Books and Bibles

2015 SPRING CATALOG

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New from Adam Hamilton .....................................1

Christian Living .................................................. 2–8

Cokesbury Exclusive | Henri Nouwen ....................9

Ministry Leadership .......................................... 10–15

Church & Culture .............................................. 16–17

Thomas Merton ....................................................... 18

Wesleyan Discipleship ............................................ 19

New for United Methodists ................................. 20

New from Church Publishing Inc .......................... 21

Biblical Studies................................................22–23

Bibles .................................................................. 24-25

Study Bibles & Reference ....................................... 26

Christian Fiction ........................28–inside back cover

Coming Soon ............................................. back cover

INSIDE catalog

ON LOCATION with Adam HamiltonExperience faith through Christianity’s greatest teacher and missionary—Paul—in this book and accompanying 6-week study for all ages.

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Paul is the most important � gure, after Jesus, in the Christian faith. Jesus is our central � gure, is our

Savior and our Lord, but Paul is the one who interpreted Jesus. What

is the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection? How does that affect our lives? He was the � rst Christian

theologian and then he took the Gospel out into the world.

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newTHE CALL: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul Adam Hamilton

From the road to Damascus to the sun-drenched lands of modern-day Greece and Turkey to a Roman prison, go with Adam Hamilton as he follows the journeys of Paul in this book about Christianity’s greatest teacher and missionary. You’ll see exactly where some of the most dramatic events in the spread of Christianity took place, and through Hamilton’s insightful and colorful teaching style, you’ll likely gain a better understanding of Paul’s missionary travels than if you had covered the many miles in person.

The Call is also available as a 6-week, complete churchwide program with study components for adult, youth, and children’s ministries. In addition to a DVD, a Leader Guide featuring � exible format options is available to make the study meaningful for any size group.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May.Participant Hardcover Book. 9781630882624. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.34 Large Print Edition. 9781630882648. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99

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new THE PARABLES OF PAUL: The Master of the MetaphorJ. Ellsworth Kalas

For over 2,000 years, the church has looked to the apostle Paul and his letters in order to understand and follow the Christian life. Paul had his own compelling way of sharing Jesus’ message with others, through the use of the metaphor—a brief, imaginative word picture that shows the same truth as a longer story.

From casting himself in the role of a slave, to presenting the Christian as a soldier or an actor, or even showing how we are vessels in the King’s house, Paul’s gallery of enriching, life-changing story pictures paints for us an indelible picture of the Christian faith.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.9781501800047. Hardcover. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.249781630882532. Paper. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

PAUL: Apostle and Fellow TravelerJerry L. SumneyGain a keen understanding of Paul’s place in the early church and discover ways in which he became a supporter of the church that existed before he joined. Learn about the relationship between church and synagogue, and Paul’s teaching and that of Jesus. Abingdon Press. 9781426741975. Paper. $29.99 Cokesbury Price $19.499781630885885. Hardcover. $39.99 Cokesbury Price $25.99

new BARNABAS VS. PAUL: To Encourage or Confront?C. K. RobertsonBarnabas and Paul were close friends. So why did the Church canonize one man and push the other into relative obscurity? Author C. K. Robertson unravels their relationship, giving us a fresh portrait of both men and of a partnership that, quite literally, changed the world. Abingdon Press. 9781630882778. $19.99 Cokesbury Price $12.99

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new PAUL AND HIS RECENT INTERPRETERS N. T. WrightThis companion to Wright’s Paul and the Faithfulness of God and Pauline Perspectives is essential reading for all with a serious interest in Paul, the interpretation of his letters, his in� uence on others, and his continuing signi� cance. Fortress Press. 9780800699642. $39.00 Cokesbury Price $27.30

new BECOMING THE GOSPEL: Paul, Participation, and MissionMichael J. GormanGorman reveals the missional signi� cance of various themes in Paul’s letters and identi� es select contemporary examples of mission in the spirit of Paul, inviting all Christians to practice Paul-inspired imagination in their own contexts. William B. Eerdman. Coming in April.9780802868848. $28.00 Cokesbury Price $19.60

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new ONE DAY I WROTE BACK: Interacting with Scripture Through Creative WritingJane Herring

Throughout her life, Jane Herring struggled to hear what Scripture had to say to her. She began wondering if the Bible was either too complicated a book to read in a meaningful way or too puzzling to actually mean anything at all. It was only when she started speaking back to Scripture—putting pen to paper to write poetry, lists, stories, and letters—that Herring’s relationship with the Bible began to unfold.

Filled with down-to-earth stories, One Day I Wrote Back offers insight and perspective on Scripture passages. Herring invites readers to use faith, reason, and imagination as they write in response to each week’s Scripture.

Upper Room Books. 9780835813754. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $8.15

new JESUS APPRENTICE:Doing What Jesus DidJeff KirbyWe aren’t truly following Jesus until we do as Jesus…until we become a Jesus apprentice. This four-part study helps participants sweep aside the clutter of daily life, getting to the heart of Jesus’ message and � nding the way to a renewed faith. Abingdon Press. 9781426787737. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $9.74Additional group resources available. See Cokesbury.com for more.

new HOW TO PRAYE. Stanley JonesJones said, “Prayer is not an occasional exercise to which you turn now and then; it is a life attitude. It is the will to cooperate with God in your total life.“This reissue of his popular booklet and primer on prayer offers excellent and practical advice to a new generation, plus background information about Jones and his ministry and more. Upper Room Books. Coming in April.9780835813785. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $8.83

new LIVE A STORY WORTH TELLING: A FaithWalkers GuideBill BlankschaenWhat will your legacy be? How do you live a life that matters? It begins with faith, and this powerful book challenges readers to dare to live their own story and to make that story worth repeating. Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781426786433. Paper. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.049781501800085. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new THE WAY: 364 Daily DevotionsE. Stanley Jones“The world’s greatest missionary evangelist,” shares guidance in this practical, weekly, step-by-step devotional. Abingdon Press. 9781630886943. $16.99Cokesbury Price $11.04

Also available from E. Stanley Jones:Each, $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.049781426796227. Abundant Living. 9781426796203. Victorious Living.

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One Day I Wrote Backperspective on Scripture passages. Herring invites readers to use faith, reason, and imagination as they write in response to each week’s Scripture.

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and imagination as they write in response to each week’s Scripture.

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perspective on Scripture passages. Herring invites readers to use faith, reason, and imagination as they write in response to each week’s Scripture. perspective on Scripture passages. Herring invites readers to use faith, reason, and imagination as they write in response to each week’s Scripture. perspective on Scripture passages. Herring invites readers to use faith, reason,

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PEACE IN HIS PRESENCE: Favorite Quotations from Jesus CallingSarah YoungEnjoy favorite quotes from the bestselling devotional Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, whose writings have touched millions of lives. The book combines selections from the original book with beautiful photos, design, and Scripture. Makes a beautiful gift. Thomas Nelson. Coming in April.9780718034160. Hardcover. $15.99 Cokesbury Price $11.19

new HEART SISTERS: Be the Friend You Want to HaveNatalie Chambers SnappUsing stories of successes and failures, Heart Sisters illustrates to women how to both be and have better girlfriend relationships. Deals with healthy boundaries, handling con� ict, honesty, tact, sharing, and agape love. Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426769054. Paper. $15.99 Cokesbury Price $10.399781501800054. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new ENOUGH ALREADY: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with BeautyBarbara L. RooseWe all talk about the importance of inner beauty, but when we look in the mirror, don’t we take a mental inventory that never quite measures up? Enable women to accept God-given beauty so that when they look in the mirror they see his handiwork, not their � aws. Abingdon Press. 9781426789014. Paper. $15.99 Cokesbury Price $10.399781501800023. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

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newCOFFEE, TEA, AND HOLY WATER: One Woman’s Journey to Experience Christianity Around the GlobeAmanda Hudson

“There are lessons to be learned from other countries that are not visible in our own culture,” writes Amanda Hudson in her new book, Coffee, Tea, and Holy Water. “Questions that are not our questions. Struggles that are not our normal struggles. And yet, when we look around the throne one day at the nations assembled there, instead of marveling at the diversity, I think we will actually be fascinated by what we all had in common.”

Take an armchair tour of Christianity in our world, across borders and over continents in this compelling book about the places we meet, what we share, and how we can learn to cross borders of all kinds to discover that the steps to do so make all the difference.

Abingdon Press.9781501800016. Hardcover. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.24 9781426793134. Paper. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04

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newBRINGING NARNIA HOME: Lessons from the Other Side of the WardrobeDevin Brown

On the other side of the wardrobe, C. S. Lewis took us to a land of giants, dwarfs, white witches and, of course, a lion. His delightful stories of high adventure are the framework around which Lewis wove lessons of lion-sized relevance for Christians and non-Christians alike.

Bringing Narnia Home, by noted Lewis scholar Devin Brown, is a wise and whimsical look at the important values taught in the Narnia series. It’s the perfect book for the Narnian in each of us, and a great choice for book groups, church groups, and high school studies.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426791628. Paper. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.449781501800030. Hardcover. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.24

new BURNING BUSH 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the ProphetPaul AsayMaybe God speaks to us today in the places he knows we congregate. A whimsical and sincere examination of how God communicates through movies, music, television, and technology. Abingdon Press.Coming in April.9781426787416. Paper. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.049781501800078. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new THINK LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD: Reclaim Your Wonder & Create Great ThingsLen WilsonYou always hear people say they’re not creative. Discover how creativity is an active faith ingredient and jump start your faith, business, and personal life by reclaiming the creativity of a child. Abingdon Press. Coming in June.9781426786419. Paper. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.049781501800467. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new AWAKEN THE OUTLAW, MAGICIAN, AND HERO INSIDE: Disrupt Normalcy, Destroy Limitations, and Unlock Your FutureBen StroupDo you stir things up, perform transformational acts, or ride in to save the day? Only when Christians discover the combination of these three personas will we � nd satisfaction and ful� llment. Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426789571. Paper. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.049781501800061. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

LESSONS IN BELONGING FROM A CHURCH-GOING COMMITMENT PHOBE Erin S. LaneYou’ll laugh and nod and perhaps shed a tear as you read Erin’s story about the cost of commitment to a faith community of complicated people, as her fear of belonging is brought into tension with her longing to belong. InterVarsity Press.9780830843176. $16.00 Cokesbury Price $11.20

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CHRISTMAS FROM THE BACK SIDE: A Different Look at the Story of Jesus’ BirthJ. Ellsworth KalasThis popular beloved author presents new insight into the biblical story of Christmas by approaching the season through the “back side”—from a unique starting point for a creative retelling. Abingdon Press. 9780687027064. $10.99 Cokesbury Price $7.14

new A HEARTBEAT AWAY:Quilts of Love SeriesS. Dionne MooreWhen a band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth Bumgartner a wounded Confederate soldier named Joe, it is the catalyst that pushes her to defy her paci� st parents and become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam. Abingdon Press. Coming in November. 9781426752704. DVD. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $8.18

New WRESTLING WITH WONDER: A Transformational Journey Through the Life of MaryMarlo SchaleskyThe Christmas story includes a cast of characters who are strange and exotic. But Christmas is essentially a family story of a father, a mother, and a child—their interactions, their individual lives, and their common life. Random House.9780804141123. $20.00 Cokesbury Price $14.00

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new YOU’LL GET THROUGH THIS: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent TimesMax LucadoWith the compassion of a pastor, the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Max explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20. Thomas Nelson.9780718031510. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.89

WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PASSOVER: What It Means and Why It MattersRabbi Evan Mof� cOur ritual of Communion originated from the Jewish Passover. Learn about its customs and history and better understand and appreciate the culture in which Jesus lived. Abingdon Press. 9781426791567. Paper. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.049781501800009. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

THINK, ACT, BE LIKE JESUS: Becoming a New Person in ChristRandy Frazee with Robert NolanThe Bible teaches that the goal of the Christian is to become like Jesus—for our own personal growth and for the sake of others. Bestselling author and pastor Frazee explores the ten core beliefs, ten core practices, and ten core virtues that help disciples to think, act, and be more like Jesus. Zondervan.9780310250173. $15.99Cokesbury Price $11.19

newSEARCHING FOR SUNDAY: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the ChurchRachel Held Evans

Like millions of her millennial peers, Rachel Held Evans didn’t want to go to church anymore. The hypocrisy, the politics, the gargantuan building budgets, the scandals—church culture seemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing her back to Church. And so she set out on a journey to understand Church and to � nd her place in it.

A memoir about making do and taking risks, about the messiness of community and the power of grace, Searching for Sunday is about overcoming cynicism to � nd hope and, somewhere in between, Church.

Thomas Nelson. Coming in April. 9780718022129. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.89

A memoir about making do and taking risks, about the messiness A memoir about making do and taking risks, about the messiness of community and the power of grace, of community and the power of grace, Searching for Sunday is about Searching for Sunday is about Searching for Sundayovercoming cynicism to � nd hope and, somewhere in between, Church.overcoming cynicism to � nd hope and, somewhere in between, Church.

Thomas Nelson. Coming in April.Coming in April.9780718022129. $16.99$16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.89 Cokesbury Price $11.89

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newBETWEEN THE DARK AND THE DAYLIGHT: Embracing the Contradictions of LifeJoan Chittister

This wise and inspiring book explores the paradoxes of modern life, the times when we feel at odds with the world.

Only by embracing the contradictions, Chittister contends, may we live well amid stress, withstand emotional storms, and satisfy our yearnings for something transcendent and real. By delving into the chaos, this book guides us through the questions that seem easier to avoid and enlightens what has been out of focus.

With her signature elegance, wit, and spirit, the bestselling author opens our eyes and hearts in these times of confusion. With simple and poignant meditations, Between the Dark and the Daylight reveals how we can better understand ourselves, one another, and God.

Image Books.9780804140942. Hardcover. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.00

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I CHOOSE YOU TODAY: 31 Choices to Make Love LastDeb DeArmondLove is not a feeling. It’s a choice. DeArmond has put together 31 simple but effective ways for you and your spouse to choose to love each other every day in this very special book designed to help you develop healthy biblically based behavior and make your love for each other last. Abingdon Press. 9781426787966. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $9.74

FLIPPED: The Provocative Truth That Changes Everything We Know about GodDoug PagittPagitt, one of the chief architects of emergence Christianity, helps readers grasp how the biblical claim that God � lls the universe with his presence can in� uence our understanding of God’s greatness, his power, and his wisdom for living. Convergent Books.9781601426376. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $10.49

YOU CAN ADOPT WITHOUT DEBT: Creative Ways to Cover the Cost of AdoptionJulie GummYou’re a Christian family who feels led to adopt, but you had no idea how much it took to complete an adoption. Don’t lose hope. Gumm shares proven strategies (applying for grants, creative budgeting, fund-raising ideas) that help you prepare for and avoid the high costs of adoption. Abingdon Press. 9781426793004. $15.99 Cokesbury Price $10.39

ORDINARY: How to Turn the World Upside DownTony MeridaWhat if the path toward an extraordinary life is becoming more ordinary? Merida pushes back against sensationalism and “rock star Christianity,” to help people understand they can make a powerful impact by practicing ordinary Christianity like humble acts of service, neighbor love, and hospitality. B&H Kids.9781433684166. Hardcover. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $9.09

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RENEGADE GOSPEL:The Rebel JesusMike Slaughter

Who was Jesus, really? Wasn’t the central � gure to the Christian faith a man who denied all pre-conceived notions about what God should look like? Wouldn’t associating with him have meant joining a rebel movement? Doesn’t it still?

Renegade Gospel challenges believers to come to terms with the real Jesus—the rebel Jesus.

Abingdon Press. 9781426792793. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74 9781501802799. Large Print Edition. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

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RENEGADE GOSPEL:

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Author insights

We have dumbed down what it means to be a disciple of Jesus

Christ. Instead of being disciples who demonstrate an undiluted

devotion to Jesus as Lord, we have domesticated and watered down

Jesus’ true identity. We have turned faith into easy believe-ism.

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new READING NOUWEN THROUGH A WESLEYAN LENS Henri Nouwen; edited by Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird

Henri Nouwen, the world-renowned spiritual guide and counselor, understood the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation that is deepened by accountability, community, and relationships. Though he counseled many people during his lifetime, many of his principles were never written down. Now two of his longtime students, Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, have compiled his coursework, journals, conference notes, and unpublished writings to create a de� nitive, 3-volume work on Nouwen’s thoughts that explore God’s will in your life. Together they provide an unparalleled resource both for individuals and for small groups. Includes a Cokesbury Exclusive special essay on Nouwen through the Wesleyan lens.

HarperOne.540201. 3-Book Bundle. $50.97; Cokesbury Price $24.99

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new READING NOUWEN THROUGH AN EPISCOPAL LENS Henri Nouwen; edited by Michael Christensen and Rebecca LairdIncludes a Cokesbury Exclusive special essay on Nouwen through the Episcopal lens. 539845. 3-Book Bundle. $50.97; Cokesbury Price $24.99

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Praise for Nouwen

[This is] a spiritual master for everyday people longing to be

closer to God. . . . [it is] a brilliant addition to Nouwen’s canon of work

as a writer and will enrich both longtime Nouwen fans and newcomers to his wisdom.

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

[Read this] and you will understand why I chose Henri

Nouwen as a companion on my own spiritual journey.

—Bill Moyers

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A new series that explores God’s will for your lifeA new series that explores God’s will for your life

Contains 3 books in one: S p i r i t u a l D I R E C T I O NS p i r i t u a l F O R M AT I O N D I S C E R N M E N T

C O K E S B U R Y E X C L U S I V E ! Includes Special Essays on Nouwen through the WESLEYAN LENS and through the EPISCOPAL LENS

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Praise for the book

With a heart attuned to the Gospel, Jacob Armstrong allows us to

overhear a conversation with Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter about leading the Church into the mission � eld of the 21st Century. If you have wondered what Adaptive Leadership looks like in practice, here it is. These

eight leadership principles...offer...both lay and clergy, a road map.

Gather a team around you and let this book guide you!”

—Bishop Bill McAlillyNashville Episcopal Area of

The United Methodist Church

The New Adapters is a fantastic read! ...a clarion call for what is needed in congregations today.

Readers will not only � nd this book compelling, but will immediately start to shift the way they think

about ministry.—F. Douglas Powe, Jr., Ph.D.Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, D.C.

newTHE NEW ADAPTERS: Shaping Ideas to Fit Your CongregationJacob Armstrong with Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter

Know thy audience. It’s one of the most basic rules of communication, and it’s how a new generation of pastors is guiding the mainline churches that are beginning to � ourish with a sense of opportunity and hope. The New Adapters by Jacob Armstrong demonstrates how classic principles are being translated in a variety of new contexts and shares how time-tested principles can be used to transform your ideas and practices into effective action in your own context—no matter your congregation’s size or your church’s denomination.

Each chapter begins with an introduction from Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter, two mega-church pastors who know something about hope and vision. Combined with Armstrong’s sense for newness and innovation, this is the book for church leaders who are struggling to know what paths to follow in order to participate in the creation of new, mainline churches for the twenty-� rst century.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.9781630883232. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

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new10 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY CHURCHBob Farr and Kay Kotan

In 10 Prescriptions for a Healthy Church, authors Bob Farr and Kay Kotan offer the top ten prescriptions for issues seen during church consultations. Farr and Kotan share their expertise from working with churches to detail the most common concerns and obstacles found when consulting with congregations.

In their conversational style, Farr and Kotan offer a practical approach to � xing common problems, offering strategies sure to help congregations achieve success in speci� c areas of ministry. Proven success stories offer application, hope, and practicalities from bene� ting congregations.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781630883157. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

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new WORSHIP TOGETHER IN YOUR CHURCH AS IN HEAVENJosh Davis and Nikki LernerLook around your church. We tend to � ock with people who are like us. But this kind of one-dimensional worship leads us farther away from what heaven is about. This foundational book gives hands-on, practical, doable examples of how to make a shift to multicultural worship in your church. Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426788062. $22.99 Cokesbury Price $14.94

new PROPEL:Good Stewardship, Greater GenerosityClayton L. SmithCreate a culture of generosity beyond tithing and you can � nd the � nancial resources your church so urgently needs. Solutions include planned giving, vision casting, and capital campaigns with tangible models. Propel your church’s ministry to new heights through � nancial peace and a thriving membership. Abingdon Press. 9781630883683. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $9.74

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new TIME MANAGEMENT FOR THE CHRISTIAN LEADER:Or How to Squeeze Blood from a TurnipKen WillardWe can’t add more hours to the day, so we’ve got to use our time more effectively and ef� ciently. In Time Management for the Christian Leader, you’ll identify time wasters and learn best practices for long-term, short-term, and daily planning. Plus, you’ll discover how “business” time-management theories blend with scriptural context. Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781630884253. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.74

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new JUST SAY YES: Unleashing People for MinistryRobert Schnase

Do you say “no” too often? Yes. Pastors, laity, staff...we’re all guilty of squelching and constraining creative people who want to use the gifts God has given them to serve and lead even if we don’t mean to.

Bishop Robert Schnase helps pastors and other leaders examine the systems, attitudes, and dynamics that restrain, control, and diminish ministry, providing insights and practical help for those who want to be more open to innovation and experimentation for the purposes of Christ. Just say yes! And see what happens.

Abingdon Press. Coming in April.9781426776137. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

new PREACHING IN PICTURES: Using Images for Sermons That ConnectPeter JonkerA dominant image repeated throughout a sermon helps unify and communicate a central thought. Where better to � nd examples of how to communicate by the use of compelling images than the movies? So butter some popcorn and learn how you can � nd strong, controlling images for your next sermon. Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781426781926. $18.99 Cokesbury Price $12.34

new THE MISSION OF PREACHING: Equipping the Community for Faithful WitnessPatrick W. T. JohnsonNow that the church in the West lives within a post-Christendom context, how should preaching look different? Using the latest resources in homiletical theory and missional theology, Johnson develops the � rst missional homiletic, a model for preaching. InterVarsity Press. Coming in April.9780830840700. $25.00Cokesbury Price $17.50

new BRAIN-SAVVY LEADERS: The Science of Significant MinistryCharles StoneUsing up-to-date research from brain science in easy-to-understand language, author Charles Stone will help you increase your personal productivity, handle stress and your emotions in constructive ways, create and sustain collaborative teams, and manage change in your church. Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781426798337. $24.99Cokesbury Price $16.24

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PASSING THE LEADERSHIP BATON: A Winning Transition Plan for Your MinistryTom MullinsSuccessful leadership transition is essential for any church to thrive. A smooth handoff requires planning and forethought, yet most leaders put it off until faced with a situation where they must make a change. This book helps you to manage the emotional transition yourself while fully supporting the next leader. Thomas Nelson Publishing. 9780718031190. Hardcover. $24.99Cokesbury Price $17.49

new GLADHEARTED DISCIPLES: Equipping Your Congregation with Generous and Enduring FaithChris FolmsbeeWe need to act like disciples and not just sound like them. And leaders need to articulate this point to the congregation. Gladhearted Disciples includes small, tangible things we can do for personal spiritual development or to foster Christian formation and maturity within small groups. Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781630884239. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $9.74

BUILDING YOUR VOLUNTEER TEAM: A 30-Day Change Project for Youth MinistryMark DeVries and Nate StratmanRecruiting is not a do-it-yourself project; it involves changing the culture of your ministry so volunteers want to become involved. In this thirty-day approach, � nd the step-by-step support you need. Follow it two hours a day, six days a week, and change in your ministry is guaranteed! InterVarsity Press.9780830841219. $16.00 Cokesbury Price $11.20

new LEADERSHIP PAIN: The Classroom for GrowthSamuel R. ChandDo you perceive life’s struggles to be a prison or a classroom? If you think of struggles as setbacks from which you must escape, then you may be missing important life lessons. Leadership Pain was written to help ministry leaders identify their challenges and develop strategies to move forward and grow as a result of pain. Thomas Nelson Publishing. Coming in April. 9780718031596. $15.99 Cokesbury Price $11.19

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ME AND WE: God’s New Social GospelLeonard Sweet

Gated communities. Our culture loves them. So do some churches…inward facing churches. Author Leonard Sweet says that if your church’s mission statement is based on how to get more people to come to church, you have an inward facing church. Outward facing churches? They don’t measure success by seating capacity, but by sending capacity. They understand that Christianity is not impervious to cultural in� uences and that tolerance is not a dirty word. Outward facing churches are today’s emerging churches—missional churches. They’re discovering that for things to remain the same they must change, and, in fact, that it takes a “we” to make a “me.”

Abingdon Press.9781426757761. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $11.69

quote With his usual insight, Len Sweet challenges the theological status quo, calling the once and future church to revisit the meaning of the social gospel, social justice, and the kingdom of God. He urges ‘kingdom living’ not ‘kingdom building’ and offers new strategies for recovering the Jesus Way.

—Bill J. Leonard, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

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THE MOTHER AND CHILD PROJECT: Raising Our Voices for Health and HopeMelinda Gates, Kay Warren, Senator William H. Frist, M.D., and others

Almost 287,000 women in developing countries die each year because of pregnancy and birth complications, leaving orphans who are likely to die as well.

Dozens of in� uential leaders have heard the pleas of mothers and children. Raising their voices to inspire a movement to increase healthy pregnancies and lower death rates, Melinda Gates, Kay Warren, Bill Frist, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Michael W. Smith and others speak out about why people of faith must get involved in The Mother and Child Project: Raising Our Voices for Health and Hope.

Hope Through Healing Hands, a nonpro� t organization promoting awareness for healthy mothers and children worldwide, is spreading the word about how we can not only save lives, but also help to build healthier, thriving families and bring stability and sustainability to families, communities, and nations.

Will you join them?

Zondervan Publishing House. 9780310341611. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19

new FROM DEPENDENCE TO DIGNITY: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered MicrofinanceBrian Fikkert and Russell MaskHow can Christians effectively help the poorest people on the planet? Drawing on best practice research and their own pioneering work, the authors chart a path for churches and missionaries to pursue. Zondervan Publishing House. Coming in April.9780310518129. $16.99Cokesbury Price $11.89

new A STEP ALONG THE WAY: Models of Christian ServiceStephen J. PopeChristianity is neither a moral code nor a theory of the world nor a religious special-interest group, but a way of life that centers on Jesus Christ. This book is especially written for young people who want to understand more about what service means in Christian perspective, whether they have a strong commitment to Christianity or not. Orbis Books.9781626981188. $25.00Cokesbury Price $17.50

new THE DIGITAL CATHEDRAL: Networked Ministry in a Wireless WorldKeith AndersonRapid cultural and technological changes through the last two decades have changed the context for ministry. This book embraces rich Christian traditions (especially the sense of the premodern cathedral as an embodiment of daily life) and integrates them with the digital world. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in May.9780819229953. $28.00Cokesbury Price $19.04

new ELDERSHIP AND THE MISSION OF GOD: Equipping Teams for Faithful Church LeadershipJ. R. Briggs and Bob HyattLeadership shouldn’t reside in a single pastor. The biblical model for church leadership is found in teams of elders who work together. The authors provide a comprehensive picture of elders as agents of mission for their communities. InterVarsity Press. 9780830841189. $17.00Cokesbury Price $11.90

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THE MOTHER AND CHILD PROJECTRaising Our Voices for Health and HopeMelinda Gates, Kay Warren, Senator William H. Frist, M.D., and others

Almost 287,000 women in developing countries die each year because of pregnancy and birth complications, leaving orphans who are likely to die as well.

Dozens of in� uential leaders have heard the pleas of mothers and children. Raising their voices to inspire a movement to increase healthy pregnancies and lower death rates, Melinda Gates, Kay Warren, Bill Frist, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Michael W. Smith and others speak out about why people of faith must get involved in The Mother and Child Project: Raising Our Voices for Health and Hope.

Hope Through Healing Hands, a nonpro� t organization promoting awareness for healthy mothers and children worldwide, is spreading the word about how we can not only save lives, but also help to build healthier, thriving families and bring stability and sustainability to families, communities, and nations.

Will you join them?

Zondervan Publishing House.9780310341611. $15.99$15.99

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COMFORT THE GRIEVING: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of LossPaul Tautges; Brian Croft, editorThose who shepherd others through the pain and loss that accompanies death should seek to offer wise and biblical counsel. This book is a treasure chest of pastoral theology that will equip you to reach out to those who grieve with Christ-centered comfort rooted in the gospel. Zondervan Publishing House.9780310519331. $12.99Cokesbury Price $9.09

BIG LESSONS FROM LITTLE PLACES: Faithfulness and the Future in Small CongregationsKay Collier McLaughlinChurch growth tends to focus on increasing “butts in the pews and bucks in the plates.” Discover the roles, possibilities, and potential of being a small church! This book tells stories of small churches the author visited that are making a difference in their communities. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in April.9780819231673. $16.00Cokesbury Price $10.88

A NECESSARY GRIEF:Essential Tools for Leadership in Bereavement MinistryLarry J. Michael, PhDDrawing upon his thirty years of experience as a pastor and as a professional grief counselor, Dr. Michael provides a valuable resource for pastors and other grief leaders to use within their churches and organizations, and in their surrounding communities. Kregel Publishing. 9780825443350. $15.99Cokesbury Price $11.19

new GREENFAITH:Mobilizing God’s People to Save the EarthFletcher HarperThere is no doubt that climate change is happening—but what can ordinary people do in the face of such staggering problems? Can or should faith communities play a part? Harper shows us the challenges and provides inspiration to help us believe we can make a difference. Abingdon Press. 9781426781759. $19.99Cokesbury Price $12.99

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new TEACHING BIBLICAL FAITH: Leading Small Group Bible StudiesJack L. Seymour

Biblical faith is a lens for viewing life, and Jack Seymour refreshingly illustrates how the reading of Scripture is a resource for ongoing theological re� ection connecting experience, vocation, daily life, and faith. Teaching has concrete consequences affecting the very ways people of faith view the world and make decisions for living. It matters; it makes a difference in how people think and act.

Written in an accessible style, the book provides a manageable way to inspire conversation about the many ways the Bible can be taught, the purposes and outcomes of each approach, and how biblical wisdom shapes personal and corporate decision-making. Useful strategies for leading group Bible study help congregations respond faithfully to the biblical witness and cultivate a whole congregation approach to Bible study.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May.9781630884307. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

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new THE ARK BEFORE NOAH: Decoding the Story of the FloodIrving FinkelThe recent translation of a Babylonian cuneiform tablet launches a ground-breaking investigation into one of the most famous stories in the world, challenging the way we look at ancient history. Anchor Books. 9780345804396. $17.95 Cokesbury Price $12.57

new A HISTORY OF RELIGION IN 5½ OBJECTS:Bringing the Spiritual to Its SensesS. Brent PlateA leading scholar explores the importance of physical objects and sensory experience in the practice of religion. He focuses on � ve ordinary objects—stones, incense, drums, crosses, bread—which the world’s religions have used throughout the millennia. Beacon Press. 9780807033111. Hardcover. $27.95Cokesbury Price $19.57

newMISSION AT NUREMBERG: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the NazisTim TownsendThe gripping and mostly untold story of the American army chaplain, Lutheran minister Henry Gerecke, who was sent to save the souls of the 21 Nazis incarcerated at Nuremberg for crimes against humanity. His impossible moral quandary is brought to life. William Morrow and Company. 9780061997204. $15.99Cokesbury Price $11.19

CITY OF GOD: Faith in the StreetsSara MilesA powerful personal narrative describing the events of a single Ash Wednesday when the author marked the foreheads of strangers in the streets with ashes. Explores the powerful and surprising relationships between individuals, God, and community. A profound reminder of our common mortality. Jericho Books.9781455547302. $16.00Cokesbury Price $11.20

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newA MIRACLE OF FIVE MINUTES:The Autobiography of Sundo Kim

Born in 1930s North Korea, the author has stood at the crossroads of life and death, experiencing the living God numerous times. His encounters in� uenced his decision to become a pastor and in 1970 he was appointed to Kwang Lim Methodist Church in Seoul, Korea. His ministries offered a positive application of the Word, spiritual healing, systematic and creative church administration, and special missions. Because of him, many were given a new spiritual energy through Christianity. A Miracle of Five Minutes is the story of a life that serves as an example of the transforming power of God.

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A CHANGE OF HEART: A Personal and Theological Memoir Thomas C. Oden

How did one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated liberals have such a dramatic change of heart? After growing up in the heart of rural Methodism in Oklahoma, every turn Thomas Oden made was a left turn. He discovered paci� sm, ecumenism, and the interface between theology and psychotherapy, and discoursed with some of the most formidable liberal minds of the era.

Then while traveling with his family through Turkey, Syria, and Israel, he attended Vatican II as an observer and got his � rst taste of ancient Christianity. And slowly, he stopped making left turns. A challenge from a Jewish scholar friend and mentor precipitated his most dramatic turn—back to the great minds of ancient Christianity. A meeting with then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Benedict XIII) planted the seeds for what became Oden’s highly in� uential Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture.

This fascinating memoir walks us through not only his personal history but some of the most memorable chapters in twentieth-century theology.

InterVarsity Press.9780830840359. Hardcover. $40.00; Cokesbury Price $28.00

THE OXFORD INKLINGS: Their Lives, Writings, Ideas, and InfluenceColin DuriezA unique account of one of history’s most intriguing literary groups, which will � nd itself on the reading list of every serious Tolkien, Lewis, or Inkling fan. Duriez explores their lives, their writings, their ideas, their Christian faith, and, crucially, the in� uence they had on each other. Lion Hudson. 9780745956343. $16.95Cokesbury Price $11.87

new 7 MEN: And the Secret of Their GreatnessEric MetaxasNew York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas presents seven exquisitely crafted short portraits of widely known—but not well understood—Christian men, each of whom uniquely showcases a commitment to live by certain virtues in the truth of the gospel. Addresses what it means (or should mean) to be a man today. Thomas Nelson Publishing. 9780718030957. $16.99Cokesbury Price $11.89

new BEDEVILED: Lewis, Tolkien and the Shadow of EvilColin DuriezThe battle between good and evil in both the seen and unseen worlds was as clearly at play in the era of C.S. Lewis and his friends in the Oxford literary group, the Inklings. Some of the members carried scars from WWI which informed their spiritual thoughts about the problem of evil during WWII. InterVarsity Press. Coming in May.9780830834174. $17.00 Cokesbury Price $11.90

new STRANGE GLORY: A Life of Dietrich BonhoefferCharles MarshDietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor, theologian, and anti-Hitler conspirator executed by the Nazis in 1945, has become one of the most widely read and inspiring Christian thinkers of our time. Drawing on extensive new research, this book offers a de� nitive account, in turns majestic and intimate, of the icon. Vintage Books. Coming in April. 9780307390387. $17.95Cokesbury Price $12.57

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newTHOMAS MERTON, PEACEMAKER: Meditations on Merton, Peacemaking, and the Spiritual LifeJohn Dear

In this centenary year of Thomas Merton’s birth, longtime peace activist and author John Dear shares meditations on Merton’s writings on peace and spiritual life. “The God of peace is never glori� ed by human violence,” Merton wrote. In the early 1960s, the famous Trappist monk, author, and poet broke new ground through his prophetic writings on nuclear weapons, war, and racism. For Merton these were not only moral challenges. They re� ected a deeper spiritual crisis.

John Dear invites us to take up Thomas Merton’s journey and become mature spiritual seekers who break beyond the accepted norms of religious obligation into universal love, compassion, and friendship with God, that we too might become peacemakers, the beloved sons and daughters of the God of peace.

Zondervan. Coming in May.9781626981072. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.00

A noted peacemaker re� ects on Thomas Merton’s lessons for peacemaking today

new MAKE PEACE BEFORE THE SUN GOES DOWN: The Long Encounter of Thomas Merton and His Abbot, James FoxRoger LipseyA fascinating account of Merton’s con� icted relationship with his much more traditionally Catholic abbot (and the man to whom he owed obedience in the cloistered life), Dom James Fox—by an esteemed modern Merton scholar. Shambhala Publishers. Coming in May.9781611802252. $18.95 Cokesbury Price $13.27

THE SEVEN STOREY MOUNTAIN:An Autobiography of FaithThomas MertonA modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most in� uential religious works of the twentieth century. This edition contains an introduction by Merton’s editor, Robert Giroux, and a note to the reader by biographer William H. Shannon. Harvest Books. 9780156010863. $16.00Cokesbury Price $11.20

THE SPIRITUAL GENIUS OF THOMAS MERTONAnthony T. PadovanoFirst published in 1982 under another title, this commemorative version has been revised and updated for a new generation of readers. It is a skillful blend of literary analysis and biography by a noted Merton scholar. Merton’s life was a search on many levels. This book offers readers guidance on their own spiritual quests. Franciscan Media. 9781616368029. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.89

new THE UNQUIET MONK: Thomas Merton’s Questing FaithMichael W. HigginsDrawing in part on interviews with those who knew him, Michael Higgins explores the story of Merton’s life, his work as a poet and writer, his prophetic response to war and social disorder, his contemplative response to the human condition, and his forays into interreligious dialogue. Orbis Books. Coming in April.9781626981126. $15.00Cokesbury Price $10.50

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new EARN. SAVE. GIVE: Wesley’s Simple Rules for MoneyJames A. Harnish

John Wesley boils � scal responsibilities down to just three rules: Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. Sounds simple, right? Yes, but not easy, especially in today’s culture of consumerism. This twenty-� rst century translation of Wesley’s money management philosophy will give members of your congregation a new way to think about money, not only during a stewardship program, but for the rest of their lives.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781630883928. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.099781630883942. Large Print Edition. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74

De� nes what the Christian life looks like through the eyes of a Wesleyan Christian

about the book

In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.

more fromJAMES A. HARNISH

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Author insights

The American dream has been commoditized to consist of wealth

and possessions...more money, more success, more comfort, and more of everything that money can buy.

Wesley de� ned some basic practices regarding money that are just as

practical today as they were when he � rst taught them. The purpose of this book and program is to engage disciples of Jesus Christ in...study,

personal re� ection, group sharing, and practical action that will enable them to apply Wesley’s wisdom to the way

they earn, save, and give...to discover wisdom that will guide them in using their money, so they may continue to

grow into the likeness of Christ.

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new HAVE YOU FAITH IN CHRIST? A Bishop’s Insight into the Historic Questions Asked of Those Seeking Admission into Full Connection in The United Methodist ChurchErnest S. Lyght

John Wesley taught his followers to ask questions. New Christians were placed in small classes where they were queried weekly about their progress in the Christian journey: how it is with your soul, are you making progress, are you going on to a perfection of love in the walk with Christ? Christian spirituality can only be understood and experienced within community. And within that community, those designated to lead have a profound responsibility to clarify with believers the nature and purpose God has for them in life.

In this book, Bishop Lyght draws attention to a set of questions originating in John Wesley: The Historic Examination for Admission into Full Connection—19 questions asked of candidates desiring to be ordained into the ministry.

Abingdon Press. 9781630888312. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74

new FIVE MARKS OF A METHODIST: The Fruit of a Living FaithSteve Harper

This concise and compelling summary helps every United Methodist learn and remember the � ve identi� ers that John Wesley set forth in The Character of a Methodist.

A gem of a book, it answers in plain language, “How should United Methodists live?” and provides the people called Methodists with a clear and memorable unifying focus.

As followers of Jesus who reach out to serve their neighbors, United Methodists:• Love God• Rejoice in God• Give thanks• Pray always• Love others

This wonderful, little book is perfect for explaining what it means to live in the United Methodist way.

Abingdon Press. 9781501800597. Hardcover. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84

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newMY CHURCH IS NOT DYING: Episcopalians in the 21st CenturyGreg Garrett

The old way of “being church”—measured by political in� uence, money, and congregants in the pews—may indeed be vanishing, but it is being replaced by something new and beautiful for those with the eyes, ears, heart, and soul to experience it.

Proli� c author Greg Garrett reminds Episcopalians of the many gifts that our tradition can offer a doubting and hurting world. He reveals a church that values intellect, beauty, diversity, and community, and promotes thoughtful engagement with questions of faith, ethics, and community. This church espouses a generous orthodoxy, welcoming left and right, mystic and doubter. It values education, social justice, and engagement with literature and culture. And in opposition to the radical individualism espoused by most of American Protestantism, it offers the unique gift of a tradition shaped by English culture that believes the individual is a part of her or his community—not in opposition to it.

Morehouse Publishing. Coming in April.9780819229342. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $10.88

new UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES: The Diaconate RenewedSusanne Watson EptingTimes change, and the Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church has not remained static. This book chronicles the dynamic ways the diaconate has grown, matured, adapted, adjusted, and is effective in the hopes that other orders might learn from them. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in May.9780819229793. $24.00 Cokesbury Price $16.32

new THE EPISCOPAL HANDBOOK, REVISED EDITIONThe Episcopal Handbook, originally published in 2008, was an instant classic and has been a bestseller ever since. Still providing helpful and insightful information about the Episcopal ethos, this revision maintains the best features of the original work, but adds an update and an expansion on the church today. Morehouse Publishng.9780819229564. $20.00 Cokesbury Price $13.60

new WELCOME TO CHURCH MUSIC & THE HYMNAL 1982Matthew HochThe Hymnal 1982 is used in virtually every Episcopal worship service involving singing, yet few understand the rich and complex traditions behind the music. This book discusses the history and evolution of music within the Episcopal Church, including its Anglican roots. Morehouse Publishing.9780819229427. $16.00Cokesbury Price $10.88

new SAGES, SAINTS, & SEERS: A Breviary of Spiritual MastersRichard H. SchmidtExplore the variety of ways humans experience the holy through 150+ one-page biographies of notable masters from the world’s great spiritual traditions.Key historical � gures vividly come to life with pertinent biographical details presented in a readable, conversational style by a well-respected � gure in the Episcopal Church. Morehouse Publishing. Coming in May.9780819229267. $18.00 Cokesbury Price $12.24

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newWHY THE CHURCH?Robert W. Wall, General Editor Joel B. Green

The New Testament is a witness from, to, and for congregations of God’s people, but in today’s world the church is often regarded as an afterthought at best and, at worst, an unnecessary institutionalization of genuine faith. Why the Church? explores the sacred vocation of this peculiar fellowship of saints, taking the stand that the church, having been appointed by the triune God as God’s herald, is instead, the concrete means by which we can address this theological crisis.

Abingdon Press. 9781426759383. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $19.49

Also available:Each, $29.99; Cokesbury Price $19.499781426756993. Why Salvation? 9781426759345. Why the Cross?

new CHRIST AND COMMUNITY: The Gospel Witness to JesusSuzanne Watts HendersonThis accessible book casts new light on how Jesus’s followers sought to faithfully live into the reign of God by tracing the different thematic aspects of Jesus’s messiahship in the four gospels that cast a vision of messianic community. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.9781426793080. $39.99 Cokesbury Price $25.99

new HOW TO READ THE BIBLE LIKE A SEMINARY PROFESSOR: A Practical and Entertaining Exploration of the World’s Most Famous BookMark YarbroughThis insightful and amusing guide provides practical principles—tricks of the trade—for both academic and lay-level students to become more effective students of the Bible. Faithwords. 9781455578870. $18.00Cokesbury Price $12.60

new CONVERSATIONS WITH SCRIPTURE: ROMANSJay SidebothamAn exploration of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Its message has the power to renew lives and the church by focusing on worship; the human condition and the failure of religiosity; the transformative power of an ongoing life of Christ; inclusiveness; and a call to practical application and proclamation of the gospel. Morehouse Publishing. 9780819229915. $18.00 Cokesbury Price $12.24

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new THE FOUR VISION QUESTS OF JESUSSteven CharlestonA unique look at Christian biblical interpretation and theology from the perspective of Native American tradition, this book focuses on four speci� c experiences of Jesus as portrayed in the synoptic gospels, examining each story as a “vision quest.” Morehouse Publishing. Coming in May. 9780819231734. $20.00Cokesbury Price $13.60

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new THE CHALLENGE OF JESUS: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and IsN. T. WrightThis paperback edition of Wright’s classic work contains even more insight with an all-new introduction by the author. Out of his commitment to both historical scholarship and Christian ministry, Wright challenges us to take seriously the study of the historical Jesus. InterVarsity Press. 9780830836963. $16.00Cokesbury Price $11.20

new THE LOST WORLD OF ADAM AND EVE: Genesis 2–3 and the Human Origins DebateJohn H. WaltonFor centuries the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly in art, literature, and theology. But most moderns don’t take it literally. Walton backlights the story with the ancient world of the biblical author, giving context, insights, and clarity to reset the discussion. InterVarsity Press. 9780830824618. $17.00 Cokesbury Price $11.90

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newTRINITY: The God We Don’t KnowJason Byassee; General Editor William H. Willimon

Most people assume they know what they mean when they use the word “God.” They mean a powerful old guy in the sky ready to obliterate us if we do wrong, but basically benevolent.

The Christian doctrine of the Trinity shows us God is vastly more interesting. God is actually � eshed among us in Jesus, poured out on us in the Holy Spirit. God is three divine persons in perfect harmony and beauty—and God invites us into that unimaginable intimacy. We don’t know this God, but we should.

Trinity uses Scripture, the Early Church tradition, and some modern theology to argue that God is a mystery we can’t understand but one who can shape our misunderstanding to allow for faithful living and holy love of God and neighbor.

Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781630887865. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09

Also available:Each, $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.099781426757549. Incarnation. 9781426796333. Holy Communion.

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Common English Bible.9781609261863. Sun of Righteousness Cover. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99 9781609261856. Love is From God Cover (with Apocrypha). $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.249781609261849. Sing and Make Music Cover. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99

THE HATCH SHOW PRINT LIMITED EDITION CEB BIBLE

The delightful and enduring letterpress technique of Nashville’s own Hatch Show Print combined with the highly readable and easy-to-understand Common English Bible translation make this new series of text Bibles a bookshelf essential. One hundred and twenty biblical scholars representing twenty-two faith traditions worked together to create the CEB—a fresh translation of the Bible that speaks to people of various religious convictions and cultural backgrounds. And the Hatch Show Print cover designs could not be more vibrant and inviting.

About Hatch Show Print: For much of the twentieth century, Hatch’s vibrant posters served as advertising for Southern entertainment from Grand Ole Opry concerts to magic shows, from baseball games to B-movies. Each Hatch Show Print poster is a unique creation, individually handcrafted. The process, known as letterpress, involves inking hand-carved wood blocks to form an image. Hatch Show Print has long been a downtown Nashville landmark and the guardian of a very special piece of Americana. The art for these Bible covers will continue in this long tradition.

Also available:THE HATCH SHOW PRINT LIMITED EDITION POSTERS. The jackets of our limited edition CEB-Hatch Show Print Bibles have beenre-created in these unique and beautiful letterpress posters created individually at the Hatch Show Print Studio in Nashville. Each, $15.00540249. Sun of Righteousness Poster. Size 14" x 22". 539881. Love is From God Poster. Size 14" x 22".540311. Sing and Make Music Poster. Size 14½ " x 19½ ".

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THE STEP STONE BIBLE: People, Places, & Things Along the WayContains an introduction to each book that gives detailed background information…the important who, what, where, when, and why of what you’re about to read. Includes charts, graphs, maps, and sidebar articles throughout for even more insight and knowledge. Common English Bible.9781609260637. Hardcover. $34.99Cokesbury Price $22.74

THE NIV WOMAN’S STUDY BIBLEThe Woman’s Study Bible is a priceless treasure, poignantly revealing the Word of God to a woman’s heart. With special notes and features appealing to women’s interests, highlighting women throughout Scripture, and capturing the unique ways Christ cared for women, this Bible truly speaks to a woman’s heart. Zondervan.9780718008932. $59.99Cokesbury Price $41.99

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newCEB COMMON ENGLISH AUDIO BIBLE ON FLASH DRIVE

Have you ever imagined being surrounded by Scripture? Listening to the CEB Audio Bible can give you that experience. In fact, hearing the Scripture will help you “see” the Bible in a whole new light, changing the way you understand God’s word. Of course, the highly readable and easy-to-understand Common English Bible translation speaks to everyone regardless of religious convictions and cultural backgrounds. The full CEB Audio Bible is contained on one � ash drive, making it handy and convenient to take everywhere.

Common English Bible.9781609261832. Flash Drive. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $25.99

HEAR MY PRAYER: The Complete Audio Book of Psalms (NRSV)A wide range of ordinary and extraordinary Christians, including poets, theologians, novelists, priests, pastors, and spiritual writers, representing every expression of Christianity, read the Psalm 1 through 150, one after another, creating a powerful listening experience. Paraclete Press. 9781612615806. Audio CD. $24.95Cokesbury Price $17.47

new NIV DAD’S DEVOTIONAL BIBLEIf you’re a dad, it’s your dream to leave your children a rich inheritance. And regardless of your � nancial situation, you can. This Bible is � lled with challenging and helpful information to help you be a man who honors God, lives faithfully, and loves his family—a man whose life will build a priceless legacy for generations to come. Zondervan. Coming in April. 9780310433767. $34.99 Cokesbury Price $24.49

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THE CHRONOLOGICAL STUDY BIBLE, NIVThe text of the New International Version in chronological order with notes, contextual articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of Bible times. Includes life notes, charts, maps, and more. Thomas Nelson. Coming in April.9781401680114. Hardcover. $49.99 Cokesbury Price $34.99 9780718009823. Leather-look. $79.99 Cokesbury Price $55.99

THE CEB STUDY BIBLE: DecotoneJoel B. Green, General EditorThe CEB Study Bible gives you the tools, illustrations, and explanations necessary for making informed decisions about the meaning of the Bible. Includes detailed book introductions, outlines, notes, sidebar articles, maps, charts, and more. Common English Bible.9781609260408. Decotone. $69.99; Cokesbury Price $45.49Also available:9781609260286. Hardcover. $54.99; Cokesbury Price $35.749781609261764. Large Print. $69.99; Cokesbury Price $45.499781609260293. Hardcover w/Apocrypha. $59.99; Cokesbury Price $38.999781609260279. Brown Bonded Leather. $74.99; Cokesbury Price $48.74

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new THE STRONGEST TNIV EXHAUSTIVE BIBLE CONCORDANCE: The Only TNIV Concordance in the Tradition of James Strong, Third EditionEdward W. Goodrick and John R. Kohlenberger III

A concordance is a key Bible study tool that absolutely must match the Bible translation you are using. NIV Exhaustive Bible Concordance provides an exhaustive indexing of every appearance of every English word of the NIV text, as well as to the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

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new THE STRONGEST TNIV EXHAUSTIVE BIBLE CONCORDANCE:The Only TNIV Concordance in the Tradition of James Strong, Edward W. Goodrick and John R. Kohlenberger III

A concordance is a key Bible study tool that absolutely must match the Bible translation you are using. exhaustive indexing of every appearance of every English word of the NIV text, as well as to the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

Features include:• Computer-veri� ed accuracy• Unique numbering system eliminates the inherent gaps, � aws, and

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new HOLLYWOOD LOSTAce CollinsFleeing the dust bowl, Shelby Beckett � nds work in a movie studio, and is introduced to the life of glitz by two stars. A killer is connected to the studio, leading Detective Bill Barrister to use Shelby as bait. She had nothing to lose when she left home, now she’s risking her faith and her life! Abingdon Press. Coming in April. 9781426771880. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889296. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new FATAL TRAUMARichard L. Mabry, M.D.After two gang members die, ER doctor Mark Baker � nds he’s the target of a drug cartel and a suspected killer! Nurse Atkinson stands by him, but life and death situations lead to doubts about faith and priorities. Will he learn that God can use everyone—even those who’ve failed? Abingdon Press. Coming in May. 9781630881160. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889326. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new MIRACLE AT THE HIGHER GROUNDS CAFE:A Heavenly NovelMax Lucado with Candace Lee, Eric NewmanChelsea’s struggling café is in need of a miracle. Then, a curious visitor brings an unexpected boost to the business. Could the boom be due to the internet connection to the divine? Thomas Nelson.9780718000882. Paper. $16.99Cokesbury Price $11.899780718036171. International Edition. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09

new TWO ROADS HOME:A Chicory Inn Novel–Book 2Deborah RaneyGrant and Audrey Whitman expected setbacks as new innkeepers, but not a harassment charge against son-in-law, Jesse. As Jesse’s marriage to their daughter Corinne crumbles, will the restless couple feel God tug at their hearts? A tender tale about second chances. Abingdon Press. Coming in June.971426770418. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889333. Hardcover. $24.99Cokesbury Price $16.24

new A SPARROW IN TEREZIN: A Hidden Masterpiece Novel–Book 2Kristy CambronBound together across time, two women discover a powerful connection through one Holocaust survivor’s story of hope. Sera and Kaja must cling to their faith to protect all they hold dear—even if it means placing their own futures on the line. Thomas Nelson. Coming in April.9781401690618. $15.99Cokesbury Price $11.19

newCONVERSATIONS WITH SAINT BERNARD:A NovelJim Kraus

George Gibson had no desire to adopt a St. Bernard and take it with him as he checks off the last item on his bucket list: an RV trip across America. Could God be using this strange dog and the quirky characters he meets to help George confront the secret he’s been hiding?

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new VINNIE’S DINERJennifer AlLeeAfter a car wreck, Allie is thankful to be alive and safe in a roadside diner. Then as she looks out the window, she sees EMTs pull her body from her car and her life begin to replay. This is no ordinary pit stop! Explore the themes of spiritual warfare, good and evil, truth and lies, in Vinnie’s Diner. Abingdon Press. Coming in April.9781426769634. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889289. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new BEYOND THE ASHES:The Golden Gate Chronicles–Book 2Karen BarnettBuildings are shaken during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, but so are love and faith in God. Ruby Marshall and her brother, both cancer researchers, take refuge with Dr. Gerald Larkspur. In the close quarters, Gerald and Ruby fall in love. Then he develops symptoms of cancer. Abingdon Press. Coming in June.9781426781414. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889340. Hardcover. $24.99Cokesbury Price $16.24

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THE INVENTION OF WINGSSue Monk KiddFrom the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, this magni� cent novel about two unforgettable American women is a masterpiece of hope, daring, faith, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world. Penguin USA. Coming in May. 9780143121701. Paper. $17.009780670024780. Hardcover. $27.95Cokesbury Price $19.57

new HAND ME DOWN HUSBANDRosanna HuffmanSuzanne Bloomer said she’d never marry a widower. Mitch Sanderson promised his late wife he’d never remarry. Will their faith in God be enough to overcome the odds? Huffman’s latest novel shows true love knows no age and can be found when least expected. Abingdon Press. 9781426770289. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889258. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

new ON A RING AND A PRAYER: A Jessie Stanton Novel–Book 1Sandra D. BrickerJessie Stanton’s life of luxury ends when her husband leaves her without a word. Alone and penniless, except for her designer clothes, a ring, and faith in God, she hires P.I./beach bum Danny Callahan to help. Abingdon Press. 9781426711602. Paper. $14.99Cokesbury Price $9.749781630889265. Hardcover. $24.99 Cokesbury Price $16.24

newAS WATERS GONE BYCynthia Ruchti

Max Ross is scheduled to be released from prison. His crime ensured his wife, Emmalyn, could never bear children. During his 5 years away, Emmalyn refurbished an island cottage with help from a circle of mis� t townies. Now she must decide if she wants him back to try and rebuild her dream of a home � lled with God’s unconditional love.

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