I’d gone through a very testing time in my personal life when God spoke to me very clearly: “You passed the test, but you still aren’t ready for my greatest test...” Alarm bells rang and disaster scenarios fi lled my mind, before the Holy Spirit completed the sentence: “...my greatest test: the te... (more)

Christian initiation takes varying forms in different denominations and for many non-churchgoing new parents, a christening or some other kind of ceremony is important at this landmark time in their lives. Equally, many adults seek baptism in the Church of England and the ancient practice of baptism... (more)

Since this, their first book was published just five years ago; Jan and Tessa have virtually become a publishing brand in their own right. Their practical Creative Ideas books, with their distinctive covers, have sold over 7000 copies and have transformed worship in many churches. Their simple and i... (more)

Arising out of many years’ practical experience in local parishes and on a diocesan liturgical committee, this second volume in a series of three by this creative team of writers will help local churches everywhere make the most of the opportunities presented by couples coming for marriage or a we... (more)

This book contains everything you want to know about the world's religions: from beliefs and ceremonies to gods and sacred texts. From Hinduism to Zoroastrianism take an in-depth look at all the major global religions, past and present. Discover how each religion started, exploring their origins and... (more)

An important challenge to radically rethink how churches should train up the next generation of Christian leaders. What does it mean to be equipped for ministry? Brighteyed young 'candidates' are thrown torrents of paperwork, examinations, courses, interviews, assessments and 40-year plans before... (more)

A worship resource for use throughout the Christian year. It includes ideas for evening services and celebrations. It also contains ready to use service outlines, prayers, readings and hymns.

Tufton Books, the publishing arm of the Church Union (www.churchunion.co.uk), has released this new title in a series of illustrated booklets that focus on aspects of traditional Catholic teaching: 1. Introduction 2. Prayers 3. Eucharistic Service 4. Real presence 5. Receiving Communion 6. In Conclu... (more)

Arising out of many year's experience of helping to lead local church worship and counselling work in a children's hospice, this is the first of three new volumes that focuses on the occasions when many non-churchgoers visit a church: for christenings, weddings, funerals, and memorials. These rites ... (more)

In the new Inspiring Women series, writers of Inspiring Women Every Day expand on the themes of their daily devotional notes written for that publication. Inspiring Women: Finding Freedom is a challenging and exciting book on the theme of surrender by Helena Wilkinson. Only in surrendering fully... (more)