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IN THIS ISSUE ▷ WHAT COULD LAMENT MEAN FOR THE AMERICAN CHURCH?

▷DOCTRINES OF GOD’S LOVE ▷SEXUAL INTEGRITY FOR CHURCH LEADERS

▷BUILD A MULTIGENERATIONAL MINISTRY

W H O I S Y O U R

J E S U S ?



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JESUS FROM EVERY PERSPECTIVE

Who is your Jesus? What if he is just a composite of

your favorite selections from the New Testament buffet,

garnished with some Hollywood and Americana?

Rediscovering Jesus takes us on a gallery tour of

biblical portraits of Jesus, from Matthew through

Revelation. We visit other houses of worship and

their scriptures, examining the Jesus of the Book

of Mormon and the Qur’an. We browse the latest

works on the Gnostic and the historical Jesus, then

we’re off on a walking tour of Jesus in American

media and culture. Along the way our tour guidesraise questions: If this were our only portrait of

Jesus, what would our faith be like?

From the authors of Rediscovering Paul , this enjoyable

yet challenging look at how we encounter Jesus in

Scripture and our culture guides us toward seeing

Jesus truly. With sidebars exploring the “so what?”questions, it probes how our understanding of Jesus

can make a difference for faith and life.

272 pages, casebound, 2472, $30.00

CLUB PRICE: $21.00

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David B. Capes, Rodney Reeves and E. Randolph Richards are the authors of

Rediscovering Paul . Capes is professor of New Testament in the School of ChristianThought at Houston Baptist University and cohosts the radio show A Show of Faith.

Reeves is dean of The Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry and a

professor at Southwest Baptist University. Richards is dean of the School of Ministry

and a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University.



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REDISCOVERING PAULDavid B. Capes, Rodney

Reeves and E. Randolph

Richards 350 pages, paperback,3941, $25.00CLUB PRICE: $17.50

“Making Jesus in our own image—a dangerous tempta-

tion. Capes, Reeves and Richards provide the antidote in this

well-written and witty book that tackles two key questions:

Who is the Jesus of the Bible, and how does he differ from

claims made about him in other religions? Using down-

to-earth examples and stories from around the globe, the

authors help readers better understand Jesus’ life and teach-

ings, and why this matters for our faith today.”

—Lynn Cohick, Wheaton College

“Professors Capes, Reeves and Richards are to be com-

mended for their creative, interesting and intellectually

honest look at the many faces of Jesus. Those interested

in encountering Jesus in fresh and stimulating ways

need to pay attention to this book!”

—Christopher W. Skinner, University of

Mount Olive

“My favorite part of each chapter is the section entitled,

‘What if this were our only Jesus?’—not because

these sections point to deficiencies in that viewpoint,

but because they reveal my own biases and the under-

appreciated aspects of Jesus and his mission. Capes,

Reeves and Richards have produced a remarkably fresh,

enlightening and convicting volume.”

—Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary, San Diego

“A truly recommended read for all people who want to

grasp what the excitement over Jesus is all about.”

—Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne,

Australia

PRAISE FOR REDISCOVERING JESUS

“The more Jesus we present the more gospel we present. Rediscovering Jesus is onthat list of what I can enthusiastically recommend that is pure gospel! In this book

you will encounter one description after another that is shaped by and focused

on Jesus himself. What a gift this book is to the church and school!”

— Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary



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MAPPING HOLY GROUND

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When Soong-Chan Rah planted an urban

church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his first

full sermon series was a six-week exposition

of the book of Lamentations. Preaching on an

obscure, depressing Old Testament book wasprobably not the most seeker-sensitive way to

launch a church. But it shaped their community

with a radically countercultural perspective.

The American church avoids lament, but lament

is an essential component of Christian faith—

recognizing struggles, challenging the statusquo and crying out for justice. This exposition

of the book of Lamentations provides a biblical

and theological lens for examining the church’s

relationship with a suffering world. It critiques

our success-centered triumphalism and calls us

to repent, opening up new ways to encounter the

other. Hear the prophet’s lament as the necessary

corrective for Christianity’s future.

224 pages, paperback, 3694, $17.00

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you reply by October 26, 2015.

AN INVITATION TO LAMENT

Soong-Chan Rah (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)

is Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Church Growth and

Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Ill inois. He

is the author of The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural

Captivity and Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church. He is an

active crosscultural preacher, conference speaker and church planter.



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SOONG-CHAN RAH:

THE NEXTEVANGELICALISM228 pages, paperback,3360, $16.00CLUB PRICE: $11.20

PRAISE FOR PROPHETIC LAMENT

“To say that I loved Prophetic Lament by Dr. Rah

would be somewhat misleading. I didn’t love the book,

but I confess, I needed this book and believe this to be

an important resource for the wider church.”

—Eugene Cho, senior pastor, Quest Church

“Dr. Rah’s Prophetic Lament is a much-needed

addition to the ministry of reconciliation, a refreshing

take on the book of Lamentations and the timely call for

lament in the American church.”

—Christena Cleveland, Duke Divinity School,

author of Disunity in Christ

“Soong-Chan Rah’s transparent, prophetic and practical

voice comes through in powerful and deeply insightful

ways on the pages. In a time when too many churches

are held captive to a feel-good and happy-rich gospel, this

book shows us a more authentic biblical narrative.”

—Efrem Smith, president and CEO of World Impact

“Soong-Chan Rah masterfully explains the meaning of

Lamentations in the context in which it was written, then

seamlessly applies the lessons of these Scriptures to our

contemporary setting, raising a powerful and prophetic

challenge to the American church. . . . Prophetic

Lament is more evidence of Soong-Chan Rah becoming

one of the most important theologians of our time.”

—Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners,

author of The UnCommon Good

FROM THE INTRODUCTION

To only have a theology of celebration at the

cost of the theology of suffering is incomplete.

The intersection of the two threads provides

the opportunity to engage in the fullness of the

gospel message. Lament and praise must go

hand in hand. . . .

Despite its age, Lamentations offers us a

prophetic critique of what passes for gospel

witness in our time. This critique offers

fresh insight into our ecclesiology, or more

precisely, how the North American Christian

community should respond to a broken world.

The major themes—the importance of lament,

the necessity of engaging with suffering, the

power of encountering the other—should

lead us to a theology of lament that corrects

the triumphalism of Christianity in the West.

Lamentations may serve as the propheticcorrective necessary to embrace the next phase of

Christianity.



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N E W A L T E R N A T E S

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RENEW YOUR LIFEKai Mark Nilsen

If you’ve ever felt utterly exhausted by life and longed to find a sourceof refreshment, you are not alone. Pastor Kai Nilsen points the wayto the wellspring of renewal in the Holy Spirit. Through revitalizingspiritual practices, we find the energy for creative life change in God.

160 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4604, $16.00

CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE

CHANGING WORLD, UNCHANGING MISSIONM. David Sills

Missions expert David Sills charts the global challenges confrontingChristian mission in the twenty-first century, identifying ways practi-tioners can help without hurting, reach oral learners, conduct short-term missions, engage in business as mission and more.



EXPLORING CHRISTOLOGY & ATONEMENTAndrew Purves

The Scottish theologians John McLeod Campbell, Hugh RossMackintosh and Thomas F. Torrance were theologians of reconcilia-tion. In this magisterial treatment, Andrew Purves unfolds the riches oftheir theology for pastoral ministry today.



THE LOVE OF GODJohn C. Peckham

Theology has constantly wrestled with the nature of God’s love and

what it means for how God relates to the world. In this comprehensivecanonical theology of divine love, John C. Peckham argues for anaccount that avoids the errors of both voluntarist and experientialisttheologies and faithfully represents the full biblical witness.





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UNBURDENEDMichael Todd Wilson

As a male Christian leader, the question is not whether you strugglewith sexual integrity, but how you struggle. Counselor Michael ToddWilson understands the challenges of sexual sin and temptation andprovides honest, grace-filled counsel drawn from years spent helpingmen experience hope and transformation.



YOUR VOCATIONAL CREDODeborah Koehn Loyd

Deborah Koehn Loyd helps you develop your personal vocationalcredo, using unique tools and practical guidance to help you discoverhow to live into your vocation. She walks you through the transfor-mational journey of becoming the world-changer God has intendedyou to be.



TWO STEPS FORWARDSharon Garlough Brown

The spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara andCharissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes .Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Findyour own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and

discover the way forward.336 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4318, $18.00


THE ANALOGY OF FAITHStrategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology

Archie J. Spencer

If God is transcendent, how can human beings speak meaningfullyabout him? Archie Spencer argues that the answer to the problem ofGod’s speakability lies in analogy, which recognizes both similarity anddissimilarity between God and our God-talk.






SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Don’t put your personal spiritual life

on the back burner—enrich your soul

with these contemplative books.

SPIRITUALITYACCORDINGTO PAUL

Rodney Reeves

Rodney Reeves con-trasts easy spiritualitiesof serenity and retreat

with the apostle Paul’svision: a cross-shapedspirituality for foolsmaking their waythrough life’s trials.Responding to Paul’sinvitation “follow me asI follow Christ,” Reevesdiscovers an ancientspiritual path in the let-ters of Paul.

253 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3946,$20.00

CLUB PRICE:

$14.00EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE FIGHT

John White

There is joy and triumphin the Christian life. Butthe victory can comethrough struggle. JohnWhite knows this bal-

ance and gives you theencouragement to perse-vere. Here is a personalguide through the basicareas of Christian living:faith, prayer, temptation,evangelism, guidance,Bible study, fellowship,work. White offers bothnew and older Christians

refreshing insights intothe struggles and the joysof freedom in Christ.


CLUB PRICE: $11.20

HOPE HASITS REASONS(REVISEDEDITION)

Rebecca Manley

Pippert

Rebecca Manley Pippertinvites you to join heron a journey exploringthe region between faithand unbelief where hopeand doubt mingle. Citingfreely from her ownexperiences, she addressesthe big questions oflife, including questionsabout our significance,meaning, love, life andtruth.


CLUB PRICE: $11.20

THE ATTENTIVELIFE

Leighton Ford

Distractions, fear andbusyness were keepingLeighton Ford from see-ing God’s work in and

around him. Framedaround the monasticconcept of prayingthrough the hours ofthe day, The AttentiveLife helps you developspiritual attentiveness soyou can pay attentionto how God is workingthrough you and in the

world around you.





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ONE CHURCH, MANY AGES

Be prepared to minister to all the

generations in your church, from

twenty-somethings to seniors.

LESSONS INBELONGINGFROM ACHURCH-GOINGCOMMITMENTPHOBE

Erin S. Lane

Why bother with achurch? This is now thefirst theological hurdlenot just for millennialsbut for people of faithfrom all sectors. ErinLane mines her owncomplicated relation-ship with the church to

give fresh insight intothe complexities andpossibilities of a sharedfaith.



INTERGENERA-TIONAL CHRISTIANFORMATION

Holly Catterton

Allen and Christine

Lawton

Providing theoretical

foundations and casestudies of intergenera-tional congregations, thisis a complete frameworkfor intentional inter-generational Christianformation in the church.There is hope thatworship, learning, com-munity and service canall be achieved intergen-erationally.


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A VISION FOR THEAGING CHURCH

James M. Houston

and Michael Parker

James M. Houston andMichael Parker believenow is the time for the

church to offer ministryto its increasing numbersof seniors and to ben-efit from ministry theycan offer. They issue anurgent call to reconceivethe place and part ofthe elderly in the localcongregation, showingthat seniors aren’t the

problem—they are thesolution.


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THE ADOLESCENTJOURNEY

Amy E. Jacober

Adolescence is a time ofindividuation—childrenare slowly finding theiridentity as adults sepa-

rate from their parentsand other adult influ-ences. Drawing on theinsights of sociologyand psychology, Amy Jacober reveals youthministry to be an actof practical theology,and helps youth pastorsfind their footing as

they guide young peoplethrough adolescence.


CLUB PRICE:

$12.60



COLLECTIVE WISDOM

Study contributions of world-class theogians as

they discuss topics important for the church today.


JESUS, PAUL ANDTHE PEOPLE OFGOD

Edited by

Nicholas Perrin and

Richard B. Hays

Compiled from the pre-sentations at the 2010

Wheaton TheologyConference, this volumeincludes N. T. Wright’stwo main addresses plusnine other essays ofcritical response fromother prominent biblicalscholars and theologiansgathered to considerWright’s prolific bodyof work.


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GLOBALTHEOLOGY INEVANGELICALPERSPECTIVE

Edited by Jeffrey P.

Greenman and

Gene L. Green

These essays fromthe 2011 WheatonTheology Conferenceexplore the past, pres-ent and future shape ofbiblical interpretation andtheological engagementin the Majority World.Contributors includeSamuel Escobar, MarkLabberton, Juan Martínez,Ruth Padilla DeBorst,Lamin Sanneh, K. K. Yeoand Amos Yong.


CLUB PRICE:

$18.20

BONHOEFFER,CHRIST ANDCULTURE

Edited by Keith L.

Johnson and

Timothy Larsen

The 2012 WheatonTheology Conference

was convened aroundthe formidable legacy ofLutheran pastor, theolo-gian and anti-Nazi resis-tant Dietrich Bonhoeffer.This collection, focusingon the man’s views ofChrist, the church andculture, contributes toa recent awakening ofinterest in Bonhoefferamong evangelicals.


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CHRISTIANPOLITICALWITNESS

Edited by George

Kalantzis and

Gregory W. Lee

George Kalantzis andGregory W. Lee edit

twelve essays thatexplore the topic ofChristian political wit-ness, originally presentedat the 2013 WheatonTheology Conference.Contributors includeStanley Hauerwas,Mark Noll, WilliamCavanaugh, PeterLeithart and ScotMcKnight.


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GORDON T. SMITH

Learn from a spiritual formation expert how to

live a thriving, ever-maturing life in Christ.

SPIRITUALDIRECTION

Gordon T. Smith

God is present with us,and he gives us compan-ions on the journey. Aspiritual director is onesuch companion. This

comprehensive intro-duction to the art ofboth giving and receiv-ing spiritual directionwill be a helpful guidewhether you are a direc-tor, a directee or simplysomeone who wants tolearn more about thisancient ministry.


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LISTENING TOGOD IN TIMESOF CHOICE

Gordon T. Smith

All Christians yearnto live at the center ofGod’s will. But how todiscern his will is an art

that eludes many of us.Gordon T. Smith sug-gests that we developdiscernment as a spiri-tual discipline, and bystressing the personalaspects of growing inour relationship withGod, we can understandhis will, not just in timesof crisis but throughoutour daily lives.


CLUB PRICE: $11.20

CALLED TO BESAINTS

Gordon T. Smith

Theologies of sanctifica-tion are too numerousto count. In this book,Gordon T. Smith synthe-sizes a lifetime of writing

on calling, conversion,discernment and spiritualformation in a compre-hensive and compellingtheology of sanctifica-tion. Smith presents holi-ness in its christological,sapiential, vocational,social and emotionaldimensions.


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BEGINNING WELL

Gordon T. Smith

Gordon T. Smith con-tends that a chief causeof spiritual immaturityin the evangelical churchis an inadequate theol-ogy of conversion—it

involves more thanjust a release from theconsequences of sin.Surveying Scripture,spiritual autobiographiesand a range of theolo-gies of conversion, heseeks to foster a dynam-ic of conversion thatleads to spiritual trans-

formation and matureChristian living.


CLUB PRICE:

$14.00



N E X T M O N T H

Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty help you face midlife

with renewed passion, and Old Testament scholars

M I S S A D I G E S T M A I N ?I T ’ S N O T T O O L A T E T O T A K E A N O T H E R L O O K !

BALANCEDCHRISTIANITY(EXPANDED EDITION)

John Stott

96 PAGES, PAPERBACK,4407, $8.00

CLUB PRICE: $5.60

EBOOK AVAILABLE

CALLED

Mark Labberton

176 PAGES, HARDCOVER,3683, $16.00


GOD DWELLSAMONG US

G. K. Beale and

Mitchell Kim



LIFE TOGETHERIN CHRIST

Ruth Haley Barton

192 PAGES, HARDCOVER,3586, $18.00


TRUE PARADOX

David Skeel



WHAT YOUR BODYKNOWS ABOUT GOD

Rob Moll



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