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A Model for Making Disciples: John Wesley's Class Meeting
Paperback by D. Michael Henderson $14.00
$14.00
The Evangelical Revival that swept England in the mid-1700's rode on
the tidal wave of small-group discipleship. John Wesley and
his Methodist preachers expected their parishioners to attend weekly
meetings, where their spiritual growth could be monitored and
encouraged. Dr. Henderson describes the genius of Wesley's
class meetings and shows how similar groups would strengthen
Christian ministry today. David L. McKenna, president emeritus
for Asbury Theological Seminary, calls Henderson's book "a timely
word for an urgent need." D. Michael Henderson is the founder and
executive director of African Leadership, which trains African
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Shaping the Wesleyan Message: John Wesley in Theological Debate
Paperback by Dr. Allan Coppedge $17.95
$17.95
 Millions
of Christians worldwide trace their theological roots to John
Wesley. Methodists, holiness Christians, neo-Pentecostals,
charismatics, and others attribute to Wesley their emphasis on free
will, personal accountability, and the call to holy living.
However, Christian leaders of Wesley's day opposed him. In heated
public debates, vitriolic newspaper articles, and satirical songs
they ridiculed Wesley and his beliefs. Even respected evangelists
like George Whitefield turned against him.
This book explores how John Wesley responded to his critics. In
answering them, he articulated ideas that have become essential to
modern Western Christianity.
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The Framework of Our Faith
By Dr. Harold W. Burgess $9.95
$9.95
 In thirteen readable chapters, The Framework of Our
Faith makes an innovative presentation of historic Christianity.
The contributors to the book share a common burden: namely, that
Christians at the beginning of the twenty-first century have too few
opportunities to adequately experience the foundational truths that
have sustained the church over the centuries. Accordingly they
have followed the ancient creed that came largely to its final form
in the fourth century. The two primary goals, then, are (1) to
provide a framework for believers to understand "Our Faith" more
fully, and (2) to establish a foundation for unbelievers to make a
wholehearted "leap of faith" into a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ.
The
Framework of Our Faith (Spanish Version)
By Dr. Harold W. Burgess $9.95
 $9.95
The Framework of Our Faith has recently been translated into
Spanish. This 88-page book is a short course in basic
Christian beliefs following closely the Apostle's Creed.
Rachael Coleman, missionary to Ecuador with OMS International,
translated the book which was edited by Harold Burgess.
En trece
capítulos legibles, La
Estructura de Nuestra Fe hace una presentación innovadora
del cristianismo histórico. Los contribuidores del libro comparten
una carga común: Sienten que los cristianos a principios del siglo
veintiuno hayan tenido pocas oportunidades para experimentar
adecuadamente las verdades fundacionales que han sostenido a la
iglesia a través de los siglos. Por lo tanto, estos escritores han
seguido el credo antiguo que llegó a su forma final en el cuarto
siglo. Las dos metas primarias, entonces, son: (1) Proveer una
estructura por medio de la cual los creyentes puedan entender
plenamente
«nuestra
fe»;
(2) Establecer un fundamento desde el cual los incrédulos puedan dar
un
«salto
de fe»
sincero hacia una relación
personal con Jesucristo. Este libro de 88 páginas es un curso breve
in las creencias básicas cristianas y sigue cercanamente el Credo
Apostólico. Raquel
Coleman, misionera al Ecuador con la OMS
Internacional, tradujo el libro, el cual fue editado en inglés por
el Dr. Harold
Burgess |
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The Role of Teaching in
Sustaining the Church
By Dr. Harold W. Burgess $16.95
$16.95
 This is the first time we've offered this book.
It's hot off the press. Pastors, teachers, and those preparing
for ministry will profit from the historical insights and practical
suggestions offered in this book. "In The Role of Teaching
in Sustaining the Church, Burgess has provided a helpful
resource for examining past and present practice in Christian
education. The historical review of the first part of the book
provides insights on the catechetical processes of the early church
and reformation church eras and changes in education brought about
through the Enlightenment period. The Sunday School overview
helps set this important ministry in context, and his analysis of
the small groups movement of the later 20th century reveals its many
roots and forms. The second part presents perspectives and
guiding principles for education ministry with children, youth, and
adults at different stages of life. Burgess' personal stories
of his ministry experience enrich this section, helping to raise the
reader's vision for and valuing of strong educational ministries.
This is a hopeful book that is well worth the read."
-Dr.
Kevin Lawson, Editor - Christian Education Journal |
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