Book Reviews

Stan Toler is a gifted preacher and writer, and any reader will benefit from his new book If Only I Could Relate to the People I'm Related To (Beacon Hill Press).

A.W. Tozer was one of the great evangelical voices of the 20th century. In And He Dwelt Among Us: Teachings from the Gospel of John (Regal), we benefit from the...

Any minister who has experienced times of disappointment and discouragement-and that includes anyone who has been in ministry longer than six months-will benefit from The Resurrection of Ministry (IVP) by Andrew Purves.

As Islam makes inroads into communities across the United States and around the world, how do Christians engage Muslims with an effective witness? In Breaking the Islam Code (Harvest House), pastor J.D. Greear draws on his knowledge of Islam and his experience living with Muslims.

In their book Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture (IVP), Biola professors Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis explore the role of Christian speech in communicating forgiveness in today's culture. Students of communication will find much to consider in this meaty volume.

William H. Willimon is one of the finest preachers of recent years, and those who love to read powerful sermons will enjoy The Collected Sermons of William H. Willimon (Westminster John Knox).

John Phillips was a frequent contributor to Preaching in years past; for several years, his "Exploring the Word" column appeared in our pages regularly. Recently John went to be with the Lord, but his many books provide a continuing legacy of faithful ministry. One of his most recent books is 100 Devotions for Pastors and Church Leaders: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Sermons, Lessons, Church Events, Newsletters and Websites (Kregel). As with his other publications, this little volume offers biblically focused insights that will be a valuable resource for many.

With the growing need for churches that reach across cultures, Multicultural Ministry Handbook: Connecting Creatively to a Diverse World (IVP) will be a valuable resource for many church leaders. Edited by David Anderson and Margarita Cabellon, the book covers a variety of topics on ministry within a multicultural setting, including arts and worship, ministry to children and students and community outreach.

The topic of worship continues to be a source of conversation and conflict. William Dyrness offers a helpful resource to aid in that conversation with his book A Primer on Christian Worship (Wm. B. Eerdmans). The book offers a useful analysis of the current issues regarding worship and provides historical context to see how we have arrived at this point. Pastors and church leaders will find it a helpful tool.

In The Church Awakening: An Urgent Call for Renewal (Thomas Nelson), Charles Swindoll examines the challenges the church faces in the 21st century, and urges leaders toward a new direction that will enable the church to again become a strong, transformational movement.