You probably have a fairly good idea of what it took to construct the building in which your congregation meets. First, there was a recognized need for a building, followed by a budget, blueprints, fund-raising, construction workers, and building materials, and voila! The structure proudly stands as... [Show more]
First, the bad news – part one: As few as one in six Americans will attend church this weekend – which means the percentage of unchurched is at its highest ever. And the bad news – part two: Even though surrounded by the unchurched, the Adventist church in America is barely growing. The good news?... [Show more]
"What happened to the tried and true ideas that worked so well before?" "Why isn't our church attracting new members?" "Should we target our worship services to believers or to the unchurched?" To keep pace with rapid changes in the twenty-first century, pastors and leaders are being forced to take... [Show more]
Daniel wrote his book a long time ago, so does it really have anything to do with us today? Can Daniel really tell us what to expect in the future? The symbolism in the book of Daniel can be difficult to understand. First comes the giant statue made of different metals, which is smashed by a... [Show more]
The Triune God Reflected in Church Life and Health: A Trinitarian Compass for Church Leaders begins by painting a picture of the Triune God of the Bible and His missional nature, stemming from love and light. The authors then offer a reflection on the practical implications of believing in such a... [Show more]
There are over 500 million Buddhists in the world today. How well do you understand them? What do they believe? Is it wise to befriend them? If you are curious about your Buddhist neighbors, this book is for you. It explores what the Bible says about those of other faiths, summarizes... [Show more]
If you were drowning and someone tossed you a life preserver, would you refuse it and try to swim to safety on your own? Or would you grab it immediately and cling to it for dear life? The answer is obvious—you’d snatch up the life preserver in a heartbeat! But what if your eternal life... [Show more]
The common denominator in the Bible for the mission of the church is Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, “Go and make disciple of all nations, baptizing them..." The church, as envisioned by Jesus and the apostles, was designed to grow in personal spiritual development and in numbers... [Show more]
Our portrayal of the Ten Commandments can often seem negative to a kid. In God’s Ten Promises you will find a refreshingly different approach to learning about this important topic. Join twins Cameron and Kaitlynn as they discover something exciting – the commandments are not a list of do’s and... [Show more]
The Desire of Ages is a proven source of inspiration and enlightenment to millions of readers all over the world. And with good reason, for it deals with a universal yearning – the desire for living life to its fullest with the knowledge that we are here for a reason. That we are loved. This... [Show more]
