Every church, whatever its size, can be more creative and effective in proclaiming, celebrating, and responding to the scripture readings. Here is a remarkably inventive library of liturgical resources that's guaranteed to spark the creativity of anyone planning worship services. Robert Ingram's fertile imagination overflows with inspired ideas for presenting the lectionary epistle lesson, reinforced by visual imagery and recurring references throughout worship. For each Sunday and major occasion during the Christian year, Worship Workbook For The Epistles includes greetings, prayers, suggested hymns and choruses, and possibilities for decorating the worship space (including ideas for projected visuals). There's also a wealth of approaches for creative reading and dramatic presentation of the scripture, including movement, skits, short stories, and puppet plays.Like Ingram's acclaimed Worship Workbook For The Gospels series, this is a must-have volume for pastors, lay readers, musicians, artists, and drama groups -- anyone who contributes to worshipers hearing and responding to the living Word of God.

A lack of respect for God and disregard of His authority is the underlying cause of every departure from truth and every division in the body of Christ. Even though the Old Testament has many examples of those who acted without divine authority and were punished by God for such action, and though the New Testament warns repeatedly of this danger and the subsequent penalty, still in each generation there are many who profess to believe in Christ, and serve Him, who act without divine authority. These lessons are set forth with the hope that they can help others have greater respect for God and His word, to have a fuller realization of the need of authority from God in our service to Him, and to learn how to apply the lessons of authority to other problems and situations that shall arise in this generation and generations to come.

Filled with practical ideas and self-evaluation tools, Father Hunger both encourages and challenges men to "embrace the high calling of fatherhood," becoming the dads that their families and our culture so desperately need them to be.

This revised, expanded edition of the Common Worship President’s Edition contains everything to celebrate Holy Communion Order One throughout the church year. It combines relevant material from the original President’s Edition with Eucharistic material from Times and Seasons, Festivals and Pastoral Services, and the Additional Collects.

Respected New Testament scholar Karen Jobes explores the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles (James through Jude) in this rich commentary. Writing from an evangelical perspective, Jobes addresses issues of historical relevance as well as how these ancient books connect with Christian faith and practice today. Letters to the Church includes:-Historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content-An exploration of the major themes in each book and detailed commentary on key passages-Boxes with chapter goals, outlines, challenges, and significant verses-Sidebars addressing difficult passages or ideas-Maps, photographs, charts, and definitions-Questions for discussion, reflection, and testing-A comparison of the teachings about Christ in each of the lettersPastors, professors, students, and laypeople interested in deeper biblical study will find this an invaluable resource that offers well-researched commentary in an accessible, spiritually meaningful form.

The New Testament books of James through Jude-the General or Catholic Epistles-can be overlooked due to their brevity and location at the end of the canon. They contribute much, however, to our understanding of salvation and Christian living. In this accessible introduction for laypeople, pastors, and study group leaders, Professor Crowe explains the content of these letters and their implications for the church today. Book jacket.

Exiled on the island of Patmos, the apostle John found himself one day in the presence of the Son of God. As he fell down to worship, the apostle was commanded to write what he saw and heard, and to record and send messages to seven churches, encouraging them and challenging them in the way of the Lord. That was then; this is now. What might the Spirit say to our churches today? What might the Spirit be saying to you? Chris Lewis and the Epiphaneia Network put that question to their friends. This book includes some of the responses they got. With contributions from such significant voices as Andy Crouch Ron Sider Tim Challies Peter Rollins Sarah Lance Makoto Fujimura and others, Letters to a Future Church paints a portrait of the world as we have it and the mission we have in it. You may find your calling in this book; you may even find your own voice.