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NEW RELEASE – On the Brink by Clay Werner

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On the Brink: Grace for the Burned-Out Pastor by Clay Werner

Pages: 144 | $12.99 | Paperback

Summary: As we learn from Christ’s crucifixion, any decision to sacrificially love sinners is going to hurt—really hurt. And our own sin makes things even messier. Pastors and church leaders know both sides of this well. In fact, many pastors leave the ministry after only five years, and one study found that 1,400 pastors leave the ministry each month “due to stress, disillusionment, or forced termination.”

Why is this? Ministry has many unique challenges. When the pain, frustration, and exhaustion of ministry build up in a pastor’s heart, it’s easy for him to lose sight of the incredible gifts given to him in Jesus Christ: hope and resurrection power that will strengthen him to carry on. Acknowledging the unique challenges of ministry, Pastor Clay Werner helps us reopen our eyes to the gospel’s soul-sustaining and heart-renewing comfort for church leaders.

About the Author: 

CLAY WERNER (MDIV, WESTMINSTER SEMINARY CALIFORNIA) is senior pastor at Lexington Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lexington, South Carolina, where he lives with his wife, Liz, and their five children.

 

 

What Others Are Saying About this Book:

“Life infusing, heart enflaming, and ministry anchoring.” – Joe Novenson, Senior Pastor, Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

“Realistic, gospel-grounded, grace-saturated encouragement for embattled and weary pastors. . . . The antidote to the temptation to drop out of the shepherd’s costly calling is not renewal of our own teeth-gritted resolution, but a fuller view of the panorama of Jesus and his costly love for me.” – Dennis E. Johnson, PhD, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California

“I commend this wonderful book to the many wounded warriors in Gospel ministry I meet every day—clergy and laity.” – Michael A. Milton, PhD, Fourth President & Chancellor, Reformed Theological Seminary

“A powerful reality check for those just entering the ministry as well as a valuable source of encouragement to those who are struggling in the trenches after many years of service.” – Iain M. Duguid, Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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NEW RELEASE – Philosophy by James S. Spiegel

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Philosophy by James S. Spiegel

48 Pages | $4.99 | Booklet | Series: Faithful Learning

Summary:

“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may —ST. AUGUSTINE, Homilies on the Gospel of John believe, but believe that you may understand.”

 

Christians often doubt whether studying philosophy has any value for our faith or is worth the danger of being used wrongly. After all, doesn’t the apostle Paul say, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy”?

Yet James Spiegel insists that rigorous philosophical study is actually crucial for following Paul’s counsel, for only when we understand philosophy well can we discern when its ideas are deceptive. After exploring the historical context of philosophy, he applies Christian inquiry to its main subject areas, explaining basic concepts and terms for those new to the subject. And in addition to newcomers, seasoned philosophers will also see how philosophy can enhance biblical faith and living.

About the Series:

The Faithful Learning series invites Christian students to dive deeper into a modern academic discipline. The authors, scholars in their fields, believe that academic disciplines are good gifts from God that, when understood rightly, will give students the potential to cultivate a deeper love for God and neighbor.

About the Author:

JAMES S. SPIEGEL (MA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Michigan State University) is professor of philosophy and religion at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

 

 

 

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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Author Interview with William Evans

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This week’s interview is with William Evans, author of the Basics of the Faith booklet: What Is the Incarnation?

  • Question #1 – Tell us a little bit about yourself: where you’re from, family, job, personal interests, unique hobbies, what do you do in your spare time, etc.

I’m a third-generation Presbyterian minister.  Born in North Carolina, I was raised in the Midwest, and have since lived in the Northeast and in the South.  Currently I’m the Younts Professor of Bible and Religion at Erskine College in Due West, SC, and a minster in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.  In my spare time I enjoy playing the guitar poorly and cycling.

 

  • Question #2 – When did you first want to write a book?

When I went into academia, I realized that writing books is what academics do.  The die was cast!

 

  • Question #3 – What inspired you to write this book?

I was asked to do it, and the topic was a good fit for my teaching and research interests.

 

  • Question #4 – Do you have a specific spot that you enjoy writing most?

I do a lot of writing at both the office and at home.  But I find that the office has administrative distractions and a telephone that rings at inopportune times, so I’m more comfortable finding a quiet place at home and writing there.

 

  • Question #5 – What book are you reading now?

John Milbank’s Theology and Social Theory.

 

  • Question #6 – What famous person (living or dead) would you like to meet and why?

The Apostle Paul.  I have a long list of questions that I want to ask him at the heavenly Starbucks.

 

  • Question #7 – Do you have a favorite book that you have written?

Imputation and Impartation: Union with Christ in American Reformed Theology (Paternoster, 2008).

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Want to learn more about William Evans?

Visit his website: http://theecclesialcalvinist.wordpress.com/

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BOOK HIGHLIGHT – “Right Reason” and the Princeton Mind by Paul Kjoss Helseth

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“Right Reason” and the Princeton Mind: An Unorthodox Proposal
by Paul Kjoss Helseth

304 Pages | $21.99 | Paperback | Published: 2010
To read a sample chapter, click HERE.

Summary: In this masterful examination of the Old Princetonians’ writings, Helseth turns the orthodox interpretation of their enlightenment rationalism on its head, showing what Alexander, Hodge, Warfield, and others actually believed regarding the power of reason.

About the Author:

Paul K. Helseth (MA, Wheaton Graduate School; PhD, Marquette University) is associate professor of Christian thought at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he has taught for nine years.

What Others Say About This Book:

“A notable example of intellectual reclamation and recovery. Sensitively and knowledgably discusses the issues of faith and reason, particularly in relation to apologetics, and then assesses the strength of the critique of ‘post-conservative orthodoxy’ against the Princeton theology.” – Paul Helm, Regent College

“His argument is cogent, and it clears away the debris of unjust criticism so that we can again be delighted in the insights of Old Princeton Calvinism. As it turns out, the Old Princetonians are an attractive alternative to the confusions of modern liberalism and postfoundationalism.” – John M. Frame, Reformed Theological Seminary

“Shows that Archibald Alexander, Charles Hodge, B. B. Warfield, and their peers were theologians of the heart, in essential continuity with the Reformation approach.” – William Edgar, Westminster Theological Seminary

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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NEW RELEASE – Time Travel to the Old Testament by Chris Sinkinson

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Time Travel to the Old Testament: An Essential Companion for the Christian Explorer by Chris Sinkinson

208 pages | $12.99 | Paperback | TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary: While both the Old and New Testaments are part of our Christian heritage, the Old Testament can feel particularly foreign and mysterious. Its violence is startling; its heroes flawed; its history complex; and its locations a far cry from Kansas. While no one needs to become an archeological expert to grasp the message of Scripture, background information can deepen our appreciation and understanding as we read.

In this wide-ranging, lively introduction to the world of the Old Testament, Sinkinson gives an overview of storytelling techniques, laws, people, beliefs, and geography, removing misunderstandings by putting details in their historical context.

About the Author:

Chris Sinkinson (MA, PhD, Bristol University) is a lecturer in Old Testament and apologetics at Moorlands College in Christchurch, England. Once employed as an archeologist, he also serves as a pastor and has been involved in Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).

 

What Others Have to Say About This Book:

“With carefully researched facts and enjoyable wit, Sinkinson invites his readers into the real history of the Hebrew Bible. . . . This book will add to Christians’ understanding of the world of the Old Testament, and of the God who creates and redeems our world through his Son.” — JON NIELSON, College Pastor, College Church, Wheaton

“Chris Sinkinson proves a wonderful guide to the long-ago world of the Old Testament: sure-footed, interesting, and dispensing up-to-date knowledge with a light and humorous touch. He’s aware of just how much we need to know to make sense of what we read. Under his expert teaching so much that seems difficult is opened up.” — DEREK TIDBALL, former Principal, London School of Theology

“In an easy style, Chris Sinkinson shows how the books of the Old Testament are realistic and relevant for today. Without avoiding difficulties, he demonstrates how modern archaeological discoveries aid understanding of the Bible.” — ALAN MILLARD, Emeritus Rankin Professor of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages, The University of Liverpool

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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