A Field for Exploits brings together a selection of lectures from Salvation Army international training councils which took place in 1925, 1951, 1974 and 2001 and makes them available to a wider readership for the first time.Some of these lectures were representative of their day, while others stand out beyond their era and offer to us lessons relevant to today.Each paper - including those by Generals Bramwell Booth, Albert Orsborn, Erik Wickberg, Arnold Brown, Eva...

***New York Times bestsellerNew York Times* bestselling author David Platt challenges us to unite around a gospel-centered vision in Radical Together.**In Radical, David Platt’s plea for Christians to take back their faith from the American Dream resonated with readers everywhere. Now, he asks how a gospel-centered vision might reshape our priorities as the body of Christ? How might well-intentioned Christians actually prevent God’s people from ac...

There’s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting. Reinforced by relevant ...

John Owen (1616 24 August 1683) was an English Nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at the University of Oxford. Owen was educated at Queen's College, Oxford, where he studied classics and theology and was ordained. Because of the "high-church" innovations introduced by Archbishop William Laud, Owen left the university to be a chaplain to the family of a noble lord. His first parish was at Fordham in Essex, to which he went while the nation was involved in civi...

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 31 January 1892) was a British Particular Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers". Spurgeon was to 19th century England what D. L Moody was to America. Although Spurgeon never attended theological school, by the age of twenty-one he was the most popular preacher in London. A strong figure in the Reformed Baptist tradition, defending the Church i...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.'Blessing' being our theme in Words of Life during 2017, this edition focuses on 'Blessing God'. We see this throughout Ezekiel's writing as well as in the books of minor prophets Joel, Jonah, Habakkuk and Malachi.In the New Testament, an awareness of ble...

In 2015 The Salvation Army marks 150 years of ministry. Its tricolour flag now flies in 126 countries - red symbolising Jesus' blood; blue signifying the holiness of God; yellow representing the fire of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity - our theme for Words of Life this year.This edition focuses on Jesus, God's Son, and various titles of Jesus will be explored, giving significance for today. Old Testament readings look at the beginning of Genesis as well as Exodus - i...

THE GOSPEL IS NOT ABOUT A LAW YOU MUST KEEP.It is about receiving a life that will keep you. It is not about living this lifeout of fear. It is about living a life of faith. It is not about rules. It is about arelationship with the Father.The message of John the Baptist and of Jesus is simply this; repent, for thekingdom of God is at hand. The kingdom of God is one paradigm shift away. Oneof the meanings of the word repent is to change your mind. I...

There is a special task that God has given the Woman, the helper of Man, created in the very image of our God. For far too long, Satan has kept up his deception, leading many to believe that women are not up to par with men. But the secret is out! God has declared to Satan: “Your worst nightmare is going to take you out! Like a mother bear, she's going to rip you to shreds, chew you up, and then spit you out. Satan, meet The Woman!”

Eusebius, bishop of Caesarea, on the Theophania or divine manifestation of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Eusebius (pron.: /juːˈsiːbɪəs/; c. AD 263 – 339) (also called Eusebius of Caesarea and Eusebius Pamphili) was a Roman historian, exegete and Christian polemicist. He became the Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine about the year 314. Together with Pamphilus, he was a scholar of the Biblical canon. He wrote Demonstrations of the Gospel, Preparations for the Gospel, and On Discrepa...

Celtic Christianity is as exciting as it is intriguing, from the first native Christians in the British Isles, through to the great saints such as Patrick and Columba; coupled with the trials and triumphs of the historic Anglo-Saxon kings.For centuries, this unique and isolated expression of Christianity thrived in Britain and Ireland. Together Celtic Christians ignited a Celtic Golden Age of faith and light which spread into Europe. Discover this striking history, how a nation ded...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.This year Words of Life is focusing on prayer, and for this edition 'The Purpose of Prayer'.Our Old Testament readings take us through 1 and 2 Kings, as well as Nehemiah and Ecclesiastes. In the New Testament we look at Mark's Gospel and the middle section ...