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Finishing Faithfully

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:51:37 GMT

Available May 2027; Preorder Now!

Finding Purpose, Renewal, and God's Presence in the Later Years

Growing older can sometimes feel like wandering through a spiritual wilderness. We may find ourselves longing for renewed purpose, deeper meaning, and a stronger sense of God's presence in our daily lives. Too often, our honest response to the question "How are you?" is simply, "I’m just here."

But what if the later years of life could become a season of spiritual growth, discovery, and renewal?

In Finishing Faithfully, beloved author and advocate for faithful aging Missy Buchanan offers a practical and inspiring framework for cultivating a faith that will sustain you through life's final chapters. Drawing from decades of ministry with older adults, Buchanan invites readers into a simple but transformative practice of reflecting on eight essential questions at the close of each day.

Questions such as, "How did I stretch my mind and faith today?", "When did I feel afraid?", and "When did I allow a longing for the past keep me from moving forward?" help uncover the obstacles and the opportunities that shape our spiritual lives. As you prayerfully engage these questions, you'll gain greater self-awareness, deepen your relationship with God, and become more attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit within you.

Each chapter includes inspiring stories from Buchanan's life and ministry, offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for navigating the challenges and blessings of aging faithfully.

More than a devotional, Finishing Faithfully is an invitation to live your later years with intention, courage, and hope. Whether you are seeking renewed purpose, a deeper connection with God, or a meaningful way to reflect on each day, this book will help you embrace the journey ahead with faith and confidence.

In this book, you'll discover how to:

Cultivate greater self-awareness and spiritual growth
Reflect honestly on your fears, hopes, and relationships
Let go of regrets and embrace the present moment
Deepen your relationship with God in later life
Find renewed purpose and meaning each day
Finish life's journey with faith, hope, and intention

Living Our Beliefs, Third Edition

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:50:21 GMT

Available May 2027; Preorder Now!

What does it mean to be a United Methodist today?

In a season of profound change for both the church and society, how can United Methodist faith continue to shape our lives, our congregations, and our witness in the world?

Since Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way was last updated in 2009, both The United Methodist Church and the wider culture have changed dramatically. In a society where religion no longer occupies a central place in public life, churches are called to articulate their identity, beliefs, mission, and witness with greater clarity than ever before.

In this newly revised edition of his classic guide, Bishop Kenneth L. Carder offers a clear, accessible introduction to United Methodist doctrine, theology, and practices that shape Christian discipleship. Drawing on the writings of John and Charles Wesley, insights from leading scholars, the liturgical resources of The United Methodist Hymnal, and other foundational sources, Carder identifies and clarifies United Methodist beliefs and their relevance for living as disciples of Jesus Christ, both individually and in community.

More than an introduction to Methodist doctrine, Living Our Beliefs demonstrates that theology is never merely something we affirm. It is something we live. As Carder reminds us, "Beliefs are to be lived; doctrine is to be practiced."

Whether you're preparing for confirmation, joining a United Methodist congregation, leading a small group, or seeking a deeper understanding of Wesleyan faith, Living Our Beliefs invites readers to discover how Methodist beliefs can shape lives, strengthen congregations, and transform communities.

"This revised edition is essential reading for every congregation seeking to move beyond institutional maintenance toward the transformative discipleship that has always been the Methodist way." —Rev. Dr. Laceye C. Warner, Professor of the Practice of Church Ministry and Methodist Studies and Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement, Duke Divinity School

The Africana Worship Book

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:52:38 GMT

Available February 2027; Preorder Now!

A vibrant new collection of worship resources from a new generation of Black voices.

For generations, the Black church has been a place where people gather to pray, sing, testify, proclaim God's Word, and find strength for the journey. It is a place of worship, witness, creativity, and community—a place where faith is renewed and God's people are equipped for the work of ministry in the world.

Now, ten years after the publication of the last volume in the acclaimed Africana Worship Book series, editors Safiyah Fosua and Cheryl LaTanya Walker return with a powerful new collection shaped by the voices of emerging Black creatives from across the Africana tradition.

Written by clergy, lay leaders, musicians, poets, and worship leaders, The Africana Worship Book: Liturgical Resources from Black Creatives offers fresh and compelling worship resources that speak to the realities, hopes, challenges, and celebrations of the church today. Through prayers, spoken word, calls to worship, litanies, and dramatic readings, these contributors draw from the rich traditions of the Black church while creating liturgies for a new generation.

Designed for pastors, worship leaders, musicians, liturgists, and congregations of every background, this volume provides a robust collection of resources for leading meaningful, relevant, and transformative worship.

Inside you'll find:

Meditations for Gathering
Calls to Worship
Choral Readings
Prayers and Litanies
Responses to the Word
Spoken Word and Drama
Liturgies for Special Days and Seasons
Scripture Index

Rooted in the wisdom of the Black church and alive with the creativity of today's emerging leaders, The Africana Worship Book is an essential resource for congregations seeking worship that is authentic, inspiring, and responsive to the needs of our time.

Risen Indeed

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:32:06 GMT

Available November 2026; Preorder Now!

What did Easter mean to those who were there, and what might it mean for us today?

This Lent, step inside the story at the heart of the Christian faith. In Risen Indeed: Easter Letters from Those Who Were There, familiar and unexpected voices from scripture write to us from across time to share their personal experiences of Jesus's final days. Through creatively imagined first-person letters, characters like Mary Magdalene, Peter, the Samaritan woman, Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, and Judas reflect on how they were forever changed by the events of Holy Week. In these often-surprising accounts, radically diverse voices create space and inspiration for us to ponder our own understanding of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Written by the author of the bestselling Season's Greetings: Christmas Letters from Those Who Were There, this new seasonal devotional includes companion prayers, questions for reflection, and journaling prompts to help readers linger and connect holistically with the biblical story.

Risen Indeed invites lifelong Christians and spiritual seekers alike to sit with their questions of the Resurrection, probe what they've always been taught, and in so doing, draw new and deeper conclusions from the traditional Easter greeting, "The Lord is risen."

This Lent, encounter the mystery and hope of Easter anew with this extraordinary and unique Lenten devotional from popular author Ruth Boling.

The Bible Through the Eyes of John Wesley

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:38:36 GMT

Available November 2026; Preorder Now!

Explore the Bible from beginning to end with 52 weekly studies informed by Wesleyan theology and tradition.

The Bible Through the Eyes of John Wesley is the fruit of the author's missional work in churches across Latin America and the United States. The individual studies are designed to provide instruction both for those new to the faith and for those with greater knowledge or maturity who wish to deepen their study of scripture through the lenses of Wesleyan heritage, theology, and foundational doctrines—essential tools for nurturing Christian discipleship in the Wesleyan tradition.

Written by Rev. Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo, a leading Wesleyan scholar in The United Methodist Church, these studies provide the reader with a brief introduction to the life of John Wesley and the origins of the Wesleyan movement in England in the eighteenth century. Following an overview of the origins of the Wesleyan revival, the book is broken into two parts: "The Old Testament and the Law" and "the New Testament and Grace." The first part traces the books of the Old Testament in chronological order, starting with the Book of Genesis, and the second part covers the Wesley way of salvation from Creation, the Fall, prevenient grace, convincing grace, repentance, new birth, justification by faith and sanctification.

Each individual Bible study includes:

A Bible passage and key Bible verse to the topic of study
A brief introduction
A lesson with observations from Wesley's writings (Bible commentaries, sermons, letters, journal, or other treatises)
Questions for group discussion
A closing prayer

The Bible Through the Eyes of John Wesley will help to deepen and challenge the faith of both new believers and mature Christians and serve as a helpful instrument of evangelism and discipleship for both leaders and participants in the Wesleyan way of salvation.

By the Light of Dreams

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:59:18 GMT

Join us October 18 for a Pre-Advent Workshop with Author Laura Huff Hileman.

This Advent, look for God in the quiet of the night and practice listening to God in your dreams.

Throughout scripture, God sends dreams to inspire the dreamer and, in turn, all of God's people. What do these dreams found in the Bible teach us about God, Jesus, and our journey of faith? And what about our own dreams? What do they have to tell us about these vital questions?

In By the Light of Dreams, a daily Advent devotional, spiritual director Laura Huff Hileman explores how dreams and visions—both those in scripture and our own—show us God's transformative presence in our lives and help us trust the inherent, unbreakable bond between ourselves and the divine.

Beginning with the familiar Advent dreams about the coming of the Christ child in Matthew's gospel, Hileman invites us to wonder, practice, and play with these sacred visions as we move through the Advent season. Each day, she offers a teaching followed by a reflective practice and a prayer to deepen our understanding and imagination of God's presence with us through dreams.

Throughout, Hileman shares contemporary dreams that illustrate how dreamwork is an ancient-but-new spiritual practice, a doorway into meaning and sacred mystery for seekers of all sorts. A prayerful dreamwork practice, she suggests, opens a way of being in deeper relationship with God, with your soul, and with other people in and beyond the church.

This Advent, open your heart and mind to the transformative power of dreams as you explore this Way of Wisdom for living out God's dream for the world today.

Small Group Guide Included.

By the Light of Dreams

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:14:51 GMT

Join us October 18 for a Pre-Advent Workshop with Author Laura Huff Hileman.

This Advent, look for God in the quiet of the night and practice listening to God in your dreams.

This Advent, open your heart and mind to the transformative power of dreams as you explore this Way of Wisdom for living out God's dream for the world today.

Small Group Guide Included.

By Water and the Spirit, Revised Study Guide

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:07:11 GMT

What does it mean to belong to God through baptism? This practical study guide for By Water and the Spirit explores The United Methodist Church's official teaching on baptism and aims to equip individuals and groups to grow in lifelong discipleship by bringing clarity to common questions about how United Methodists understand and practice baptism.

In this companion resource, Mark Stamm, a leading expert on interpreting the Church's teaching, expands on the work of the late Gayle Carlton Felton and invites individuals and groups to engage deeply with the meaning, practice, and lifelong significance of baptism.

Specifically designed to be a document for practical use rather than a presentation of abstract theology, the guide is organized into six teaching sessions. Each session contains three types of material: the original text of By Water and the Spirit approved by the General Conference, commentary on that text, and suggestions for how to teach about it.

Designed for use in congregations and classrooms alike, this study edition includes:

The full official text of By Water and the Spirit
Accessible commentary to illuminate key themes and theological insights
Practical teaching guidance for pastors, small group leaders, and educators
Six structured sessions for group study or personal reflection

Ideal for new member classes, confirmation, small groups, and leadership development; this resource serves as both a teaching tool and a spiritual invitation.

More than a study, this is an opportunity to reclaim baptism as a living reality—one that shapes our identity, grounds our faith, and calls us into a life of discipleship and ministry.

Rediscover the grace given in water and through the Spirit along with what it means to live as Christ's own, today and always.

This study guide includes the full text of By Water and the Spirit: A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism, adopted by the 1996 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.

By Water and the Spirit, Revised Study Guide

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:33:07 GMT

Designed for use in congregations and classrooms alike, this study edition includes:

The full official text of By Water and the Spirit
Accessible commentary to illuminate key themes and theological insights
Practical teaching guidance for pastors, small group leaders, and educators
Six structured sessions for group study or personal reflection

Ideal for new member classes, confirmation, small groups, and leadership development; this resource serves as both a teaching tool and a spiritual invitation.

More than a study, this is an opportunity to reclaim baptism as a living reality—one that shapes our identity, grounds our faith, and calls us into a life of discipleship and ministry.

Rediscover the grace given in water and through the Spirit along with what it means to live as Christ's own, today and always.

This study guide includes the full text of By Water and the Spirit: A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism, adopted by the 1996 General Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2027 Enlarged Edition

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:29:21 GMT

The best-selling 365-day devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary.

In a world that can often feel uncertain and overwhelming, a daily practice makes all the difference. The Upper Room Disciplines invites you to begin each day by lighting a candle and opening yourself to God's transformative presence. Awaken your heart and mind to a steady rhythm of scripture, reflection, and prayer, guiding you to encounter God's love and wisdom every day of the year.

Each day includes a scripture reading followed by a thoughtful meditation and prayer from one of 53 diverse Christian thought leaders from around the country. Together, these voices illuminate the texts and invite readers into deeper reflection and faithful living.

A trusted resource for clergy and lay people alike, Disciplines follows the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of scripture readings used by churches around the world. By grounding daily reflections in the shared rhythm of the church year, this devotional helps readers stay connected to the wider story of God's work in the world.

Combining biblical insight, thoughtful theology, and inspiring prayer, The Upper Room Disciplines offers a daily light to guide your study, worship, and spiritual life. Whether you’re a pastor preparing for worship, a small group leader fostering community, or simply a person seeking a more intentional rhythm of prayer and reflection, Disciplines is a trusted companion for the journey.

Join thousands of readers who rely on Disciplines as a daily source for prayer, biblical reflection, and discerning God's call in their lives.

What Makes Disciplines Unique?

365-day devotional based on the Revised Common Lectionary
Daily scripture readings illuminated by reflections from 53 diverse Christian leaders
Weekly themes that guide readers deeper into God's Word
A Guide to Daily Prayer to enrich your spiritual practice
A Small Group Leader's Guide for shared study and discussion
Wider margins for note-taking

Contributors for the 2027 edition include Bishop Ken Carter, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Willie James Jennings, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Bishop Jeffrey Leath, Lyn Pace, Joerg Rieger, Chanequa Walker-Barnes, and many more.

Leadership is Discipleship 2026 (Korean)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:21:26 GMT

2026년 리더십저널 주제는 기독교 애국주의다. 이 저널은 사회·정치적 변화 속에서 기독교인이 분별하고 지향해야 할 방향을 숙고하며, 교회가 포용과 정의, 평화의 길로 나아가기를 기대한다. 이를 위해 기독교 애국주의가 민주주의의 다양성과 포용성을 위협하는지, 인종차별과 파시즘적 정서, 배타성과 폭력성에 어떻게 연결되는지를 묻고, 종교와 정치의 불합리한 결합에서 반복되는 차별과 혐오, 배제의 메커니즘을 어떻게 극복할 수 있는지 탐구한다. 한국의 역사적 맥락에서 기독교 애국주의는 해방과 전쟁, 분단을 거치며 ‘영광과 수치’의 이중적 궤적을 남겼으며, 보수와 진보, 반공과 이념적 대립의 뿌리를 교회가 어떻게 성찰하고 극복할 수 있는지를 짚는다. 나아가 기독교 애국주의가 어떻게 가능하며 어떤 모습이어야 하는지, 신앙의 정치적 표현과 교회의 정치화가 신앙과 시민성, 종교와 공공성 사이의 긴장을 어떻게 균형 지을 수 있는지를 논한다.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2027

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:47:05 GMT

The best-selling 365-day devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary.

Join thousands of readers who rely on Disciplines as a daily source for prayer, biblical reflection, and discerning God's call in their lives.

What Makes Disciplines Unique?

365-day devotional based on the Revised Common Lectionary
Daily scripture readings illuminated by reflections from 53 diverse Christian leaders
Weekly themes that guide readers deeper into God's Word
A Guide to Daily Prayer to enrich your spiritual practice
A Small Group Leader's Guide for shared study and discussion

Also available in large print, with extra room for notetaking.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2027

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:45 GMT

The best-selling 365-day devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary.

Join thousands of readers who rely on Disciplines as a daily source for prayer, biblical reflection, and discerning God's call in their lives.

What Makes Disciplines Unique?

365-day devotional based on the Revised Common Lectionary
Daily scripture readings illuminated by reflections from 53 diverse Christian leaders
Weekly themes that guide readers deeper into God's Word
A Guide to Daily Prayer to enrich your spiritual practice
A Small Group Leader's Guide for shared study and discussion

Also available in large print, with extra room for notetaking.

Encontrar tu camino a través del duelo

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:31:47 GMT

No estás solo en tu dolor.

Nada puede prepararte para la muerte de un ser querido, y nada vuelve a ser igual después. ¿Cómo se empieza siquiera a vivir tras una pérdida?

Cuando la autora Missy Buchanan perdió a su amado esposo de 43 años, quedó devastada. Al buscar recursos significativos que la ayudaran a sobrellevar su duelo, encontró que la mayoría de los libros eran demasiado extensos o complejos. Entonces decidió procesar su dolor a su manera… escribiendo notas personales a su esposo, sin filtros y directamente desde su corazón.

En esta conmovedora colección de reflexiones de ese primer año, Missy abre de par en par la ventana a su experiencia personal y a las emociones crudas que surgían día tras día. Desde las celebraciones familiares hasta tareas cotidianas como poner gasolina o sacar la basura, sus tiernas notas conectan con las experiencias compartidas del duelo, ofreciéndonos una luz que guía y una verdadera compañía en nuestros propios caminos. A lo largo del proceso, también afirma que nuestra fe no es débil cuando no nos sentimos "fuertes" y que la vulnerabilidad puede ayudar en el proceso de sanación.

Encontrar tu camino a través del duelo es una invitación a abrazar las complejidades de la pérdida, encontrar consuelo en emociones auténticas y emprender un camino de fe hacia la sanidad. Las preguntas al final de cada reflexión invitan a una exploración más profunda de nuestras propias emociones, guiándonos con suavidad en nuestros inesperados caminos de duelo.

Encontrar tu camino a través del duelo

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:28:47 GMT

No estás solo en tu dolor.

Nada puede prepararte para la muerte de un ser querido, y nada vuelve a ser igual después. ¿Cómo se empieza siquiera a vivir tras una pérdida?

Praying with Jonah

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:24:52 GMT

In a noisy and chaotic world, how do we live into a faith that is both deeply contemplative and compassionately active?

When spiritual director Sharon Seyfarth Garner began forgetting small but important details — appointments, family milestones, even a pot of boiling water left on the stove — she feared the worst and turned to her doctor for answers. After the tests revealed no physical cause for her forgetfulness, she was forced to acknowledge a spiritual truth: the very wisdom she offered others was the wisdom she herself needed most — to slow down and listen for God again.

Praying with Jonah: Practices for Imperfect Pilgrims is a gentle yet compelling invitation to rediscover God's sacred rhythms — stillness and boldness, being and doing, contemplation and action — woven into the messy magnificence of everyday life.

With the reluctant yet relatable prophet Jonah as our fellow pilgrim, Seyfarth Garner invites us to wonder together what it means to be still enough to know and bold enough to go wherever God is calling. Along the way, readers are guided into creative prayer practices — contemplative coloring, poetry, journaling, movement, reflection questions, and more — designed to help us wake up, pray honestly, act boldly, and love extravagantly.

Each chapter includes:

Reflections on Jonah's journey
Creative and engaging prayer practices for a deeper dive into meaningful spiritual rhythms
Whale Spout journal prompts with questions for individual or group reflection based on the themes of the chapter
A blessing and guidance for creating your own pilgrim's prayer journal

Perfect for personal devotions, small groups, sermon series, or retreats, Praying with Jonah offers a hopeful way forward in tumultuous times.

Come just as you are and discover how to thrive in the belly of the whale and beyond.

Praying with Jonah

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:16 GMT

In a noisy and chaotic world, how do we live into a faith that is both deeply contemplative and compassionately active?

Each chapter includes:

Reflections on Jonah's journey
Creative and engaging prayer practices for a deeper dive into meaningful spiritual rhythms
Whale Spout journal prompts with questions for individual or group reflection based on the themes of the chapter
A blessing and guidance for creating your own pilgrim's prayer journal

Perfect for personal devotions, small groups, sermon series, or retreats, Praying with Jonah offers a hopeful way forward in tumultuous times.

Come just as you are and discover how to thrive in the belly of the whale and beyond.

Compassion in Practice, Revised Edition

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:15:40 GMT

Discover a path of radical compassion rooted in the way of Jesus.

How do we practice love and compassion for ourselves and others in a world marred by conflict and violence in our families, communities, institutions—and even our own hearts? In Compassion in Practice: The Way of Jesus, internationally renowned compassion teacher Frank Rogers introduces the spiritual path of radical compassion Jesus walked and taught, grounded in God's extravagant love for all people. This path transforms hardened hearts and brings healing and wholeness to even the most challenging situations.

In this inspiring and practical book, you'll discover a series of practices to ground and restore you through self-compassion as you cultivate an ethic of radical care that extends not only to loved ones, neighbors, and strangers, but also to enemies, opponents, and oppressors. Illuminated with extraordinary real-life stories of restorative love in action, these practices will equip you to step heart-first into a challenging world, ready to engage in a new way that beats with the pulse of compassion.

This updated and revised edition provides specific practices for compassionate social activism, more interfaith conversation, and a "compassion compass" to help orient you as you travel the path of healing and restoration.

In Compassion in Practice, you will learn:

The six essential dimensions of authentic compassion
A compassion practice that softens hardened hearts and accesses our best self
Spiritual exercises to cultivate compassion for yourself and others
The critical difference between empathy and compassion
How to practice compassion with a difficult person or amid violence and injustice
Ten principles of empowered and just compassionate action

Compassion in Practice, Revised Edition

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:18:22 GMT

Discover a path of radical compassion rooted in the way of Jesus.

In Compassion in Practice, you will learn:

The six essential dimensions of authentic compassion
A compassion practice that softens hardened hearts and accesses our best self
Spiritual exercises to cultivate compassion for yourself and others
The critical difference between empathy and compassion
How to practice compassion with a difficult person or amid violence and injustice
Ten principles of empowered and just compassionate action

Simple Leadership

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:02:30 GMT

This comprehensive leader's guide contains five two-hour teaching sessions designed for the Lay Servant Ministries course "Mission Possible 3: Lay Servants Leading and Governing Congregations with Simplified Accountable Structure." Through Simple Accountable Governance, clergy and laity are set free to lead with full accountability to Jesus' Great Commission and the Charge Conference of the congregation. This advanced course with a leader's guide by Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford, co-authors of Impact: Reclaiming the Call of Lay Ministry, adapts the rich insights of their books, Mission Possible 3: A Simple Structure for Missional Effectiveness and Mission Possible for the Small Church, into a new 10-hour advanced course that emphasizes lay leadership structured for maximum missional impact.