Church Ministry

Prone to Wander Prayers of Confession and Celebration

Confessing our sins might seem like a gloomy business—God already knows about them, so what’s the point of dwelling on failure? But confession is more celebratory than we thin...

Radical Hospitality Leader's Guide

The Religious Life of Theological Students

A classic that shows the importance, for those preparing for the ministry, to grow both as scholars and as people of God. Originally delivered as an address in 1911.

Respect the Image Reflecting Human Worth in How We Listen and Talk

We humans talk a lot, so you’d think we’d be good at communicating with one another. But . . . well, we’re not. And the result is hurt, misunderstandings, frustrati...

Saint Peter's Principles Leadership for Those Who Already Know Their Incompetence

All thoughtful leaders can admit experiences of ongoing incompetence—dilemmas, decisions, and even debacles that make them question how they became leaders in the first place. When ...

Same Lake, Different Boat [DVD] Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability

Since its publication in 2006, Same Lake, Different Boat (P&R Publishing) has been acclaimed as "a classic work" on disability, the gospel, and the Church. Now you can hear Stephanie ...

Same Lake, Different Boat Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability, Revised and Updated

In a fallen world, we all experience brokenness. In our humanity, we all experience limited ability. We're in the same lake, sharing a common story—but because our experiences diffe...

Scripture and Worship Biblical Interpretation and the Directory for Public Worship

Since their writing in the seventeenth century, the Westminster Standards have been the benchmark for confessing Presbyterian churches the world over. But despite the longstanding influen...

Sermons That Shaped America Reformed Preaching from 1630 to 2001

A unique collection of 18 sermons that have been crucial in American history—from John Cotton in the 17th century to Tim Keller’s sermon on the September 11 tragedy. Table of ...

The Shepherd Leader Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church

Leaders in the church are called to be shepherds, not a board of directors. This requires involvement in a personal shepherding ministry among the people.The Shepherd Leader unpacks the f...