Christian Ministry

Biblical Preaching by Haddon W. Robinson In this new edition to a modern classic on the preparation and delivery of expository sermons, many of the illustrations and arguments have been updated, the prose has been changed to gender-inclusive language, each chapter is enhanced with suggestions for further study, and the discussions of narrative and inductive preaching have been expanded.

Foundations for Youth Ministry by Dean Borgman A nationally known expert provides a new edition of his influential youth ministry classic.

The Oxford History of Christian Worship by Geoffrey Wainwright (Editor); Karen B. Westerfield Tucker (Editor) The Oxford History of Christian Worship is a comprehensive and authoritative history of the origins and development of Christian worship to the present day. Backed by an international roster of experts as contributors, this new book will examine the liturgical traditions of Orthodox, Catholic,and Protestant, and Pentecostal traditions throughout history and across the world. With 240 photographs and 10 maps, the full geographical spread of Christianity is covered, including Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, East Asia, and the Pacific. Following contemporary trends inscholarship, it will cover social and cultural contexts, material culture and the arts.Written to be accessible to the educated layperson, this unique and beautiful volume will also appeal to clergy and liturgists and more generally to students and scholars of the liturgy, Christian theology, church history, and world history.

Pastoral Ministry in the Real World by Jim L. Wilson Pastoral Ministry in the Real World not only explores the character of a worthy minister, but also his three primary functions: loving, teaching, and leading God's people. The book applies the timeless biblical instructions for pastors to the ever-changing realities of today's ministry environment.

Youth Ministry in the 21st Century (Youth, Family, and Culture) by Chap Clark (Editor, Contribution by) This five-view work brings together leading voices to present major views on youth ministry, giving readers resources to develop their own approach.