Much of the conversation and concern of churches and of Christian individuals is centred around Christian discernment or knowing God's leading in decision-making. The language we use around these moments is fluid, and often feels inadequate - ask someone how they 'know' what God might be saying in a given situation and they may well reach for the phrase 'I just know'. In "How Do You Know it's God?", Lynn McChlery draws on ethnographic research amongst those in different kinds of 'discernment' processes, along with theological, spiritural and psychological insights to try and understand this phenomenum of 'insight' - or 'just knowing'. Challenging the perception that such intuition needs to be marginalised and removed from discernment conversations, McChlery suggests that instead intuition can and should be intentionally matured both individually and in communities; and that it can be verified, articulated and recorded in forms appropriate to its own mode of insight. It is a vital new contribution to the scholarship for all practical theologians researching ecclesiology, vocation, group dynamics in churches, and communal decision-making processes of any kind.

Does your Student Ministry feel as if it is off on an island to itself? Do you feel like the "HOLE" in the Whole Church Body?Do you feel like the role of the Student Pastor is seen more as a "Main Church Terrorist" than an ally? The Student Body balances spiritual principles with practical applications to help you get the student body you serve in, in such spiritual alignment the "commanded blessing" of Psalm 133 can be released on your senior pastor, your student pastor, every staff member, every core student, every attendee, and your entire church body What key leaders to this generation of Student Pastors are saying about The Student Body: What Glenn Walters achieves in this new book is Amazing. His insights into the interconnected spiritual dynamic that is necessary in leading a healthy and thriving student ministry are both relevant and revelation. This is a must read Dr. Chris Hill, Senior Pastor of The Potter's House of Denver The Student Body gives practical tools and insights that will teach your entire student ministry how to be unified. These are not shortcuts, but proven methods that will transform your student body.Israel Campbell, Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church Glenn draws from his years of experience as a successful student pastor to teach the importance of spiritual alignment. This book reveals the heart of a healthy student ministry.Gary Lewis, International Assistant Youth and Discipleship Director, Church of God, Cleveland, TennesseeGlenn Walters has been given divine information to get youth pastors "in-formation " It not only gives practical steps in pastoring; but gives you language and form to your position and purpose. The wisdom found in this book, if applied, will produce some of the world's greatest leaders. Eddie James, Eddie James Ministries

There is a growing number of local church laypeople entering children's ministry leadership. While this is helpful for furthering the Kingdom, these leaders face a huge learning curve. There are few resources available in the Wesleyan tradition for children's ministry leadership.Best Practices for Children's Ministry seeks to answer this need. With insight and understanding of the children's ministry world, author Andrew Ervin provides leaders with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to develop a strong and successful children's ministry.Times have changed. No longer does programming alone satisfy as the summation of children's ministry. No, the role of the children's ministry leader is far more complex. With Best Practices for Children's Ministry, leaders will find the answers and solutions they need to better practice children's ministry.