While born into a working-class Methodist family in a small English town, Catherine Booth (1829-1890) went on to become one of the most influential women of her day and age. As a preacher, author, social reformer, wife and mother, she played a critical role in the origin and development of the Salvation Army, which had spread to numerous parts of the globe by the time of her death. Possessing firm convictions on a host of religious and moral matters, Catherine left an indelible mark on bot...

William Booth (1829–1912) is remembered for the major role he played in founding the Salvation Army, an evangelical organization now operating in more than 120 countries. Few people, however, are aware of the fact that Booth was also a prolific author. During his long lifetime he wrote countless articles and speeches on a variety of topics, ranging from Christian doctrine to female ministry and missionary work. The most important of these shorter writings are presented in one volume for th...

The early Salvation Army professed its commitment to sexual equality in ministry and leadership. In fact, its founding constitution proclaimed women had the right to preach and hold any office in the organization. But did they?Women in God’s Army is the first study of its kind devoted to the critical analysis of this central claim. It traces the extent to which this egalitarian ideal was realized in the private and public lives of first- and second-generation female Salvat...

This classic was originally penned by Shaw during the height of the Welsh revival in 1905. This book was instrumental in the Asuza Street Revival in Los Angeles and was distributed at that time by Frank Bartleman himself.This book is considered one of the best on the Welsh Revival, and includes a biography on Evan Roberts, various newspaper clippings, testimonies of people involved (including F. B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, and R. A. Torrey), and more.This edition also inc...

This powerful volume brings together 5 of the best Classic writings on REVIVAL. Penned by men of God who were eye-witnesses to revival, these books will stir your heart and challenge you to pray and believe for a move of God today!The following five classics are included in this volume in their entirety:• Lectures on Revivals of Religion – by Charles Finney. Penned in 1868 after decades of seeing God move in revival power in the Second Great Awakening, this...

This outstanding volume brings together 5 of the greatest Christian Classic Biographies from the years 1700-1900. These writings not only shed light on the lives of each of these incredible individuals, they will also challenge and encourage your life as you glimpse their passion for God, perseverance in trials, and faith in achieving great things for God!- The Life and Diary of David Brainerd – by Jonathan Edwards (1749)- The Biography of Robert Murray McCh...

What makes a good leader? And how can we raise good leaders?Over 1 million copies sold“No other book has influenced my life the way this one has.”–John C. MaxwellThe need for talented, vigorous leaders in the church cannot be overemphasized. We need men and women who are guided by and devoted to Jesus Christ.Spiritual Leadership stands as a proven classic for developing such leadership. J. ...

Learn How to Pray with PowerCharles Finney's ministry rolled like a spiritual shock wave across the American landscape in the nineteenth century. He attributed his effectiveness in large part to prayer. Now his superb insights are condensed and collected in a single book.Principles of Prayer provides a 40-day devotional study for those desiring to pray with power and see results. Each daily reading--through meditation, application, and prayer--will help you grow to Christia...

When Oswald J. Smith wrote this book almost a hundred years ago he felt the most pressing need of the worldwide church was true revival—the kind birthed in desperate prayer and accompanied by deep conviction for sin, godly sorrow, and deep repentance, resulting in a living, victorious faith. If he were alive today he would surely conclude that the need has only become more acute with the passing years. The author relates how there came a time in his own ministry when he became painfully aw...

This set includes all three books of the J. Oswald Sanders' spiritual growth series: Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, and Spiritual Maturity.In Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders, a Christian leader for decades and the author of more than forty books, presents the key principles of leadership in both the temporal and spiritual realms. He illustrates those principles throughout with examples from godly figures like Moses, Nehemia...

Addressed to the students of The Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle, and first published in 1890. Spurgeon was a Baptist preacher in England, known as "the Prince of Preachers". According to Wikipedia: "Charles Haddon Spurgeon, commonly C.H. Spurgeon, ( 1834 1892) was a British Reformed Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers." He also founded the charity organization now kn...

From the Preface"My chief desire is to assist in forming a just estimate of Whitefield's worth. I wish to lend a helping hand towards raising his name from the undeservedly low place which is commonly assigned to it. I wish to place him before your eyes as a noble specimen of what the grace of God can enable one man to do. I want you to treasure up his name in your memories, as one of the brightest in that company of departed saints who were, in their day, patterns of good works, a...