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This book, says the author, is “a testimony of narratives where [a] strange God appears. Such appearances supply the mystical states that have come...

An anthology of writings of late-18th and early-19th century Methodist women. Writings of early Methodist women have compelling stories to tell. Th...

In a single, convenient volume, readers can now look up John Wesley's own statements of his theological beliefs. Reprinted from the 1954 work, A C...

Adapted from Albert Outler's 4-volume text The Works of John Wesley, this anthology of 50 of Wesley's finest sermons are presented in an affordable...

Representative writings of early American Methodists illustrating their spirituality and lives. This book presents primary source material from the...

Many in our day think that it is no longer possible to have big, strong, vital, influential, mission-minded downtown congregations. Those who predi...

These new essays summarize the latest research by highly respected United Methodist scholars, exploring the distinctive doctrines and discipline of...

Christian doctrine, McClendon tells us, is no laundry list of propositions to be believed, but is rather an essential practice of the church. Doctr...

The history of Wesleyan family of churches doctrines The history of Wesleyan family of churches doctrines What are our core beliefs?  Doctrinal Sta...

Think you know everything there is to know about the life that lies beyond this one? Think again. Think you know everything there is to know about ...

El Estudiante avanzado del Nuevo Testamento podrá encontrar en esta introducción un análisis sobrio del estado actual de la disciplina, y los pasto...

Introducción al griego de la Biblia I y II nos acerca de manera amena y organizada al estudio de esta lengua b íblica. La metodogía global que util...

You don’t have to be perfect, or even good; just be faithful, and then let God take it from there. In  Do Your Best and Trust God for the Rest , po...

One of today's foremost theologians presents the case for embracing religious pluralism as integral to the Christian gospel. Religious pluralism is...

Unmasks the hidden "worldviews" that stand in the way of congregational vitality and mission.   They are problems with which every pastor is famili...

El Estudiante avanzado del Antiguo Testamento podrá encontrar en esta introducción un análisis sobrio del estado actual de la disciplina, y los pas...

"We would be naive to think that we can hear these narratives with the same clarity that the first hearers did. An equal naivete, however, would b...

Impact your youth with an activity that is interesting, instructive, and memorable.  This book offers 50 “mystery destinations” near your church th...

Providing fundamental homiletical principles, this classic book gives readers all the tools they need to prepare a meaningful sermon. "Sermon desi...

Abingdon Press is pleased to offer  Daughters of Imani: Christian Rites of Passage for African American Young Women  by Rev. Richelle White, the cr...

Before long, many of our Christian congregations will be perceived as sentimental creatures who are studied primarily as skeletons in the halls of ...

Characterizations of Jesus abound: “dying Savior,” “monk,” or “troublemaker,” for example.  But who is Jesus?  Who  was  Jesus—really?  By surveyin...

This guide to contemporary preaching focuses on exciting and innovative ideas that have recently emerged. Wilson demonstrates with clarity and deta...

There is hope beyond the “strange and bitter cup” of African American manhood. To cut dead means to refuse to acknowledge another with the intent t...

Teenagers and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social problems that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Teens ...

What do you do when the call comes from a distraught parishioner who needs help in dealing with a murder, rape, traffic accident, miscarriage, or t...

Like the two previous projects Weaver has brought to Abingdon Press, this is a case-study book which will be used both as a resource for clergy and...

Offering proven strategies for communicating the gospel to people who are atheistic, agnostic, or "ignostic," the author presents a model of a cong...

Gain fresh insight into The United Methodist Church's teachings about the Holy Spirit. This 8-session study explores how the Holy Spirit produces a...

This book is designed for the minister's use, not only in the study while planning services of Holy Communion, but also at the Lord's Table while c...

This new collection of essays explores the subject of conversion in the Wesleyan tradition from biblical, historical, theological, and practical po...

One of today’s greatest preacher-theologians engages one of the twentieth century's greatest teacher-theologians on the meaning of preaching. Reade...

Seymour and Miller, with four other experts in the field, seek to clarify the agenda, resources, and hopes for Christian education in the twenty-fi...

A comprehensive guide to the theology and practice of evangelism within the Wesleyan tradition. No one would deny that evangelism stands at the hea...

In a time when the United Methodist Connectional System is being questioned throughout the denomination, this volume explains the roots of the syst...

Complete and easy lessons that make Bible learning fun! All-in-One Bible Fun  is the perfect children's program for teachers on a budget or looking...

For most people, rhetoric is a dubious term at best. Whenever they see the word, they expect it to be preceded by something like “empty” or “mere.”...

“La vida en comunidad es lo más esencial de la espiritualidad cristiana, y es la esencia misma del reino de Dios... La espiritualidad cristiana con...

Claim the Life  is a six-year, comprehensive spiritual formation plan for youth Sunday school. The annual themes are Journey, Word, and Faith for y...

Fundamental practices any congregation can implement to enrich the faith of its members—now in Spanish People are searching for a church shaped and...

Learn the tactics of pastors with successful, enthusiastic, growing congregations. They are playing soccer, paying bills, shopping, visiting museum...

Hell Without Fire  has been nominated in the Creative Nonfiction Historical Division category of the 39th Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards....

Challenging the church to break the yoke of middle-class captivity and join with Christ who lives among the poor and marginalized, Tex Sample addre...

A how-to book for the church musician desiring further training, Handbell Helper offers basic, practical help to church music directors. * Offers b...

The definitive guide to leading the congregation, updated to meet the needs of today’s church leaders. Much has changed since the first edition of ...