Abingdon Press

06/23/2025

✨ Faith isn’t perfect, and neither was Abraham’s.

Discover the messy, meaningful story of Abraham in Faith Over Fear by Matt Rawle. This reflective and uplifting book will inspire you to trust God—even when the road ahead feels uncertain.

No flawless trust required; just the courage to show up.

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06/18/2025

Discover how to launch an inclusive Church for today’s world. 💒

With the purchase of "The Progressive Planter", you will receive access to supplemental digital download templates and tools for starting a church, including a board manual, job descriptions, core values, surveys, prayer guides, and more.

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06/10/2025

Are you ready to elevate your leadership and spark new ideas within your church? 🕊️ The Right Questions for Church Leaders is your guide to addressing key challenges with confidence and clarity. Learn how asking the right questions can transform your ministry and inspire your team today!

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06/09/2025

🤔 What kind of world do you want to build?

Clay Stauffer’s What the World Needs Now is a heartfelt invitation to reflect, grow, and lead with character. Discover how virtues like joy, emotional intelligence, and mutual respect can create a more connected and meaningful life.

This is your chance to make a difference, starting with YOU.

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06/09/2025

Pastor pens book after Covenant shooting.

For Nashvillians, there will always be life before and after March 27th, 2023: the day of the Covenant School shooting.

06/05/2025

Being ‘vile’ is a good thing, historian says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — A return to roots for The United Methodist Church means being a countercultural movement again, says the top executive of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History. Ashley Boggan argues in her new book that United Methodists need to submit to being “more vile” like Methodism founder John Wesley did when he preached in the fields. Jim Patterson reports.

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06/05/2025

How did the Bible’s stories evolve over time?

Here’s a fascinating idea: the meaning of a Bible passage can change depending on the generation reading it. The Bible With and Without Jesus takes famous passages like “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me” and shows how Jews and Christians have seen these words through different lenses. This Leader Guide includes tools to help your study group explore these interpretations together—with minimal prep for you.

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06/05/2025

💡 Can values like love, kindness, and joy be the key to a better world?

Clay Stauffer’s What the World Needs Now explores these timeless virtues and how they can bring people together across generations and cultures.

With 30 powerful, concise chapters, this book invites you to rethink leadership, strengthen relationships, and rediscover your purpose.

✨ Start building a more meaningful life today. Learn more here!
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06/04/2025

News Channel 5 interview: "NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In this episode of Issues of Faith, host Ben Hall invites Sr. Minister of Woodmont Christian Church Clay Stauffer to talk about his new book, 'What the World Need Now - Virtue and Character in an Age of Chaos'. Stauffer identifies why we are in chaos and outlines what it will take to stop the mayhem starting with virtue and good character."

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06/03/2025

A Journey into Love’s Many Dimensions

On Love isn’t just a book; it’s a thoughtful guide for anyone curious about the power of love in their lives. From its joys to its challenges, this beautiful book will leave you inspired and reflective.

✨ Perfect for book clubs
✨ A thoughtful gift for anyone you love
✨ A must-read for those who believe in the transformative power of connection
Dive into everything On Love has to offer.

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