TRANSFORMING CHURCH, Kevin G. Ford, David C. Cook
This book brims with expert analysis of commitments and cultures that will help churches brake free from the log jams that hinder them—to attain new life, joyful ministry, and increasing effectiveness. Not only are the principles of transformation enunciated, but the stories of several churches that have moved from stagnation to vibrancy are told. One key to positive change is to gain an understanding of the "code" of the church. Usually that code has grown over many years and become well rooted. If not understood, it will make the church seem inflexible and fixed on the past. Once understood, it provides a foundation for reevaluation, spiritual renewal, and growth. Once a church has a clear compelling mission and picture of the future, it can develop focused strategies to begin moving toward the vision. ISBN 978-1-4347-6704-2 Soft Cover 283 pages $14.99

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (God’s Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century), Arnold A. Dallimore, Crossway Books

A condensation of a two volume work by Dallimore. Whitefield’s life must be an encouragement to every Christian. He was, perhaps, the greatest evangelist since the time of Christ and the apostles. He drew incredible crowds in the British Isles and in America (making seven crossings of the Atlantic in the 1700s); a keystone in the Great Awakening that swept the American Colonies in the Eighteenth Century. His personal devotion and dedication; his fund raising for orphanages and Christian charities was amazing. His work contributed to the founding of fifty colleges and universities in the United States.
ISBN 978-0-89107-553-4 219 pages Soft Cover $14.99

A SHORT WORLD HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY, Robert Bruce Mullin, Westminster John Knox Press

There are a number of good books on church history; some run into many volumes and are too lengthy for the general reader. Mullin’s book has to be one of the very best short treatments of the two thousand years of Christian History. To cover the great expanse of Christian history in a little over three hundred pages is a great challenge. Mullin has met the challenge. The book is informative, stimulating and inspiring. "This book should be welcomed by all who value clear writing, careful scholarship, succinct reporting, and carefully weighed judgments." Mark A. Noll ISBN 978-0-664-22686-2 325 pages Soft Cover $29.95

The Good Life, Charles Colson

The most recent book of Charles Colson (2005), it is surely one of his best. By telling the stories of people that he knows, or knows of (including himself) he touches our lives and encourages us. In thirty chapters he depicts our spiritual struggles, failures, difficulties and triumphs. He powerfully illustrates that the good life derives from God, and that true happiness is found only in Jesus Christ.

ISBN 0-8423-7749-2 394 pages Hard Cover, Retail Price $24.99 $16.24 - ALL BOOKS are 35% discount off the Retail Price!

Let's Talk About Your Wedding and Marriage Bruce Rowlison and George Hinn

A forty-eight page attractive, practical aid for pre-marital counseling. This book contains abundant material for from two to six counseling sessions. It can also be used as a study guide for a four to eight week course. Placed in the couple's hands prior to counseling interviews - it will save time and help to focus discussion. A popular and widely used counseling resource. 50,000 copies sold. IllustratedISBN 0-938462-21-0 Soft Cover / 48 pages, Retail Price $4.99$3.24 - ALL BOOKS are 35% discount off the Retail Price!

Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti

Bill and Pam Farrel (Harvest House)

A terrific book written from a solid Christian perspective to help men and women better understand one another. Written with a light, almost humorous touch, it presents positive help for men and women to grow in their marriage relationship. Helps one to understand important differences between men and women; presents keys to effective communication; coping with stress; contributing to one another's success; and the importance of sexual intimacy in marriage.

ISBN 0-7369-0486-7 253 pages Soft Cover, Retail Price $11.99 $7.79 - ALL BOOKS are 35% discount off the Retail Price!

Religious Freedom in the World (a global report on freedom and persecution) Paul Marshall, General Editor (Broadman & Holman)

This book provides an authoritative description of religious freedom and religious persecution from countries representative of most world cultures. Each country is profiled and ranked for comparison. The country profiles describe, evaluate, and rate countries containing more than 90 percent of the world's population on a scale from a high of one to a low of seven. Seventy-five of the nations in the world are evaluated. Also included are essays on current trends in world religious freedom. Religious Freedom in the World is the standard reference on international religious freedom. One of the essays in the book states, Awe are concerned not with all forms of persecution of religious people but with persecution where the focus or the grounds are themselves religious; where a person's religion is a component of the persecution or discrimination they suffer. It further states: One major cause of this comparative neglect is the prevalence in the Western world of what may be called secular myopia, which can be described as an inability even to see, much less understand, the role of religion in human life.
ISBN 0-8054-2368-0 Paper Cover 350 pages, Retail Price $14.99 $9.74 - ALL BOOKS are 35% discount off the Retail Price!

44 Ways to Increase Church Attendance ___

Lyle E. Schaller (Abingdon)

Here is sound professional advice on how to bring more people into the local church. In a typical year Lyle Schaller visits and studies firsthand more than two hundred churches. His unique experience is the driving force behind the proven, practical, strategies in this acclaimed book.

ISBN 0-687-13287-8 Paper Cover / 128 pages, Retail Price $13.95 $9.07

Strike Zone, Andy Pettitte

Life as a big league baseball player brought fame and accolades, but it also brought Andy Pettitte temptation. However, Andy learned to deal with it long before he donned his first major league uniform. While he was only a teenager, Andy committed himself to Christ and a life of purity. With this as a target to aim for, he was able to hit the strikezone throughout his life. Andy and author Bob Reccord encourage us to commit to a life of purity and integrity, not only in sex but in our actions, thoughts, and motives. Hard Cover, 151 Pages, Retail Price $14.99 $9.74 -

What's So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancy

True grace touches sinners with mercy and hope. With insight and thoughtfulness Philip Yancy exposes the unbelievable love of God for those who don't deserve it. He reveals it as the most powerful force and the only hope for peace and forgiveness in the the world. Soft Cover, 300 Pages, Retail Price $14.99 $9.74 - ALL BOOKS are 35% discount off the Retail Price!

The Blind Side (The Evolution of a Game), Michael Lewis,W.W. Norton

This is a book about football and much more. It is a story of redemption. It is the wonderful story of Michael Oher and of the Tuohy family in Memphis, Tennessee, who became his angels and made him a member of their family. It is also the story of the importance of the left tackle to professional football, and connected with that the profound influence that Bill Walsh has had on the game of football. The heart of the evolution is the growing importance of the left tackle, who was instrumental in protecting the blind side of right handed quarterbacks. Their pay level has risen above all of the other players except possibly the quarterback. The story of Michael Oher’s changed life, his gradual progress in school, his graduation from high school and his admission to the University of Mississippi is gripping and dramatic. The descriptions of his prowess on the field are amazing. He is a phenomenal athlete who is loved by a Christian family, and has built his life on the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. There is some coarse language in the book, but it is neither gratuitous nor intrusive.
ISBN 0-393-06123-X 299 pages Hard Cover, Retail Price $24.95 $16.22