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— Letter from the Editor —

Dear Reader, Christianity has been enriched by a long history of epistolary literature, the “open letter” format that can communicate so broadly but still feel somehow personal to each reader. The letters written by Paul and others may have originally been sent to specific individuals and churches, but the sense of immediacy they convey to a wider readership has helped make them speak powerfully right down to the present day. We’ve published our share of books that deploy the letter format, most recently the artist Bruce Herman’s Makers by Nature . There’s even a chapter of “letters to a young engineer” in our Christian Field Guide to Technology . This is to say nothing of our many, many books about the New Testament letters or books about the genre more broadly, like Randy Rich- ards’s 2004 classic, still in print, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing . What’s got me thinking about letter writing is the format of the welcome note you’re reading at the moment, the way we’ve been opening our seasonal catalog of new releas- es from IVP Academic for many years now. It’s true that they’re not actually a personal letter written just to you yourself (though I hope you get one of those in the mail once in a while), but I can testify that, as I’ve drafted these letters over the last decade or so, it has been a delight to picture you, our beloved IVP Academic readers, in my mind’s eye. The keen-eyed reader may have noticed that I just said it “has been” a delight, and that’s right! This installment is something of a send-off. I’m not going anywhere, but this sum- mer we’re transitioning leadership of the IVP Academic imprint to my colleague Rachel Hastings, our associate academic editorial director. So in our next catalog in the fall, you’ll be reading a note in this space from her to go with the season’s new titles. The next generation of scholarly publishing professionals is here, and with Rachel and all our IVP Academic colleagues we’re in great hands.

Happy reading,

Jon Boyd Vice President of Editorial & Associate Publisher

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Table of Contents by Release Date

JANUARY Racial Justice for the Long Haul

JUNE

The Pastor as Midwife

What Is Beauty?

FEBRUARY Undoing Manifest Destiny

Every Somewhere Sacred

Job

Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom

Modern Psychopathologies

Sabbath Gospel

JULY Candles in the Darkness

Skills for Effective Counseling

MARCH

Authentic Communication

Unfolding Redemption

AUGUS T Theology for Better Counseling

Kingdom Apprenticeship

APR I L My Apologetics Dinner Party

The Everyday Mysticism of C. S. Lewis

A Woman’s Place Is in the Story

God in the Desert

Tried and True

Allies in Ministry

Disability and Evangelism

MAY Socially Awkward Evangelism

Christ and Covenant in Global Politics

God and Molecules

Statistics and Faith

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A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE STORY SEEING WOMEN IN THE BIBLICAL NARRATIVE

August 25, 2026 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General 978-1-5140-1107-2, 240 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $24.99

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We Misread the Bible When Women Are Left Out Sandra Glahn addresses the marginalization of women in Scripture, demonstrating their essential role in the biblical narrative. By examining stories in their literary and cultural contexts, Glahn highlights how women—whether prominent or overlooked—advance the plot and reveal theological truths. A Woman’s Place Is in the Story : • reexamines well-known and neglected passages, including Tamar, the Hebrew midwives, and the Samaritan woman; • explores how omitting or distorting women’s roles in Scripture impacts biblical interpretation and theology; and • equips readers with tools for more accurate and faithful engagement with the biblical text. This book invites readers to see the whole story of Scripture, recognizing the significance of women in God’s redemptive plan and the implications for the church today.

“Whatever you think you know about biblical women, this book will increase your knowledge of and appreciation for the richer, more complicated story that the Bible offers. Throughout, Glahn is a wonderful guide, reminding readers again and again that no one is a minor character in God’s grand story!” Jennifer L. Holberg, English department professor and chair at Calvin University, director for the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing, and author of Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith “The reality is that many in the church, both women and men, do not know the stories of women in the Bible, and so Glahn offers a conclusion on what the church’s leaders can do to reconfigure the place of women in the Bible’s story.” Scot McKnight, visiting professor of New Testament at Houston Theological Seminary

Sandra Glahn (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) is professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, where her emphases are first-century backgrounds related to women, culture, gender, and the arts.

— Also by this Author — NOBODY’S MOTHER

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A Woman’s Place Is in the Story INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

JON BOYD IVP vice president of editorial and associate publisher

Jon Boyd: How is understanding the story of Scripture different from just telling stories about women? Sandra Glahn: The same way that watching an episode differs from watching a series. If we tuned in for only one episode, we might meet the characters and get a sense of their personalities. But we’d miss how the character or episode contributed to the entire series. The same thing happens when we hear stories of women in the Bible but we detach them from the greater story. JB: You’ve written a lot, both scholarly and for a broader audience. What is special about this book for you? SG: The book brings together several of my loves—of the art of narrative and storytelling; of paying careful attention to what a writer is doing; and of helping readers see how the women in Scripture are active agents. I had so much fun writing this book because the research allowed me to see great details of word crafting—like how the narrator of Exodus says Moses’s mother put him in an “ark,” using the same word we read in the story of Noah. JB: Is there a particular character or group that stood out to you? SG: The midwives (Exodus 1) at this cultural moment especially moved me with their civil disobedience in honoring life and doing for the vulnerable what they could not do for themselves. Moses got a burning-bush call from God. But Shiphrah and Puah, along with those under their direction, quietly saved Israel long before Moses saved Israel by living justly in their small corners of the world. They died without ever knowing their seemingly unseen work in subverting a world power preserved the one whom God would use to deliver his people.

JB: Who is this book for? SG: I’m glad you asked that. A Woman’s Place Is in the Story is for anyone who takes seriously the truth that all Scripture is for all of us. The stories about women are not for “women only” any more than the story about Jesus is only for men. Imagine if we watched a TV series but chose to watch only those characters who are the same gender as we are or only episodes that center those who are like us. We would miss the main story! My book may be about women, but it’s not intended only for women. JB: You have a new podcast. Can you tell us a little about it? SG: The Chick Report: Scholarship with a Touch of Slan g launched in late January. The first season is based off my new book title. Through the twelve episodes (and one bonus episode), I interview scholars—men and women alike—who help us see how women in the biblical text are essential to the storyline. ■

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UNFOLDING REDEMPTION THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL IN THE STORY OF OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY

Biblical Studies Old Testament Getting Oriented to an Out-of-Order Redemption Story March 24, 2026 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Historical Books 978-1-5140-1154-6, 192 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $28.99 Unfolding Redemption helps readers trace God’s story of redemption through the historical books of the Old Testament and discover its fulfillment in Christ. As readers dive deeper, they’ll gain a richer understanding of the gospel and see its vibrant connections throughout Scripture. This book makes the theology of the Old Testament accessible and approachable, showing how these books fit

together to tell a larger story that culminates in Christ. Biblical scholar Ian Vaillancourt unpacks themes like • settling God’s redeemed people in Joshua, • delivering God’s redeemed people in Judges, • preserving God’s redeemed people in Esther,

• hope for the ultimate redemption in 1 and 2 Chronicles, and more. With discussion questions for reflection, Unfolding Redemption equips Christians to dig deeply into these texts, see their themes woven together, and understand what they mean for our lives today.

“Vaillancourt reads Old Testament texts in their historical context and canonically in light of their fulfillment in Christ. A most helpful and compact survey!” Thomas Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Vaillancourt brings together the expertise of an Old Testament scholar, the gifts of an experienced teacher, and the heart of a pastor to give us a theologically rich and spiritually enriching introduction to the Old Testament’s historical books” Uche Anizor, professor of theology at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University

Ian Vaillancourt (PhD, University of St. Michael’s College) is professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. He is the author of Treasuring the Psalms , The Dawning of Redemption , and The Multifaceted Saviour of Psalms 110 and 118 (winner of the 2020 R. B. Y. Scott Award).

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GOD IN THE DESERT A SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY OF WILDERNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Biblical Studies Old Testament Find Meaning in the Wilderness Through Scripture and Spiritual Practice April 14, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth 978-1-5140-1030-3, 216 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $28.99

In God in the Desert , Old Testament scholar and spiritual director Noel Forlini Burt explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with wise voices from throughout church history, bridging the gap between biblical studies and spiritual formation. Journeying through stories such as Hagar, Elijah, and the Israelites at Sinai, each chapter also engages with figures like the desert fathers and mothers, Parker Palmer, Henri Nouwen, Richard Rohr, and Eugene Peterson. God in the Desert: • connects biblical studies and spiritual formation, • traces the theme of wilderness in the Old Testament and its implications for Christians, and • combines scholarly depth with practical and inspiring spiritual reflection. Connecting biblical texts to her own experiences and those of Christians across time, Forlini Burt unpacks how wilderness can still be a place of transformation as God’s people respond to the God of the desert.

“This biblically and spiritually rich book is a must- read for all who walk in the desert or are called to

minister to those in the wilderness.” Roy E. Ciampa, professor emeritus at Samford University

Noel Forlini Burt (PhD, Drew University) teaches and lectures widely in the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual formation. She is the author of Hope in the Wilderness: Spiritual Reflections for When God Feels Far Away and Encounters in the Dark: Identity Formation in the Jacob Story . She is certified as a spiritual director (Truett Seminary) and in spiritual formation (Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation).

“In this moment when Christianity has been so culturally co-opted, we need a book that calls us back to the places of deep faithful formation. This is that book.”

W. Dennis Tucker, professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary

“With wisdom, scholarship, an understanding of attachment patterns, and narratives of ‘not enough,’ the author opens pathways that slowly lead to a healing trust in the God who sees you!” Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, author of The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook , Invitations from God , and Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram

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JOB AN INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTARY

Casebound 978-1-5140-1586-5, 384 Pages, CBD, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, $52.99

Paperback 978-1-5140-1584-1, 384 Pages, PBK, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, $31.99

Biblical Studies Old Testament

Understanding Suffering and Faith: A Scholarly Examination of the Book of Job In this insightful commentary, Dennis Tucker delves deep into the theological and exegetical work on Job that has been done over the past few decades. He offers a careful theological exploration of the text, shedding light on its rich themes and its relevance to pastoral care today.

June 23, 2026 RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / Poetry & Wisdom Literature REVISED EDITION

W. Dennis Tucker Jr. is professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. He is the author of Constructing and Deconstructing Power in Psalms 107–150 and series editor for the Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible.

Also in this Series —

Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. Followed by a structural analysis, the commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. Additional notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III Series Editor David G. Firth

Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

TOTC

Exodus

Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

TOTC

Numbers

Paul R. Williamson

Peter Altmann & Caio Peres

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EVERY SOMEWHERE SACRED RESCUING A THEOLOGY OF PLACE IN THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION

June 16, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Theology / General 978-1-5140-0941-3, 256 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $27.99

Theology Become Stewards of God’s Vision Where You Are Each of us is placed by God in a specific “somewhere.” Drawing on social science research and their experiences across American landscapes and the Middle East, Ben Norquist and Brian Miller show how Christians in the US can develop a redemptive imagination for place. Our identity as followers of Jesus should transform how we live in the physical world, even as we recognize how places shape their inhabitants. Norquist and Miller offer a variety of personal and corporate practices including land research, reassessing priorities and habits, advocating for others, and reconsidering the nature of sacred space, prompting us toward a broader vision for how God works through space, using biblical lenses of landscape as gift, sacrament, kin, and home.

Ben Norquist (PhD, Azusa Pacific University) has served as director of grants and academics for Churches for Middle East Peace and as director of the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East, where he helped American Christians pursue holistic peace with their neighbors around the world. Brian Miller (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of sociology at Wheaton College and regularly teaches about and publishes on Christian residential and cultural patterns.

“In a culture where we are increasingly untethered to the land and to our neighbors, we are in desperate need of theology that quite literally grounds us. Every Somewhere Sacred does just that, offering a profound and essential invitation to reimagine the power of place.” Amanda Held Opelt, speaker and author of A Hole in the World

“Readers will welcome the case studies and practical examples of how to interpret and understand the places they occupy, cultivating a sense of belonging that calls them to responsibility and reciprocity.” H. Daniel Zacharias, professor of New Testament studies at Acadia Divinity College and coauthor, with T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, of Reading the Bible on Turtle Island

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UNDOING MANIFEST DESTINY SETTLER AMERICA, CHRISTIAN COLONISTS, AND THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE

February 3, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Theology / History 978-1-5140-0864-5, 256 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $28.99

Theology

Reckoning with the Colonial Past to Bring Justice to the Present In Undoing Manifest Destiny , L. Daniel Hawk exposes the belief systems and practices that settlers developed to justify the displacement, destruction, and cultural erasure of Indigenous peoples, beginning in the early American colonial period and extending to the present day. Writing as the descendant of White settlers and as a biblical scholar, he challenges settler Christians to uncover what the settler narrative denies and to work toward addressing historic injustices. In this book, Hawk: • combines settler colonial theory, historical analysis, and Christian theology to examine how settler America sought to erase Indigenous presence from lands taken by the United States and its colonial predecessors; • offers a decolonizing perspective that challenges the church to acknowledge its complicity with the colonial project and to enter into dialogue directed toward setting things right; and • highlights contemporary manifestations of colonialism in US interactions with its Indigenous citizens, demonstrating that past issues are still present and need to be addressed today. Deepen your understanding of history, confront unsettling truths, and work toward justice and healing with Undoing Manifest Destiny .

“A necessary and prophetic text for those interested in the unsettling yet essential work of reconciliation between settlers and Indigenous people. L. Daniel Hawk is a compelling storyteller, myth buster, Bible expositor, and bridge builder.” T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, director of graduate studies at NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community and coauthor, with H. Daniel Zacharias, of Reading the Bible on Turtle Island “The importance of L. Daniel Hawk’s Undoing Manifest Destiny dare not be underestimated. Too many turn American history into a romance of the European Christian conquest and the Indians who lived here into merely minor impediments to that winning of the West. Hawk demonstrates the falseness of that romance.” Tink Tinker, member of the Osage Nation and emeritus professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions at the Iliff School of Theology

L. Daniel Hawk (PhD, Emory University) is professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. Aspects of his work on biblical narrative take a postcolonial turn in books such as Joshua in 3-D: A Commentary on Biblical Conquest and Manifest Destiny and as coeditor of Evangelical Postcolonial Conversations .

— Also by this Author — EVANGELICAL POSTCOLONIAL CONVERSATIONS

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Undoing Manifest Destiny INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

JON BOYD IVP vice president of editorial and associate publisher

Jon Boyd: You are an Old Testament scholar. Why did you want to write a book on American history and colonialism? L. Daniel Hawk: The journey toward this book began decades ago as an academic exercise—namely, when I decided to read Joshua in conversation with the American conquest narrative. That got me reading Indigenous histories of the United States. I was astounded, and then dismayed, by what I read and what I learned from conversations with Indigenous colleagues and friends. I discovered how much has been glossed over and silenced. The silence was particularly deafening regarding the use of Christian theology to justify the colonial project. I began speaking and writing on the topic, which led eventually to writing this book. JB: Many of the stories in this book are disturbing to read. Why do you think it’s necessary to tell them today? LDH: Because the stories are still with us: in the generational trauma and continuing assaults on tribal sovereignty suffered by Indigenous nations; in the ways that mainstream culture renders Indigenous peoples as figures from the past rather than vibrant communities in the present; and in the subterranean influence of the colonial script, which is manifested by our nation’s infatuation with violence, the persistence of racial antagonism, and the exploitation of land. Exposing the stories that White settler America has repressed is the first and necessary step toward composing a new script that values all voices, honors all stories, and recognizes the good gifts and wisdom that Indigenous peoples offer.

JB: How do you hope your book might help readers better engage with the Bible?

LDH: We Protestants commonly view the Bible as a lamp, which lights our way and shows us what to believe and how to live. I draw on a different biblical metaphor. I approach the book of Joshua as a mirror, a truth-telling text that reflects who we are, both the good and the bad. Reading Joshua as a mirror renders it a pivotal resource for naming and exposing the colonial program, not only because of the common plot it shares with the American conquest narrative, but also in the ways that Joshua—an extraordinarily sophisticated and subtle book—models how to confront painful truths and steward difficult conversations. JB: What’s some encouraging feedback you’ve received as this book goes out into the world? LDH: I’ve been encouraged by responses from Indigenous colleagues and friends. Some have been telling painful stories to deaf Christian settler ears for a long time. My effort to tell some of the stories and to expose settler justifications and denials has been well-received. One early Indigenous reviewer has voiced the hope that the book might offer a model for future decolonizing conversations. That is my hope as well. ■

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SABBATH GOSPEL A NEW NARRATIVE OF TIME, REST, AND THE WORK OF THE CHURCH

February 24, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ethics & Moral Teaching 978-1-5140-0954-3, 272 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $29.99

Theology

More than Rest, a Theology of Sabbath In Sabbath Gospel , G. P. Wagenfuhr and Amy J. Erickson invite us to consider Sabbath as much more than a cessation from work. Sabbath is a grand exodus from tiring economic regimes and the empty promise of self-actualization. By expanding our vision of Sabbath beyond the creation story, we vacate the idol of the world and take our place in the household of God, the church, where Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. What you’ll find in Sabbath Gospel: • A transformative view of Sabbath as communal resistance against the exploitative value systems of the world • Interdisciplinary insights into the Biblical theology of Sabbath • A call to live out Sabbath anew in God’s reconciled community Sabbath is not just about stepping back from work for personal rejuvenation but about stepping into God’s household—a reconciled community where rest is shared, burdens are lifted, and the gospel is renewed in our lives.

“G. P. Wagenfuhr and Amy J. Erickson reclaim the Sabbath as a creative force in God’s redemptive story, revealing its transformative impact on our identity, our rhythms, and our calling. Theologically profound yet practically grounded, this work casts a compelling vision for individuals and communities striving to live with faithfulness and sustainability amid the hyperactive pace of contemporary life.” Alan Hirsch, founder of 100 Movements and 5Q Collective and author of several books on missional leadership and spirituality “Here is the promise of true rest, not for frantic people on the go, but for hopeful people on the Way.” Ryan Tafilowski, assistant professor of theology at Denver Seminary and coauthor, with W. David Buschart, of Worth Doing: Fallenness, Finitude, and Work in the Real World

G. P. Wagenfuhr (PhD, University of Bristol) teaches at the Flourish Institute of Theology. He is author of Plundering Eden and Plundering Egypt.

Amy J. Erickson (PhD, University of Aberdeen) teaches theology and ethics at St. Mark’s National Theological Centre in Canberra, Australia. She is the author of Ephraim Radner, Hosean Wilderness, and the Church in the Post-Christendom West .

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KINGDOM APPRENTICESHIP DALLAS WILLARD’S FORMATIONAL THEOLOGY AND MISSIONAL VISION

March 24, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth 978-1-5140-1284-0, 320 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $34.99

Theology A Groundbreaking Analysis of Dallas Willard’s Theology of Spiritual Formation In Kingdom Apprenticeship , Keas Keasler offers the first comprehensive study of Willard’s theology of spiritual formation. He argues that while the three D’s of disciples, discipleship, and disciplines made Willard famous, his formational theology is much deeper than that. Willard’s unique grammar of transformation is grounded in ordinary life, for it is in our present reality that we are trained to participate in God’s eternal purposes. Mining Willard’s philosophical works, theological writings, recorded lectures, and unpublished papers, Keasler shows: • Willard’s theology serves as a practical curriculum for spiritual growth, offering a remedy for the character crisis we see in the church and in society. • Apprenticeship to Jesus is both for growth in Christlikeness and preparation for reigning with God in the fullness of his kingdom. • Spiritual formation is not secondary or supplementary to God’s mission; it is its very strategy.

“No other contemporary thinker has imprinted more deeply on how I see Jesus, formation, and life in the Father’s world than Willard. Keasler’s book does more than synthesize Willard; it gives us a map for the next chapter in our story. It is a book worthy of your consideration. It’s expertly written, adroitly argued, and profound in its clarity and conviction. I could not put it down.” John Mark Comer, author of Practicing the Way “Keasler offers Willard’s framing of the Christian life as co-reigning with Christ to enable personal Christoformation through friendship with the naked Christ, leading to deep character transformation. It will strengthen the witness of the church.” Ellen T. Charry, professor emerita of theology at Princeton Theological Seminary

Keas Keasler (PhD in theology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is associate professor of spiritual theology at Friends University, where he also serves as program director of the MA in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership.

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RACIAL JUSTICE FOR THE LONG HAUL HOW WHITE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATES PERSEVERE (AND WHY)

Social Sciences Enduring Hope: Ethnographic Insights into Long-Term Racial Justice Advocacy January 6, 2026 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice 978-1-5140-1103-4, 312 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $29.99

Many White Christians feel convicted when they hear of racial injustice but aren’t sure what they can do. They often become overwhelmed by deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and historical burdens. They need a clearer vision for engagement with racial justice and reconciliation that goes beyond easy answers or simplistic optimism. In Racial Justice for the Long Haul , anthropologist Christine Jeske presents her findings from her one-of-a-kind research on what makes for an effective, enduring approach, revealing shared threads in the lives of White Christians who have faithfully embraced the call to advocate for justice. This book: • features a unique methodology of interviews with Christian leaders of color and White advocates, • makes qualitative ethnographic research accessible, and • provides concrete examples of how White Christians can grow— and persist—in working for racial justice. Engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow authentically as allies in the work of racial justice.

“Simultaneously deeply personal and deeply researched, meditative and analytic, sobering and hopeful, this book lovingly and productively agitates its readers to do better.” Hahrie Han, professor and director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University “American Christianity needs an enlarged narrative, one that defines itself as the diverse family of God working for justice and a flourishing, redeemed society. R acial Justice for the Long Haul shows us the path. Beautifully written with key insights and a vitally important argument, this book not only needs to be read, but its lessons need to be put into practice.” Michael O. Emerson, Chavanne fellow in religion and public policy and professor of sociology at Rice University, author of Divided by Faith , and coauthor of Kingdom Racial Change

Christine Jeske (PhD, University of Wisconsin; MBA, Eastern University) is associate professor of anthropology at Wheaton College. Prior to teaching at Wheaton, she lived and worked for a decade in Nicaragua, China, and South Africa. Jeske’s books include The Laziness Myth , This Ordinary Adventure , and Into the Mud .

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Racial Justice for the Long Haul INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

JON BOYD IVP vice president of editorial and associate publisher

Jon Boyd: Why do we need another book on racial justice? Christine Jeske: We are fortunate to live at a time with so many books about racial justice at our fingertips. But what I couldn’t find was rigorous research into the ways people pursue justice for the long haul. That led me into a different way of writing a book—listening to dozens of people of color and the White people they recommended as long-term advocates, then searching for trends in their journeys and practices. JB: What do you bring to the topic as an anthropologist? CJ: Anthropologists share a deep curiosity about why people do the things we do, and as a Christian, I also want to know how we can do things with greater love for God and neighbors. Some social scientists study these questions using quantitative research, but not everything that counts in life can be counted. As an anthropologist, I bring a qualitative way of learning that involves listening and participating. Then I look for patterns across their answers and help readers understand those patterns. JB: What did you most enjoy about doing research for this book? CJ: Interviewing seventy people—thirty Christian leaders of color and forty White people they recommended—I felt surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1). I love that my job includes sitting with people as they share life stories, as well as receiving their hospitality in places they live, work, and worship. I can recall times in my own life when I desperately longed for mentors like these seventy people, and it has been a joy to pass along their wisdom to readers.

JB: Was there anything that particularly surprised you?

CJ: I did not expect to write a book about hope. Nor did I foresee how urgently people would be grasping for hope as this book is launching. When I asked people in interviews how they had changed across the years they’d been pursuing racial justice, people kept saying they learned new ways to hope. Among White interviewees, often that meant learning how to hope from Christians of color. JB: How do you hope readers will engage with this book? CJ: My heart sings when I hear about people reading this book in groups. The discussion questions at the back are designed to draw out stories that shape our lives, along with prompts to reflect and reimagine what’s possible together. Readers will come away with a shared vocabulary and means to effectively pursue justice together with long- term hope. ■

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ALLIES IN MINISTRY HOW MEN CAN SUPPORT WOMEN IN GOD’S MISSION

April 21, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources 978-1-5140-1258-1, 176 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $20.99

Christian Ministry Walking the Path of Male Allyship

For women and men to thrive equally in ministry, the church needs male allies who are committed to supporting women in their callings. Building on the foundations of his previous book, Together in Ministry , Rob Dixon presents seven proven steps to becoming an effective ally, grounded in qualitative research, real-life examples, and biblical insights. With action-oriented suggestions, reflection questions in every chapter, and inspirational true stories, Allies in Ministry is a vital resource for helping the church become a community where women can thrive in ministry in equal measure. In Allies in Ministry , Rob Dixon: • articulates a unique Christian approach to male allyship; • provides a concrete, sequenced process for developing more men into more effective allies to women; • draws insight from biblical teaching, real-life examples, and original research; and • offers practical guidance to help transform good intentions into meaningful action for both women and men who want to create a culture of male allyship.

“Rob Dixon has done it again with this mission critical, biblically grounded, and accessible guide to fostering equitable, hospitable environments where women and men can lead together, freely and fully.” Liz Testa, director of equity-based hospitality and women’s transformation and leadership for the Reformed Church in America “Dixon leverages evidence from Scripture and his own in-depth qualitative interviews with ministerial leaders to show men the pathway to stronger leadership, humble allyship, and Christlike partnership with women in the ministry.” Brad Johnson and David Smith, coauthors of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace

Rob Dixon (DIS, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the author of Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships and the coauthor with his wife Amy of the picture book Penny Preaches. In addition to serving on InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff for almost thirty years, he teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University.

— Also by this Author — TOGETHER IN MINISTRY

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THE PASTOR AS MIDWIFE LIFE-GIVING LEADERSHIP FOR THE HEALING OF THE CHURCH

June 2, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources 978-1-5140-1244-4, 152 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $24.99

Christian Ministry Lessons from Midwives for Pastoral Leadership In The Pastor as Midwif e, Shawna Songer Gaines brings her pastoral experience alongside her research on the vocation and practices of midwifery to explore a vision of pastoral leadership that is shaped by the wisdom of those who walk alongside expectant mothers. Learning to pastor like a midwife helps us embrace what God is doing in our pain and see new life in unlikely places. Gaines helps pastors embrace a new, life-giving posture for ministry marked by advocacy, listening, and letting go of control. Like the apostle Paul in Romans 8:22, pastors who long to witness the birth of God’s new creation are invited to imagine their work like a hopeful midwife.

Shawna Songer Gaines (D.Min. Lipscomb University) is lead pastor at Trevecca Community Church in Nashville, TN. She has fifteen years of experience in congregational ministry and is a welcomed speaker for worship gatherings and church leadership conferences. She is the author of the Bible study series, Breathe: Sacred Space for Women , and coauthor of A Seat at the Table: A Generation Reimagining Its Place in the Church and Kings and Presidents: Politics in the Kingdom of God.

“Gaines has midwifed me in discipleship and leadership, and you won’t regret inviting her to do the same for you.” Beth Felker Jones, professor of theology at Northern Seminary and author of Why I Am Protestant

“Shawna Songer Gaines does us all the best of services. With beautiful writing and deep insight, she gives us a metaphor to live by, a metaphor that can lead pastoral practice to hold together both the divine and human realities.” Andrew Root, professor at Luther Seminary and author of the Ministry in a Secular Age series

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SOCIALLY AWKWARD EVANGELISM OVERCOMING FEARS IN SHARING THE GOSPEL

May 12, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Evangelism 978-1-5140-1425-7, 216 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $25.99

Evangelism Move Past Anxiety and into Confident Witness The biggest barrier to evangelism, Professor Mark Teasdale argues, is not lack of training or information—it’s fear. In Socially Awkward Evangelism , Teasdale considers evangelism through the lens of psychology, helping you overcome the roadblocks that often accompany sharing your faith. Teasdale offers resources for dealing with anxiety and shame and helps you communicate in ways that reduce uncertainties in others, utilizing recent developments in understanding mental and emotional health. Socially Awkward Evangelism : • offers practical tools for overcoming fears about evangelism, • challenges common misperceptions about evangelism, and • helps you communicate your faith authentically, sensitively, and creatively. Embrace evangelism as the blessing it’s meant to be.

Mark R. Teasdale (PhD, Southern Methodist University) is E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He is ordained in the United Methodist Church, and he has served as director of the doctor of ministry, master of divinity, and Missional Church Center at Garrett.

“This timely volume offers Christian and faith leaders concrete pathways toward non- defensive, authentic proclamation of God’s abundant life in Christ” AHyun Lee, licensed clinical professional counselor and associate professor of pastoral theology, care, and psychotherapy at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary “. . . this book speaks to the deep hunger for hope—this work reminds us that faithful guidance remains as essential today as ever.” Clare Biedenharn, board-certified chaplain, author of Heart to Heart , and founder of Your Listening Partner, LLC

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DISABILITY AND EVANGELISM THE GOOD NEWS OF THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S KINGDOM

April 21, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Evangelism 978-1-5140-0978-9, 248 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $28.99

Evangelism Including People with Disabilities Is Essential to Your Church’s Witness In Disability and Evangelism , Rochelle Scheuermann casts a vision for including people with disabilities in all aspects of evangelism, from how we understand and tell the gospel story, to how we evangelize to and with people with disabilities. This groundbreaking book invites us to reshape our evangelism theology and practice so that people with disabilities are central in all we think, say, and do. In Disability and Evangelism , you will: • gain a biblical understanding of both disability and evangelism; • hear stories from people with a range of disabilities; • study evangelism practices that go beyond traditional approaches that are key for doing evangelism with and among people with disabilities; • understand why many people with disabilities feel excluded from and do not attend church; and • engage with discussion questions in each chapter.

“Rochelle Scheuermann offers a much-needed resource to help the church move past its ignorance about image bearers with disabilities in our communities and churches. A missiologist and parent to a child with special needs, Scheuermann invites the reader into her lived theology toward meaningful and fruitful ministry.” Edward L. Smither, dean of the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University

Rochelle Scheuermann (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is assistant dean of ministry and evangelism and associate professor of evangelism at Wheaton College, where she also directs the doctor of ministry program. She is coauthor of Preaching in the Contemporary World and coeditor of three other books.

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Explore the intersection of disability and practical theology in partnership with the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. Co- edited by Benjamin T. Conner and John Swinton, this series explores key issues in disability theology through the framework of practical theology, aiming to increase knowledge as well as faithfully impact Christian practice.

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MY APOLOGETICS DINNER PARTY A REAL-LIFE SOCRATIC DIALOGUE

April 7, 2026 RELIGION / Christian Theology / Apologetics 978-1-5140-1444-8, 208 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $24.99

Evangelism Faith Conversations for a Modern World My Apologetics Dinner Party presents a method of talking about Christian faith that is not based primarily on propositional logic or the defense of truth claims (though these features do show up). Instead, it aims to clarify what Christians actually believe through a winsome and engrossing narrative in the tradition of Socratic dialogue. The conversations in this book are rooted in real-life interactions Professor Markos has had with skeptics, seekers, and adherents of other faiths throughout a lifetime as a professional apologist for Christianity. In My Apologetics Dinner Party , you will: • get a unique opportunity to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist in action; • observe a laid-back, conversational approach to evangelism built upon hospitality and designed for life in a modern, pluralistic society; • see an example of how to engage in conversational apologetics among people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds; and • hear dialogues, rather than debates, as creative narrative in the Socratic tradition.

“This is a dinner party to savor and remember. Through a multi-course Socratic dialogue with Christians, skeptics, and adherents of other faiths, Louis Markos presents the gospel in a way that is faithful yet fresh and accessible for the twenty- first century.” Nadya Williams, books editor at Mere Orthodoxy and author of Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic

Louis Markos (PhD, University of Michigan) is professor of English and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University, where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities.

“. . . a wealth of models based on real conversations with people from many different countries and walks of life. Read it to hone your skills of communication with the people in your life.” Nancy Pearcey, professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University and author of Total Truth and Love Thy Body

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ENGAGING IN COUNSELING RESEARCH WITH CURIOSITY AND WISDOM A CHRISTIAN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

February 10, 2026 PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology 978-1-5140-1202-4, 256 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $31.99

Psychology Discover Research as a Sacred Journey in Mental Health Work In counseling and psychology programs, students and educators alike often approach research with feelings of apprehension. Educators and researchers Kristen Kansiewicz and Paul Loosemore offer a different perspective. In Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom , they reveal how research is not only an essential element of mental health work but a unique invitation to curiosity, wisdom, and personal growth. Kansiewicz and Loosemore provide an integrative connection between Christian faith and the process of research. They unpack such topics as:

• how to engage one’s whole self as a researcher, • different perspectives on knowledge and truth, • the importance of diversity in research, and • applying research insights to the clinical setting.

Kristen Kansiewicz (PhD, Regent University) is program director of the graduate counseling program at Evangel University. She developed the Church Therapy model to integrate clinical mental health services into church settings, and she has conducted multiple research studies focused on clergy mental health. Paul Loosemore (PhD, Regent University) is associate professor and director of the counseling department at Covenant Theological Seminary. He conducts and publishes research in the area of Christian integration while serving as an educator, clinician, and supervisor.

“With warmth, theological depth, and psychological insight, Kristen Kansiewicz and Paul Loosemore reframe research as an act of curiosity rooted in faith. Rather than a technical hurdle, research becomes a spiritual journey—one that honors the image of God in each of us and invites us to play in the sandbox of discovery.” Jennifer Ripley, professor and endowed chair of Christian integration at Regent University “Because everything exists within a worldview, and because research provides a necessary foundation for exploring, expressing, and treating concerns in counseling, applying a kingdom lens to this topic acknowledges the truth and purpose for cultivating a gospel mindset to our counseling process and practice.”

Seth L. Scott, assistant dean of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University

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SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE COUNSELING A FAITH-BASED INTEGRATION

February 24, 2026 PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Spiritually Integrated 978-1-5140-1493-6, 480 Pages, PBK, 7 x 10 inches, $59.99 SECOND EDITION

Psychology Master the Art of Communication for Counseling and Beyond For both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills. It trains the reader to use crucial microskills such as perceiving, attending, empathic connection, and authenticity. This revised edition of Skills for Effective Counseling has been updated throughout to incorporate recent research and be even more useful for the classroom. This second edition includes a new chapter on video/online counseling, discussion of new approaches to biblical and theological integration, updated references, and expanded instructor resources. Heather Davediuk Gingrich taught at Denver Seminary for seventeen years, taught in the Philippines for eight years, and before that counseled and taught in Canada. She currently directs the graduate certificate of trauma therapy program and the MA in counseling ministries program at Toccoa Falls College and offers consultation to counselors treating complex trauma. She is the author of Restoring the Shattered Self and Shattered No More and coeditor of Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling. Fred C. Gingrich was professor of counseling at Denver Seminary for sixteen years. He previously taught in Ontario for eight years and directed MA and EdD degrees in counseling at seminaries in the Philippines. He retired as developer and director of the MA in marriage and family therapy program at the Toccoa Falls College School of Graduate Studies. He is coeditor of Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling.

“A quality training guide, offering in-depth counseling skills development from a Christian integration worldview. A must-read for the helping professions.” Roni R. Pruitt, professor of mission care graduate studies at Columbia International University and professor of international counseling postgraduate studies at Regent University

— Also from These Authors — RESTORING THE SHATTERED SELF, TREATING TRAUMA IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Elisabeth Nesbit Wagner is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of clinical experience. She served on the faculty of Denver Seminary for ten years and currently works as the director of member care for a missionary organization based in Denver. She speaks and consults nationally on various topics related to generational culture in business and ministry, identity, faith, and career development. She is the coauthor of Effective Generational Ministry.

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Psychology from a Christian Perspective Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy, in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

CONTEMPLATION & COUNSELING

An Integrative Model for Practitioners

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MODERN PSYCHOPATHOLOGIES A COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIAN APPRAISAL Psychology A Trusted Resource for Christian Mental Health Professionals, Now Updated Navigate the complexities of mental health from a Christian worldview with Modern Psychopathologies . Written by well-known and respected scholars Mark A. Yarhouse, Barrett W. McRay, and Richard E. Butman, this classic textbook, now in its third edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the major psychopathologies identified in contemporary mental health care. What’s new in the third edition: • updates according to the DSM-5-TR , • new content on social and cultural influences, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more,

THIRD EDITION

• discussion of different classification models for personality disorders, and • incorporates new insights and references from the latest ten years of research.

June 23, 2026 PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General 978-1-5140-1596-4, 512 pages, CBD, 6 x 9 inches, $69.99

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THEOLOGY FOR BETTER COUNSELING TRINITARIAN REFLECTIONS FOR HEALING AND FORMATION Psychology Theologically Formed, Clinically Precise, and Ethically Integrated In Theology for Better Counseling , professor emeritus of counseling Virginia Holeman shows how deep theological reflection can make a difference in your counseling practice. Not only does it shape who you are as a counselor, but it can also bring your theological commitments, therapeutic practices, and professional ethics into greater alignment. What’s new in the second edition: • a new chapter on meditative prayer practices and mindfulness,

• new content on insights from neurobiology, and • updated references and recommended resources.

SECOND EDITION

August 11, 2026 PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Spiritually Integrated 978-1-5140-1612-1, 240 pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $32.99

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