Chris Chrisman, a young Christian, goes to college only to have his world turned upside down. On campus he finds the challenges to his faith -- both intellectual and personal -- almost more than he can bear. Then he meets Bill Seipel and Bob Wong. Together, the three young men…

Subtitled "The Background, Life, and Legacy of Christian Burkholder (1746-1809)," this is a definitive, illustrated, and narrative history of the first resident Mennonite bishop in northern Lancaster Co., Pa. Christian Burkholder's life and legacy has left an indelible mark on the Mennonite Church and his descendants. His writings are presented…

A collection of hymns and sacred songs suitable for use in public worship, worship in the home, evangelistic meetings, and general occasions.

While many systematic theological texts are shaped by academic discussion of ancient thought and/or modern philosophies, Finger centers on the kerygma of the biblical text: that the "last things," or "eschatological" events expected at history's climax had already occurred through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, though they were not yet…

In a nation torn in two by the strife of the Civil War, there were some who dared to question whether Christians could possibly participate in the killing. In 1863, soon after the Battle of Gettysburg, John M. Brenneman wrote to explain Anabaptist convictions against participation in warfare. He began…

William V. Arnold and Margaret Anne Fohl describe Christian caring as a unique form of helping that finds special expression in the church. Daily, Christians have opportunities to extend care, whether it is to a bereaved colleague or a sick friend. In simple, clear language, the authors describe how important…

Illustration in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history. 48 pages.

Bruce Shelley's history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. For this fifth edition, Marshall Shelley assembled a team of historians, historical theologians, and editors to revise and update his father's classic text. The new edition adds important stories of the development of Christianity…

What happened to the church after the Reformation in the early 1500s? This book takes up the story near the end of the Reformation, where Volume 1, Church History: Resurrection to Reformation, ends. It follow the churches founded by Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, and the Anabaptists and covers the resulting Catholic Counter-Reformation.

Disagreements and church splits can be disillusioning, both to those within our churches and to seekers. How can people with different views and gifts work together to achieve Jesus' vision of church unity "that the world may know"? In Church Matters, Gary Miller compares the current state of the church…

This selection in the acclaimed Library of Congress series details the Civil War with rich illustrations of over 100 vintage photographs, posters, and paintings from the Library's archives, offering young readers a captivating glimpse into American history. 96 pages.

Designed to be used as a companion to Classroom Instruction that Works, this handbook guides you through the nine categories of teaching strategies, showing you how to reflect on your current beliefs and practices and recommending how to use the strategy. Worksheets, blackline masters, and other materials are supplied to…

A complete teacher planner and grade record

Third Pathway reader for Grade 2. Workbook by same title available separately.

Workbook to accompany the Grade 2 Pathway reader of same title. Teacher's edition available separately.

It is spring 1775, and the American Revolution has begun. How will the young Peter Miller handle the turmoil? Will he stand and be soldier for Christ, or will he give in to the taunts of his friends? A sequel to A Captain for Hans, The Brickmakers, and Follow Me.

The Colosseum stands tall in the heart of Rome, Italy. While now a ruin, the structure represents both the glory and the cruelty that was once ancient Rome. Find out more about this impressive structure in Colosseum, part of Weigl's Virtual Field Trip series. This is an AV2 media enhanced…

From the cotton fields of Egypt to a wealthy American home, then on to a thrift store and eventually back to Africa as part of a comforter for a needy family, this unique book tells the story of one piece of fabric that ultimately plays a part in spreading the…

Habits form us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of a thousand invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. We yearn for the freedom and peace of the gospel, but remain addicted to our technology, shackled by our screens, and exhausted by…

Meet people of different nationalities who make our communities cleaner, safer and more pleasant. This alphabet book includes such helpers as police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers and veterinarians. Full color.

Explains how Conestoga wagons were built and driven as well as their historical significance and importance to the early American economy.

The volume brings together early statements of belief from across the Radical Reformation. A representative collection of confessions produced by Anabaptist groups from 1527 to 1660. Included are confessions from the Swiss Brethren, the Marpeck circle, the Rhinelanders, and various Mennonite communities in the north. This collection attends to the earliest…

This book tells the story of Conrad Grebel and Felix Manz, two important men in the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. Learn how these men came to hold the beliefs that motivated them. Living History Threads is a literature-based history curriculum for grades 1-4. This booklet is intended for use as…

Leading theologian Craig A. Carter presents the biblical and theological foundations of trinitarian classical theism.