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Leading a Church Is Complicated!

There are so many facets to church leadership, managing them all can make even the most dedicated professional wonder if he or she has the skills and grace needed to tackle the job.

Consider all the kinds of issues there are to deal with:— Pragmatic issues such as raising money, facilitating growth or reduction, or attending to the

state of the roof.— Community issues such as taking into consideration different worship styles and cultural

diversity, handling interpersonal interactions, and gauging how to best help those in need.— Personal issues such as taking time off to recharge, being an example, moving on and

starting over, or just being a person.— Intergenerational issues such as valuing the many contributions over the years of the elders

in the church while at the same time acknowledging the competing needs and desires of younger people and those who’ve not been churched all their lives.

— Issues about theology and spirituality: approaching changing ideas, practices, and goals, and leading people in their relationship with God (the key purpose of this calling, after all).

And, of course, there is the weekly sermon!

These and many more issues are addressed in the fine collection of affordably priced books on these pages. They will help you lead! They will enable you to move more effectively, nimbly, and gladly through the complexities of this profession to which you are called.

For your convenience, the books are organized in the following categories:

• Leadership• Preaching• Worship• Stewardship• Church Growth• Pastoral Care• Discipleship• Church & Culture• Study & Theology


Switch OffThe Clergy Guide to Preserving Energy and Passion for MinistryHeather Bradley and Miriam GroganAre you constantly “on”— fulfilling a role for the benefit of others? Preserve your passion and energy for ministry by learning to use your off switch! $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Spiritual LeadershipWhy Leaders Lead and Who Seekers FollowThomas G. BandyWith easy evaluations and charts, Bandy helps you identify your leadership “type” so you’ll be able to understand who is attracted to your leadership style and better meet their needs. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Thriving in the Second ChairTen Practices for Robust Ministry (When You’re Not in Charge)Mike BonemBeing in the second chair can lead to frustration. Learn ten key factors that will help you thrive in a life and ministry that are fulfilling, vital, and sustainable. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Flood GatesHoly Momentum for a Fearless ChurchSue Nilson KibbeyLearn how to tap leadership strength, make the case for change, effectively grow leaders, and mobilize a congregation to create a spiritual force that moves through communities. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Execute Your VisionThe Practical Art of Ministry LeadershipBill Easum and Scott MusselmanHaving ideas is different than making them happen. The practical information and essential principles in this easy-to-read book will equip you to bring your ideas to fruition. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Envisioning the Congregation, Practicing the GospelA Guide for Pastors and Lay LeadersJohn W. StewartAn accessible and instructive book especially addressing Baby Boomer and Gen X that presents five foundational practices for nurturing today’s church. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

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SheFive Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in MinistryKaroline M. LewisWomen in ministry negotiate unique challenges every day. This comprehensive resource will help you survive and give you the tools you need to thrive in your calling. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The Changeover ZoneSuccessful Pastoral TransitionsJim Ozier and Jim GriffithOffers practical, clear guidance for both clergy and congregations when navigating the tricky transition from one pastor to the next. Packed with real-church examples, helpful tips, and successful tactics.$15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Pastor: Revised EditionThe Theology and Practice of Ordained MinistryWilliam H. WillimonThough much about Christianity has changed, the core concerns of ordained ministry remain the same. Drawing on great teachers of the Christian tradition, this book explores the vocation.$29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Stepping Aside, Moving AheadSpiritual and Practical Wisdom for Clergy RetirementSteve HarperIn the form of letters to a fictitious “every-pastor,” Stepping Aside, Moving Ahead offers wise and practical guidance for any clergyperson within a decade of retirement. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Re:MIXTransitioning Your Church to Living ColorMark DeYmaz and Bob WhiteselA practical guide for pastors, denominational leaders, and lay leaders who seek to transition their monoethnic congregations into healthy multiethnic churches of Christ-centered faith. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

The Necessary NineThings Effective Pastors Do DifferentlyBob Farr and Kay KotanThis book shares nine simple axioms for effective pastoral and lay leadership that are straightforward and easy to put to use every day and that can help you reach your potential.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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What Are We Fighting For?Coming Together Around What Matters MostThomas J. BickertonOffers United Methodists a way to move beyond discord to a hope-filled future by exploring how we can come together around what matters most. Study resources available.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Be Mean About the VisionPreserving and Protecting What MattersShawn LovejoyAccomplishing a vision requires intentionality, consistency, commitment, and courage. This book offers leaders a proven strategy for relentlessly protecting a guiding vision.$15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

Leading in DisOrienting TimesNavigating Church and Organizational ChangeGary V. Nelson and Peter M. DickensBlending Christian and secular scholarship with real-life examples, supports the concept of servant leadership—initially disorienting; ultimately liberating. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $17.99

Designed to LeadThe Church and Leadership DevelopmentEric Geiger and Kevin PeckChurches that consistently produce leaders have 3 things: a strong conviction and a healthy culture to develop leaders and helpful constructs to intentionally build them. Hardcover. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $16.55

9 Keys to Successful LeadershipHow to Impact and Influence OthersJames MerrittThis book identifies nine essential traits that make the kind of leaders who make a life-changing difference for others, perhaps an eternal difference. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.35

H3 LeadershipBe Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.Brad LomenickBrad Lomenick shares his hard-earned insights and provides a practical road map for implementing and living out twenty transformational habits of a leader. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

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Lead Like Jesus RevisitedLessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All TimeKen Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Phyllis HendryIn this newly revised classic, the authors guide readers through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

The Christian LeaderRehabilitating Our Addiction to Secular LeadershipBill HullLearn to lead like Jesus. The secular leadership model—having the right kind of personality, rooted in pragmatic success, getting rewarded—is actually the enemy of Christian leadership. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Leadership ExcellenceThe Seven Sides of Leadership for the 21st Century, Updated EditionPat Williams with Jim DenneyLearn seven essential aspects of excellent leadership: vision, communication, people skills, character, competence, boldness, and a servant’s heart. Hardcover. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $13.67

The Power of the OtherThe Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond—And What to Do About ItHenry CloudAn expert in the psychology of leadership cites our relationships as a critical ingredient for performing well. Hardcover. $27.99; Cokesbury Price $20.15

Outstanding LeadershipStan TolerWhat makes a leader stand out and truly make a difference? With over 40 years of leadership experience, Toler provides clear guidelines for defining your vision, developing your plan, and communicating the goal so people buy in. Hardcover. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $7.19

The Serving LeaderFive Powerful Actions to Transform Your Team, Business, and CommunityKenneth R. Jennings andJohn Stahl-WertYou qualify to be first by putting other people first. Learn how and why this paradoxical concept can lead to extraordinary outcomes. $19.95; Cokesbury Price $14.36

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Lead Like WesleyHelp for Today’s Ministry ServantsMark L. GorveatteJohn Wesley famously composed Twelve Rules for Helpers for pastors of his time to follow in his ministry footsteps. Gorveatte devotedly unpacks the heart of each timeless rule. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $7.50

Counterfeit ChristianityThe Persistence of Errors in the ChurchRoger E. OlsenThough the major heresies originated ages ago, many still circulate today. Olson helps church pastors and leaders know how to deal with these artificial truths. Study resources available.$19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Leadership by the BookLessons from Every Book of the BibleBrent GarrisonGarrison offers examples from each book of the Old and New Testaments of how God’s servants have led His people, and the lessons that today’s leaders can learn from them. $17.95; Cokesbury Price $12.92

Five Faces of MinistryPastor, Parson, Healer, Prophet, PilgrimPatricia FarrisWith honesty, wisdom, and humor, Farris provides gentle guidance, encouragement, and compassion to help you learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of your ministry. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Disaster Ministry HandbookJamie D. Aten and David M. BoanThough people turn to local churches for assistance during disasters, few churches plan their response in advance. The codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute provide practical tips for disaster preparedness. $19.00; Cokesbury Price $13.68

Servants and FoolsA Biblical Theology of LeadershipArthur Boer; foreword by Eugene Peterson An examination of how Jesus led. He practiced service and sacrifice, was cautious about power and hierarchies, and prioritized the vulnerable, practically the opposite of secular leadership standards. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

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The Soul of DiscernmentA Spiritual Practice for Communities and InstitutionsElizabeth LiebertProvides concrete steps for groups of people who are working together for an organization to make important decisions and need to discern how God is leading them. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

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 Questions to consider before ordination in The United Methodist Church.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Organic Student MinistryTrash the Pre-Packaged Programs and Transform Your Youth GroupStephen IngramUnlike “plug and play” youth ministry programs that fall short, an organic student ministry grows naturally and develops practices instead of just programs.$21.99; Cokesbury Price $15.83

Teaching Biblical FaithLeading Small Group Bible StudiesJack L. SeymourThere are many ways to approach teaching the Bible, with various purposes and outcomes. These ten strategies for leading small group Bible studies are tried and true. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

The New AdaptersShaping Ideas to Fit Your CongregationJacob Armstrong with Adam Hamilton and Mike SlaughterA road map demonstrating how classic leadership principles can be adapted for twenty-first century ministry in churches of any size or denomination. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Time Management for the Christian LeaderOr How to Squeeze Blood from a TurnipKen WillardThe author and coach challenges leaders to evaluate goals, reveals ways we inadvertently waste time, and offers step-by-step techniques for improvement. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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Gladhearted DisciplesEquipping Your Congregation with Generous and Enduring FaithChris FolmsbeeA 30-day set of practices for pastors and leaders to share with congregants about how living like a disciple is a more authentic witness than sounding like one. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Seven LeversMissional Strategies for ConferencesRobert SchnaseLearn to identify and change practices that no longer work for your mission and discover concrete and useful strategies that foster more relevant and effective connectionalism. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Just Say Yes!Unleashing People for MinistryRobert SchnaseDo you inadvertently squelch creative people from using their God-given gifts to serve and lead? Do you restrain, control, and diminish ministry? Learn tips on how to be more innovative. Study resources available. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Walking with NehemiahYour Community Is Your CongregationJoseph W. Daniels Jr.Too often churches ignore their neighborhoods. This study of Nehemiah gives congregations inspiration and practical tools for engaging with their communities, helping both to become whole.$16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Next Generation LeaderFive Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the FutureAndy StanleyEquips young Christians eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry or the workplace with 5 essential leadership qualities: courage, clarity, competence, coachability, and character. Hardcover. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $14.39

Communicating for a ChangeAndy Stanley and Lane JonesWhen you talk, are people changed? Convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. This excellent guide for any speaker provides a simple, seven-step approach to speaking effectively. Hardcover. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $14.39

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Preaching and the Human ConditionLoving God, Self, & OthersO. Wesley Allen Jr.Sermons often skirt the human condition, ignoring “bad news” and offering self-help instead. Learn to better address real-life needs by aligning sermons with Jesus’ greatest commandment.$24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

The Sermon without EndA Conversational Approach to PreachingRonald J. Allen and O. Wesley Allen, Jr.A dynamic, new conversational preaching model to reach people in meaningful and significant ways. With practical, real-pulpit implementation guidance. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

Introduction to African American PreachingFrank A. ThomasThis groundbreaking book acknowledges African American preaching as an academic discipline that has gradually moved from an almost exclusively oral tradition to an oral/written tradition. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $23.44

Speaking WellEssential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and PreachersAdam HamiltonThe thought of speaking in public strikes fear in the hearts of many. This pocket guide provides 19 powerful tips and tactics that lead to excellent speaking in any setting. Hardcover. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017Planning Sermons and Services for Fifty-Two SundaysScott Hoezee, editorEssays, worship helps, complete sermons. Full of pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, or questions designed to spur the preacher’s imagination.$24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

The Homiletical BeatWhy All Sermons Are NarrativeEugene L. LowryLowry’s influential first book, The Homiletical Plot, promoted the concept of preaching as narrative, which has become widely accepted. This book offers new strategic aims for narrative sermon preparation and delivery.$16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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A Sermon WorkbookExercises in the Art and Craft of PreachingThomas H. Troeger and Leonora Tubbs Tisdale The authors guide readers through inventive and engaging exercises, taken from their Yale Divinity School classroom, to help build effective preaching skills.$24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

How Odd of GodChosen for the Curious Vocation of PreachingWilliam H. WillimonHow odd it is that God reaches out to save the world and then leaves it in the hands of preachers to get the word out. An encouraging book about how God chooses preachers.$20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

Sermon TreksTrailways to Creative PreachingRonald J. AllenThe lectionary is a helpful homiletical tool. But there are times when lectionary preaching doesn’t meet a congregation’s needs. Sermon Treks offers creative sermon-planning trails for preaching beyond the lectionary. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

ActualityReal Life Stories for Sermons That MatterScott HoezeeReplenish your stock of anecdotes with honest, true, real-life stories you can use to illustrate your sermon points. Learn how to spot material in what you see and read every day.$18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Preaching as PoetryBeauty, Goodness, and Truth in Every SermonPaul Scott WilsonTurn boring, fact-filled sermons into the art of poetry. Bring God to a newer, younger audience by combining Scripture with the classical virtues of beauty, goodness, and truth.$18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

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Preaching in PicturesUsing Images for Sermons That ConnectPeter JonkerMovies, songs, and commercials use compelling images to communicate. Learn exercises to incorporate dominant images in your sermons that unify and deliver your central thought.$18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72








The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner 2016–2017David L. Bone and Mary J. ScifresAn all-in-one, lectionary-based resource helps music directors and pastors plan worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the year. UM hymn suggestions. NRSV Edition available.Spiral bound. $23.99

The United Methodist Calendar & Workbook 2017An enhanced appointment calendar for clergy, choir directors, church school workers, and staff. View appointments for the entire week in one spread. Extra space on Sunday. UM-specific worship planning. Personal Planner Edition available. Spiral bound. $15.99

The Abingdon Worship Annual 2017Worship Planning Resources for Every Sunday of the Year Mary J. Scifres and B. J. Beu, editorsFor all who plan and implement weekly worship. Uses a theme based on the lectionary readings (from the Common English Bible). $25.99; Cokesbury Price $17.41

Calendar & Workbook for Church Leaders 2017An enhanced appointment calendar for all church leaders. View appointments for the entire week in one spread. Month-at-a-glance section. Pages for recording contact information for the worship team, church leaders, and more. Spiral bound. $15.99

Prepare! 2016–2017An Ecumenical Music & Worship PlannerDavid L. Bone and Mary J. ScifresThis all-in-one, lectionary-based resource helps pastors and music directors plan worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the year. Hymn suggestions from 7 denominations. Spiral bound.$23.99

The United Methodist Worship Planning Calendar 2017This unique tool can help pastors, music directors, and planners create and capture worship service details for each Sunday: sermon topic, hymns, anthems, acolytes, lay readers, and special services such as communion or baptisms. Spiral bound. $9.99

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Worship in a Flash for Special DaysEverything You Need for Inviting and Inspiring WorshipPlan worship for special days—prayers, calls to worship, sermons, benedictions, litanies, music, projection images, more. Versions for Advent & Christmas, Lent & Easter available. USB flash drive. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99

Worship in the GardenServices for Outdoor WorshipJ. Wayne PrattFrom Easter sunrise services to church retreats, the special worship experiences described in Worship in the Garden can enhance one’s experience of God as a congregation worships together outdoors. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Altars for EveryoneWorship Designs on Any BudgetNancy C. Townley and Stephanie DavisSimple and inexpensive ideas for any church to make its altar a more integral part of the worship experience with visual elements that fit in with the Sunday sermon Scriptures, hymns, and prayers.$21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.73

Worship WaysFor the People Within Your ReachThomas G. Bandy with Lucinda S. HolmesIn Worship Ways you’ll learn how to use lifestyle information to design services that truly reach and meet the needs of the people in your unique community.$22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

Creating Holy SpacesWorship Visuals for the Revised Common LectionaryDelia Halverson and Karen ApplebySuggestions for making worship an exciting and meaningful visual experience. Visuals are tied to each Sunday of all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.74

Worship Together in Your Church As in HeavenJosh Davis and Nikki LernerAs communities become more diverse, how can worship serve everyone? This empathetic, step-by-step approach provides ideas and strategies to successfully introduce inclusive, multicultural worship in any setting. $22.99; Cokesbury Price $15.40

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Defying GravityBreak Free from the Culture of MoreTom BerlinOur possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we find freedom? Perfect for a 4-week stewardship campaign. Study resources available.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Generosity Rising Lead a Stewardship Revolution in Your ChurchScott McKenzieWhy do churches continue to struggle with financial giving? The answer is in the church’s leadership. Helps pastors recruit and train a dedicated team of “generosity revolutionaries.”$15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

The E-Giving Guide for Every ChurchUsing Digital Tools to Grow MinistryRichard RogersTakes away the confusion and fear involved in using electronic media to raise money for your ministry and mission. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.70

StewardshiftAn Economia for Congregational ChangeBob SitzeOffers theoretical and practical propositions by which leaders can ensure the sustainability of stewardship ministries to help their congregations flourish. $24.00; Cokesbury Price $16.80

Funding Ministry with Five Loaves and Two FishesRosario PicardoInnovation and entrepreneurial thinking for pastors with few resources who feel the stress of managing finances, debt reduction, fundraising, and building maintenance. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Christian WalletSpending, Giving, and Living with a ConscienceMike Slaughter with Karen Perry SmithIncludes inspiring profiles of real people that inspire thoughtful reflection about the true value of money and the rewards of conscious spending. $20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

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PropelGood Stewardship, Greater GenerosityClayton L. Smith; foreword by Adam HamiltonTangible models on creating a culture of generosity beyond tithing so you can find the financial resources your church needs to propel its ministry to new heights. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Not Your Parents’ Offering PlateA New Vision for Financial StewardshipJ. Clif ChristopherShows how to demonstrate the impact of financial gifts and gives guidance on how to ask for increased giving. Completely revised with new material. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

Earn. Save. Give.Wesley’s Simple Rules for MoneyJames A. HarnishWesley’s money management philosophy translated into 21st century terms. Learn new ways to think about money, not just during a stewardship program. Study resources available. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

The Church Money ManualBest Practices for Finance and StewardshipJ. Clif ChristopherSuggests better ways to manage church finances. Covers day-to-day operation and critical themes related to church money management and stewardship. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Gratitude PathLeading Your Church to GenerosityKent MillardStewardship plans don’t have to be complex and confusing. This no-nonsense 5-session approach for local church giving is accessible, achievable, and effective.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

BountyTen Ways To Increase Giving At Your ChurchKristine Miller and Scott McKenzieExplores the critical spiritual component of stewardship development. In ten do-able and transformative steps, instructs pastors how to grow generosity. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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The Passionate ChurchIgnite Your Church and Save the WorldMike Slaughter with Karen Perry SmithLifts up four areas of focus for ministry: engaging in ministry with the poor; improving global health; developing principled Christian leaders; and creating new and renewed congregations. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Great Teams16 Things High Performing Organizations Do DifferentlyDon Yaeger The ultimate intersection of the sports and business worlds and a powerful companion for thought leaders, teams, managers, and organizations in their pursuit of excellence. Hardcover.$24.99; Cokesbury Price $17.99

The Misfit MissionHow to Change the World with Surprises, Interruptions, and All the Wrong PeopleScott Chrostek How one church’s appetite for risk-taking opened up its community of faithful to becoming the people God created them to be. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The More-with-Less ChurchMaximize Your Money, Space, Time, and People to Multiply Ministry ImpactEddy Hall, Ray Bowman, and J. Skipp Machmer Proven strategies help churches avoid costly errors and maximize the return on their investment in ministries, staffing, facilities, and finances.$16.99; Cokesbury Price $13.42

Lead Like Jesus for ChurchesLoving God and Loving Each OtherKen Blanchard and Phil HodgesA moving story, told in Ken Blanchard’s appealing parable style, of how a local church can be either a blessing or a curse to their community. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Meet the GoodpeopleWesley’s 7 Ways to Share FaithRoger RossThe alienation people feel toward the organized church today is not so disimilar to that of Wesley’s time. Learn to retool Wesley’s practices to connect to the non-churched in our time.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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The Sky Is Falling, the Church Is Dying, and Other False Alarms Ted A. CampbellIs the predicted decline of mainline Christianity inevitable—or are we on the precipice of new opportunities? This book helps churches build up the larger Christian community while reaching out to new individuals.$13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

OverflowIncrease Worship Attendance & Bear More FruitLovett H. Weems Jr. and Tom BerlinShares research-based insights and tactical ideas that result in improved worship attendance and in fruitful congregations. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

VolunteeringA Guide to Serving in the Body of ChristLeith Anderson and Jill FoxBased on the principles and training they have utilized at Wooddale Church, the authors will help you to find the resources you need to be inspired and trained to serve.$9.99; Cokesbury Price $7.19

Get Their NameGrow Your Church by Building New RelationshipsBob Farr, Doug Anderson, and Kay KotanShows your church how to change its habits. Equips people to share faith in a way that is effective, biblical, and transformational. Study resources available.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

10 Prescriptions for a Healthy ChurchBob Farr and Kay KotanThe authors share their expertise about the top 10 concerns and obstacles they’ve seen during consultations with churches nationwide, offering practical strategies, proven success stories, inspiration, and hope.$15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.71

The Go-To ChurchPost MegaChurch GrowthBryan CollierThe disciples didn’t stay in the Upper Room waiting for seekers to find them. These multi-site church model strategies will help your church customize its mission and ministry to connect with people where they are. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

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A Necessary GriefEssential Tools for Leadership in Bereavement MinistryLarry J. MichaelHere is a book that can help leaders in a practical way to minister to those who are grieving. In addition, contains essential tools to deal with grief’s difficult questions. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

Sticky LeadersThe Secret to Lasting Change and InnovationLarry OsborneLearn how to foster innovation, how to avoid pitfalls of growth, and what three questions every leader needs to ask before launching any new endeavor. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Conflict Management for Faith LeadersHouston E. ThompsonThis practical resource helps pastors and ministry leaders handle conflict in a way that is positive and constructive. Discover multiple techniques for assessing and managing conflict. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

The Volunteer ChurchMobilizing Your Congregation for Growth and EffectivenessLeith Anderson and Jill FoxLearn how to effectively recruit, train, and maintain a team of volunteers—a church’s most vital workforce for sustainable, long-lasting ministries. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

Lay Counseling, Revised and UpdatedEquipping Christians for a Helping MinistrySiang-Yang Tan and Eric T. ScaliseA practical training resource for training and equipping lay counselors. Revised and updated in light of fresh research. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Twelve Keys to an Effective ChurchStrong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of God Kennon L. CallahanIdentifies 12 essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers congregations a way to unlock their ministry potential. Hardcover.$24.95; Cokesbury Price $17.96

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Oversee God’s PeopleShepherding the Flock Through Administration and DelegationBryce Butler and Brian CroftOffers practical suggestions to improve the structures, processes, and relationships among leaders in your church.$12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.35

Growing Love in Christian MarriageThird EditionJane P. and S. Clifton IvesAn ideal resource for clergy to use during pre-wedding counseling sessions. Pastor’s Manual. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04Couple’s Manual. Pkg. of 2. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

Pastoral CareTelling the Stories of Our LivesKaren D. ScheibUsing insights from narrative psychological theory, this book presents a practical model of pastoral care as companionship. Pastoral caregivers are called to walk with others who are growing in love of God, self, and others. $35.99; Cokesbury Price $24.11

Ministering Cross-CulturallyA Model for Effective Personal Relationships, Third EditionSherwood G. Lingenfelter and Marvin K. Mayers Thoroughly updated, this classic presents a successful model for ministering more effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.$16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

Introduction to Pastoral CounselingLoren TownsendPastoral counseling has become a fragmented discipline due to training done outside seminaries and increasing cultural diversity. Grounded in research and rich with case studies, this book calls us to readdress basic concepts.$21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.73

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Pastor as CounselorWise Presence, Sacred ConversationJohn Patton This book provides a helpful, step-by-step template for pastoral counseling sessions and clear guidelines for understanding when to defer and how to refer.$19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39








I WonderEngaging a Child’s Curiosity about the BibleElizabeth Caldwell A resource for adults who want to explore ways to help children read, engage, wrestle, and grow into deeper understanding of the Bible. It will also help address timeless questions and issues.$19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

The 3 GapsAre You Making a Difference?Hyrum W. Smith and Richard GodfreyOffers a practical blueprint for closing the gaps in our personal and work lives to give us the inner peace so necessary in dealing with the chaos in the world today. $14.95; Cokesbury Price $10.76

MoveWhat 1,000 Churches Reveal about Spiritual GrowthGreg L. Hawkins and Cally ParkinsonHelps leaders foster genuine spiritual growth in people’s lives as they inspire and lead their congregations to move closer to Christ. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $13.67

Helping Without Hurting in Church BenevolenceA Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income PeopleSteve Corbett and Brian FikkertIssues of poverty are complex. It’s hard for churches to know the best way to help. This is an all-in-one guide for church leaders and laypeople to truly help the poor.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.79

One ThingA Revolution to Change the World with LoveNeil ColeDemonstrates the church’s lack of influence on our society because believers are not bringing true transformative love to it, but rather a form of religious moralism. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

Becoming a DiscipleA Lifelong VentureAdolf Hansen and ColleaguesMight discipleship, within Christ’s directive, mean something unique to each of us? Meet eight United Methodist clergy and hear them discuss the definition of discipleship as they help us to become followers of Jesus.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

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Fear of the OtherNo Fear in LoveWilliam H. WillimonInvites you to look more closely at the gospel’s command to love—because to genuinely love those outside the mainstream Christian culture may be the hardest thing for people of faith to do. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $5.99

Moral InjuryRestoring Wounded SoulsLarry GrahamHow can pastors help people deal with their feelings of guilt, shame, and responsibility when most people don’t believe in sin and have a limited or “flexible” moral framework? $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

Christian Social InnovationRenewing Wesleyan WitnessL. Gregory JonesLooks at how our need to develop “fresh expressions” for gatherings of community and our desire to cultivate a renewed sense of mission is the basis for the growing interest in starting new churches and establishing church plants. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Earn All You CanGetting Rich for GoodDonald R. HouseEconomic theory, Jewish oral traditions, the letters of Pope Pius IX and John Paul II, and the sermons of John Wesley provide a context for understanding frequently cited Scripture passages on wealth and poverty. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

The Sacred SecularHow God Is Using the World to Shape the ChurchDottie Escobedo-Frank and Rob RyndersIs being spiritual better than being “religious”? Is the church still important? If we believe it is, how do we show, tell, and embody that today?$16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.38

Massacre at Sand CreekHow Methodists Were Involved in an American TragedyGary L. RobertsComing to grips with Methodist involvement in a 150-year-old tragedy: more than 200 Cheyennes and Arapahos brutally slain while under the protection of the US government. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

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7 Simple Steps to Green Your ChurchRebekah Simon-PeterYou are concerned about the care of creation, and you want to help. Take a year and green your church! This book offers a step-by-step approach, plus examples of sustainability in the Scriptures and other inspiration.$8.99; Cokesbury Price $6.02

Microaggressions in MinistryConfronting the Hidden Violence of Everyday ChurchCody J. Sanders and Angela YarberHelps church leaders understand and combat microaggressions: subtle slights, insults, and indignities expressed to persons of varied minority statuses.$20.00; Cokesbury Price $14.40

For a New GenerationA Practical Guide for Revitalizing Your ChurchLee KricherUphold your church’s core beliefs as you evaluate and change, as needed, your church’s programs, ministries, and practices in order to more effectively connect with the next generation. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.51

Teams That ThriveFive Disciplines of Collaborative Church LeadershipRyan T. Hartwig and Warren BirdIt’s increasingly clear that leadership should be shared for the good of the organization and for the good of the leader. But what does it actually mean to do leadership well as a team?$17.00; Cokesbury Price $12.24

From Crisis to CallingFinding Your Moral Center in the Toughest DecisionsSasha Chanoff and David ChanoffTells the stories of leaders from business, government, the military, and nonprofits who stayed true to their own moral values in the face of enormous pressure. $18.95; Cokesbury Price $13.64

The Resurgent Church7 Critical Ways to Thrive in the New Post-Christendom WorldMike McDaniel with Rob SuggsHelp for church leaders who are struggling to reinvent themselves and become catalysts for new strategies in reaching non-believers. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $12.23

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Who Moved My Pulpit?Leading Change in the ChurchThom S. RainerA clear guide for church leaders who are not satisfied with the status quo, and who yearn for their churches and ministries to make a kingdom difference. True transformational change in the church is possible. Hardcover.$12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.35

A Christian Justice for the Common GoodTex SampleWhile human rights and due process are necessary for a just world, the Christian understanding of the common good is much richer and calls us to radical forms of liberation, compassion, mercy, and peace. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

Me and WeGod’s New Social GospelLeonard SweetInward facing churches measure success by how many people they can get to come to church. Outward facing churches (missional churches) measure success by sending capacity, not seating capacity.$17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.05

CryptomnesiaHow a Forgotten Memory Could Save the ChurchChristine A. ChakoianThe world is changing. The impact of technology on our lives is growing. Can we find a way forward by looking back to another time of globalization...when the early church emerged?$18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

Celebrating God’s LoveLiving Into Christian Unity and Interreligious RelationshipsDonald E. Messer, editorThis collection of essays from writers around the world offers a framework for reflection and study for United Methodist laity, clergy, and seminarians seeking to build bridges of unity.$14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

Seeing Gray in a World of Black and WhiteThoughts on Religion, Morality, and PoliticsAdam HamiltonRejects the easy assumptions of black and white thinking, seeks truth on all sides of issues, and offers a compassionate way forward. Study resources available.$18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.72

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Five Marks of a MethodistThe Fruit of a Living FaithSteve HarperA 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. Hardcover. Study resources available.$8.99; Cokesbury Price $6.02

IncarnationThe Surprising Overlap of Heaven & EarthWilliam H. WillimonThe idea that Christ was both divine and human will always be a mystery. But wouldn’t learning more about this major biblical theme help us think more clearly about our faith? $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

One Faithful PromiseThe Wesleyan Covenant for RenewalMagrey deVegaModern congregations can experience a boost in their way of Christian living as they explore The Wesley Covenant Prayer through this churchwide campaign. Hardcover. Study resources available.$9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.69

Holy CommunionCelebrating God with UsKenneth M. Loyer; William H. Willimon, general editorExplores how celebrating the presence of God with us through Holy Communion nourishes our souls, refreshes our sense of community, and equips us for mission in Christ’s name. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

CreationThe Apple of God’s EyeJusto L. González; William H. Willimon, general editorWhile no one book can answer all our questions, Creation can help us begin the conversation and start to address our very human and timeless questions. Part of the Belief Matters series. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

TrinityThe God We Don’t KnowJason Byassee; William H. Willimon, general editorUses Scripture, Early Church tradition, and modern theology to argue God can shape our misunderstanding of who God is to allow for faithful living and holy love of God and neighbor.$13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

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Top 10 United Methodist BeliefsDon AdamsFollow John Wesley’s scriptural pathway to spiritual formation. This book describes the 10 most important United Methodist beliefs that equip us for every good work. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.04

GreenFaithMobilizing God’s People to Save the EarthFletcher Harper; foreword by Bill McKibbenWhat can ordinary people do to address climate change? GreenFaith shows it takes belief and practice, science, and faith to sustain us and our planet. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.39

An Exact LikenessThe Portraits of John WesleyRichard P. HeitzenraterA unique pictorial art history book that describes John Wesley’s legacy through the many portraits and sculptures that attempt his exact likeness, in life and in death. Hardcover.$39.99; Cokesbury Price $26.79

The Works of John Wesley, Volume 27Letters III (1756-1765)Ted A. Campbell, editorThe third of seven volumes of John Wesley’s correspondence reveals much of him as a man and of the people and events in the early Methodist movement. Hardcover. Additional resources available.$59.99; Cokesbury Price $40.19

The Holy SpiritStanley Hauerwas and William H. WillimonThe work of the Spirit is more than a personal experience. This book challenges those individualistic and subjectivist accounts. Learn what God does as the Trinity and how to prayerfully embrace this gift. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.37

Why the Church?Robert W. Wall; Joel B. Green, general editorSome regard the church as an unnecessary institutionalization of faith. Part of the Reframing New Testament Theology series, this book takes the stand that the church is the concrete means to address our theological crisis.$29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.09

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