Baker Books imprint: 897 books
by James K. Bruckner
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
The New International Bible Commentary offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit.
Based on the widely used New International Version translation, the NIBC presents careful section-by-section exposition with key...
by John E. Hartley
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader 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...
by Leslie C. Allen, Timothy S. Laniak
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Ezra-Nehemiah is the Old Testament equivalent of the Acts of the Apostles--it is a book of new beginnings. Just as Acts narrates the early history of the church through the work of the apostles, Ezra-Nehemiah narrates the re-establishment of the people of God after the exile through the work of Sheshbazzar,...
Good News for Women
A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1996
"Most evangelical discussion of the gender issue has been spent in feverish debate over the exegetical intricacies of the traditional prooftexts," writes Rebecca Merrill Groothuis. And though faithful exegesis is certainly crucial, a "myopic fixation on a handful of controversial biblical...
by Luther Cross
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997
A collection of vivid object lessons for children's sermons, Sunday school, or homeschooling that will help the children in your life learn and remember important biblical truths.
Begin
First Steps for the Journey of Faith
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
When someone becomes a new Christian, they are often left wondering what to do next. What does it mean to be a Christian? Where do they start?
Bob Franquiz, founding pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Miami has built a road map for new Christians in Begin. He leads young believers to the starting...
Missional (Allelon Missional Series)
Joining God in the Neighborhood
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
The burgeoning missional church movement is a sign that believers are increasingly feeling the call to impact their communities, which is a good thing. But, says Alan J. Roxburgh, these conversations still prioritize church success over mission--how can being missional grow my church? But to focus...
by Aubrey Malphurs
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 1999
A survey of the essential elements for exercising pastoral leadership in an era of change.
Maximizing Your Effectiveness
How to Discover and Develop Your Divine Design
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006
Every Christian wants to know, "What is God's purpose for my life?" Whether volunteering part time or involved in full-time vocational ministry, Christians frequently struggle to find satisfaction in their areas of service.
This book helps readers match who they are--their unique...
The Wounded Minister
Healing from and Preventing Personal Attacks
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2001
Every church deals with personality conflicts and intermittent discord. But in some churches, what should be normal clashes has become a devastating form of abuse-pastoral abuse. A growing phenomenon that cuts across denominational lines and impacts every level of ministry, pastoral abuse leaves in...
Growing With
Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Many parents of a teenager or young adult feel as though they're guessing about what to do next--with mixed results. We want to stay connected with our maturing child, but we're not sure how. And deep down, we fear our child doesn't want or need us.
Based on brand-new research and interviews...
by Ivy Beckwith
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2007
Too often, children's ministry volunteers say yes to helping out and then are confused about what to do. How do I use curriculum? What if the kids get rowdy? How do I build relationships? This valuable, easy-to-use resource will give every children's volunteer a solid foundation as they begin working...
The Coming Revolution in Church Economics
Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough, and What You Can Do about It
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Local church pastors, church planters, and nonprofit organizational leaders are beginning to recognize that tithes and offerings alone are no longer enough to provide for the needs of their ministries, enable them to pursue opportunities, and sustain long-term impact. Growing financial burdens on...
by Neil B. Wiseman, H. B. Jr. London
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2011
For the wives of pastors and pastors themselves, this book includes testimonials from eight notable church leaders, including Rick Warren, John Maxwell, and Jack Hayford. Full of encouragement, affirmation, and appreciation, this book will play an important part in strengthening and energizing both marriages and ministries.