Fortress Press

Mateo: Matthew

David Cortes-Fuentes (Author)

Reclaiming the ''C'' Word: Daring to Be Church Again

Kelly A. Fryer (Author)

God is up to something! God is on a mission to save and bless the world, and God calls the church to be part of this mission. That means getting focused,...

Pastoral Care and Counseling with Latino/as

R. Esteban Montilla (Author)

The Latino population is a pastorally challenging polyculture. This diversity requires spiritual caregivers to approach every Hispanic individual with...

Coming of Age: Exploring the Spirituality and Identity of Younger Men

David W. Anderson (Author), Paul G. Hill (Author), Roland D. Martinson (Author)

What is the state of faith today among younger men in the church? How is the church responding to the spiritual needs of a new generation? Armed with these...

The Centered Life: Awakened Called Set Free Nurtured

Jack Fortin (Author)

Is there an alternative to a fragmented, frantic, meaningless life? Jack Fortin finds it in a life centered in God. Spiritual exercises, questions for...

Ending Violence in Teen Dating Relationships: A Resource Guide for Parents and Pastors

Al Miles (Author)

Miles, a nationally recognized expert in the field of domestic violence and teen relationship violence, explores the complex issue of teen dating violence....

The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution

Richard H. Bliese (Editor), Craig Van Gelder (Editor)

In a series of engaging essays and responses, the book explores how evangelism has functioned within Lutheranism...

Called by God to Serve: Reflections for Church Leaders

Robert F. Holley (Author), Paul E. Walters (Author)

Church councils and leadership groups will discover ten helpful devotional reflections and discussion starters for a three-year cycle, focusing on the task of...

Boundary Leaders: Leadership Skills for People of Faith

Gary R. Gunderson (Author)

A major challenge for religious communities today lies in harnessing the commitment and energy of religious people to address larger societal issues. Key to...

One Anothering, Volume 1: Biblical Building Blocks for Small Groups

Richard C. Meyer (Author)

Eleven sessions, based on such themes as "love one another," "bear one another's burdens," "submit to one another," and "encourage one another." Includes...

One Anothering, Volume 2: Building Spiritual Community in Small Groups

Richard C. Meyer (Author)

Ten sessions, based on such themes as "accept one another," "serve one another," "teach one another," and "honor one another."...

One Anothering, Volume 3: Creating Significant Spiritual Community

Richard C. Meyer (Author)

Nine sessions, based on such themes as "speak truthfully to one another," "do not grumble against one another," "do not provoke one another," and "look out for...

The Right Road: Life Choices for Clergy

Gwen Wagstrom Halaas M.D. (Author)

Many clergy are in startlingly bad health. Not only do they regularly report depression, stress, and serious family and financial problems, they also exhibit...

From The Parish For The Life Of The World

Stephen P. Bouman (Author), Martin E. Marty (Foreword by)

This is a book about the parish, written from the heart of parish life. Its heart is an edited collection of Lutheran Forum articles, with other published work...

Grievers Ask: Answers to Questions about Death and Loss

Harold Ivan Smith (Author)

In his counseling work, Harold Ivan Smith has heard all the questions?even the most obscure, personal, and difficult ones?that occur to grievers...

eBook-Getting Ready for the New Life: Facing Illness or Death with the Word and Prayers

Richard F. Bansemer (Author)

Illness is a great teacher, says the author. More convincing than an athlete's achievements, illness lets us know, in no uncertain terms, that we are intensely...

Short-Term Spiritual Guidance

Duane R. Bidwell (Author)

This book represents a significant departure from most contemporary writing about spiritual direction. While most writers focus on long-term relationships of...

Healing Bodies and Souls: A Practical Guide for Congregations

W. Daniel Hale (Author), Harold G. Koenig (Author)

As healthcare leaders widely recognize, churches are second homes to their members and ideally situated—indeed called—to serve their communities...

Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexuality for Clergy

G. Lloyd Rediger (Author)

Recent sexual scandals have rocked the North American religious scene and left the churches concerned about credibility and liability. What are the bounds of...

Listen! God Is Calling!: Luther Speaks of Vocation, Faith, and Work

D. Michael Bennethum (Author)

The Christian faith has implications for all of life. Yet, many Christians do not make the connection between the resources of their faith and the challenges...