Ordained but not empowered, women clergy still face pervasive patriarchy that forces them to merely survive instead of thriving. Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling exposes this hidden reality, sharing powerful stories of women clergy navigating systemic sexism. It offers a bold, hopeful vision for dismantling harmful structures and creating a church where all can finally flourish.

Despite being ordained for more than a century, women clergy in mainline Protestantism still face pervasive sexism and patriarchy, limiting their opportunities and relegating them to supporting roles instead of bold leadership. This systemic reality isn't merely an inconvenience; it actively hinders the church by costing it vital leadership and keeping it from living into a vision of justice, inclusion, and equity. Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling exposes this ongoing problem using powerful stories of women clergy, grounded in feminist history and theological depth. It names the problem of patriarchy, defines concepts like "benevolent patriarchy"â where support is claimed but not fully enactedâ and reveals why achieving ordination hasnâ t yet been enough for true liberation. Gayeuski offers a bold vision for a truly feminist church and provides tangible hope for a future where all God's people can finally thrive.

Want to bring all ages back into worshipâ together? Church Together is your practical, inspiring guide to intergenerational ministry. With theological grounding and dozens of real-life ideas, Church Together helps you create worship and community life where kids, teens, and adults of all generations engage side-by-side. Stop siloing the generations and start worshiping as one body of Christ.

Many churches separate children and teens from congregational life, unintentionally signaling that ministry is only for adults. Church Together offers a better wayâ practical, inspiring tools to bring generations together in meaningful, faithful ways. Blending essential theological and pedagogical principles with ready-to-use practices, authors Traci Smith and David Csinos guide readers through worship elements like gathering, singing, and praying, as well as community practices like celebrating, serving, and feasting. Church Together includes creative, field-tested ideas from diverse ministry leaders around the world. Perfect for pastors, worship leaders, formation staff, and seminary students, Church Together is an indispensable resource for churches united across generations.

Is your faith community struggling to find its way? Holy Disruption will spark your churchâ s imagination in ways you may never have considered. Discover individuals and communities following Jesusâ s example by embracing entrepreneurial approaches to healing the world, planting seeds of hope, and building healthy community in unconventional ways.

The traditional model of church is dying. Dwindling congregations and empty buildings, while sources of grief, offer unprecedented opportunities. Holy Disruption sees this unique opportunity to embrace creativity, building a roadmap for adaptation and meaningful mission today. Discover inspiring stories of holy disruptors finding the courage to break free from conventional ideas of faith community and embrace innovative approaches to living the gospel. Social enterprise plays a critical role in this work, building sustainable businesses that support a healing world. Holy Disruption shows that you are not alone in seeking the courage to discover how your community can lead the way to new expressions of Godâ s love.

Reclaim the untold stories of women from the Hebrew Bible and reimagine scripture through their eyes. In the Beginning Were the Women offers a powerful blend of storytelling, reflection, and modern-day connections to promote justice and healing. Empower your faith with womenâ s redemptive, liberating voices.

In In the Beginning Were the Women, Claire K. McKeever-Burgett reimagines 16 often overlooked stories of women from the Hebrew Bible. Through creative storytelling and sacred imagination, McKeever-Burgett invites readers to engage with these womenâ s voices as living, evolving texts that speak to both ancient and contemporary struggles. Each chapter features a woman's story, paired with reflective liturgies, questions for personal or group discussion, and connections to modern-day, woman-led nonprofits promoting justice and mercy. McKeever-Burgett challenges readers to understand womenâ s ancient stories as a roadmap for living out faith that centers and celebrates women in todayâ s world. Reclaim womenâ s narratives as a source of healing, liberation, and transformation.

Tired of the division and hypocrisy in the church today? Discover a new vision for a church grounded in love, unity, and prophetic imagination that welcomes everyone to the table. This book will inspire you to become a catalyst for change and build a church that lives up to its calling.

In a world of increasing polarization, the church is called to be a beacon of hope and unity. Staying at the Table challenges us to confront injustice, embrace diversity, and live out the radical love of Christ. How do we have difficult conversations? How do we dream together of a more vibrant faith, a more energized faith community, a better world? It starts with a church grounded in deep spiritual practice, Biblical engagement, and Godâ s love and imagination. Staying at the Table is an essential guide for anyone who longs for a church ready to leave behind the tired, hollow words that have little impact on its community and to lean into an authentic faith that truly, deeply embodies the teachings of Jesus.

Symbols of Faith: A Lenten Devotional for African American Churches and Families illuminates the spiritual power of the seasons through culturally relevant symbols and themes. Engage in rich conversations and strengthen your faith with daily reflections, questions, and prayers from trusted African American scholars and leaders.

A follow-up to the beloved Melodies of Faith, Symbols of Faith: Lent and Easter Devotionals for African American Churches and Families offers a powerful invitation to explore the spiritual heart of these holy seasons. Compiled by African American scholars, pastors, and lay leaders, this unique devotional features 40 engaging reflections that connect Lent and Easter symbolsâ the cross, easter lily, ashes, and waterâ to your theological, historical, and soulful understanding. Each entry, typically around 250 words, includes thoughtful reflection questions and a prayer designed to spark meaningful conversation within your family, your church, and yourself. Embrace a deeper, culturally resonant journey, fostering spiritual growth and connection to your faith heritage.

Exposing the dangerous misinterpretations that fuel Christian Nationalism, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists reveals how scripture is twisted to justify politics of hate and division. Learn how to recognize these manipulationsâ and discover a more faithful way to read the Bible through the lens of Jesusâ love and justice.

While Brian Kaylorâ s previous book, Baptizing America, explored the origins of Christian Nationalism, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists explores how certain political figures twist scripture to serve as a political tool and their own agendas, from misapplying passages to promoting violence. This book unpacks the techniques behind the misuse of biblical texts like numerology, selective key words, and rewriting scripture, showing how these misinterpretations distort the teachings of Jesus. Kaylor also offers an antidote to this trendâ an approach to reading the Bible that centers love, justice, and the true message of Christ, challenging the exploitation of faith for political power. Through his humor and sarcasm, Kaylor takes seriously the threat Christian Nationalism poses to minorities, to civil liberties, especially the freedom of religion, and to democracy itself.