Abingdon Press imprint: 1502 books
by William H. Willimon
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
In seven chapters, Willimon examines United Methodism and the ways it has made and continues to make a difference in his life. In an inspiring and enlightening way, he writes of his pride in being part of a church that has grown from one man's experience to a worldwide movement covering the globe...
Be My Valentino
A Jessie Stanton Novel - Book 2
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2015
Now that the whole truth has come out about her husband’s double life—including the fact that she and Jack were never legally married—Jessie is standing on her own for the first time in her life. As she struggles to put Adornments, her rental store for designer labels, on the map in Tinsel Town,...
by Adam Hamilton
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Devotions based on Adam Hamilton’s powerful book 24 Hours That Changed the World
In his best-selling book, 24 Hours that Changed the World, pastor and popular author Adam Hamilton helped readers relive the one day in history that changed everything. Now, on this Special Edition Book and DVD...
Disciple II Into the Word Into the World: Study Manual
Into the Word Into the World
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
The Disciple: Into the Word Into the World Study Manual retains the familiar DISCIPLE format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer for daily use.
At some point in their study of every lesson, readers make decisions about...
by F. Belton Joyner Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Part of a pastor's role in the community is to pray publicly. The pastor is often the official "pray-er" at all kinds of community events--the high school football game, the opening of the new grocery store, the county school board meeting, kindergarten graduation--to name a few. But the...
The Surprise Factor
Gospel Strategies for Changing the Game at Your Church
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Principles for church leadership are important, but just as important is knowing when and how to implement them. This is strategy and it can make or break a leader’s work. Those who have been in ministry for a while may have a bag of leadership tricks. But what are the results? Nixon and Shockley...
At the Crossroads
Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2016
Retirement can be the most purpose-filled, satisfying, fun phase of your life!
Thousands of men and women are retiring each day, and many look forward to this phase of life with equal parts excitement and anxiety. Baby boomers have high expectations of retirement: they want to be redeployed...
Five Practices of Fruitful Youth Ministry
A Youth Leader's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Lead youth to live radically, passionately, intentionally, extravagantly—taking risks to become fruitful disciples of Jesus.
These ten ready-to-use sessions teach the fundamentals of Christian living. Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission,...
by James W. Moore
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
The author deals with the dramatic reassessment of priorities prompted by the events of September 11. He deals with questions:
Do we take our blessings for granted?
Do we take our freedom as a nation for granted?
Do we take our individual freedoms for granted?
Do we take...
The Caring Congregation
How to Become One and Why it Matters
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Caring for the congregation is more than any one person can do, even the pastor. All persons eventually experience grief and loss, crisis and suffering; and many come to church for the first time as a result of needing help.
Using this four-session study, modeled after The United Methodist...
The Jesus Revolution
Learning from Christ's First Followers
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
The story of Jesus cannot be contained in a history of 33 years on an ancient strip of land along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. The group of 120 followers Jesus empowered transformed the world with the good news of redemption and reconciliation he preached. In this journey through the...
The Call
The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2015
With Adam Hamilton, we have traced the life of Jesus from his birth The Journey, through his ministry The Way, to his death and resurrection 24 Hours That Changed the World. What happened next?
Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through...
Confronting the Controversies
A Christian Responds to the Tough Issues
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
Christians are faced every day with daunting choices between difficult alternatives. What does my Christian faith have to say about the moral issues that divide our society? There are plenty of people on opposite sides of the spectrum claiming to know the will of God in these matters. It is nonetheless...
Dare to Dream Preview Book
Creating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2013
This mini book from the Bible study Dare to Dream introduces you to the major themes found in the study that help us discern God’s dream for us and learn to live it out, prayerfully and enthusiastically. Participants will learn how to develop a life mission statement that helps them fully commit to a God-directed lifestyle.