Books published by Instant Apostle

Manoj Raithatha appeared to have it all. Then his professional and personal worlds were shattered. The 2008 financial crisis devastated his business and a sudden illness threatened his son''s life. With his hollow foundations exposed, Manoj found himself utterly dependent on the prayers of others and the help of a previously unknown God.

When a dog unearths a body from a shallow grave in the Sallow Grove, Banyard and Mingle set out to discover who is killing Silkers and burying them there. Before long the body count has risen to seven, all important men who have gone missing from the city around the 17th of each month. With the 17th of Elventide approaching, can Banyard and Mingle prevent another murder? And in the face of increasing political pressure to close the case, can they make sure the right person is apprehended?

This unique and accessible guide walks new worship leaders through the fundamentals of their calling. Drawing inspiration from the Bible and the UK's rich worshipping heritage, experienced worship leader Richard Venable outlines ten practical and spiritual essentials a modern worship leader needs.

A story for early teens who love horses.

Driven by ambition and family expectation, young Henry de Brampton is determined to make his mark. Destined for a prestigious career in the Church, he readily embraces the chance to experience the world before taking his vows. But fuelled by selfish desire, he recklessly betrays those he loves, with devastating consequences.

God is at work - and you and your job are central to His purpose! Blending real-world examples with insights from theology, the early Church and his own professional experience, Steve shows how you can bless your colleagues and fulfil your calling.

Heaven. Do you look forward to it? Or do you secretly worry that somehow life there might not be quite as good as life here?

Instagram influencer, consummate show-off and endearingly self-unaware Isabella Smugge is living the Country Life dream. But as her au pair's behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and a gossip columnist nurses a grudge, Isabella finds herself in need of true friends and begins to wonder if her life really is as picture-perfect as she thought...

ΓÇÿeverywhere she had been there grew flowersΓÇÖ When Karen and Gordon are asked how many children they have, they tell people two ΓÇô itΓÇÖs just easier that way. But the truth is that there will always be three... Their first child, Jennifer Grace, was discovered to have multiple abnormalities before birth. Faced with the invidious choice of termination or continuing the pregnancy, they chose the latter, and a beautiful baby girl was born to them, only to die hours later. Sharing the struggles and doubts they have faced, JenniferΓÇÖs parents show how loved she was and how her short life was used to bless many lives. Blending recent reflections with contemporary journal entries and letters, this is a rich testimony to GodΓÇÖs goodness and intimate involvement in our lives. It is evidence that even when tragedy strikes, every life is precious to Him.

Are you spiritually satisfied or hungering for more? Psalm 23 pictures the Father preparing a table where we can feast in intimacy with Him, victorious in the presence of our enemies. An innovative guide, Feasting encourages us to take our assigned places, to enjoy spiritual nourishment and to engage with the Holy Spirit as we eat. The ΓÇÿmenuΓÇÖ may not always be to our taste, but the exquisite privilege of dining with Jesus can turn even a bitter ΓÇÿdishΓÇÖ into a feast. So if you recognise that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life, but want to experience the reality of living life to the full with Him, then pick up your spiritual knife and fork and tuck in ΓÇô itΓÇÖs time to stop snacking and to start feasting!

Irish-Nigerian Pamela Brown-Peterside is forty and burned out when she exchanges the intensity of a public health career in New York City for the lush valleys of western Uganda to join a doctor couple intent on saving new-borns from getting HIV. A gripping account of an African returning to Africa.

Eric Gaudion has fought a long battle with illness: Over 100 hospital admissions, many operations, near-death encounters, the trauma of transplant surgery and the expectation of death. Eric writes of his struggle to come to terms with his faith and his condition.

When Robin Thomson and his wife Shoko were told she had Alzheimer¿s, they had no clue what lay ahead. As the disease gradually took over their lives, Robin watched as his adventurous and independent wife slowly seemed to disappear. Yet Shokös love was constant and Robin found himself invited into a deeply spiritual journey with his wife.

Debut novel from a bestselling writer.

Are We Brave Enough?'' asks Christians to consider doing five things that could change the landscape of local church communities, and help Christians become more effective in transforming the world. With many churches locked into congregational models and brand building, ''Are We Brave Enough?'' asks Christians to consider doing 5 things that could change the landscape of local church communities, and help Christians become more effective in transforming the world. With personal stories about the challenges of working with congregational and institutional church leaders, this book champions the perseverance needed to see God''s Kingdom come in a city, and looks at how church groups can either support or hinder the process.

Heidi BaumgartnerΓÇÖs ΓÇÿJesus momentΓÇÖ came when she received the gift of salvation and instant freedom from an addictive relationship ΓÇô a dramatic encounter with grace that perfectly prepared her to take GodΓÇÖs love to the women of SohoΓÇÖs red-light district. In Love Beyond, Heidi records her relationship with these women, how she first met them and for a time even lived on the third floor of a brothel. She recounts SohoΓÇÖs many vices and sorrows, but also the incredible ways Jesus has intervened to reveal His unconditional love in the lives of the stigmatised and abused. To continually ΓÇÿlove beyondΓÇÖ in this challenging and sometimes dangerous environment, Jesus has taught Heidi to pray, worship and trust in a way few do. The spiritual insights and testimonies of GodΓÇÖs faithfulness she shares will inspire you to love beyond wherever He has called you.

When we come together to eat, we discover our shared humanity and find our spiritual as well as our physical need can be met. From a BAFTA award winning writer to a former Hindu priest, and from a poetic school-girl to a celebrity chef, Simply Eat is an inspirational collection of stories and recipes celebrating the power of food and faith.