Beacon Press imprint: 746 books

George Barna says only four percent of pastors have a vision for their churches. Only four percent. That an insignificant number compared to the other 96 percent who must believe they can lead a church without any direction for the future. Because society and ministry have changed more in the last ten...

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” The leaders who serve the Church of the Nazarene in the Middle East today are living witnesses to those mentors who obeyed the words of the apostle Paul to...

A wayward son. A broken father. An angry brother. A story for today. Boomerang is a thought-provoking, hope-filled retelling of one of the most memorable parables in the Bible. When Jesus spoke, He always included stories that stuck, and like every one of Jesus' stories, this one has more to it than...

The author “endeavors to show that the experience of heart holiness as a second definite work of grace is the estate lost in Eden, and made possible again to mankind by faith in the incarnation, atonement and resurrection of Gods Son, our Lord Jesus Christ”. (from authors dedication)

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. --Psalm 116:7 Do you ever feel as if life circumstances are overtaking you? Perhaps its your spouse, your children, a full-time job, caring for aging parents, or all of the above. One tired day follows another. Is there no rest for the...

Our Goal is Excellence is a compilation of 30 sermons broadcasted by the radio show the “Showers of Blessing.” Fishers “objective has been to proclaim Christ in such a way that those who listen will not merely admire him but accept him and surrender to him and follow him in true discipleship (Preface).”...

The major contributions of nine 20th-century teachers including Henry Clay Morrison, E. Stanley Jones, Col. Milton Agnew, and J. B. Chapman.

Leading Nazarene theologian J. Kenneth Grider presents an examination of the doctrine of entire sanctification as understood in the Holiness Movement. Dr. Grider particularly relates entire sanctification to the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This book represents an important benchmark in the understanding of entire sanctification from a Wesleyan viewpoint.

New Perspectives on Breaking the 200 Barrier offers pastors and church leaders insight and strategies that will help their church move beyond the average and into the extraordinary. Based on current church trends and new research, seasoned speaker and strategist, Dr. Bill Sullivan, author of Ten Steps...

The meaning of significant and interesting words is explored and clarified. The primary objectives are to assist preachers in understanding the scriptures with increased clarity and to expand their messages with accuracy and effectiveness. In addition, the importance of assisting all students of the...

These Forty Days is a devotional companion for the season of Lent.According to the Scriptures the devil tempted Jesus during a period of fasting and prayer that was preparation for Jesus’ public ministry and passion. Throughout the Bible, times of desert preparation often preceded significant ministry....

One of the most heartening trends of the last century has been the increased interest in the study of the Bible. Many articles, exploratory texts, commentaries, and reference books have been written on and about the Bible. Yet, through all of this study, one basic question still remains: How did we get...

Though there are various genres of music—country, rap, rock, and pop, to name a few—the Christian music genre is the only genre defined by its lyric. But, how understanding are we as we write, sing, and lead others in worship with these words? The Words We Sing is an exploration of 49 words and phrases...

Christian higher education has the capacity to leave its mark on students in a distinctive way. Combining a rigorous academic program and a vibrant campus life with a deep and genuine spiritual commitment produces a learning environment that moves beyond education alone. It produces a setting wherein...