A collection of studies done since 1988, edited in a convenient format to make the information accessible and useful. The information in this book was generated from survey research, often informed by focus-group input. Trends, Attitudes & Opinions will help you accurately hear the opinions of... [Show more]
This is the story of thirteen churches and the leaders who moved them from stagnancy to growth and from mediocrity to greatness. Drawing on one of the most comprehensive studies ever on the church, this book reveals the process of becoming a “breakout” church and the factors that lead to... [Show more]
The world is broken. Members of the Adventist Society for Religious Studies decided to address this issue from their respective disciplines. In November 2022, they met to share their papers; to invite a robust conversation about the obviously malfunctioning world, ancient and contemporary; to see... [Show more]
This book demonstrates that no longer must women refrain from scholarship or from teaching in areas like New Testament, Old Testament, systematic theology, ethics, and praxis. Women scholars who had presented papers for the Adventist Society for Religious Studies prepared their papers for... [Show more]
Do you feel that God is calling you to present integrated total wellness topics, but you don’t have the time to do the scientific research or the money to develop the graphics? Good news! Drs. John, Millie and Wes Youngberg have spent 5 years developing this series so that you can present a... [Show more]
The family is like a human body. The functioning of each separate part affects the body as a whole, and the body as a whole impacts the way the separate parts function. This view is crucial to those who minister to families. In this perspective, individual family members are valued and relational... [Show more]
Are you in a 'small' church? Well, guess what you're the majority. With the average church in America clocking in around 75 members, there's no reason why 'small' has to equal 'less' when it comes to healthy, thriving youth ministry. In this stereotype-busting examination of 'smaller' (don't call... [Show more]
The Critic (Qoheleth) concludes that life under the sun is a vapor—a hopeless chasing after the wind. But what if Solomon had met Jesus and learned about the Gospel? What if he had been given a glimpse into God’s vision and purpose for the human family in the mission and ministry of... [Show more]
The Critic (Qoheleth) concludes that life under the sun is a vapor—a hopeless chasing after the wind. But what if Solomon had met Jesus and learned about the Gospel? What if he had been given a glimpse into God’s vision and purpose for the human family in the mission and ministry of... [Show more]
