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Baal and the Gods of More

Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry

by Andrew Root ...

Why the Endless Pursuit of "More" Won't Save the ChurchIn an era of church decline, pastors and ministry leaders face intense pressure to grow--more attendance, more influence, more reach, more budget. But what if this relentless pursuit of "more" is actually a form of modern idolatry?In Baal and the Gods of More, leading practical theologian Andrew Root challenges everything you thought you knew ... Read more

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Why the Endless Pursuit of "More" Won't Save the ChurchIn an era of church decline, pastors and ministry leaders face intense pressure to grow--more attendance, more influence, more reach, more budget. But what if this relentless pursuit of "more" is actually a form of modern idolatry?In Baal and the Gods of More, leading practical theologian Andrew Root challenges everything you thought you knew
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A Pilgrimage into Letting Go

Helping Parents and Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable

by Andrew Root, Kara Root ...

How parents and pastors can trade anxiety for authentic relationshipsWhat do pastors and parents have in common? They often feel pressure to be in control.If you're an anxious parent watching your teens navigate an unpredictable world or a ministry leader overwhelmed by the pressure to "save" the church in today's challenging landscape, Andy and Kara Root understand your struggle--and they've ... Read more

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How parents and pastors can trade anxiety for authentic relationshipsWhat do pastors and parents have in common? They often feel pressure to be in control.If you're an anxious parent watching your teens navigate an unpredictable world or a ministry leader overwhelmed by the pressure to "save" the church in today's challenging landscape, Andy and Kara Root understand your struggle--and they've
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The Real Double Life of a Spy - 20 Memoirs & Biographies of Extraordinary Historical Figures

Secret Service Under Pitt, The Spy of the Rebellion, Nathan Hale, Four Years a Scout and Spy

by S. Emma E. Edmonds, Sarah H. Bradford, Jean Christie Root, William J. Fitz-Patrick, Charlotte Biggs, William Minto, Allan Pinkerton, Anonymous, John André, Andrew Lang, Robert Baden-Powell, Joseph Orton Kerbey, William Le Queux, Benson John Lossing, French Strother, Lady Isabel Burton, E. C. Downs, Henry Bascom Smith, Alexander Whyte, S. R. Crockett ...

Spies have always lived in the shadows, slipping between worlds, crafting false identities, and risking their lives in ways most of us can barely imagine. The thrill of espionage isn't just found in fiction—history itself is full of men and women who led double lives, navigating political upheaval, war, and deception to shape the course of events. Their stories captivate us because they reveal the ... Read more

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Spies have always lived in the shadows, slipping between worlds, crafting false identities, and risking their lives in ways most of us can barely imagine. The thrill of espionage isn't just found in fiction—history itself is full of men and women who led double lives, navigating political upheaval, war, and deception to shape the course of events. Their stories captivate us because they reveal the
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Evangelism in an Age of Despair

Hope beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness

by Andrew Root ...

A Hopeful Approach to Evangelism"Evangelism" is a contested, even conflicted word. But churches are declining in numbers and resources. What if we aren't thinking about evangelism in the right way, culturally or theologically? This book contextualizes evangelism in our late modern times and reimagines what the call to outreach means in today's world.Our sad times are made sadder by the realization ... Read more

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A Hopeful Approach to Evangelism"Evangelism" is a contested, even conflicted word. But churches are declining in numbers and resources. What if we aren't thinking about evangelism in the right way, culturally or theologically? This book contextualizes evangelism in our late modern times and reimagines what the call to outreach means in today's world.Our sad times are made sadder by the realization
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Christopraxis

A Practical Theology of the Cross

by Andrew Root ...

Since the late 1970's practical theology has had a significant voice and influence in the academy. While many have seen great hope and potential in this work, not everyone has agreed. Some, for instance, have examined the conversation and found by focusing on the concrete and lived experiences of humanity, by and large, practical theology has not had the theological vision to present frameworks ... Read more

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Since the late 1970's practical theology has had a significant voice and influence in the academy. While many have seen great hope and potential in this work, not everyone has agreed. Some, for instance, have examined the conversation and found by focusing on the concrete and lived experiences of humanity, by and large, practical theology has not had the theological vision to present frameworks
... Read more
Youth Ministry Based on Real Relationships: Interviews With Andrew Root

You're Included, #3

by Andrew Root ...

Series Book 3 - You're Included
In four interviews, Andrew Root discusses the importance of having real relationships with youth, rather than an agenda based on a specific outcome. "I will be your friend if you..." This is part of the You're Included series, published by Grace Communion International. ... Read more

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In four interviews, Andrew Root discusses the importance of having real relationships with youth, rather than an agenda based on a specific outcome. "I will be your friend if you..." This is part of the You're Included series, published by Grace Communion International.
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Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies

Youth Ministry in the Age of Science

by Andrew Root ...

Series series Science for Youth Ministry
Many things threaten the faith of youth today, but none more than science. The commitments of science and Christianity seem to be at odds—science makes truth claims based on experiments and proofs, while religion asks for belief and trust. But Andrew Root demonstrates that, in fact, the two are not incompatible.Root, a renowned expert on adolescent spirituality, shows how science overstates its ... Read more

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Many things threaten the faith of youth today, but none more than science. The commitments of science and Christianity seem to be at odds—science makes truth claims based on experiments and proofs, while religion asks for belief and trust. But Andrew Root demonstrates that, in fact, the two are not incompatible.Root, a renowned expert on adolescent spirituality, shows how science overstates its
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The Relational Pastor

Sharing in Christ by Sharing Ourselves

by Andrew Root ...

One of the Academy of Parish Clergy's "Top 10 Books for Parish Ministry"When is the last time you asked yourself hard questions about why you were pursuing certain relationships in your ministry? Could it be that the end game for many of us is not relationship per se but loyalty, adherence, even submission? The sheep in our flock become the means to our end: pastoring becomes less about the people ... Read more

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One of the Academy of Parish Clergy's "Top 10 Books for Parish Ministry"When is the last time you asked yourself hard questions about why you were pursuing certain relationships in your ministry? Could it be that the end game for many of us is not relationship per se but loyalty, adherence, even submission? The sheep in our flock become the means to our end: pastoring becomes less about the people
... Read more
Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies

My Adventures as a Spy, The Secret Life of Daniel Defoe, Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, Sant of the Secret Service

by Allan Pinkerton, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Sarah H. Bradford, Jean Christie Root, William J. Fitz-Patrick, Charlotte Biggs, William Minto, John André, Andrew Lang, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Joseph Orton Kerbey, William Le Queux, Benson John Lossing, French Strother, Lady Isabel Burton, E. C. Downs, Henry Bascom Smith, Alexander Whyte, S. R. Crockett ...

In 'Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies,' readers are invited into the clandestine world of espionage through an eclectic mix of literary styles and accounts. This anthology presents a spectrum of narratives that delve into the covert operations, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary exploits of spies across different historical contexts. From gripping firsthand memoirs to ... Read more

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In 'Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies,' readers are invited into the clandestine world of espionage through an eclectic mix of literary styles and accounts. This anthology presents a spectrum of narratives that delve into the covert operations, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary exploits of spies across different historical contexts. From gripping firsthand memoirs to
... Read more
The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry

by Andrew Root, Kenda Creasy Dean ...

Christianity Today Book Award of Merit winnerWhat haunts your youth group? So often we avoid talking about doubts and fears because we feel inadequately equipped to address them in any meaningful way. Thecrisis of existence can't be answered with pat Sunday school formulas or a few Bible verses, let alone another relay race.The questions our youth have are often the same ones that perplexed the ... Read more

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Christianity Today Book Award of Merit winnerWhat haunts your youth group? So often we avoid talking about doubts and fears because we feel inadequately equipped to address them in any meaningful way. Thecrisis of existence can't be answered with pat Sunday school formulas or a few Bible verses, let alone another relay race.The questions our youth have are often the same ones that perplexed the
... Read more
When Church Stops Working

A Future for Your Congregation beyond More Money, Programs, and Innovation

by Andrew Root, Blair Bertrand ...

**What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness?What if the answer is to stop and wait on God?**In When Church Stops Working, ministry leaders Andrew Root and Blair Bertrand show how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today. Using clear steps and practices, they invite ... Read more

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**What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness?What if the answer is to stop and wait on God?**In When Church Stops Working, ministry leaders Andrew Root and Blair Bertrand show how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today. Using clear steps and practices, they invite
... Read more

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Religion, Theology, and Stranger Things

Studies from the Upside Down on Evil, Ethics, Horror, and Hope

by Adam J. Powell, Andrew J. Byers, Nathaniel A. Warne Adishian, Vivian Asimos, Melissa Conroy, John Anthony Dunne, Heather Macumber, Brandon R. Grafius, Joseph P. Laycock0, Josh Reeves1, Jana Riess2, Andrew Root3, Dr. Siobhán Jolley4 ...

Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Religion, Theology and Stranger Things*: Studies from the Upside Down on Evil, Ethics, Horror, and Hope* brings interdisciplinary analysis to the teeming spiritual side of the hit television series. With chapters from social scientists, historians, theologians, and Biblical scholars, the volume addresses the many different theological, religious, and supernatural themes present in the fictional ... Read more

$93.19 USD

Religion, Theology and Stranger Things*: Studies from the Upside Down on Evil, Ethics, Horror, and Hope* brings interdisciplinary analysis to the teeming spiritual side of the hit television series. With chapters from social scientists, historians, theologians, and Biblical scholars, the volume addresses the many different theological, religious, and supernatural themes present in the fictional
... Read more

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