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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

    $23.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • 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

    $36.17 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $23.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Does Youth Ministry Have a Future?

    Hope for Teens Beyond the Mental Health Crisis

    by Andrew Root ...
    Youth ministers were once missionaries, meeting teenagers where they gathered in schools, malls, and parking lots. But over the past decade, something changed. Youth workers have struggled to connect with anxious kids glued to their phones and have found themselves filling the role of therapist for adolescents coming of age on the internet.We need a new approach. A veteran in youth ministry, ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

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  • Faith Formation in a Secular Age

    Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 1 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    A New Vision for Faith Formation in a Secular AgeThe loss or disaffiliation of young adults is a much-discussed topic in churches today. Many faith-formation programs focus on keeping the young, believing the youthful spirit will save the church. But do these programs have more to do with an obsession with youthfulness than with helping young people encounter the living God?Leading practical ... Read more

    $22.39 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • 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

    $17.59 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker

    A Theological Vision for Discipleship and Life Together

    by Andrew Root ...
    Named a 2014 Jesus Creed **Book of the Year (Biography)Best New Contribution to Bonhoeffer Studies & Best Youth Ministry Book for 2014,** Hearts & Minds BooksThe youth ministry focus of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life is often forgotten or overlooked, even though he did much work with young people and wrote a number of papers, sermons, and addresses about or for the youth of the church. However, youth ... Read more

    $20.79 CAD

  • 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

    $31.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Promise of Despair

    The Way of the Cross as the Way of the Church

    by Andrew Root, Tony Jones ...
    Where is God present in the world? What hope does the church offer to folks who are struggling with death and despair in their many forms, from broken relationships to lost jobs to the seeming lack of meaning in our late-modern context? Some answer these questions by pointing to churches that have had success in growing their worship services and ministries. But Andrew Root invites us to answer ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD

  • Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series series A Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry
    Think about sin and the cross—the way that salvation changes who we are and how God sees us. It’s a central part of our faith, and yet it’s one of the most confusing and difficult things to teach. Especially to a room full of teenagers.In Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry, Andrew Root invites you along on a journey with Nadia—a fictional youth worker who is wrestling with how to present the cross ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • The Grace of Dogs

    A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul

    by Andrew Root ...
    In the bestselling tradition of Inside of a Dog and Marley & Me, a smart, illuminating, and entertaining read on why the dog-human relationship is unique--and possibly even "spiritual."Dr. Andrew Root's search for the canine soul began the day his eight-year-old son led the family in a moving Christian ritual at the burial service for Kirby, their beloved black lab. In the coming weeks, Root found ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Churches and the Crisis of Decline

    A Hopeful, Practical Ecclesiology for a Secular Age

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 4 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    A Rich Vision for the Church's FutureCongregations often seek to combat the crisis of decline by using innovation to produce new resources. But leading practical theologian Andrew Root shows that the church's crisis is not in the loss of resources; it's in the loss of life--and that life can only return when we remain open to God's encountering presence.This book addresses the practical form the ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook