Question: Why is a parish pastor like a penguin? Answer:Penguins have a way of looking dignif...

'Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,' writes Sue Anne Steffey Morrow. 'As we... deepen o...

In the rush to prepare for weekly rehearsals, does it sometimes seem as if your choir isn't alway...

This companion volume to Gloria: Letters From Hymnwriters provides:• a brief commentary for each ...

Emilio Lopez received a surprise phone call from his bishop one day. 'Would you be interested in ...

Alex Gondola says that in our modern culture we sometimes 'experience Christmas at its worst: ove...

Ron Lavin writes, 'The parables of Jesus pop our preconceptions and misconceptions, upset our equ...

For centuries, the cross has been the central symbol of Christianity -- and the 'Seven Last Words...

An outstanding writer and preacher shares with readers a different approach to the season: four v...

John TenBrook follows up his popular CSS titles Thespian Theology: The Parables Of Jesus As One-A...

After many years of preaching from the first three chapters of Luke and the first two chapters of...

Many modern Christians yearn for a deeper spiritual life, a relevant relationship with a God who ...

Providing a fresh, timely reflection every week can be a daunting task. So when time or inspirati...

The title of John Killinger's newest book, Preaching To A Church In Crisis, is meant to underline...

Call to Worship, Collect, Prayer of Confession, and three suggested hymns based on each lectionar...

Pouring out over three decades of wisdom in his newest Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, C...

This book, one of a three-part series, is a narrative reflection on Dr. Martin Luther's Small Cat...

Richard Sheffield's preaching is stimulating and unique. Whenever I am burdened or under pressure...

Robbins intends for these eighteen dramas to provoke reflection and discussion. Designed to be re...

In this intriguing set of 'no holds barred' verbal exchanges, advocates for the Lord and the Devi...

Prayer is a powerful force -- in Tennyson's oft-quoted phrase, 'more things are wrought by prayer...

When we carry deep hurts by others, when we harbor resentment, revenge, jealousy, anger, and hate...

'THE WORLD is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, like shining from shook foil; ...

It is often challenging to discuss with new believers - or even seasoned believers - the meatiest...

Nothing is more important for ministry today than small groups. (George Gallop Jr., a Christian w...

While this book offers information for the sermon writer, the design of its contents provides mor...

Lent is a great time to work dramatic presentations into your congregation's programming -- and G...

'Thethingis,peoplehavethis incredible capacity for getting hung up on what they don't have, inste...

Appropriate for Maundy Thursday or any time throughout the year, this resource contains several s...

In a world filled with disappointments, where many people have lost any sense of hope and purpose...

Even though the sermon is the centerpiece of Protestant worship, preachers sometimes fail to capt...

In Worship Innovations: Easy Bible Drama, you will meet Bible persons just outside their recorded...

When it comes to preaching from a lectionary, it can often be a daunting task to create new ways ...

The stories of Jesus continue to challenge listeners toward new and better ways of living. The se...

Storytelling is the way much of the gospel is presented to us. Many or most dynamic preachers mak...

Popular CSS author Cynthia Cowen returns with three more imaginative programs that will spice up ...

Here at last is the comprehensive collection you've been searching for to minister effectively to...

Jesus told stories, and the scriptures are the sacred story of God and his people... and since ch...

Create memorable services that help worshipers experience the profound sadness of the crucifixion...

This all new collection of prayers will involve each member of your congregation in an informal, ...

The Gentle Whisper provides preaching resources for proclaimers following first lesson texts from...

Jesus and his kingdom are the focus of this seven-part preaching series for Lent and Easter Day. ...

The sacrificial life of Christ is a major focus of Lent. Symbols Of Sacrifice provides congregati...

God's Game Plan will add color, warmth, humor, and imagination to any preacher's message. Its ane...

Kenneth Burcham... gives abundant information about the background of worship forms. He helps rea...

O, for goodness sake, what am I going to write to this church of mine? Church? No, it's more than...

Crowd: (Each person selects a phrase and repeats at random) Let him be crucified! Death! Crucify ...

Four youth, rehearsing a church Christmas play, are perplexed about why everyone appears so busy ...