“The church exists by mission just as fire exists by burning,” wrote Emil Brunner. “Where there is no mission, there is no church.” The problem is, some churches have become mere Sabbath-morning gatherings of religious people. They’ve lost their fire and fail to actively love and serve their... [Show more]
Many are familiar with Jesus’ famous words that lead His Sermon on the Mount. They have been cause for hope for Christians everywhere. They have also been cause for profound discussion regarding just how to conduct ourselves in this broken world. But you’re about to delve into the Beatitudes like... [Show more]
This is not a book about perfection in parenting. It was not written entirely through inspiration from God. It was not even written by a person who raised perfect children. Instead of filling the pages of the book with tales of her faultless parenting, Dee Litten Reed writes honestly about the... [Show more]
Bible Study Basics builds on the premise that for Seventh-day Adventists, called “people of the book,” discipleship cannot be understood except in terms of a process fed by Bible study. In nurturing disciples, one of the things we often fail to do is teach them how to study the Bible; we tell our... [Show more]
A Deeper Look at Your Church is a book every new Adventist should read (along with those who are not so new, but could use a refresher). It is really “the rest of the story” from what you heard during evangelism—stated in terms of discipleship. This leader’s guide includes all of the information... [Show more]
Teaching scripture is our privilege, responsibility, and calling. It is our privilege to share the Good News and our responsibility to seek to emulate the teaching methods of the Master Teacher. We are called, from the routine vocation and pastimes of daily life, to teach. This leader’s guide... [Show more]
Seventh-day Adventist churches are full of Christians who have entered the “autumn” of their lives. Mature Christians (and Christians who wish to be more mature in their faith) seek ways to continue growing in Christ at every stage in life. In Autumn Gold, Winter Grace, Ken McFarland has captured... [Show more]
Getting it Right is aimed specifically at those attempting to lead a discipleship training effort in the local congregation, focusing in on the big issues that we must approach properly if we’re going to be sure the outcomes are positive and transformational. Author Dan Day brings a clearly-drawn... [Show more]
Imagine you could have everything you wanted in life—wealth, power, prestige, knowledge, and more. Sounds pretty good, right? Now meet the wisest man on earth, King Solomon, who had all these things and more. But how did he regard his life’s pursuits? Meaningless. Vanity. Nonsense. A chasing after... [Show more]
When thinking of the term “justice,” some people might picture a courtroom, handcuffs, a police car, or maybe even a jail cell. Some might even think of Marvel Comics’ “Justice League,” complete with superheroes in their colorful spandex and capes. But what does “justice” mean when it’s used in... [Show more]
