Believing there's a big difference between training children to be quiet in church and teaching them the joy of worship, the author offers down-to-earth advice (with a touch of humor) on how to inspire them to fully participate, from toddler-hood through teen years. Revised and expanded with study guide.

The elderly, AIDS patients, the dying, mourners, the mentally ill, the depressed. Many of you may regularly come into contact with these people who are dealing with death and the struggles of life. This book written by an experienced chaplain helps pastors and lay people in ministering to these special needs. The book also considers a Christian's response to medical-ethics questions including euthanasia.

Fall '24
Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '23
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '19
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Pastoral Care Under the Cross is a practical guide for pastors who visit the sick and who generally shepherd the flock of God. Eyer is a former chaplain and pastor with much experience in this area of ministry. Probably the most helpful aspect of this book is the practical examples he gives from his own experience. Through his “stories,” he communicates what pastoral ministry looks like, very raw with emotion, and real problems. This book will be especially helpful to those pastors beginning the pastoral ministry.
—Dr. James Molstre

WBC series delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. It emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology.

Fall '23

Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21

Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan.

Fall '19

Required AFLTS textbook for Thess/ Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan.

Christ's sheep need shepherding. That's where you come in.
With more than 60 years of ministry between them, Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford have come to understand that everything in ministry--even administration, leadership, and planning--revolves around the ancient tradition of the care of souls. Pastors are entrusted with the care of a flock by the Good Shepherd and are called to be faithful to this task. But pastoring seems to be getting more and more difficult.

Based on a sound theological framework, Senkbeil and Woodford present a set of practical tools for church leadership and strategy. Calling on their vast experience, they encourage pastors to protect, guide, and feed their flock as Jesus would, bridging the eternal wisdom of the word of God with the everyday practicality of hands-on leadership. Originally published as Church Leadership & Strategy, this revision includes a new chapter and litany.

Spring '26

Required FLS textbook for Discipleship and Servant Leadership course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley and Dr. James Molstre.

SIT 2024
Recommended SIT textbook for Session A.
Pastoral Theology: The Care of Souls (Dr. Harold Senkbeil)

Reminder: Select one recommended resource per session to link to your reflective essay.

Spring '24

Required FLS textbook for Discipleship and Servant Leadership course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley and Dr. James Molstre.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for Seminars in Congregational Leadership sessions.
Seminars in Congregational Leadership sessions:
Monday The Board Chair (Dr. Wade Mobley)
Tuesday Conflict and the Cross (Pr. Micah Hjermstad)
Wednesday What Servant Leadership Means (Dr. James Molstre)
Thursday Leading with a Limp: Emotional Health for Spiritual Leaders (Dr. Wade Mobley)

Spring '22

Required FLS textbook for Discipleship and Servant Leadership course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley and Dr. James Molstre.

Many consider pastoral visitation antiquated and impractical. People seem busier than ever, and technology appears to trivialize personal contact. As a result, personal visits are often reserved only for the gravest of situations.

Tyler C. Arnold argues that pastoral visitation is essential to the pastoral role. In Scripture, God visits his people to show his personal interest and concern. This is seen most clearly in the incarnation. Christ's ministry is one of presence. But Jesus is not only an example of visitation ministry; he is the embodiment of it. And in visitation, pastors and laypeople continue Jesus's ministry by bringing Christ to the individual in their very place of need.

Established in strong theological foundations and sensitive to contemporary concerns, Pastoral Visitation exhorts pastors to return to this classic method of individual soul-care.

Fall '25
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

19" x 26" laminated chart. It includes four reproducible student worksheets on the back side.

Correlating PowerPoint and foldout pamphlet, The Life of the Apostle Paul, also available.

This impressive drama follows Saul the agry zealot to Paul the emissary of Christ who will pay any price to bring his message to the world. Includes bonus feature "I, Paul" reenactment of the Book of II Timothy.

30 minutes. The inspiring story of Don and Carol Richardson and their missionary work in the remote jungles of the Southwest Pacific. When inter-tribal warfare breaks out, a chief offers his son as the means of bringing peace, making the Gospel understandable as these new missionaries discover the “Peace Child.”

A biblical evaluation of the Pentecostal/charismatic movement sweeping through the Christian church around the world. Basing all his conclusions on Scripture, the author shows how this popular movement militates against the basic Bible truth of justification by faith.

Luke wrote Acts as a continuation of his gospel. In this book he records the growth of the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven. The first part of the book focuses on the church in and around Jerusalem. Luke goes on then to record the apostle Paul’s conversion and the spread of the gospel throughout the Roman world.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Spring '20

Required FLBC textbook for Acts and Prison Letters course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Clearly written, down-to-earth, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Christ-centered commentaries following the NIV Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. 40 volumes covering every book of Scripture. Softcover.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '19
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Paul wrote 2 Corinthians after he heard a report from Titus about the Corinthian congregation. In this letter Paul compliments the believers for their progress and encourages them to complete the collection for the church in Jerusalem. He defends his ministry against those in the congregation who opposed him and claimed to be super-apostles.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Corinthians course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '21
Required FLBC textbook for Corinthians course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Paul wrote to the Galatians because their faith was threatened by false teachers who said that salvation was dependent upon both Christ and good works. This false gospel, he wrote, was "no gospel at all." Paul addressed his letter to the Ephesians while he was a prisoner and reminded them of what God's great power and grace has done for believers.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Fall '20
Recommended FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Christ-centered Bible truths unfold as you read this complete series of commentaries designed for spiritual growth and reading enjoyment. These trustworthy commentaries help you comprehend what you've read in Scripture as well as apply it to your life.

These commentaries offer:

• Easy-to-read commentary that follows the text (NIV translation), so you learn as you read
• Scripture and commentary on the same page
• Bible text highlighted in bold
• Explanation of complicated passages
• Important facts identified about Bible times to help make relevant connections to life today
• Maps and charts

This series is an excellent companion text for Bible study leaders and for individual use.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Clearly written, down-to-earth, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Christ-centered commentaries following the NIV Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. Softcover.

The apostle John refers to himself as the disciple "whom Jesus loved." John was in the inner circle of disciples, together with Peter and James. As he records the ministry of Jesus, the apostle adds many unique insights not recorded in other gospels. The gospel of John is a simple and clear statement of God's grace in Christ, written so that we might believe and have eternal life because of Jesus' sacrifice.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for the Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Gospel of John course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Philippians is a warm, personal letter expressing great joy in Christ. Paul wrote to the Colossians to help them understand the truths of Christianity and guard against false teaching. Philemon is a short note to Paul's friend, asking him to forgive a runaway slave who had become a believer. Paul wrote all three of these letters while he was in prison.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistle course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Recommended FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Clearly written, down-to-earth, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Christ-centered commentaries following the NIV Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. 40 volumes covering every book of Scripture. Softcover.

Christ-centered Bible truths unfold as you read this complete series of commentaries designed for spiritual growth and reading enjoyment. These trustworthy commentaries help you comprehend what you've read in Scripture as well as apply it to your life.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '19
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

The letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude are often grouped together and called the general epistles because they are not addressed to a single congregation. James focuses on faith, and Peter encourages believers to lead Christian lives. The book of John focuses on the meaning of the Lord's actions, while the book of Jude warns us against false teachers.

The People's Bible series is a Bible commentary for everyone. The authors of the series have served as pastors, college teachers, or seminary professors. Each author began with the original Hebrew or Greek text and then worked to bring the message of God's Word to Christians who are looking to dive deeper into their study of the Bible. Two important truths guide all the commentaries: First, the Bible is God's inspired Word and is therefore true and reliable. Second, the central message of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ.

Fall '22

Required FLBC textbook for General Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

In Perspectives on Family Ministry, Timothy Paul Jones makes the case that every church is called to some form of family ministry—but what he means by “family ministry” isn’t simply one more program to add to an already-packed schedule! According to Jones, the most effective family ministries involve refocusing every church process to engage parents in the process of discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart.

Jones sets the stage with introductory chapters on the historical contexts and foundations of family ministry. Then, three effective practitioners show clearly how your church can make the transition to family ministry. Paul Renfro (pastor of discipleship at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas) writes in favor of Family-Integrated Ministry, where the emphasis is on intergenerational discipleship. Brandon Shields (minister to high school students at Highview Baptist Church, a multi-site megachurch in Kentucky and Indiana) supports Family-Based Ministry—ministry that organizes programs according to ages and interests but also develops intentional activities and training events to bring families together. Jay Strother (minister to emerging generations at Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee) prefers Family-Equipping Ministry, maintaining age-organized ministry while reorganizing the congregation to call parents to become active partners in the discipleship of their children.

Spring '26

Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.

Spring '25

Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.

Spring '24

Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '22
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '20
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '19
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

How does the local congregation minister to families? As churches seek to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her families, the approach taken has varied across a broad spectrum. This book assembles practitioners from three major approaches to present how they pursue healthy family ministry. It then offers space for the others to respond to each one’s approach. The result is an effective resource for biblical evaluation to apply discernment for serving families in your context.
—Pr. Jason Holt

The ESV Pew Bible is an affordable and durable Bible, specially designed for regular use in churches. This refreshed edition contains the full ESV Bible text in the same typesetting as the popular ESV Thinline Bible, and is priced for wide distribution.

• What is real?
• What is truth?
• What can we know?
• What should we believe?
• What should we do and why?
• Is there a God?
• Can we know him?
• Do Christian doctrines make sense?
• Can we believe in God in the face of evil?

These are fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to. These are questions that philosophy addresses. And the answers we give to these kinds of questions serve as the foundation stones for constructing any kind of worldview.

Now updated and expanded in this second edition, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offers a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep they seek to introduce readers to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics, and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy.

Philosophy, they contend, aids Christians in the tasks of apologetics, polemics, and systematic theology. It reflects our having been made in the image of God, helps us to extend biblical teaching into areas not expressly addressed in Scripture, facilitates the spiritual discipline of study, enhances the boldness and self-image of the Christian community, and is requisite to the essential task of integrating faith and learning.

Here is a lively and thorough introduction to philosophy for all who want to know reality. This second edition now includes including enhanced arguments, updated bibliographies, and new chapters on atonement and the mind-body problem.

Spring '24
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for Philosophy for Faith session taught by Dr. Jonathan Strand.

Spring '23
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '19
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

From time to time we all face life's big questions . . .

• What is real?
• How do we know what we know?
• What is right?
• Who or what am I?
• How should we view science and its claims?

And as we wrestle with these issues, we may even find ourselves thinking, Perhaps what I need is a good dose of philosophy. It's a shame philosophy is so difficult.

Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland understand this frustration and in this book offer help to make philosophy at least slightly less difficult. In straightforward language with everyday examples, they explain the basics needed to understand philosophical concepts and thus bring clarity to discussions of life's big questions.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Philosophy course taught by Dr. Jonathan Strand.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for Apologetics, Ethics, & Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Dr. Wade Mobley.
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Philosophy course taught by Dr. Jonathan Strand.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for Philosophy for Faith session taught by Dr. Jonathan Strand.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Fall '19
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/ Doctrine of Word course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Spring '19
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Fall '18
Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching II course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

This book sparked the pietistic movement in the 17th Century. Three sections. First, attention is drawn to moral laxity, indifference toward sin, and hypocrisy in the church. Second, there is hope for reform. Third, six concrete proposals for reform are presented including more extensive public and private use of Scripture, greater laity participation, and preaching that has edification and the inner life as its goal.

Summer Institute of Theology 2021

Textbook for Ethics and the Followers of Christ course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Fall '19
Required AFLTS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. James Molstre.

Required reading option in Category C for AFLTS interns.

Christian's experiences told by John Bunyan are detailed for beginners with corresponding sketches on each page.

The classic allegorical tale of Christian, the pilgrim on his journey to the Celestial City who encounters both worthy companions and dreadful adversaries. Written over 300 years ago, this stirring spiritual narrative still challenges and encourages readers on their spiritual journeys.

Next to the Bible, Pilgrim's Progress has been read by more people than any other book in the English language. Its vital message still speaks to contemporary man. Rewritten in modern English.

A companion guide to Pilgrim’s Progress to help readers learn and grow along with Pilgrim on his exciting adventure. Includes 11 lessons with review questions, devotional comments, and application. Adaptable for use with various editions of Pilgrim’s Progress.

In this colorful adaptation from John Bunyan’s classic work, children are challenged by the life-changing spiritual truths of Pilgrim’s journey to the Celestial City.