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Relational youth ministry, also known as incarnational ministry, can feel like a vicious cycle of guilt: "I should be spending time with kids, but I just don't want to." The burden becomes heavy to bear because it is never over; adolescents always seem to need more relational bonds, and once one group graduates there is a new group of adolescents who need relational contact. It may be that the reason these relationships have become burdensome is that they have become something youth workers do, rather than something that youth workers enter into. In Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry, Andrew Root explores the origins of a dominant ministry model for evangelicals, showing how American culture has influenced our understanding of the incarnation. Drawing from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose work with German youth in troubled times shaped his own understanding of how Jesus intersects our relationships, Root recasts relational ministry as an opportunity not to influence the influencers but to stand with and for those in need. True relational youth ministry shaped by the incarnation is a commitment to enter into the suffering of all, to offer all those in high school or junior high the solidarity of the church.

The church has to subject its beliefs and practices to the renewed scrutiny of Holy Scripture and restate the truth of Scripture in ways that faithfully communicate the gospel advance the mission of the church and empower the people of God. These essays edited by A. T. B. McGowan explore the whole terrain of systematic theology in order to refresh the church.

Roger Olson provides us with a concise, lively and readable history of evangelical theology. From pietism to evangelicalism, Olson shows the development of thought. Great as a reference book, a refresher course or for use in introductory theology classes.

John Wolffe provides an authoritative account of evangelicalism from the 1790s to the 1840s, making extensive use of primary sources. He offers a compelling book, rich in detail, that will excite history buffs, students and professors, and any reader interested in the development of evangelicalism.

Ken Bailey presents a collection of essays on the Gospels. You will gain new insights as you view the Gospel stories through the lens of Middle Eastern peasant culture.

"Knowledge is indispensable to Christian life and service," writes John Stott. "If we do not use the mind which God has given us, we condemn ourselves to spiritual superficiality." While Christians have had a long heritage of rigorous scholarship and careful thinking, some circles still view the intellect with suspicion or even as contradictory to Christian faith. And many non-Christians are quick to label Christians as anti-intellectual and obscurantist. But this need not be so. In this classic introduction to Christian thinking, John Stott makes a forceful appeal for Christian discipleship that engages the mind as well as the heart.

The Bible is clear that the Holy Spirit is a person But how can human beings understand who he is? Scripture helps us by giving us strong word pictures of the Spirit as wind fire a counselor anointing oil and more In eight bible studies Dale and Sandy Larsen explore images and representations of the Holy Spirit in Scripture

In this LifeGuide Bibly Study, Richard Patterson Jr. helps you study the qualities of parenting and the practice of Christian parenting. He addresses nine parenting challenges that point us directly to time-tested truth from Scripture that helps us raise our children with wisdom and joy.

Good Shepherd. Branch. Bridegroom. Cornerstone. There are many images of Christ in Scripture. This LifeGuide Bible Study by Dale and Sandy Larsen examines the various pictures, names and images of Christ in Scripture, leading you to get to know Jesus in new and deeper ways.

A lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. In this excellent study, Mark Thompson restates the doctrine of the clarity of Scripture. He surveys past and present objections, engages with contemporary hermeneutical challenges, and expounds the living God as the Guarantor of his accessible, written Word.

While at least forty early church authors commented on Acts, the works of only three survive in their entirety--John Chrysostom's, Bede the Venerable's and a long Latin epic poem by Arator. Selections from all three plus many other fragments from other ancient works appear in this book. Edited by Francis Martin.

This practical study guide by Cindy Bunch will help you experience the variety of ways that Scripture can meet your desire for spiritual connection and growth.

With wisdom borne of both formal and informal experience, the author offers practical insight into making a more persuasive case for Christ. He includes an annotated bibliography of resources for framing effective arguments.

This study helps individuals or groups discover the wisdom of the 23rd Pslam by pulling in other texts showing the same attributes of God as the Psalm. (Biblical Studies)

In this study guide Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you to examine different biblical pictures of God: rock, warrior, peacemaker, builder, father, husband, potter, etc.

Douglas McCready reviews the evidence and arguments for and against the Christian claim of Jesus' prexistence and divine identity.

Editors Bill T. Arnold and Hugh G. M. Williamson present more than 160 in-depth articles on the essential historical, literary, theological, interpretive and background topics for studying the historical books of the Old Testament (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah).

Editors Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack, with consulting editor C. Stephen Evans, offer this one-volume resource packed with hundreds of articles on key topics, historic figures and contemporary global issues relating to the study and practice of Christian apologetics.

These eight studies on Elijah's life help readers look beyond the insecurity of the world to a sovereign God. (Biblical Studies)

These study guides comprise the "Intimate Marriage Curriculum Kit," which includes everything needed to mentor individual married couples or to lead a group discussion. (Relationships)

In eight studies, Douglas Connelly leads the way to help you discover, understand and practice what the Bible says about forgiveness.

David Dewey offers an easy-to-use handbook for digging through the mountain of Bible translation options until you find the right Bible for the right purpose.

As Jack Kuhatschek leads you through this study of Abraham's life, you'll learn to listen to, obey and trust the God who always keeps his promises.

In eight studies Sundee Tucker Frazier helps you dig into the Bible, learning how to worship with your whole life and taking you to the heart of the matter--the character of the God who loves you.

As Judith Allen Shelly leads you through eight studies, she points out tangible ways to love and serve the God who loves you perfectly and who longs for you to know him more intimately.

Notable scholars like Mark Noll and Sinclair Ferguson invite you to sit at the feet of classic Puritain writers to experience a living, three-dimensional portrait of the devoted life that emphasizes the Christian experience of communion with God, corporate revival, biblical preaching and the sanctifying working of God's Holy Spirit. Edited by Kelly M. Kapic and Randall C. Gleason.

This book by C. Marvin Pate, J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays, E. Randolph Richards, W. Dennis Tucker Jr. and Preben Vang explores the unitive theme of the story of Israel from Genesis to Revelation--offering both close-up examinations of key texts and panoramic shots of the biblical terrain to unfold an intriguing and compelling perspective on biblical theology.

Many discussions of Christian spirituality draw on a range of traditions and "disciplines," but little attention is given to the Bible itself. Drawing on the Old and New Testaments, John Calvin, and the Puritans, Peter Adam expounds a biblical model of spirituality.

Features & Benefits- Over 8 million in print- 85 titles now available- Features the popular inductive study approach- Includes helpful notes for group leaders- Includes approach questions to start group discussion and application questions to help you act on the lessons- Field-tested by individuals and groups prior to publication