Church & Church Leadership

HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell’s New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the publication of a revised and updated 25th anniversary edition....

In this New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil.

In 1307, as they struggled to secure their last strongholds in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Templars fell afoul of the vindictive and impulsive king of France....

In How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains the nature of leadership and what's needed to be a great leader--even when you answer to someone else.

Who are you when the teeth come out? For every true act of leadership, there is an equal and monstrous act of sabotage.

Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable....

Discover the prayer practice of ministry leaders–and transform your life and your leadership.

The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field....

Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the 21st century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot....

Effective leadership - whether on the job, in the community, at church, or in the home - starts on the inside. In this revised classic, renowned leadership expert Ken Blanchard guides you through the process of discovering how to lead like Jesus....

For anyone seeking to live at the center of God's purposes, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire points the way to new spiritual vitality in the church and in your own life.

Victory Over the Darkness emphasizes the importance of believing and internalizing the cardinal truths of Scripture....

Master your minutes in private and you’ll master your life in public. In The Alone Advantage, Terri Savelle Foy shows how simple habits behind closed doors can reshape every aspect of your life.

In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, bestselling author Pete Scazzero takes leaders step-by-step through how to create an emotionally healthy culture and multiply deeply-changed people in every aspect of church life.

In Excellence Wins, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Horst Schulze shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have produced immense global successes over the course of his still prolific 50-year career....

Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young, creator of the popular The Whole Counsel of God blog and podcast, traces the lineage of Orthodox Christianity back to the faith and witness of the apostles, which was rooted in a first-century Jewish worldview....

In a time when technology penetrates our lives in so many ways and materialism exerts such a powerful influence over us, Robert Cardinal Sarah presents a bold book about the strength of silence....

In this transformative resource for leaders of all ages, Nicole Massie Martin inspires us to crucify our ministry idols and nail our outdated leadership practices to the cross.

In Strange Fire, best-selling author and pastor John MacArthur chronicles the unsavory history behind the modern Charismatic movement....

In this powerful audiobook, pastor, professor, and leading cultural apologist Voddie Baucham explains the sinister worldview behind the social justice movement and how it has quietly spread like a fault system not only through our culture, but throughout the evangelical church in America....

If you think the Bible is irrelevant, irrational, or even, at times, immoral—and you have an open mind—The Rational Bible will change your mind and influence your outlook on life.

The apostle Paul penned a number of very concise, focused passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key texts has a unique emphasis highlighting some essential aspect of the Good News of Jesus Christ....

Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their prophetic voice and to keep from being used as political pawns?....

As a pastor's wife for twenty-five years, Beth Allison Barr has lived with assumptions about what she should do and who she should be. In Becoming the Pastor's Wife, Barr draws on that experience and her expertise as a historian to trace the history of the role of the pastor's wife.

A sweeping history of one of the nation’s most important African American churches and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice—from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kevin Sack.

Plato. Aquinas. Descartes. Kant. Freud. These great thinkers are still impacting the culture today—from public-policy decisions to world events, theology, the arts, education, and even everyday conversations. In this classic book, the late R. C. Sproul expertly surveys history's most influential streams of thought, proving that ideas are not just passing fads—they have consequences for generations to come. Helping readers better understand how many of these ideas have shaped their own thinking, this audiobook will empower Christians to be a Christlike influence in the world.

Renowned Bible teacher and best-selling author Andrew Wommack reveals the ten key principles that changed his life and built a worldwide ministry. Using biblical examples and personal stories, he shows how these principles work for anyone who will trust God. They will help you reach your potential and fulfill the plans He has for your life.

What if the only thing standing between you and global apostolic impact is a limitation you can’t see—but you’re living under? Too many called apostles are walking in circles—anointed, gifted, and passionate—but constantly hitting invisible barriers that cage their calling and delay their destiny. Have you ever felt like something is resisting your authority, limiting your influence, or shrinking your reach? You’re not imagining it. Apostolic limitations are real—and they are strategically designed to stop your supernatural rise. This is not just a book—it is a divine ...

What if the battle you're fighting didn’t start with you—but ends with you? Some families rise, only to fall again. Promising destinies are swallowed in mid-flight. Cycles of delay, shame, sudden death, and near-success syndromes keep repeating—generation after generation. You feel it deep inside: you were born to break this pattern. This isn’t just a personal battle—it’s a generational war. You’re not just fighting for yourself. You’re fighting for the children yet unborn, for the bloodline that’s been crying out for a deliverer. And you’re not alone. There’s a reason...

El sacerdote no se pertenece a sí mismo El sacerdote no se pertenece a sí mismo es mucho más que un libro para sacerdotes o para aquellos que consideran el sacerdocio como una vocación. En estas penetrantes y profundamente meditadas discusiones sobre el sacerdocio, el arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen ha producido una obra de valor duradero; Un libro que tal vez cambie miles de vidas, y ciertamente un libro que también interesará a los lectores que no tienen una relación directa con el sacerdocio como llamado. El Arzobispo Sheen lleva la vida del Sacerdocio de Cristo en términos de ...

What if the next generation of apostles is standing in your church, waiting—starving—for direction, and no one is equipping them? You weren’t called to build a fan base—you were called to raise a family. This is not just about ministry; it’s about legacy. If you fail to raise them, the enemy will recruit them. The mantle is not meant to die with you—it’s meant to multiply. All across the body of Christ, there are spiritual sons and daughters with prophetic fire and apostolic callings—but they’re wandering without guidance. Churches are full of gifted people but empty of ...

Losses form us into who we are. Loss trains us in something different than leadership — losership. Leadership training is a prolific American industry. But how are we trained to deal with loss? Losership offers a path through a different door. This is the journey with a group of people who find deep joy at the bottom of the roller coaster through living the adventure with Jesus. Our future as Christians living in America depends on inviting more people on this journey. “A valuable resource for students and all who come alongside them” –Jeff Crosby Author of The Language of the Soul ...

Church leaders who focus on programs, strategy, and curriculum can easily miss what ties them all together: culture. Cultivating culture is the difference between churches who flourish and those who flounder at disciple-making. Leaders must cultivate a healthy disciple-making culture. But how? Brandon Guindon's book Disciple-Making Culture provides a how-to guide for cultivating a healthy disciple-making culture throughout your church.

A Simple Visit. A Sincere Word. A Spiritual Lift. Encouragement isn't just a kind gesture—it's a biblical ministry. After decades in pastoral ministry, Marvin McKenzie stepped into a new calling: not to retire from service, but to carry encouragement to the very ones who have carried the burden of ministry for years—pastors, their families, and the churches they faithfully serve. In Ambassador of Encouragement, Pastor McKenzie opens the door to a unique and deeply needed ministry: traveling from church to church, unannounced and with no expectations, simply to strengthen the hands of ...

Faithful in the Gaps: Temporary Roles, Eternal Impact is a timely and encouraging resource for preachers, retired pastors, young men in training, and anyone entrusted with pulpit responsibilities in seasons of transition. Whether you're standing in for a pastor on vacation, serving as an interim during a pastoral search, or stepping back into the pulpit after retirement, this booklet reminds you that temporary roles matter—eternally. Based on Titus 3:12 and other biblical principles, Faithful in the Gaps explores the overlooked but vital ministry of filling in without taking over. With ...

Le prêtre e ne s’appartient pas. Le prêtre ne s'appartient pas est bien plus qu'un livre pour les prêtres ou pour ceux qui envisagent la prêtrise comme vocation. Dans ces discussions pénétrantes et réfléchies sur la prêtrise, l'archevêque Fulton J. Sheen a produit un ouvrage de valeur durable, un livre qui changera peut-être des milliers de vies, et certainement un livre qui intéressera également les lecteurs qui ne sont pas directement concernés par la prêtrise en tant que vocation. L'archevêque Sheen présente la vie de la prêtrise du Christ en termes de sacrifice, de ...

An engaging guide for parishes seeking to cultivate communities of discipleship and vibrant, dynamic faith. Highly acclaimed for his work with parish renewal and the New Evangelization, Fr. James Mallon shares with us the many ways for bringing our parishes to life. Through humorous and colorful stories, Mallon challenges us to rethink our models of parish life, from membership-based communities to assemblies of disciples of Jesus who proclaim and share the good news with all peoples.

Reformed churches describe themselves as confessional—but what does that mean, and what does it matter? Blair Smith answers both questions in this accessible introduction to confessionalism and its blessings.

Break the Block: 31 Days to Confront What’s Holding You Back and Step Boldly into What God Called You to Build You’re not lazy. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re blocked. Break the Block is a 31-day devotional experience for visionary leaders, faith-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and world-changers who are ready to confront what's been silently holding them back — and finally walk in bold obedience to build what God assigned. This isn’t a feel-good devotional. It’s a wake-up call. A bold push. A spiritual reset. You’ll deal with perfectionism. You’ll silence...

What if the church was never meant to be an institution—but a Spirit-led movement? The Apostolic Church: God’s Blueprint for Five-fold Ministry and Equipping the Saints reignites the passion, power, and purpose of the early church for today’s believers. In an age of religious routine and comfortable Christianity, this book issues a bold invitation: step into the same dynamic spiritual DNA that launched the book of Acts. Discover how God’s design for church leadership—through apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—is not outdated or optional. It’s the foundation...

Do you pastor someone who seems to know how to get other people to do their bidding? A person adept at pulling puppet strings and pushing buttons? Imagine having someone like Isaac’s wife, Rebekah as your choir director. Rebekah was a master manipulator who did not care what her husband wanted. She did not care about custom and tradition. What Rachel wanted she was going to get whoever she had to take advantage of. Does that sound like someone you pastor? Pastoring a Manipulator is about providing you an effective strategy for shepherding those like Rebekah. This resource provides ...

Many churchgoers assume that worship is inherently boring, something we need to make exciting. But as Jonathan Landry Cruse shows, churchgoing only seems monotonous and mundane because our eyes are blinded to the supernatural wonder that is taking place all around us.

Ministry isn’t supposed to drain your soul. But far too many pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the edge of burnout—wondering if excellence in ministry is even possible without sacrificing their health, family, or joy. This practical, biblically grounded guide is for leaders who are passionate about serving God with excellence—but are ready to do so in a healthier, more sustainable way.

Every generation of Christian leaders for the past 2000 years has had to face landmines that are potential killers, even on the best of days. Some are universal and some cultural, but all are dangerous. We shouldn’t be shocked; after all, when we read through Scripture, we see that only 30% of leaders actually finish well.

This is your season of Release. This is your season of Overflow and Outpour. God is releasing you from the chains that has been keeping you bondage and trapped. Your season of healing is here. Manifestation is about to take place over your life. Greater things is happening for you right now. God is doing greater and major things in your life.