What if the most profound changes in justice ministry come not from grand gestures, but from the small, faithful acts we practice every day? Micro Practices for Justice Ministry: Doing Little Things for the Common Good provides insights from more than 40 pastors from diverse ministry contexts on how small, intentional actions have the power to create lasting social change. Combining theological depth, inspiring stories, and hundreds of actionable practices, this book serves as both a practical manual and devotional for clergy, laity, or anyone committed to advancing justice, one small step at a time.

As people of faith, the words of the Old Testament are sacred. But sometimes, if we’re being honest, the apparent contradictions and varying perspectives of these scriptures can be more confusing than clear. How are we to understand what the Bible is really trying to teach us? In Sacred Tension, renowned biblical scholar William P. Brown challenges us to embrace the dissonance within the Old Testament as a strength, a gift to prompt ongoing dialogue instead of something to be avoided. Discover new truths for our faith in this accessible and insightful introduction to the Old Testament.

Desde 1998, Santuarios seguros ha sido una fuente fiable de orientación para las iglesias y otras instituciones afiliadas en su labor de reducir el riesgo de abusos en sus comunidades mediante políticas y prácticas de eficacia probada. Sin embargo, un mundo cambiante exige una renovación constante de estas estrategias de confianza junto con enfoques nuevos y actualizados de la labor de prevención de los abusos. Santuarios más seguros: Fomentar la confianza en las comunidades religiosas se basa en los cimientos sólidos de los recursos anteriores, a la vez que inspira y prepara a las iglesias para la labor del futuro.

Longing for daily spiritual renewal with God? The Upper Room Disciplines is essential reading for all who yearn to live everyday grounded in God's word and hope. In this beloved and bestselling year-long devotional, you'll find inspiring daily meditations and prayers from diverse Christian thought leaders to help deepen your daily life with God. Each week, a different thought leader will provide fresh perspectives and meaningful reflections to deepen your understanding of scripture and God's longings for you and your community. Following the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of scripture readings, Disciplines sparks new insights and revelations on scripture being prayed with and preached around the world. Disciplines also includes a Small Group Leader's Guide, and a Guide to Daily Prayer. Among the writers for the 2025 edition of Disciplines are Jorge Acevedo, Bishop Sidwell Mokgothu, Osheta Moore, J. Dana Trent, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, and Nadiyka Gerbish.

Rediscover the beloved Christmas story this year, through the words of those who were there. In the Advent devotional Season’s Greetings, hear the dramatic stories, told through personal letters, of a dozen Biblical characters forever changed by the miracle that took place in Bethlehem so long ago. As King Herod, the Magi, the Innkeeper, the midwife – and even Jesus himself – share what Christmas meant for their lives, we’re invited to consider what the story means for us and our lives, today. Each chapter ends with a prayer, reflection questions, and journaling prompts, making this resource an enriching Advent companion for individuals, small groups, and church leaders alike.

In the demanding realm of pastoral ministry, where energy fades and the threat of burnout is ever-present, pastor Greg Pimlott offers a lifeline. With disarming humor and refreshing honesty, Pimlott invites us into his own transformative journey from burnout to spiritual revitalization, providing encouragement, inspiration, and practical tools for other pastors on the brink of exhaustion and considering a renewal leave.

You are not alone in your grief. When author Missy Buchanan lost her beloved husband of 43 years, she was devastated. As she looked for meaningful resources to help her cope with her grief, Missy found most books too long or heady. So, she decided to process her grief in her own way … by writing personal notes to her husband, unfiltered and straight from her heart. In this poignant collection of reflections from that first year, Missy models how to “feel all your feelings” as she navigates the challenges and unexpected hurdles she experienced from day to day. Feeling Your Way Through Grief is an invitation to embrace the complexities of loss, find solace in genuine emotions, and embark on a faithful journey toward healing. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter invite you to explore your own emotions more deeply, gently guiding you along your own unwanted journey of grief.

Discover how spiritual practices can inspire social change. From the author of Creating a Life with God and Leading a Life with God comes a new book exploring how a life of prayer is inextricably connected with social transformation. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, spiritual director and pastor Daniel Wolpert describes 12 spiritual practices for individuals and communities that lead to justice and healing on earth as it is in heaven.

Our soul speaks … but can we hear it? In our noisy and overcrowded lives, it's often difficult to find the space to listen deeply to our own inner voice, let alone the voice of God. In Speak, My Soul, spiritual guide Marsha Crockett leads you through seven pathways for slowing down and discerning God's promptings in your daily life. Using the psalms as a spiritual roadmap, the journey will include seven weeks of daily meditations, prayers, practices, and prompts to help you enter and explore the quiet landscape of the soul, speaking to you even now.

In Where We Meet, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.