For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has helped Christians young and old to know their "chief end." Now, authors William Boekestein, Jonathan Landry Cruse, and Andrew J. Miller value this venerable catechism and winsomely introduce a new generation to its powerful message. Dividing the catechism into 52 brief devotions, they explain and apply each question and answer in a year's worth of Lord's Days. This valuable new resource is great for individual and family use for all who ...

Sweetly Set on God introduces readers to the life and journal writings of David Brainerd (1718-1747), best remembered for his missionary work among the American Indians. Dustin Benge begins by presenting the events of Brainerd's short life and the intense personal spiritual piety that undergirded his pioneering missionary work. Then, in fifty-one excerpts drawn from Brainerd's journal, readers will discover his evangelical humiliation, his understanding that God had altered his sinful huma...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryA pastor is called to be a shepherd of God's people in the local church. The gift of a godly pastor cannot be overemphasized—but the task of finding a faithful pastor is daunting. In this audiobook, seasoned pastor Mark Dever offers clear, biblical insight to churches in search of new leadership by providing 6 characteristics to look for in a...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDoes the phrase church discipline sound like an oxymoron? The church's message is about grace, we reason, while discipline feels like the opposite of grace. In fact, Jesus taught his disciples to practice church discipline because it's one way congregations grow in holiness and imitate God's own love. In this audiobook, Jonathan Leem...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryAfter his resurrection from the dead, Jesus commanded his disciples to go and "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them" (Matthew 28:19). This mandate was not only for those present when Jesus was speaking, but for the church on earth until he returns in glory. In this audiobook, pastor Bobby Jamieson unpacks Scripture's teaching on the ...

"This book will revolutionize the way you look at your suffering."Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and FriendsDo we have the wrong map for the Christian life?Life's inconveniences, disappointments, and trials can leave us confused, cynical, and eventually bitter. But the apostle Paul traces out the path of dying and rising with Jesus—what Paul Miller calls the "J-Curve"—as the normal Christian life.The J-Curve maps the ups and downs...

Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it means to belong to God’s family.God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference?This timely and engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. He sets out eight pr...

What Makes for a Healthy Church?You may have read books on this topic before but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text points to basic biblical principles for assessing and strengthening the health of your church. Whether you're a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a healthy church will help you cultivate new life and well-being within your own church for God's ...

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble."Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ.In Rediscover Church

A Gracious, Biblical Model for MarriageMarried Christians, and those preparing for marriage, know that they're sinners—and that their sin threatens God's great purposes for their union, including mutual support, companionship, and intimacy. But how often do believers recognize that they are also saints, equipped through God's power to create a healthy, loving marriage?In Gospel-Shaped Marriage, Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn encourage couples with how...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryElection seasons can cause division on a variety of issues. But what happens when you disagree with someone in your local church community? Authors Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli propose that Christians should learn how to disagree on such issues with a spirit of gracious understanding by recognizing the importance of what binds us together as a loca...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryThe most important time to be at church is when you don't feel like it.Feelings are complicated and fickle, yet they often reveal what you really want or think. When you don't feel like going to church, something much deeper may be going on that must be addressed by God's Spirit, through his word. Gunner Gundersen diagnoses the...