As the 2013 Academy of Parish Clergy Annual Convention gave its benediction, the attendees looked forward to the 2014 convention which will be held in May in Racine, WI. Energion Publications is honored to be in partnership with the Academy and lend its support and resources to the clergy members who minister t0 each other, the…
I’ve been working on the catalog description for a forthcoming book, Transforming Acts, by Bruce Epperly. A couple of lines stood out to me yesterday as I was reading to get material for my description. Bruce talks about a group of “restless seekers within and beyond the church.” He says: “They want integrity, authenticity, spirituality,…
There are many difficulties in operating a Christian publishing company in the current market, but there are also rewards. One of those rewards is the opportunity to publish books that I think can really make a difference in the Christian world. Then we get back to the hard part—making sure that those who will benefit…
James A. Lee has written a thorough review of God’s Desire for the Nations: The Missionary Theology of John Piper. I appreciate this thorough review. I’m in the mood for giving away some books, so this Friday, when I give away copies of The Jesus Paradigm, I’m going to also select one comment to this…
… and you aren’t even required to review it (though we wouldn’t mind if you did!). Yesterday on his blog Dave Black said: 8:00 AM I am so excited about what the Lord Jesus is doing in my local church. A revolution is taking place — a new revolution that has to take place if…
Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you —unless you have come to believe in vain. For…
Thomas Hudgins provides a thorough review of Dave Black’s new book. He says, “Coming from someone who has bought a lot of books over the years, I’m always appreciative when I can find one that costs very little but challenges my heart greatly.” I would add that the quantity discounts are very good. Check them…
Energion author, poet, and worship leader Lee Baker (noise flash) has written some excellent thoughts on rethinking church.
Office and review copies of The Church Under the Cross (William Powell Tuck) and Will You Join the Cause of Global Missions? (David Alan Black) are arriving today. Bloggers, request your review copies. These books are already in stock at Amazon.com (Church, Missions), B&N (Church, Missions), and Energion Direct (Church, Missions).
From Dave Black*: New Testament Christianity is not reserved only for super saints who are doing all the “right” things church-wise. It is for every believer, whatever your church structure, whatever your location or occupation, whatever your circumstances in life. Jesus wants to live His life through us in the world. The only question is:…
