House Church

In House Church: Embracing Authentic Community, you are invited on a transformative journey to the heart of true Christian living. This compelling guide illuminates the path to forming house churches, communities that mirror the intimate, service-driven life of Jesus Christ.

Reader's Choice Award Winner. Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers.

Step into a realm where time bows to eternity, where the Creator meets His creation in an endless dance of love and light. The Sunshine Country is not just a book; it's a journey to the heart of divine romance — a vivid tapestry woven from the promises of Revelation 21-22. From the grand unveiling of the New Jerusalem to the eternal celebration of Christ and His Church, this book invites you into a world where every shadow is banished, and every heart beats with unending joy. Have you ever wondered what awaits beyond the veil of time? What is the nature of the eternal city, the New Heaven...

Whisper Lake Indiana is a small farming town where all the citizens are good Christians. That's what most of them say, anyway. But the town hosts a dark, dark secret. Don Wilson, the former lord and master of the now burnt out and abandoned Hephzibahh House, is coming back to start his ministry of enslaving, starviing, and beating teenage girls until he turns them into the meek and frightened submissive women that his church members want. But something else is arising in Whisper Lake: an avenging entity from the dim mists of medieval and Qabalistic magic. As the outnumbered and outgunned ...

This book introduces us to the meaning of church membership, the traits of a good church, and how we are to function as parts of the body. Written for laypeople, it includes practical discussions on church leadership, male and female roles, worship, spiritual gifts, confrontation, unity, and prayer. Revised and expanded with study questions and new conclusions.

Fatima, Portugal, 1917: The Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children, sharing with them three secrets, two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican, read only by popes, and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed, its quizzical tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows.

Active Shooter—a term recently coined that sends chills up the spines of principles, teachers, parents…and now pastors and parishioners. The FBI defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms.” Active Killer is a more fitting term. What is the biblical approach to this threat? Christians are struggling with how to respond. Do we trust God and pray for his protection? Do we “turn the other cheek” and do nothing when someone threatens to kill us? Do we take...

James Carroll weaves together the story of his quest to understand his personal beliefs and his relationship to the Catholic Church with the history of the Church itself. From his first awakening of faith as a boy to his gradual disillusionment as a Catholic, Carroll offers a razor-sharp examination both of himself and of how the Church became an institution that places power and dominance over people through an all-male clergy.

A House of Prayer: Three Dimensions of Intercessory Prayer, Intercession for the Church and Nations. Step into a transformative journey that will deepen your understanding of spiritual warfare and its profound impact on your life and the lives of those around you. In A House of Prayer, discover the art of intercessory prayer and the keys to unlocking the three dimensions of intercessory prayer—Access, Accountability, and Authority. Designed for women, men and families alike, this enlightening prayer guide invites you to explore the deeper principles of praying in the Spirit. With ...

The idea that “thoughts become things” has become a meme in popular culture. It’s held as a firm proposition in metaphysics, and some spiritual teachers ascribe infinite powers to the mind. But are these claims scientifically accurate? What does the scientific evidence tell us about the scope of the human mind to transform thoughts into reality?

For over a millennium, the Word of God was buried beneath the weight of man-made tradition, ecclesiastical decrees, and papal dominance. From 500 to 1500 C.E., the Roman Catholic Church systematically obscured the Scriptures—locking them in Latin, condemning their translation, and replacing their authority with that of councils, creeds, and a corrupt hierarchy. BURIED SCRIPTURE confronts this historical reality head-on. Edward D. Andrews, author of over 220 books and a leading conservative biblical scholar, exposes how Rome silenced the Bible and elevated tradition above truth. This is ...

Award-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how you can rewire your brain for happiness—starting right now.

A New Collection of True Ghost Stories from England and Elsewhere. Where might you find a ghost? In many a place, if these stories are to be believed: from historic properties to the humblest of homes; churches, bridges, pubs and roads, not to mention a fish and chip shop. And then how to explain a vanishing car, a hat, or a hotel? Mysteries aplenty, whereas solutions are few. Each of the stories in this collection was freely volunteered for inclusion by members of the ‘Personal Ghost Stories’ Facebook group, with the events which they relate stated to have involved the contributor ...

Katherine’s life was once filled with love and new beginnings. But she’d given up her hopes and dreams of marriage and a family and instead buried herself in her big city career and her small home in its quiet home-town like neighborhood...then everything changed. Follow the lives of Katherine, Tom, and their growing circle of friends as they deal with real everyday challenges, life changing choices, romance, an unexpected mystery, and the magical promise of second chances. If you enjoy clean romance and inspirational feel-good women’s fiction filled with love, family, friendship, new...

The inspiring story of evangelicals in Cincinnati struggling to bridge racial divides in their own church, their community, and across the nation.

Each Christmas retired chemistry teacher Edwina Bopp makes her newest invention of miracle fudge as a fundraiser for missions in her small Southern town Fountain City. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the good lady cooks through the night and then gives the candy away to the fudge-hungry group of people who know this year's newest recipe is coming and line up in front of her store before she ever opens the door of her Main Street candy shop. People receive their portion of this year's fudge and place donations for missions in her jar on the counter, expecting miracles. Some miracles have...

Unlock the Power of Prayer Leadership and Transform Your Church Community! Are you ready to elevate your prayer life and lead others into deeper spiritual realms? Discover the ultimate guide to becoming a dynamic prayer leader with "The Prayer Leader's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Training, Equipping, and Empowering Prayer Leaders." This essential resource is designed to inspire, train, and empower you to lead with passion and purpose. Imagine being the catalyst for spiritual revival in your church, leading powerful prayer meetings that ignite faith and bring about real change. ...

Accounting for churches is not the same as accounting for businesses. A church bookkeeper must be aware of the special tax codes that govern the church's unique tax standing. But it is often hard for overworked or volunteer administrators to know every aspect of tax code that affects their church's ability to accept donations, oversee a benevolence fund, file church payroll, and offer a compensation package for their minister. Lisa London, The Accountant Beside You who brought you QuickBooks for Churches & Using QuickBooks for Nonprofit Organizations, Associations & Clubs, explains the ...

Philip Yancey, whose explorations of faith have made him a guide for millions, feels no need to defend the church. Yancey acknowledges that many spiritual seekers find few answers and little solace in the institutional church. How did Yancey manage to survive spiritually despite early encounters with a racist, legalistic church that he now views as almost cultic? In this, his most soul-searching book yet, he probes that very question.

Scandals. Hypocrisy. Shallow sermons. Do you see the brokenness within the church and wonder if she can ever authentically represent Jesus to the world? Dr. Eric Mason doesn’t just call the church out. He calls believers up, equipping listeners with actionable steps toward personal accountability and a renewed commitment to Christ’s mission. Rebranding the Church is a training manual for Christians to lovingly and truthfully share Christ with people who no longer respect the Christian faith.