Pastoral ministry is an occupation in flux. In this comprehensive study Jackson Carroll considers the many factors---changing roles among clergy and laypeople, the opening of ordination to women, an increasing shortage of clergy, and more---that are shaping congregations and ministers today. Buildin... (more)

Though he was a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin (1509-1564) may be best remembered for his influential theological positions. Calvin fled his native France to escape the persecution his reformation teaching was attracting. Later, in Geneva, his positions led to his expulsio... (more)

Meet the called: mountain climbers, deep-sea divers, fighter pilots, and jungle missionaries who follow God into the adventure of a lifetime. Dangerous Faith tells their dramatic true stories, revealing incredible truths only risk can inspire.

The stories in this long awaited new assembly book by Jeanne Jackson are divided into three main sections: • Ourselves • Ourselves and others • Ourselves and the world Within these sections, stories are grouped in threes by theme, so that teachers can either select one story or choose a sequen... (more)