Church Publishing

Venerable Mary of Agreda, the well known Religious Sister and Mystic of the Seventeenth Century recounts many of her intimate revelations received from Our Lord and Our Lady in her Spiritual Classic, The Mystical City of God, an immense work of over a thousand pages. In this book, Fr. Higgins offers a carefully curated and edited compendium of meditations drawn from the saint’s masterpiece, assigning a relevant text for contemplation to each bead of the Holy Rosary. In this work, the scenes of the Holy Rosary, so familiar to us, are brought life in a new way, dramatically enriched and ...

Are you looking for a congregational journey to break through barriers of race, gender, generation, and social class for the sake of the Gospel? Are you ready to build new relationships in your life and ministry? Are you seeking to grow an inclusive discipleship outreach? Are you praying for a spiritual journey that is deep and wide?

In the turbulent world of the second century, the early Christian Church faced intense scrutiny, widespread persecution, and the rise of numerous heresies that threatened to distort its core teachings. Amidst this backdrop, a group of courageous thinkers and writers emerged—men of profound intellect and deep faith—dedicated to defending the fledgling Christian faith against both external attacks and internal divisions. Christian Apologists of the Second Century: Christian Defenders of the Faith explores the lives, writings, and theological contributions of these early apologists who ...

Obtain the major steps and strategies needed to publish your book professionally without spending thousands of dollars! Eliminate the guesswork and begin your publishing journey today. This detailed guide will lead you through the elements of successful publishing which include: Writing Tips and Publishing Preparation - Business Basics for Authors - Building an Audience for Your Book - Social Media Strategies - Payment Processing - Wisdom for Writers Rekesha Pittman has successfully trained authors to publish worldwide. Allow her expertise to work for you as it has done for the masses. ...

What do we do when life lurches out of balance? How can we reconnect to one another and to what's sustaining, when evil and catastrophe seem inescapable? These questions lie at the heart of Stitches, Anne Lamott's follow-up to her New York Times best-selling work, Help, Thanks, Wow. In this audiobook, she explores how we find meaning and peace in these loud and frantic times, where we start again after personal and public devastation, how we recapture wholeness after loss and how we locate our true identities in this frazzled age.

Código de honor es un libro que explora la importancia de construir una cultura de honor en el liderazgo. El libro reconoce principios como el respeto, aprecio y coraje como parte fundamental para el liderazgo en cualquier contexto, incluyendo el entorno de la iglesia. Brinda ideas y puntos de vista que pueden ayudar a los ministros a construir una cultura de honor en sus congregaciones, promoviendo relaciones saludables, confianza y liderazgo efectivo en el contexto de la fe.

Many people do not realize the pain that some leaders carry. So much pressure is placed upon them that they are afraid to be seen as weak or vulnerable, so they hold in their feelings. Leaders often pour out everything they have to others, only to be betrayed and hurt by the people they love. A wounded leader is someone in leadership who has injured feelings, scars from past experiences, and damage to their soul. Does this definition sound like you?

The totally doable nuts-and-bolts essentials of reproducing leaders, disciples, and community. The Church has been run in much the same way for decades. We’ve run programs and services, built buildings, and run conferences. But have we ever clarified the win? What would it look like if we really achieved the thing that is most on the heart of God? This audiobook will release faith in your heart for that to happen and impart practical steps toward achieving it.

In this book, we will bring clarity to the roles of pastors, the functionality of pastoral ministry, and the expressions of the pastoral gift. This study is comprised of 4 distinct works on the pastoral office and gift: 1. The Yoking of the Pastor: The Preparation of the Pastor for Ministry and Service 2. I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church 3. Keys to Pastoral Ministry and Recovery: Help for Wounded Healer 4. The Perfecting of the Pastoral Person: The Preparation of the Pastoral Person for Ministry and Service It is our prayer that a greater ...

In her timely book, author, Floydise Paquette, effectively confronts the age-old issue that has been plaguing the church and creating division, drama, strife and contention. With wisdom, grace and revelatory insight, the issue of jealousy, in its manifold manifestations, is being exposed to be overthrown.

Using exclusively official Catholic writings, O.C. Lambert compares what the Catholic Church says in public to what they admit in their writings, and frequently finds them in stark contradiction. This volume of the popular Roman Catholicism Against Itself series exposes their suppression of the Bible, the history of Mariology (the worship of Mary as greater than Christ), of praying to dead Catholics--even those who they claim are in Purgatory, the history behind infant baptism, the creation and evolution of the priesthood, deliberate mistranslations of the Bible, and the history of their "...

Throughout her nearly 40 years in ministry, Heidi Neumark has strived to make the communities she was part of sanctuaries amid the turmoils of life. Now, with the social and political upheaval of the years since Donald Trump was elected president, Neumark believes the true Christian calling is to live out a counterpoint to today’s prevailing spirits of exclusion and hatred. Using her own bilingual, multicultural congregation as a model, she moves through the seasons of the church calendar to reflect on what it looks like to live out essential Christian convictions.

Embark on a thrilling journey into the tumultuous world of the 16th century, where daring acts of faith, relentless courage, and a quest for truth culminate in the remarkable life of God's Outlaw: William Tyndale and the English Bible. This gripping narrative unveils the extraordinary tale of a man who defied kings, confronted religious authorities, and risked everything to bring the Word of God to the common people in their own language. Immerse yourself in a time of political intrigue, ecclesiastical power struggles, and cold-blooded betrayal, as this page-turning biography illuminates ...

The Church as the Bride of Christ is one of the most profound revelations in Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the imagery of marriage is used to illustrate the intimate relationship between God and His people. This theme reaches its fulfillment in the Church, which is called to be the spotless bride prepared for union with Christ. The ultimate purpose of the Church is to be joined to Him in perfect unity, sharing in His life, love, and glory for all eternity. The foundation of this truth is laid in Ephesians 5:25-27, which states, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved ...

Uncover the transformative power of laughter with "The Laughing Pulpit - Using Humor to Enhance Preaching." This groundbreaking guide illuminates the profound yet often overlooked relationship between humor and preaching. With this essential resource, preachers can learn how to leverage laughter to communicate spiritual truths more effectively, create a deeper sense of community, and make their messages more memorable and impactful. A Harmonious Blend of Theology and Comedy: Explore how humor can illuminate spiritual truths, deepen religious understanding, and open hearts to profound ...

Does the cell church strategy work in North America? We hear about exciting cell churches in Colombia and Korea, but where are the dynamic North American cell churches? This book not only declares that the cell church concept does work in North America but dedicates an entire chapter to examining North American churches that are successfully using the cell strategy to grow in quality and quantity. This book provides the latest statistical research about the North American church and explains why the cell church approach restores health and growth to the church today. More than anything else...

In This Earthly Frame, David Sehat describes the making of American secularism through its most prominent proponents and most significant detractors. He shows how its foundations were laid in the US Constitution and how it fully emerged only in the 20th century.

Ewan Stokes disappeared after a football match in Ipswich 15 years ago. No one knows where he went but every year on the anniversary of his disappearance, random mysterious sightings are reported across Europe. Since Ewan vanished, a fanatical online following has grown up around the mystery. The cult believes Stokesy is coming back. And he wants payback.

Mary Baker Eddy's "Message to The Mother Church for 1901" offers insight into the nature of God’s infinitude; Christ; the pastor of the Church of Christ, Scientist; medicine; and other topics relevant to the practice of Christian Science today.