Deacons and Evangelism
When I first served as a deacon, a book that encouraged my growth was the CRC's Deacons and Evangelism. This book made me realize that mercy and sharing the gospel are inseparable.
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When I first served as a deacon, a book that encouraged my growth was the CRC's Deacons and Evangelism. This book made me realize that mercy and sharing the gospel are inseparable.
This book came out of my experience as a missionary in Latin America and is a reflection on the big difference that occurs in the world economy, and what a Christian should think and do about it.
"The Moral Disciple: an Introduction to Christian Ethics," is a text that introduces readers to the study of ethics, Classically, ethics has dealt with character/virtue, norms/laws, and consequences/goals.
Not Just a Soup Kitchen is an excellent guide on how the local church can be involved in Mercy Ministry.
Recent conversations on worship fail to answer this simple question, “What’s love got to do with it?” In this volume, I answer that question and more by identifying biblical principles that shape our love as worshipers.
This book of daily readings highlights stories of God’s work with the Old Testament saints (and their world) that are a part of the spiritual history of every Christian.
The Temple Curtain, written for children 8-14, tells the story of a Palestinian family living in Jerusalem in Jesus' day. If interested, I'd be willing to give your church an electronic or print version of the book.
Neighborology provides a blueprint for how churches and servant leaders of every ministry can be neighborly helpers.
If you are needing suggestions for preparing to teach or preach on the Book of Acts, let me suggest my new little book, Together for the World: The Book of Acts from Lexham Press.
Rev. Edwin Walhout went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2017. Here are his parting words and many of his writings.
The Temple Curtain is especially appropriate during Lent and Easter. See my website for more details, the first chapter, educational resources written for each chapter, and your free sample copy.
Designed for small groups, but also valuable for personal use, this 10-session guide uses Bible study, reflection, writing, prayer, and art to engage people in active participation with God on a journey of restoration and healing.
This book attempts to be a handbook for preachers as they face Advent year after year.
This book (Messages from Egypt: Ancient Egypt: Walking the Paths of the Ancient Egyptians (Volume 1)) outlines some of the connections between Ancient Egypt and Ancient Israel in eight lessons.
My book on depression could serve as a resource for pastors and elders when looking for mental health resources. Available on Amazon.com under title This Poison Called Depression.
This new fiction novel is a modern Jacob-like story of a young rebellious man who fights God every step of the way.
God's Plan: Eliminate Biblical Ignorance by Ren Vandesteeg traces the redemptive message in the Bible step-by-step, chronologically from Genesis through Revelation. The book helps people see that the Bible is more relevant to their lives than ever.
This handy reference tool provides practical guidance on how to interpret and apply articles in real-life situations.
A Heartbeat of Grace by Kristin Sterk, is a gripping memoir that will take you through her emotional journey of deep loss, grief, forgiveness, healing, and miracles.
This book contains about 250 prayers. Each prayer is based on a Bible passage.
Way back in 1973, Calvin Seminary professor Dr. Fred Klooster uncomplicated the Bible when he quoted Hosea 4:6, "...my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." (NIV) To know God, we need to know His book.
By way of conversation and illustration, this book offers a deeper understanding of difficult adoptive challenges with attachment as well as practical recommendations for adoptive parenting methods, when more usual parenting approaches don't work.
The much-awaited debut novel from Tim Antonides about a couple's desperate quest to have a child.
Volvamos al diseño de Dios para la Iglesia: Propuestas para una eclesiología bíblica, práctica y funcional con el período apostólico como prototipo...desde la teología reformada.
“Entrevista a los evangelistas: Una comparación investigativa del contenido de los cuatro Evangelios canónicos” es una ayuda para estudio bíblico.