The spate of recent scandals of power abuse by leaders within the evangelical world suggests something is wrong in our churches. When a leader misuses power, they have misunderstood and misrepresented God and the gospel. This volume addresses the key underlying issue of what a biblical and healthy use of power in the church actually looks like. Authors from a variety of Christian backgrounds and traditions help frame a biblical and theological understanding and practice of power use, descr...

Daily Bread is the Bible reading guide that aims to help you hear from God as you read the Bible. If you've ever asked the question, 'What possible relevance can this verse have for me today?' or 'What difference does this passage make to my life?' then read on...

Peace. Provision. Forgiveness. These are basic human needs. Yet who can truly be relied upon to deliver them?In his letter to the Colossians, Paul shows how these can never come to us through political, philosophical, mystical or religious systems. They only come through Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God.Mark Meynell unpacks Colossians and Philemon, verse by verse in this expository guide which can be used as a daily devotional or for studying this...

Daily Bread is the Bible reading guide that aims to help you hear from God as you read the Bible. If you've ever asked the question, 'What possible relevance can this verse have for me today?' or 'What difference does this passage make to my life?' then read on...

This seven-session Bible study by Mark Meynell will help Christians grow into confidence and fruitfulness as they center their lives around Jesus.Each session will draw you to look closely at the Bible text and apply it meaningfully to your everyday life. It includes questions that open up discussion, optional personal reflections and a concise Leader’s Guide.Flexible and easy to use, Good Book Guides are perfect for both groups and individuals.Features:

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is compelling because it puts everything into perspective. In the middle of desperation, there is hope. After tragedy, there can be redemption. Even in the face of death, there is a promise of new life.In Life After Life, Mark Meynell begins by unpacking how Jesus' resurrection from the dead fulfilled God's plan of salvation. It then explores the ways in which the eternal life won by Christ is available to us, even now, through the ...

Here is the contents page of the 2019 Keswick Yearbook:Introduction by James Robson, Ministry Director for Keswick MinistriesThe Bible ReadingsRomans 8Ray OrtlundRomans 8:1–8Romans 8:9–15Romans 8:16–25Romans 8:26–30Romans 8:31–39The LectureA Mucky BusinessTim FarronEvening CelebrationsThe Complications (Genesis 16:1–16)

'I'm looking for the words and writing for those who can't imagine the words.'Mark Meynell articulates a heart pain that most of us simply couldn't express. He connects strongly and immediately with fellow cave-dwellers.If you're after neat conclusions and a fair-weather faith, this is not for you. This book serves up gritty reality and raw honesty, but also the heartfelt hope that the author's brokenness 'can somehow contribute to another person's integrat...

The crucifixion of Jesus: a dreadful mistake? A tragic failure? Irrelevant? Absurd? An embarrassment?The cross of Christ is, in fact, at the centre of God's plan for men and women. This book explains why.With freshness and clarity, Mark Meynell explores the Bible’s teaching, to show how God himself 'cross-examines' us in the death of Jesus.At the cross, God exposes our deepest need, meets it fully and enables us to live transformed lives.Thi...

"Inside the disciplined mind of John Stott In Pages from a Preacher's Notebook, we see Stott's fruitful and disciplined mind on display in hundreds of preaching notes and prayers on various subjects, all arranged topically. Whether you are a preacher or writer looking for a good idea, or an admirer of Stott who enjoys reading anything he writes, Pages from a Preacher's Notebook illuminates his careful working methods for the benefit of readers today"--

COVID-19 has transformed our everyday lives. It’s as if another world has arrived in the blink of an eye. Yet life is not on pause. We still need to live. The pandemic, like any other time, is a moment both of opportunity as well as challenge.Healthy Faith in the Coronavirus Crisis is a briefing on how to thrive in a world of restrictions. Twenty leading Christian thinkers have come together to help you begin to navigate this strange reality.Each contributo...

What exactly are we? The modern world has many answers to that question, each of which has consequences for the choices we make about our own life and the lives of others.In this short, accessible book, Mark Meynell wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said in the scriptures about key questions, such as when does life begin, where do our souls come from, and what sets humans apart?He offers a positive and liberating way forward as we discover what true ...