You’re Not as Crazy as I Think
Dialogue in a World of Loud Voices and Hardened Opinions – Randal Rauser. Biblica Books. What if passion for truth is found not in the loudest voice and most unshakable convictions, but rather if it is found in the resolved to listen to and learn from others? What if that passion is found in a
Ron Dunn: His Life and Mission
– Ron Owens. B&H Publishing. Ron Dunn (1936-2001) was an international itinerate Bible teacher whose life still inspires many of today’s most influential pastors. In this new biography, fellow disciple Ron Owens writes to pass along the spirit and passion of this man who, from his mother’s womb, was called to preach. We learn this
Strangers Next Door
Immigration, Migration and Mission – J. D. Payne. Biblica Books. “Now more than ever a vast flood of people from all over the world are coming to America, searching for a new home. What is the response of the church to these sojourners among us? In J. D. Payne’s newest mission-minded book, readers are introduced
Matthew: The Gospel of Identity
– Michael Card. InterVarsity Press. “For years Michael Card’s music has imaginatively explored the narrative power of the Word of God. now, int he Biblical Imagination Series, Card invites readers to enter into Scripture as he does, at the level of the imagination. Taking seriously the individual life of each Gospel writer, these volumes help
Fresh Vision for the Muslim World
– Mike Kuhn. Biblica Books. “Based on his extensive experience working in the Middle East, Mike Kuhn challenges readers to love the Muslims down the street and across the world with the love of Christ. Demonstrating through his extensive research that Muslims have the same hopes and needs as all people, Kuhn provides practical suggestions
How to Be a World-Class Christian
Becoming Part of God’s Global Kingdom – Paul Borthwick. Biblica Books. “Today it’s easier than ever to be globally connected. But capability doesn’t automatically create commitment to care about those halfway around the world. . . . What then does it mean to be a world-class Christian? . . . Using Scripture, practical tools and
Charting the Course
Values for Navigating Life in the Marketplace – Bruce Howard. Biblica Books. “Markets have no values; they are morally neutral. But people do follow morals, and that can influence the economic world in which we live. In his financially timely book on the subject of moral and ethical influences on modern life, Dr. Bruce Howard
Besides the Bible
100 Books that Have, Should, or Will Create Christian Culture – Dan Gibson, Jordan Green, and John Pattison. Biblica Books. Are there some books that every Christian really should read? These editors think so, and they have assembled a helpful list including fiction and nonfiction ranging from classic to contemporary. Selected works include The Divine
Authenticity
Real Faith in a Phony, Superficial World – Chad Young. Biblica Books. “According to a recent study by the Barna Group, the number one reason people reject Christianity is a lack of authentic Christians among their peers. In this book, Chad You writes out of what He calls his own “phony” background. He describes his
Resilient Ministry
What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving – Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald C. Guthrie. InterVarsity Press. Every year hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders leave the vocational ministry they thought they had been called to for a lifetime. Why? What does it take for ministry leaders to remain in fruitful ministry for
Faith Has Its Reasons
Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith – Kenneth D. Boa and Robert M. Bowman, Jr. InterVarsity Press. “A comprehensive and thorough text on apologetics, this book is a study of four different models of how apologietics should be done, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a proposal for integrating the best insights
Telling the Gospel Through Story
Evangelism that Keeps Hearers Wanting More – Christine Dillon. IVP Books. “After ministry in both Wester and non-Western contexts, church planter Christine Dillon has discovered that Bible storying is far more effective than most other forms of apologetics or evangelistic presentations. In fact, non-Christians actually enjoyed storying and kept coming back for more. Storying provides