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...

"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...

Renew your understanding and enjoyment of gathering with your church and be excited by the ways that your presence can encourage others.Why do we meet on Sundays?Now that technology allows us to access services remotely, many see little need to meet face to face every week. Others think that because we have a personal relationship with Jesus as Christians, church is an optional add-on. For some, they know deep down that there is a reason why gathering on Sundays is importan...

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...

The number one predictor of a person's spiritual health is the regular practice of personal Bible reading.But this is precisely the point where many Christians stumble. Why? For many reasons, but one of them is simply that reading the Bible can be challenging. Even when we set aside the time and space, we don't always know where to begin, understand what we're reading, or know how one part connects to the next. Wouldn't it be helpful to have a guide for reading the Bible better?

Practical Guidance for Loving Others WellEveryone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, a highly respected biblical counselor and successful author offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their "helping skills" when it comes to walking alongside hurting people.Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers,...

"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 ...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryBe encouraged to deliver the message of the gospel to the world.One reason Christians don't share the gospel is because we feel like we're not good at it. We clam up; we fear what people might think; we feel bad; and the cycle repeats. But what if there was hope for our timid evangelism? Isaac Adams encourages disheartened evan...

Many Christians view the Bible as a book that they know they should read, but it can be hard to know where to start. If they spend time regularly reading it, it can often feel like a chore to be checked off for the day. What many miss is that the Bible is a sweeping story full of narrative, poetry, and letters—something to be marveled at and enjoyed.In The Epic Story of the Bible, Greg Gilbert aims to teach Christians—or those interested in Christianity—what the Bible is a...

"I eagerly commend this series."— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDiscover the importance of local church membership.Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community c...

"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...

4 Practical Ways to Serve the Local ChurchChurch Questions is a series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.Believers display the greatness of God's kingdom to a hostile world when we selflessly serve each other and those around us. I...