Baker Books imprint: 897 books
ReGrace
What the Shocking Beliefs of the Great Christians Can Teach Us Today
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
The church is tired of seeing Christians act ungraciously toward one another when they disagree. Social media has added to the carnage. Christians routinely block each other on Facebook because of doctrinal disagreements. The world watches the blood-letting, and the Christian witness is tarnished.
But...
Happiness Is a Choice
New Ways to Enhance Joy and Meaning in Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Whether depression is felt mildly or acutely, temporarily or persistently, it strikes just about everyone at some point. Drs. Minirth and Meier believe, however, that the emotional pain of depression can be overcome and avoided. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and...
The New Pastor's Handbook
Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2015
Most seminary graduates will begin their ministries with plenty of important head knowledge to share--but with a deficit of some of the most practical aspects of doing ministry, such as
- which ministry role most suits them
- how to start out strong at a new church
- persevering during difficult...
Wild by Nature
True Stories of Adventure and Faith
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
This is a book for those who love adventure and who are driven to explore the earth God has created. The author draws from his own experiences in the world of sports to offer insight into the thoughts and reflections of athletes as they encounter a world of high drama and, at times, unanticipated...
Loving My Actual Neighbor
7 Practices to Treasure the People Right in Front of You
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2019
As Christians, we know we are called to love our neighbor. We may even grasp that "neighbor" encompasses more than just the people living next door or down the street. But what we too often don't know is how to begin. How do we love our neighbor? Where do we start? What does this look like...
One Nation without God?
The Battle for Christianity in an Age of Unbelief
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
Christianity in America is under siege. From litigation over coaches starting games with prayer to expulsion from college for refusing to endorse beliefs at odds with the Christian faith, hardly a week goes by without news of the declining influence that Christianity has in the public square. Can...
by Ken Sande
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But it often seems like conflict and disagreement are unavoidable. Serious, divisive conflict is everywhere-within families, in the church, and out in the world. And it can seem impossible to overcome its negative force in our lives.
In The Peacemaker, Ken...
by James M. Scott
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to...
The Temple and the Tabernacle
A Study of God's Dwelling Places from Genesis to Revelation
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2016
Grasp the Majesty, Beauty, and Significance of God's Dwelling Places
At various points in Israel's history, God dwelt in specific, significant places, most notably in the tabernacle and the temple. These structures, meticulously planned, extravagantly furnished, and regularly frequented by...
by F F. Bruce
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to...
Intuitive Leadership (ēmersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith)
Embracing a Paradigm of Narrative, Metaphor, and Chaos
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
As our culture shifts from modern to postmodern, pastors and church leaders are finding that old, rigid church leadership systems and structures no longer seem to work. Church leaders are searching for and discovering new, creative ways of leading--emphasizing intuition, creativity, narrative, and...
Everlasting Life
How God Answers Our Questions about Grief, Loss, and the Promise of Heaven
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
When death affects one's friends or family, they wonder what to do, what to say, and how to cope. When people contemplate their own death, they wonder what will happen, and where they will go. Dr. David Swanson has led countless people through death and dying and now offers insights into walking through...
In Our Backyard
Human Trafficking in America and What We Can Do to Stop It
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2015
In recent years, Americans have woken up to the reality that human trafficking is not just something that happens in other countries. But what most still do not understand is that neither is it something that just happens to "other people" such as runaways or the disenfranchised. The human...
7 Challenges Pastors Face
Overcome Common Struggles and Thrive in Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2019
With 30 years of experience behind him, David Horner knows the pitfalls of a life in ministry. In 7 Challenges Pastors Face, Horner shows you how to
- balance the demands of your calling
- sharpen your vision
- grow a team
- cultivate humility
Developing a well-balanced approach to responsibilities...