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In the busyness of pastoral ministry, it can be a relief to have a resource which provides short-form encouragement and stimulation, a volume that meets us at the beginning or the close of our days and speaks to us about the challenges and blessings of the work in which we are engaged. Thinking Pastorally is designed to meet this need. Taking the form of a miscellany, it ranges across many of the personal and public issues that attend serving the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a medicine cabinet for ministers whose souls are spiritually weary, a place of respite for battle-worn soldiers persevering in the fight of faith, and a clarion call to pursue and serve Jesus more fully through every season until he returns. E-book comes free with purchase of physical title.

Choosing the right Bible translation for private use and public worship can be a challenging task, especially given the wide range of versions in English. This short guide offers some reasons for selecting the Christian Standard Bible Anglicised, providing an overview of its unique translation philosophy and its significant strengths for use in a variety of contexts. The full text of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is included, allowing readers to sample the CSBA for themselves.

A chapter-by-chapter introduction to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Many Reformed Baptist churches worldwide and across the generations have adopted The 1689 Baptist Confession as an expression of their beliefs about what the Bible teaches. The Confession summarises what the Bible says about the core topics of the Christian faith: Scripture, God, Christ, humanity, sin and salvation, the Church and the end times. Across history it has proven itself to be an effective way for churches to make known what they believe, to instruct their membership on the essentials of the faith and to guard against error. These benefits continue to be enjoyed by churches across cultures today. Written with doctrinal insight, pastoral experience and a teacher's heart, The 1689 Handbook mines the Confession's riches, bringing its key teachings home to the reader with clarity and helpful application for bath individual Christians and local churches. The unity and coherence of the Confession are emphasised throughout the book, helping the reader to enjoy it as an organic whole and to see how each doctrine fits together. Study questions enable the book to be used in small groups and in wider church settings. E-book comes free with purchase of physical title.

100 copies £25 25p per gospel 200 copies £40 20p per gospel 400 copies £70 17.5p per gospel 1000 copies £135 13.5p per gospel **SPECIAL OFFER**Add two packs of the same quantity of Good News for London to your basket, add the relevant discount codes below when checking out, and your second pack will be our gift to you (while stocks last). For 100 copy packs use: MULTIPLYEVANGELISM100For 200 copy packs use: MULTIPLYEVANGELISM200For 400 copy packs use: MULTIPLYEVANGELISM400For 1000 copy packs use: MULTIPLYEVANGELISM1000 Good News for London An exciting new edition of Mark’s gospel published by Grace Publications, in collaboration with Holman/Lifeway and London City Mission. Designed in a contemporary ‘zine format, it is intended for mass distribution across the city, combining keen affordability with compelling graphics and design. The Anglicised Christian Standard Bible aims for optimal equivalency, giving a faithful translation of the original languages in clear and accessible English prose. This lends itself well to first-contact outreach, providing readers with a text which is uncomplicated and uncompromising, bringing them face to face with what God himself has said in Christ Jesus. To further simplify, this edition will not have headings or chapter and verse numbering. It is hoped that many churches and Christian agencies will use this low-cost, high-quality edition of Mark’s gospel in their outreach efforts in London. The vision is that individual believers might feel emboldened to share Good News for London with friends and colleagues, and many people commuting to and from work will be given the opportunity to read words of life. The Good News for London website (linked by QR code inside the ‘zine) will provide further information about Jesus and the reliability of Scripture, as well as an interactive directory where readers can discover a gospel church to connect with. Good News for London is also supported by a wide variety of ministries, including Christian Heritage London, Affinity, Grace Baptist Association SE, FIEC, London Project, London Gospel Partnership, Christianity Explored Ministries, the Evangelical Alliance and A Passion for Life. Details 56pp 'zine format (170mm x 250mm)

Those who experience Fatherlessness know it is like a constant shadow cast over the whole of life. Fatherless people can feel a lasting wound in their lives and may experience an identity crisis that robs them of significance and security. They lack a blueprint for manhood, relationships, and parenthood. It forms a deficit in human society. This book is a comprehensive study of the father deficit in contemporary society and of fatherhood in the Bible, culminating in what it is to know God as Father. In a format that suits individual and group study, this book explores various forms of fatherlessness and seeks to hear what the Bible says about human fathers and God the Father. The book opens a window on what it feels like to be fatherless through a range of personal stories, including that of the author. There is also a challenge for churches to consider how they can better care for the fatherless. There are no quick fixes for fatherlessness and the gaping hole it leaves in our society, but this book shows how the gospel can transform relationships. For those who feel hopeless because of this issue, this book points to the hope and help found in the God of the Bible, the Father to the fatherless. This is available as a Print Book and an E-bookAlso availableFree companion resources aimed at those who have pastoral and preaching responsibilitiesAvailable to download free here

A simplified and abridged version of John Owen's The True Nature of a Gospel Church and Its Government (first published in 1689). Theologian John Owen (1616-1683) is well known for his devotional and doctrinal works, sometimes dealing with controversial church issues of his day. He developed strong biblical convictions about the doctrine of the church, expressed in The True Nature of a Gospel Church and Its Government. As much as the Puritans were focused on local church ministry, manuals of pastoral care or local church theology are relatively rare. Owen’s The True Nature of a Gospel Church and Its Government is one of a few exceptions. This addresses the role of the congregation in the government of a local church and the role of church officers (ministers, elders, teachers, and deacons). Owen outlines a biblical understanding of church discipline, attempting to correct abuses and offer practical counsel. Finally, he stresses the importance of local churches sharing in fellowship with other like-minded gospel churches. This simplified and abridged version of Owen’s work allows today’s readers to encounter his thoughts and conclusions and to be encouraged and challenged to consider how churches can follow and apply scriptural patterns. Author info: Dr. Jeffrey T. Riddle is pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church in Louisa, Virginia. He also serves as adjunct Professor of New Testament at the International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS) in Mansfield, Texas. He blogs at jeffriddle.net and hosts the Word Magazine podcast. Read Chapter 1 here