Baker: 5223 books
Creatures of Possibility
The Theological Basis of Human Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
A Prominent Theologian Explores What It Means to Be Human
Preeminent scholar and theologian Ingolf Dalferth offers mature reflections on what it means to be human, a topic at the forefront of contemporary Christian thought. Dalferth argues that humans should be defined not as deficient beings--who...
Object Lessons for a Year (Object Lesson Series)
52 Talks for the Children's Sermon Time
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1987
This indispensable, easy-to-use tool for Sunday school teachers and pastors offers a year's worth of attention-grabbing object lessons. Guaranteed to spice up any story time or lesson.
Sacred Listening
Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006
A profound call to Christian discipleship. An intensive course in Christian faith. A creative freedom to serve God that is deeply grounded in Scripture. These are ways to describe Sacred Listening, James L. Wakefield's adaptation of the classic Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola.
Central...
Holy Invitations
Exploring Spiritual Direction
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2000
Learn how to nurture your awareness of and response to God's love and guidance through the historical practice of spiritual direction.
Spotting the Sacred
Noticing God in the Most Unlikely Places
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
Most people these days are overwhelmed by the busyness of life, and so they often miss the little evidences of God's presence and activity around them. In contrast, Jesus led a full life but never hurried. He took time to notice his surroundings, and he often saw and then pointed out great spiritual...
by Stan Toler, Alan Nelson
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 1999
Ever wonder how a restaurant or hotel earns a five-star rating? Is it the people? The location? The service? In most cases, it is all of this and more. Why should your church be any different? The Five Star Church reveals how you can pursue Christian excellence and uphold the Lord's command to "honor...
Organic Leadership
Leading Naturally Right Where You Are
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Is it possible that the division between the clergy and the laity is unnecessary and, in fact, harmful to the church? In Organic Leadership, Neil Cole fervently says yes and shows how this causes great harm to all. But rather than doing away with the clergy, Cole argues that the answer is to raise...
Becoming a Healthy Church
Ten Traits of a Vital Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2003
"A wonderful tool that I recommend to every church that is serious about being purpose-driven." -Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Church
Now available in trade paper, Becoming a Healthy Church illustrates the ten most important characteristics of church health. Based on extensive...
Beyond Sex Roles
What the Bible Says about a Woman's Place in Church and Family
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
This first-rate biblical and theological study offers an accessible examination of the key texts of Scripture pertinent to understanding female roles, affirming full equality of the sexes in family and church. The third edition has been revised throughout. Gilbert Bilezikian avoids using scholarly...
How We Got the New Testament (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)
Text, Transmission, Translation
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
A recognized expert in New Testament Greek offers a historical understanding of the writing, transmission, and translation of the New Testament and provides cutting-edge insights into how we got the New Testament in its ancient Greek and modern English forms. In part responding to those who question...
by J. Ramsey Michaels
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1998
An introduction to the study of Revelation reviewing the book's linguistic structure, vocabulary, and variant readings, as well as differences of opinion regarding its message.
A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible
Playing by the Rules
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's...
Right Here, Right Now (Shapevine)
Everyday Mission for Everyday People
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
People in all walks of life are discovering what it means to be involved, concerned, missional Christians. But simply having block parties or spending more time downtown is not enough to describe what it means to be a missional people. What is needed is a reformation of the way we actually live our lives...
How to Break Growth Barriers
Revise Your Role, Release Your People, and Capture Overlooked Opportunities for Your Church
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
Some churches grow rapidly, only to hit a ceiling. Other churches have experienced declining or static attendance--many of them for decades. Frustrated pastors and church leaders want growth methods that work, but without adding to pastoral fatigue.
How to Break Growth Barriers argues that...