The Second Vatican Council which ended in 1965, promised so much. A new vision of a reformed Church aware of its social, theological and ecumenical responsibilities. A truly conciliar Church with collegial structures. But this vision seems to have evaporated and so many of the promised reforms have ... (more)

John Paul Jackson warns against the toleration of the 'Jezebel spirit' in our churches today. He uses the biblical account of the life of Elijah, Ahab and Jezebel to show how we can deal with manipulative people in our churches. "This book could save your church or ministry." R.T.Kendall

Christian hospitality is more than food and fellowship. It's also an extension of our relationship with God that should affect our economic, political, and public lives, says Newman. Dispelling modern myths of hospitality as a superficial commodity, she restores it to its rightful place within God's... (more)

Preaching the Old Testament responsibly poses a challenge for busy pastors. With skill and realism, Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching provides a workable guide to unearthing its treasures. Wegner emphasizes the importance of using Hebrew in preparation for preaching and offers a detailed p... (more)