Heroes for Young Readers introduces younger children to the lives of Christian heroes! Whether reading for themselves or being read to, children love the captivating rhyming poems and unforgettable color illustrations of the Heroes for Young Readers series. Beautifully illustrated by Bryan Pollard; ages 5-10

Cameron Townsend (1896-1982) wanted to spread God's Word in Latin America, but first he would have to figure out a way to translate the Bible into languages that didn't even have an alphabet! After planting God's Word in the hearts of people all over Guatemala and Mexico, Cam started Wycliffe Bible Translators so that all people could read the Good News for themselves.[Less]

A Candid Look At What's Emerging. Much has been written by practitioners advocating the emerging church phenomenon, but confusion about the nature and beliefs of those who identify with the emerging church still exists. Now that the movement has aged a bit, the time has come for a more rigorous, scholarly analysis. Here four influential authors, each an expert in his field, discuss important cultural, theological, philosophical, and biblical underpinnings and implications of the emerging church movement. Their sympathetic yet critical assessment helps readers better understand the roots of the movement and the impact that it has had and is having on wider traditions. The book includes a 60-minute companion DVD that provides a background introduction to the emerging church and video clips of alternative worship services. The DVD also contains interviews with emerging church leaders and observers, including Brian McLaren and Rowan Williams.

"This is the most complete, detailed, critically sympathetic, and totally remarkable overview I have yet seen of where Emergence Christianity presently is and appears to be going. McKnight's two essays alone are worth the price of admission." --Phyllis Tickle, author, "The Great Emergence

"Over its short history, the emerging church has both challenged and inspired the practice of church in our time. "Church in the Present Tense" brings together in one volume some of its finest thinkers to reflect on the theological and practical contributions of this movement. In concise and helpful essays, they lead us through the impact of 'emerging' on our views of God, salvation, Scripture, the end times, and the practice of worship. Whatever you might think of the movement, you cannot ignore its impact, and this volume won't let you!" --David Fitch, Northern Seminary; author, "The End of Evangelicalism?[Less]

Best Missional Practices for the 21st Century. "God cannot lead you on the basis of information you do not have." --Ralph Winter. What is God's mission in the world? For anyone passionate about discovering God's heart for the nations, this 600+ page book will reveal his plans for you. Written by 21st-century field workers, scholars and church leaders, this book weaves together the basic components of God's global mission and challenges readers to identify where they fit in the mission of God.

"Discovering the Mission of God" explores the mission of God as presented in the Bible, expressed throughout church history and in cutting-edge best practices being used around the world today. Drawing from a new generation of scholar-practitioners, this comprehensive reader provides global perspective, recent missiological research, case studies, recommended further readings and relevant discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

Contributors include Bryan E. Beyer, Karen O'Dell Bullock, R. Bruce Carlton, Gary R. Corwin, Don Dent, Robert Edwards, Nathan Evans, David Garrison, H. Al Gilbert, Kevin Greeson, Jim Haney, J. Scott Holste, R. Alton James, Patrick Lai, William J. Larkin, Christopher R. Little, Alex Luc, Stan May, Clyde Meador, A. Scott Moreau, D. Kurt Nelson, Howard Norrish, Meg Page, John Piper, Robert L. Plummer, Jerry Rankin, Nik Ripken, Tom Steffen, Ed Stetzer, John Mark Terry, LaNette W. Thompson, Greg Turner, Preben Vang, Joel. F. Williams, Christopher J. H. Wright and William R. Yount

Discovering the Mission of God is an indispensable resource for anyone wanting a better picture of what God is doing in the world and how to find one's place in God's global plan.

"Discovering the Mission of God is an exciting compilation of writing and reflections by contemporary actors who are involved in the divine activity that is moving toward that elusive objective when all peoples have the opportunity to hear, understand and respond to the gospel in their own cultural context. . . . [It] will challenge the church and motivate God's people to adjust priorities and personal agenda to become aligned with what God is doing to fulfill his mission today." —From the preface by Jerry Rankin, president emeritus, International Mission Board

"Mike Barnett has pulled together a stellar group of Baptist and other Christian contributors to explore the mission of God as it has unfolded in the Scriptures, in history and throughout the world today. These compelling essays will offer solid guidance to a new generation of Great Commission Christians from many Protestant denominations." —Todd Johnson, associate professor of global Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

"Discovering the Mission of God is not simply a book you will read but a comprehensive and scholarly resource you will reference repeatedly. The depth and breadth of content is amazing. I highly commend this to you." —Steve Moore, president, Missio Nexus, author of Who Is My Neighbor? Being a Good Samaritan in a Connected World[Less]

Making Sense of an Urban World. The 21st century will go down in history as the century of global urbanization. How does God feel about the city, and how should we respond to what is being considered one of the four major challenges of our time? In this fresh approach to urban missions, Brad Stanley shares his experience and God-given insight into the value of the city and its inhabitants, and the role that the church should play in reaching cities worldwide for Christ.[Less]

Seven Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them. Increasingly, church leaders are recognizing the power and beauty of the multi-ethnic church. Yet, more than a good idea, it's a biblical, first-century standard with far-reaching evangelistic potential. How can your church overcome the obstacles to become a healthy multi-ethnic community of faith? And why should you even try? In Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (formerly titled Ethnic Blends), Dr. Mark DeYmaz provides an up-close-and-personal look at seven common challenges to creating diversity in your church. Through real-life stories and practical illustrations, DeYmaz shows how to overcome the obstacles in order to lead a healthy multi-ethnic church. He also includes the insights of other effective multi-ethnic church leaders from the United States and Australia, as well as study questions at the end of each chapter. Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church describes what effective local churches in the 21st century will look like and shows us how to create them, together as one, beyond race and class distinctions.[Less]

A Former Muslim Shares the Evidence That Led Him from Islam to Christianity. Based on the popular 2015 book (a Christianity Today Book Award Winner), the author Nabeel Qureshi takes viewers deeper in this eight-session (30 minutes each) video course. He explores Muslim culture, the most common Muslim objections to Christianity, and the core doctrines upon which Islam stands or falls. Compassionate and clear, Nabeel’s lectures will be a useful training tool for pastors, outreach leaders, and any believers wanting to winsomely engage Muslims in spiritual conversations.[Less]