Author Archives: Carl Simmons

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About Carl Simmons

See the About Me page, if you want to know more about ME. Otherwise, hopefully you'll know more about Jesus and some of his followers by reading here. And thanks for stopping by.

Theological Education

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Looking at theological education through a different lens. . . . Kenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. Henson. Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach. 144p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Theological Education demonstrates how churches and seminaries can cooperate … Continue reading →

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Multisite Churches

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A “pro” argument . . . Dustin L. Slaton. Multisite Churches: Biblical Foundations and Practical Answers. 312p., $22.99, Kregel Ministry. The multisite church model has been consistently challenged by those who deem it unbiblical and incompatible with God’s design for … Continue reading →

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Seller to Stellar

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A sales book that tells a story. . . Carl Bromer and Jordan Winar. Seller to Stallar: Joe’s Story. 220p., $17.99, Stellar Sales Training. Have you ever felt you were doing everything you could, but things just weren’t working out … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About the Apostle Paul

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Everything you wanted to know about Paul but was afraid to ask (or maybe not). . . . Miguel G. Echevarría and Benjamin P. Laird. 40 Questions about the Apostle Paul. 374p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. Paul of Tarsus was an undeniably … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Carl Simmons

At the beginning of Numbers, the people of Israel are weeks away from the Promised Land. At the end of Numbers—40 years later—the people of Israel are weeks away from the Promised Land. What happened? Joel Barker and Steven D. … Continue reading →

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Persuasive Apologetics

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Sharing our faith in a way that’s both authentic and accurate. . . . Jeffrey M. Robinson. Persuasive Apologetics: The Art of Handling Tough Questions Without Pushing People Away. 160p., $21.99, Kregel Ministry. We cannot love others well without speaking … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Bible Translation

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Why are there so many translations of the Bible—and how can/why we should we trust them? Mark L. Strauss. 40 Questions About Bible Translation. 368p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. Nearly all believers read a translation of the original texts of the … Continue reading →

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Kerux: Acts

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Carl Simmons

An in-depth look into the Acts of the Apostles, for both scholars and pastors. . . . John D. Harvey and David Gentino. Acts: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 576p., $41.99, Kregel Academic. In Acts, John D. … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Identity

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Reminding pastors why they still keep at it—and giving them practical advice on the “how” in the process . . . Douglas D. Webster. Pastoral Identity: True Shepherds in the Household of Faith. 192p., $19.99, Kregel Academic. Experienced pastor and … Continue reading →

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Behold and Become

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Carl Simmons

The subtitle says it all. . . . Jeremy M. Kimble. Behold and Become: Reading Scripture for Transformation. 256p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. Believers know the Bible is powerful–but how so? And how does God save people and transform lives through … Continue reading →

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