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The Center for Christian Studies is excited to announce the latest publication in our Biblia series, The Things Fulfilled Among Us: A Study of Luke, by Dr. Peter H. Rice, Dean of Harding School of Theology. Led by Kevin Burr and Luke Dockery, Regnum Media—Publishing Imprint of CCS—produces the highest quality resources for Bible study that are ideal for Bible classes, small groups, and personal growth. We are grateful to Dr. Rice and to Kevin and Luke for this excellent addit

Regnum Media, publishing imprint of the Center for Christian Studies, is proud to announce that the latest book in our Biblia curriculum series is now available. In this volume, Exiles in Their Own Land: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter, Gary Holloway offers a guided study through the the letters of 1 and 2 Peter: Strangers. Foreigners. Homeless. These are the very words Peter uses to describe the Christians of his day. He might have meant those terms literally. The early Christians

The Center for Christian Studies recently published A Voice in the Wilderness: An Anthology in Memory of Michael and Libby Weed. The book is a collection of some of the best essays from the journal Christian Studies that Michael, with Libby's constant help, launched and edited for decades while at Austin Graduate School of Theology. Launched in 1980, the journal (beloved by so many) ceased publication after volume 31 in 2019, with Keith Stanglin as Editor and Todd Hall as Man

We are pleased to announce the publication of A Voice in the Wilderness: An Anthology in Memory of Michael and Libby Weed. The book is a collection of some of the best essays from the journal Christian Studies that Michael, with Libby's constant help, launched and edited for decades while at Austin Graduate School of Theology. Launched in 1980, the journal (beloved by so many) ceased publication after volume 31 in 2019, with Keith Stanglin as Editor and Todd Hall as Managing

Since 2007, Allan J. McNicol's book Preparing for Baptism: Becoming Part of the Story of the People of God has been an indispensable resource for ministers and others who are guiding people in Christian faith toward baptism. Today's entry on the Center for Christian Studies blog is a guest post written by Allan Stanglin, senior minister at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas. Preparing for Baptism I know exactly what to say every single time a parent ask

Prayer is the central discipline of Christian faith. Prayer is, of course, communication with the life-giving Father. But it is also communion with the Father and the family of God, the Church. But prayer is difficult today. Our lives are so full, and our materialist world so far removed from the enchanted world of the Bible, that we may often find praying nearly impossible. Who has time for prayer? And in our age of distraction and rejection of the transcendent, what should

Under the direction of editors Kevin Burr and Luke Dockery, Regnum Media, publishing imprint of the Center for Christian Studies, seeks to provide scholarship for the church in producing quality curriculum through our Biblia and Doctrina series. Written by excellent scholars (who are also deeply committed churchmen), these books are outstanding resources for Bible class teachers and small group leaders, as well as individual study, and are offered at an affordable price for

Introducing Things that Matter: A Guide to the Christian Faith. "Today many of us find ourselves discouraged, frustrated, and confused—"distracted from distraction by distraction," in T.S. Eliot’s phrase. Not only do we experience disappointment and failure; even our accomplishments fail to bring lasting happiness. "What is the meaning of life? How should we live? What can we hope for? We can avoid these questions for a while, but we must finally ask about things that matter.

As I was finishing my undergraduate degree and considering the next step in preparation for a life of Christian ministry, I received a memorable bit of sound advice from Howard Norton (of blessed memory), whose counsel I have always valued, since my first class with him during my first semester at Oklahoma Christian University. He said that the best thing I could do to prepare for ministry is to get a Master of Divinity from Harding School of Theology (HST; then, Harding Uni

The Center for Christian Studies is pleased to make available Dr. Wendell Willis' book, When You Come Together: The Theology and Practice of Christian Worship. In this work, Dr. Willis provides a discussion of worship that is both scholarly and accessible. He begins with a survey of the "landscape" of worship in many contemporary churches, followed by a robust theology of Christian worship. He then proceeds through the various acts of Christian worship—common prayer, singing,

As God’s chosen people, the ancient Israelites regularly encountered God in rituals rooted in the memories of Passover, the exodus, and Mount Sinai. These practices of remembering God’s deliverance and presence were ultimately fulfilled in Jesus and passed on to the church. In Transforming Encounters, John Mark Hicks examines ancient Israel’s practices to show how God met and transformed Israel in these encounters. Today, through baptism, the worship assembly, and the Lord’s

What does the Bible teach about baptism, the Lord's Day assembly, and the Lord's Supper—these three central practices of the church? The answer to this question is found in our latest book, Transforming Encounters: Baptism, Assembly, and the Lord's Supper, by John Mark Hicks. Watch this video of John Mark Hicks introducing his book: I am confident that you and your church will benefit from Hicks' wisdom and insights. It is available in both paperback and Kindle. Like our ot

Regnum Media, publishing imprint of the Center for Christian Studies, is proud to announce the first book of our Biblia curriculum series is now available! In this volume, The Search for Significance: A Study of Ecclesiastes, Luke Dockery offers a guided study through the book of Ecclesiastes. The book is excellent for Bible classes and small groups, as well as individual study, and is offered at an affordable price for churches and individuals! Visit the Amazon page and use

One of the Center for Christian Studies’ main reasons for being is to help stem the tide of decreasing biblical and theological literacy among Christian believers. The materials we have been producing—including our video learning modules and the Journal of Christian Studies—have already been meeting the needs of churches and Christian leaders who recognize the need for reliable resources. We also offer a number of books, many of which have been helpful to churches for decad

Dear Friends, We are pleased to introduce the next book available now through the CCS shop: Lord, Teach Us to Pray: The Lord's Prayer for Today's Church. The book is a series of meditations on the petitions in the Lord's Prayer, with contributions from Michael R. Weed, R. Mark Shipp, Jeffrey Peterson, Eddie Sharp, Allan J. McNicol, M. Todd Hall, and Stanley G. Reid. It is designed to be used in personal devotion and also includes discussion questions for small group and Bible

Dear Friends, We are excited to announce, over the next few weeks, additional publications now available through the Center for Christian Studies. This week, we have been able to make available Things That Matter: A Guide to Christian Faith, edited by Michael R. Weed and Jeffrey Peterson, now in its third edition. Things That Matter was originally written for Russian readers in 1991. It has since been published in several other languages including French, Croatian, Serbian, T