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Batson, Howard
Common-Sense Church Growth •• Church Life
Practical approach to principles that can be employed by congregations to foster church growth.

Bellinger, Jr., William H.
The Testimony of Poets and Sages: The Psalms and Wisdom Literature •• Biblical Studies/Old Testament
Bellinger will help you and your class explore the depths of the poetry and wisdom of Psalms, Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes.

Bramlett, Perry C. & Ronald W. Higdon
Touring C. S. Lewis's Ireland and England •• Biography/ Autobiograpy
From their wealth of experience, the authors provide a historical, geographical and biographical look at the life of C.S. Lewis.

Bridges, Linda McKinnish
The Church's Portraits of Jesus •• Biblical Studies
Shows the unique portraits of Jesus offered by the four Gospels and establishes an approach to understanding the communities who shaped the portraits. Free leader's guide for group study available.

Brister, C. W.
Change Happens: Finding Your Way Through Life's Transitions •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Examines the reasons for change and its cost with the purpose of helping readers build a meaningful vocation, healthy relationships, and a hopeful future. Free leader's guide for group study available.

Broadhead, Edwin K.
Demand and Grace: The Sermon on the Mount •• Biblical Studies/New Testament
The Sermon is read in the context of its setting in the world of Matthew's Gospel.

Brown, R. LaMon
Growing Spiritually with the Saints: Catherine of Genoa and William Law •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Catherine of Genoa & William Law are an inspiration of what God can do throught the lives that are committed to living in the depths rather than on the surface.

Brown, Susan & Monica Simmons
365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting •• Family Life/Parenting
The authors will help single parents become more efficient and prepared for the unexpected while creating a family of important values, strength, and love.

Bugg, Charles B.
A Faith to Meet Our Fears •• Devotional/Inspirational
Learn how your faith can help you handle anger, fear, and perfectionism.

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Clayton, Lynn P.
10 Gifts Your Children Will Grow to Appreciate •• Family Life/Parenting
Parents of all ages with children of all ages will appreciate this positive, reassuring, comforting, and fun book.

Clifton, Thomas E., ed.
Central Thoughts on the Church in the 21st Century •• Church Life
Unique perspectives to help the churches transition into the 21st century.

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Dempsey, Nancy Kimzey
A Year of Sundays: Bible Lessons for ESL Learners •• Ministry/Preaching/Teaching
This handbook of suggested teaching materials can be used with any age ESL learner, with adaptations depending on the age level of the students.

Dempsey, Ron D.
Faith Outside the Walls: Why People Don't Come and Why the Church Must Listen •• Religion/Society
Practical suggestions for how churches can become more responsive to the needs of faithful, yet non-churchgoing Americans.

Drane, John
The McDonaldization of the Church: Spiritulaity, Creativity, and the Future of the Church •• Religion and Society/Church Life
John Drane believes that churches have become stereotyped structures, offering uninventive formulaic worship to a dwindling minority. But there are exciting opportunities for growth.

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Elliott, Michael
Playing Hide-and-Seek: A Non-Churchgoer's Path to Finding God •• Religion/Society
Elliot lays the ground rules for a lifelong search for the "Higher Power" and gives suggestions on some unusual places where God can be found.

Evans, James L.
Bringing God Home: Family Devotions for the Christian Year •• Devotional/Inspirational
This unique guide to family worship is a resource for establishing a family tradition of worship and Bible study.

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Fant, Clyde
The Misunderstood Jesus: 10 Lost Keys to Life •• Jesus Studies
Discusses Jesus' teachings on sanity, wealth, anger, grace, meekness, unity, and more.

Findley, Kathy Manis
The Survivor's Voice: Healing the Invisible Wounds of Violence and Abuse •• Social Issues/Culture
The intimate voices of survivors of the anguish of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the home and the voices that cry out from the pages of the Bbile, giving witness to violence through the ages.

Findley, Kathy Manis
Voices of Our Sisters ••Spirituality/Christian Living
Journey through the Bible, tracing trials and victories of some of the strongest women in the Scripture as they experience fear, bitterness, and sorrow.

Finley, Susan D.
Belonging Before Conversion •• Church Life
Journey with a Baptist congregation as it discovers the importance of children in the church by utilizing a program that may benefit your church as well, regardless of denomination.

Furr, Gary A. & Milburn Price
The Dialogue of Worship: Creating Space for Revelation and Response •• Worship
Explores the nature and content of the three ?directions? of communication, or conversation, in worship: the Word of God to the people, the worshipers’ response to God, and their sharing with each other.

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Gaddy, Welton
Faith and Politics: What's a Christian to Do? •• Social Issues/Culture
Sort through the multiple questions that arise in the midst of modern elections.

Geary, Thomas F. & Bonnie L.
Nurturing the Souls of Our Children: What Children Need and What Parents Can Do •• Family Life/Parenting/Children & Youth
Psychologically and spiritually balanced parents are best equipped to relate more deeply and joyfully to the uniqueness of their children. This is nurturing the soul. It is what children today need more than anything else.

Gloer, W. Hulitt
As You Go: An Honest Look at the First Followers of Jesus •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Explore the meaning of contemporary discipleship with these reflections on the early traditions of Jesus' first followers.

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Hammett, Edward H.
Making the Church Work: Converting the Church for the 21st Century •• Church Life
Why has the church become such an irrelevant part of people's lives? Church consultant addresses this question with alarming honesty.

Hammett, Edward H.
The Gathered and Scattered Church: Equipping Believers for the 21st Century •• Religion/Society
In a secular age, ministry for Christians in the daily world is as significant as their ministry inside the church walls.

Harbour, Brian L.
Jesus the Storyteller: Relating His Stories to My Story •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Through stories and commentary, the author examines sixteen of Jesus’ stories and focuses on the central truths of the parables and their application to Christian living today.

Harris, J. William
From Bedlam to Bethlehem: Finding Christmas in Chaos •• Devotional/Inspirational
Meditations prepare us for the birth of Jesus Christ by helping us find Christ in the chaos.

Hart, A. Carl
The Interim Process: The Role of the Church and the Interim Pastor •• Church Life
Hart speaks to the struggling church, substitute pastor, and pastor search committee.

Haymes, Peggy
Heart Prayers: Poems, Prayers, and Meditations •• Devotional/Inspirational
A collection of meditations, poems, and prayers for anyone searching for words of hope and inspiration during difficult times.

Hendrix, John & Susan Meadors & David Miller
Celebrate Advent: Worship & Learning Resources •• Worship
Includes week by week examples of worship and educational opportunities.

Henry, Granville C.
Christianity and the Images of Science: A Process Perspective •• Christianity/Science
Defines and then reformulates the images of science that influence Christianity, making science more intelligible and Christianity more biblical.

Higdon, Ronald W. & Perry C. Bramlett
Touring C. S. Lewis's Ireland and England •• Biography/Autobiograpy
From their wealth of experience, the authors provide a historical, geographical and biographical look at the life of C.S. Lewis.

Hightower, James E.
No One Told Me: An Honest Look at Ministry •• Ministry/Preaching/Teaching
Written by veteran ministers about issues and experiences best learned on the church field rather than in the seminary classroom.

Hinson, E. Glenn
A Serious Call to a Contemplative Lifestyle, revised ed.
•• Spiritual/Christian Living
In this revised edition, Hinson goes even further in overcoming the compartmentalization of the devotion life that plagues contemporary approaches to spiritual growth.

Hinton, J. Lynne
Meditations for Walking •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Each week's journal entry contains a Scripture verse, a personal reflection, and a meditation and prayer for walking.

Humphreys, Betsy
From Prelude to Postlude •• Worship
Explore your understanding of worship and to allow new information and perspectives to permeate your worship experience.

Humphreys, Fisher
The Way We Were: How Southern Baptist Theology Has Changed and What It Means for Us All •• Baptist Issues
This book is about the theological dimensions of the controversy that shook the foundations of the Southern Baptist Convention during the decades of the 80s and 90s. This revision of the 1994 book could not have come at a more appropriate time for many Baptist churches.

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Jobe, Reb. Pat
365 Ways to Criticize the Preacher •• Fiction/Humor
With laughter and tears, not one, but a half-dozen stories lead us through this year in the life of one Southern rural church and shows us the kingdom in a unique and humorous light.

Johnson, L. D.
The Morning After Death. •• Devotional/Inspirational
This is the classic work of a father's struggle to overcome the tragedy of his daughter's death that has inspired thousands in their own time of sorrow.

Jones, Stephen D.
Rabbi Jesus: Learning From The Master Teacher •• Biblical Studies
Shows us how Jesus functioned as a Hebrew teacher and helps us better understand Jesus's teachings.

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Kelley, Page H.
Journey to the Land of Promise: Genesis-Deuteronomy •• Biblical Studies/Old Testament
Helps readers understand the process through which the Pentateuch developed and offers helpful approaches to interpreting its contents.

Kelley, Page H.
Interpreting Isaiah: A Study Guide
These studies are designed to assist pastors and laypersons in their understanding of the book's message of judgment and redemption.

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Leonard, Bill J.
Word of God Across the Ages: Using Christian History in Preaching •• History/Church History
Leonard offers advice to ministers who can begin to learn how to preach on lives of Christians.

Little, Bill L.
Fire Walking: Secrets for Surviving Life's Pressures •• Spirituality/Christian Living
The author uses real-life experiences told in a conversational style to give guidance for dealing with the pressures and problems of life. Free leader's guide for group study available.

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Matthews, C. David
Crashing Without Burning: Life After Failure •• Inspirational/Devotional Helps
Offers perspectives on why we fail, how God is related to our failures, and the role of faith in finding new promised lands beyond our failures.

May, David M.
Revelation: Weaving a Tapestry of Hope Study Guide •• Biblical Studies/New Testament
Helps interpreters better understand and empathize with the original listeners.

McFarland, John Robert
The Strange Calling •• Spirituality/Christian Living
What does it mean to be "called" to the ministry?

McGehee, Michael D.
The Bible Doesn't Have to Be Hard to Read •• Biblical Studies
Explains and illustrates various types of literature (such as parables, sermons, hymns, quotations, and laws) that can be found in the Bible.

Meadors, Susan & John Hendrix & David Miller
Celebrate Advent: Worship & Learning Resources •• Worship
Includes week by week examples of worship and educational opportunities.

Melton, C. Alan
Caring Beyond Words: The Power of Christian Symbols to Heal the Soul •• Spirituality/Christian Living
A reliable guidance in spiritual growth through the use of symbols.

Miley, Jeanie
Becoming Fire: Experience the Presence of Jesus Every Day •• Devotional/Inspirational
Your relationship with God will be invigorated and deepened by the contemplative and imaginative scripture reading and prayers.

Miley, Jeanie
ChristHeart: A Way of Knowing Jesus •• Devotional/Inspirational
Enter more fully into the life of the human Jesus and to identify with the feelings and thoughts of Christ as he carried out his earthly ministry.

Miller, David & John Hendrix & Susan Meadors
Celebrate Advent: Worship & Learning Resources •• Worship
Includes week by week examples of worship and educational opportunities.

Mullins, Jeanne M.
Learning to See: A Lenten Devotional in Pictures and Words •• Devotional/Inspirational
A helpful guide for reflection through the season of Lent. For individuals and churches.

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Nash, Jr., Robert N.
An 8-Track Church in a CD World: The Modern Church in a Postmodern World •• Social Issues/Culture
Provides a clear picture of the problems facing the church and offers a look ahead to changes and approaches that can help churches minister effectively in the postmodern world.

Nash, R. Scott
The Sermon on the Mount: Studies and Sermons ••Biblical Studies
This collection of interpretive studies, innovative translations, and insightful sermons represents a broad spectrum of Baptist life.

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O'Brien, Randall
I Feel Better All Over Than I Do Anywhere Else...: And Other Stories to Tickle Your Soul •• Humor
Stories will make you reflect on Christian life and help you find the joy and humor in living while exploring life's hidden meanings.

Olson, Mark J.
Romans: The Letter That Changed Christian History •• Biblical Studies/New Testament
Many of the greatest Christian leaders have been transformed by their study of Romans. Explore this influential book of the Bible with the Annual Bible Study.

Owings, Timothy L.
Drowning in Shallow Water: The Hope of Colossians for Today's Culture •• Christian Living/Bible Study
Both believers and unbelievers are drowning in the trivialities of our day. Our vision is blurred without divine healing. Only Jesus can touch our eyes and enable us to see his face of sacrificial love and grace.

Owings, Timothy L.
Hearing God in a Noisy World: Prayer as Listening •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Owings explores God's answers-"yes," "no," "wait," and silence-and our responses to them.

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Parales, Heidi Bright
Hidden Voices: Biblical Women and Our Christian Heritage •• Biblical Studies
Offers a fresh, inspiring look at the stories of women in the Bible, how Jesus treated women, and the difficult passages concerning the role of women.

Patterson, Bob E.
Who Is Jesus Christ? •• Biblical Studies
Patterson moves Christ from past to present by exploring biblical teachings, Christian thinking of yesterday, and current understanding to highlight the person of Jesus Christ and his work.

Poole, Charles E.
Beyond the Broken Lights: Simple Words at Sacred Edges •• Spirituality/Christian Living
A thoughtful and inviting look at our questions and the need for clarity in the depths of the mystery of God.

Poole, Charles E.
Don't Cry Past Tuesday: Hopeful Words for Difficult Days •• Devotional/Inspirational
Rediscover the God of grace and the God of glory in these comforting, yet insightful, words of hope for difficult days.

Poole, Charles E.
The Tug of Home: Restful Words for Weary Families •• Family Life/Parenting
The words inside this book can clear out a restful, quiet place where weary families can go for a little while.

Powell, Paul W.
Feet of Clay: Facing Emotions That Make Us Stumble •• Spirituality/Christian Living
Examines God’s people of other ages on the playing field of our common emotions and teaches us how to keep our feet planted firmly on solid ground.

Price, Milburn & Gary A. Furr
The Dialogue of Worship: Creating Space for Revelation and Response •• Worship
Explores the nature and content of the three ?directions? of communication, or conversation, in worship: the Word of God to the people, the worshipers’ response to God, and their sharing with each other.

Pritchard, Jr., John R.
Fresh Breezes: Worship Resources •• Worship
Resources for every Sunday of the season--invocation, opening sentences (an opening litany or call to worship), an opening prayer, a prayer for illumination, and a closing prayer.

Prosser, Bo & Charles Qualls
Lessons from the Cloth: 501 One-Minute Motivators for Leaders •• Business/Leadership
Touches on communications, power, trust, and balance as keys to progress in our busy lives.

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Qualls, Charles & Bo Prosser
Lessons from the Cloth: 501 One-Minute Motivators for Leaders •• Business/Leadership
Touches on communications, power, trust, and balance as keys to progress in our busy lives.

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Roberts, Howard W.
Faith and Ethics: Tough Choices for the 21st Century •• Ethics
A challenging discussion of ten ethical issues people face every day.

Rogers, William B.
Being a Christian Educator: Discovering Your Identity, Heritage, and Vision •• Christian Education
This version of Christian education should lead persons to engage in a dialogue that suggest and marvels at the infinite depth and subtleties of Christian nurture.

Rowell, Jr., Edmond L.
Finding God in the Rest of the Story •• Devotional/Inspirational
An attempt to make plain the real meaning behind some of the basic issues of life and the Christian faith.

Rowley, Dale L.
A Manual for Pastoral Search Committees •• Church Amdminstration
This book is designed to give an overview of the pastoral search process.

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Scott, Jeffery W.
Does Your Child's World Scare You?: Making the World a Better Place for Children •• Family Life/Parenting
This book not only identifies the serious challenges facing our children today, but gives parents a handle on what they can do about the situation. Free leader's guide for group study available.

Shurden, Walter B.
Not a Silent People: Controversies That Have Shaped Southern Baptists •• History/Church History
Walter B. Shurden presents a heritage of denominational controversy and shows how this history continues to shape and affect Baptists today, in this second edition.

Simmons, Henry C. & Jane Wilson
Soulful Aging: Ministry Through the Stages of Adulthood •• Social Issues/Culture
A ministry resource for older adults as they journey through the later years of life.

Simmons, Monica & Susan Brown
365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting •• Family Life/Parenting
The authors will help single parents become more efficient and prepared for the unexpected while creating a family of important values, strength, and love.

Sims, O. Suthern
Creating and Leading Children's Sermons: A Developmental Approach •• Worship
Sixty sermons and homilies are presented in this survey of Sunday morning children's worship service.

Sisk, Ronald D.
Surviving Ministry •• Ministry/Preaching/Teaching
Uses questions, case studies, historical and biblical analysis to inform the public and private ethics of the parish minister.

Sledge, Sharlande
Prayers and Litanies for the Christian Seasons •• Worship
A collection of prayers, litanies, and other resources for congregational worship arranged according to the Chrisitan year.

Smith, T. C.
Reading the Signs: A Sensible Approach to Revelation and Other Apocalyptic Writings •• Biblical Studies
A sensible and revealing approach to studying apocalyptic writings and prepares us to better evaluate the extreme claims that are often based upon these writings.

Stoffel, Ernest Lee
The Apocalyptic Resurrection of Jesus •• Biblical Studies
Apocalyptic language is explained and examined in the Gospels, the writings of Paul, and the book of Revelation.

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Tate, Marvin E.
From Promise to Exile: The Former Prophets •• Biblical Studies
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings are known as part of the historical books of the canon. However, in Jewish tradition, except for Ruth, they are labeled as prophetic literature.

Taylor, Mike
Soul Improvement •• Humor
Each biblical cartoon is one frame in length.

Tuck, William Powell
Getting Past the Pain: Making Sense of Life's Darkness •• Devotional/Inspirational
Provides helpful words that help us cope with the darkness of life.

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Ward, Jim & Ruth
Coaching Kids: Practical Tips for Effective Communication •• Family Life/Parenting
The authors present to young parents, single parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers the importance of understanding who kids are and aren’t.

Weaver, C. Douglas, ed.
From Our Christian Heritage: Hundreds of Ways to Add Christian History to Teaching, Preaching, and Writing •• History/Church History
This book of illustrations and devotionals succeeds in bringing ancient and contemporary Christian heritage to life.

West, Ross
Go to Work and Take Your Faith Too! •• Social Issues/Culture
What, if anything, does religious faith have to do with daily work? Free leader's guide for group study available.

Wilson, Jane & Henry C. Simmons
Soulful Aging: Ministry Through the Stages of Adulthood •• Social Issues/Culture
A ministry resource for older adults as they journey through the later years of life.

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