Books published by Abingdon Press

People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Brings African American and Wesleyan theologies into conversation

An exploration of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in preaching

2007 John Pollock Award for Christian Biography (Beeson Divinity School, Samford University)For more than half a century, E. Stanley Jones (1884-1973) was arguably the most widely known and universally admired Christian missionary and evangelist of the twentieth century. He went to India as a missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1907 and later became an itinerant evangelist. Equally concerned for social justice and spirituality, Jones supported Indian aspirations for independence, and was sensitive to Indian religious traditions. He founded two Christian ashrams (religious retreats) in India, one at Sat Tal and the other in Lucknow (where he also founded a psychiatric center). He wrote nearly thirty books, most notably The Christ of the Indian Road (1925). This is a paperback book with a photo section.Dr. Graham has written a chronological account of the life and ministry of E. Stanley Jones's life for a broad audience. Jones's life is set in the context of the historical, political, and religious events of his day. In particular, Jones's life and ministry will be set against the backdrop of the Christian missionary movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; the aftermath of WWI; the different phases of the Indian independence movement; the origins of Japanese imperialism and militarism in the Pacific during the 1930s and 1940s; and finally, American domestic and international politics following WWII.

The second of three volumes devoted to Wesley's theological writings.

Jake, a disillusioned young pastor who is an expert at hiding his fears, takes on a new assignment at a small rural church in Pennsylvania. His first day on the job, he is adopted by Petey--a cat of unknown origins and breed--but a very sentient cat who believes that he is on a mission from God to redeem Jake and bring him back to the truth.

This is the second volume of a 3 volume revision of Faith Matters and More Faith Matters. The material is organized into three, 13-session, thematically unified studies. The Leader material is interspersed within the Student material. These books were originally aimed at 18-30 year-olds, and these revised versions remain focussed on this age group. Sessions include: - What Is the Church Supposed to Be? - Why Should I Go to Church? - What Is Christian Commitment? - What Are the Sacraments? - What Can I Do to Get Closer to God? - What Happens When I Pray? - How Does God Answer Prayer? - Why Should I Pray? - How Can I Develop a Personal Prayer Life? - Is Suffering God's Will? - Dies God Care When I Suffer?

Small-membership churches have a real advantage when it comes to incorporating people into a fellowship where they are known and where their needs are met. These churches and their pastors have an opportunity for excellence in this area, and should make the most of it. Good pastoral care can be the key to effectiveness in all of the other ministries of the church. From getting acquainted with one's congregation, to weddings and funerals, Killen shares insights from years of ministry in a small-membership church setting. He describes the basics of pastoral care in a small-membership church; gives examples of typical mistakes a pastor might make and tips on how to avoid them; and focuses on the unique opportunity small-membership churches have to be caring communities.

God's dream is always bigger than us, and this book will stretch you and empower your ministry.