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A life in Christian ministry can be tremendously rewarding and exhilarating. It can also be incredibly demanding and stressful. Professional church workers run the risk of becoming depleted—spiritually, relationally and vocationally, as well as physically and financially. Nearly every minister endures times of significant hardship, but few are willing to admit how overwhelmed they often feel by the demands and expectations placed on them. Longtime parish pastor Darrell Zimmerman will guide you on a detailed analysis of the hazards of … More

The Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook represents four decades of research and experience by author David Henke. Within the pages of this workbook the author demonstrates the complexities of spiritual abuse, identifying underlying issues as well as recovery. Through it all, he shows compassion for those who continue to suffer from the effects of being in bondage to abusive spiritual systems. Henke takes the reader on a tour of what spiritual abuse is, who are the abusers, as well as the makeup of … More

Whether you have a Jehovah’s Witness friend, acquaintance, co-worker, family member, or loved one, engaging them in meaningful conversation is difficult. The Witnesses are taught to distrust any sources of religious truth other than their own. Attempts to question or challenge their beliefs and strict practices are almost always met with antagonism and/or social distancing. This book is a guide to keeping them engaged in conversation for as long as possible, for the greatest possible impact. While being written with … More

God’s creation is strong, pushing through and surviving even the worst of disasters. This has been a common fact for years, dating all the way back to biblical times. The Book of Jeremiah’s major theme is all about surviving disaster. But disaster is far more than just tornadoes, hurricanes, or worldwide pandemics. No, they can be as simple as a disaster around you, such as death, alcoholism, or any life event that brings you undue stress. This book is here … More

Joining Jesus as a family is simpler than you think and a lot more fun! Christian parents want to raise their children to be life-long followers of Jesus. But many parents watch their children grow up, leave home, and then walk away from the faith. What went wrong? And how can a new generation of parents avoid the same result? Greg and Susan Finke identify what Jesus shows us in the gospels to help parents become more intentional and practical … More