Acoma Press exists to make Jesus non-ignorable by equipping and encouraging churches through gospel-centered resources.
How surprised would Spurgeon be that he still is of significant interest over 130 years after his death! What is it about this man that still affects us - a man who lived in a world that we cannot imagine affecting a world he never dreamed of?
While God isn’t calling every pastor to be a replanter, He is calling some. He might be calling you.
The greatest and most powerful way you can help a replant be all that God wants it to be is by lovingly building up others.
Because Jesus Was There leads children through the trials of life with the life-giving knowledge that Jesus is there through them.
The statistics for students graduating from their faith when they graduate from high school have discouraged and frightened Christian parents for decades. This book addresses this sickness within the American Christian church and gives parents practical steps to take to intentionally spiritually train their children in the area of church engagement.
Transitional moments in the life of the church are critical, key times that can determine a great deal about its future. There is a need across the country for transitional shepherds to step into congregations without a pastor and lead them to a brighter future.
There’s nothing more important than shepherding the next generation, but how do we do it? What does it look like? Who is involved? This book was written to help you answer these questions and to implement an effective strategy in your church.
The Lord loves struggling churches and receives much glory when bringing them back to life and vibrancy.
Puede que estés cansado y más que un poco golpeado, pero Dios no ha terminado con su iglesia... Tú tampoco deberías hacerlo.
In a day in which churches are closing faster than we can replace them, this book gives insight on how to revive churches with a renewed faith and passion.
One of the most pressing needs for churches in decline is to connect the public preaching with their congregational life.
If you have honest questions, you are not alone. And, God not only can handle your questions but has real answers to give.
From reflections on his daughter being born on Christmas unexpectedly, to the anticipation of giving and receiving gifts, to surprising his four daughters with fun gifts, Sterling Edwards shows how Jesus is the source of hope during the Christmas season and always.
There is a way to accomplish all the tasks of ministry leadership and still seek justice and mercy. We know, because it has been done before, by countless pastors before us.
A one stop-shop from experienced ministry practitioner Mark Hallock on everything that goes into revitalizing a church.
What if the best ministry is done with people who have followed Jesus by engaging in sacrificial friendship?
There are many books on what deacons are and why they are important, but there is a shortage of books on the "nitty-gritty" work of deacon ministry in the local church. This is why this book was written.
Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, an aunt, uncle, or friend, our great God wants to use you to help point His little ones to Himself.
The Lord is calling us as His people, as partners in the Gospel, to lock arms and fight, by His Spirit, to stop the trend of dying churches in our communities together.
Leading and ministering in a declining church is tough work. This book will encourage you as you seek to love God and love people in the local church.
Leading a dying church back to health and vibrancy, by the power of the Holy Spirit, is unlike any other calling in ministry. This requires some unique leadership qualities.
Whether you are launching a church revitalization or helping your church recapture a vision for vibrant ministry this book can help!
There are many ideas about what the priorities of a pastor should be. The Priorities of a Shepherd Pastor says pastoring God's people requires deep love, biblical wisdom and strategic care.
We need pastors who can lead healthy change in a declining church with passionate vision and a shepherd’s heart. Where can we find replanters like this? Your church.
Encouragement. It’s not a topic we read or talk about very often. While discouragement abounds in our world and in our lives, encouragement is quite rare.
He's bringing life to churches that most people have given up on...Churches that appear headed toward imminent closure once and for all. God is moving in power to breathe new life and hope to congregations like these in cities and communities just like yours.
As Christians, we need to lock arms and fight to stop the trend of dying churches in our communities. The task of church replanting then is to come alongside these dying congregations and lovingly and joyfully shepherd them back to health, mission, and multiplication.
You might be surprised to learn that God has great plans for Nowhere, USA; population you, your family, a few people, and scores of cattle.
People think about many things when it comes to leading others in musical worship. What if the first question we asked was, “What does God think?”
...when a pastor leads his church into the Rubicon waters of these issues, he is committing to take the church on a journey for renewal and revitalization.
Preaching matters. In matters big time. In fact,I would say than in many ways the future spiritual health and maturity of individuals, families, and congregations in North America and beyond is deeply connected to the health and overall vitality of the preaching taking place in her pulpits.
Over several decades, pastor Cody Deevers developed prayers he led his kids in to point them to Jesus.
The five Solas summarize the truth of how we are saved from sin and the purpose for which we are saved.
Los cinco Solas resumen la verdad de cómo somos salvos del pecado y el propósito por el cual somos salvos.
How incredible that God, with His eye on the sparrow, sees us. Our struggles are never in vain.
Explore the Bible’s prescription for church revitalization
What are parents thrust into the homeschooling spotlight supposed to do? Suddenly Schooling provides a compass, giving parents the confidence, composure and clear sense of direction they need to succeed.
What if the key to faithful ministry is not found in a new strategy, but instead a very old one?
Whether readers are questioning their calling, hungry for change, or suffering skepticism, this book turns attention from fading celebrity to a King beyond compare.
An introduction to life and mission at Calvary Church.
Our world needs the faithful preaching of God's Word perhaps more than ever. But for this to happen, we must develop preachers of the word. Local churches, just like yours, are desperately needed to help in the raising up and training of these preachers.
Churches have their flaws. Does that mean they should be avoided? Quite the opposite! This book focuses on the inherent beauty and value of the local church and the importance of involvement in one.