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A Pocket Guide to Prayer

Steve Harper

In response to comments from booksellers and readers, Upper Room Books has reissued A Pocket Guide to Prayer in a slightly larger trim size with a new, leatherlike cover. The content is exactly the same as the first edition, which had a brown, satiny, paperback cover. This lovely, classic, and compact book contains a wealth of information, such as helps for praying up to 5 times a day, over 100 prayers, hymn texts, and psalms. Harper also explains how to create a personal Rule of Life and how...
Transforming Evangelism
The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith

F. Douglas Powe Jr., Henry H. Knight III, Henry H. Knight, ...

Because of the more aggressive and confrontational tactics we hear about, evangelism has developed a bad connotation. Doors are shut hurriedly, phone calls end abruptly, and e-mails left unanswered. After all, isn't this a task better handled by the pastor? Perhaps it's time to reexamine John Wesley's model of evangelism as a full, natural circle—where it's a communal beginning point rather than a solitary end. The central motive of authentic evangelism is: Having received a message that's ma...
Transforming Community
The Wesleyan Way to Missional Congregations

F. Douglas Powe Jr., Henry H. Knight III, Henry H. Knight, ...

Drawing from the strength of their previous book, Transforming Evangelism, Henry Knight and Douglas Powe show us a Wesleyan way to form missional communities and congregations. Drawing from John Wesley's own organizing abilities, this will better equip today's congregations to be more transfomational. Each chapter also has study questions. This is the Participant's Book. Click here for the Leader's Guide, Leading Missional Small Groups.
Accountable Discipleship
Living in God's Household

Steven W. Manskar

Accountable Discipleship: Living in God's Household is a book about pastoral leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Pastoral leadership is the ministry of caring for the household of God. Both laity and clergy are called to this ministry. Those who read and study this book will be invited to discover their own ministry as pastoral leaders. All who follow Jesus Christ and seek to obey his teachings to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind," and "love your...
For the Common Good
Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Christine Harman

For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others. Examining key passages in Paul's writings, author Christine Harman leads readers through a personal spiritual gift assessment. She names 20 distinct spiritual gifts—including discernment, compassion, and evangelism—and helps people explore scripture reference...
The Serenity Prayer
A Simple Prayer to Enrich Your Life

Trevor Hudson, Dallas Willard

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference." Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives. Did you know that the above words are just the beginning of a longer prayer? In this book, beloved pastor and teacher Trevor Hudson explores the entire Serenity Prayer, giving insights into each phrase and making the prayer...
Emaús Horario de los Tres Días
Caminata a Emaús

The Upper Room

El recurso Horario de los Tres Días de La Caminata a Emaús, ofrece una descripción detallada paso a paso y una sinopsis para ser utilizada en el Evento de 72 horas. Estos materiales están protegidos por derechos de autor y se compran con un propósito específico para cada evento (ver la sección # 4 de la carta acuerdo de los Ministerios de Emaús). Se debe comprar un solo ejemplar de este producto para cada «Caminata» que una comunidad realice y se debe utilizar para ese Evento en particular...
Light From Afar
An Advent Devotional from Around the World

Sidwell Mokgothu, Joel Bengbeng, Cláudio Carvalhaes, ...

Light from Afar is a daily Advent devotional that illuminates the season through the unforgettable stories and reflections of four writers from around the world. Authors Nadiyka Gerbish (Ukraine), Joel Bengbeng (Philippines), Cláudio Carvalhaes (Brazil), and Sidwell Mokgothu (South Africa) share cultural and religious traditions of the Advent season in their daily reflections. Each day's meditation includes a scripture reading, a prayer, an opportunity for reflection, and a link to a song from the author’s home country.
Light from Afar
An Advent Devotional from Around the World

Sidwell Mokgothu, Joel Bengbeng, Cláudio Carvalhaes, ...

Light from Afar is a daily Advent devotional that illuminates the season through the unforgettable stories and reflections of four writers from around the world. Authors Nadiyka Gerbish (Ukraine), Joel Bengbeng (Philippines), Cláudio Carvalhaes (Brazil), and Sidwell Mokgothu (South Africa) share cultural and religious traditions of the Advent season in their daily reflections. Each day's meditation includes a scripture reading, a prayer, an opportunity for reflection, and a link to a song from the author’s home country.
The Serenity Prayer
A Simple Prayer to Enrich Your Life

Trevor Hudson, Dallas Willard

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference." Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives. Did you know that the above words are just the beginning of a longer prayer? In this book, beloved pastor and teacher Trevor Hudson explores the entire Serenity Prayer, giving insights into each phrase and making the prayer...