approach to financial health. The short devotional essays bring reassurance, encouragement, faith, and prayer to complement the work of finding strength in faith to make life changes.Saving Grace is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and possessions and how to manage their personal finances. Participants will mov...

Money Management from a Wesleyan PerspectiveSaving Grace is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and possessions and how to manage their personal finances. Participants will move through six sessions covering such topics as saving, earning, giving, spending, and debt, along with helpful strategies for achieving a sustainable financial life. Adapted from the best-selling Freed Up Financial Living from the Good Sense Move...

Money Management from a Wesleyan PerspectiveThe leader guide contains session plans, outlines, discussion questions, and everything needed to guide a six-week group study on a faithful approach to financial health.Saving Grace is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and possessions and how to manage their personal finances. Participants will move through six sessions covering such topics as saving, earning, givi...

Money Management from a Wesleyan PerspectiveIn the clergy workbook, three additional clergy sections address financial issues unique to pastors, bringing together faith and vocation while attending to the unique financial details of living as a pastor and being employed by the church. The clergy workbook contains worksheets and downloadable planners.Saving Grace is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and posses...