Author Franky Schaeffer shows how Christians can begin to reverse the slide toward mediocrity by demanding excellence in the arts and media and in all areas of life by giving our time, talents and money to those things which are worthy of our support and are truly honoring to God, and by staying away from the cheap, the shoddy, and the make-a-fast-buck mentality.

This book explains what adoption means, why adopted children are special, and offers the Christ-centered message that we are adopted members of God’s family.

Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone.

Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim the gospel and the coming kingdom using whatever gifts are at our disposal. He’s stumbled along the way, made mistake after mistake, and yet has continually encountered the grace of God through an encouraging family, a Christ-centered community of artists in the church, and the power of truth, beauty, and goodness in Scripture and the arts.

While there are many books about writing, none deal first-hand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. In Adorning the Dark, Andrew describes six principles for the writing life:

• serving the work
• serving the audience
• selectivity
• discernment
• discipline
• and community

Through stories from his own journey, Andrew shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists, but for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

This book is both a memoir of Andrew’s journey and a handbook for artists, written in the hope that his story will provide encouragement to others stumbling along in pursuit of a calling to adorn the dark with the light of Christ.

This book is especially valuable for adults preparing for baptism, confirmation, or church membership. Study questions for each of the following ten chapters: The Bible, God, Sin, The Saviour, The Saviour's Work, The Holy Spirit, How the Holy Spirit Sanctifies the Believer, The Means of Grace, and Duties in the Church.

Luther's Small Catechism and Explanation should be used with The Adult Class Manual since the letter "S" found in parenthesis throughout the manual refers to Sverdrup's Explanation of the catechism. The number indicates the question in the catechism.

Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth.

This year, begin a new Christmas tradition. Create memories your family will cherish. Sit down together and remember how much we need a Rescuer—and how amazing it is that He came!

Includes a history of the Advent wreath with explanations of color and shape, ideas for planning a home celebration, suggested daily Bible readings, three Advent hymns, and instructions for making four different variations of the wreath. 15 pages.

Beautifully illustrated story that shows children how Luther helped us understand God's Word and that we are saved by God's loving grace alone.

Can a one-time crosscultural experience truly be life-changing?

Veteran trip leader and intercultural guide Cory Trenda says yes—if we let the trip launch a journey of integrating the experience into our ongoing life.

In After the Trip Trenda provides a unique guide for individuals and teams to make the most of a crosscultural trip after returning home. Readers will find help with navigating the crucial reentry process, remembering and sharing key stories, interweaving new insights into everyday life, and engaging in continuing learning and service. Combining practical tips, reflections, and stories from Trenda's own decades of crosscultural travel, this is an essential resource for organizations, churches, schools, and all travelers who want crosscultural trips to be a catalyst for lasting good.

The trip itself is just the beginning; real life change happens after the trip.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Cross-Cultural Ministry I course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for Cross-Cultural Ministry I course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Spring '22
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues that affect parents and their teenage children during the often-chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication and learn and grow with their teens.

Limited Quantity Available

Spring '26

Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Students will need this and How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You OR Give Them Jesus and The Jesus Storybook Bible.

Spring '25

Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Students will need this and How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You OR Give Them Jesus and The Jesus Storybook Bible.

Spring '24

Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.

Spring '22

Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '20

Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Before you were born, God knew you and loved you!

This simple-concept illustrated children's book communicates the living relationship between God and every child, from the moment of each child's conception. Encourage interaction between parents and children that reinforces the truth that God made them alive from their beginning. Brothers, sisters, multiples—every child!—are a gift to our families. Adults are encouraged to remind children that life is precious and of the highest value to our heavenly Father. After all, he gave His Son so that we could have eternal life.

With a purpose to see the Word of Christ dwelling richly in teens, this devotional was put together through the efforts of AFLC Parish Education, AFLC Youth Ministries, and 31 men and women writers from across the AFLC. Given to teens attending the 2025 FLY Convention, the intent is that this devotional can be used by individuals for personal study of God’s Word or in a small group or youth group setting.

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Practical instructions regarding preparation for communion, baptism, marriage, burial, confirmation, and other services and seasons and festivals of the Church Year. Also includes ideas for organizing an altar guild and a glossary of terms.

Practical manual covers altar guild functions such as displaying, cleaning, and storing paraments and linens appropriately, preparing for and cleaning up after worship services, ordering supplies, and more.

Hymn Description: John Newton’s classic hymn of redemption and grace is illustrated with various scenes from his life. This volume contains seven verses, including some lesser-known ones.

Memory Verse: Romans 5:2

Full-color 9" by 12" illustrations for three verses, plus teaching notes and sheet music.

The Ambassador Hymnal is a collection of 634 hymns and spiritual songs for congregational and personal use. The variety of hymns included have been selected from the beautiful chorale tradition as well as the best of Gospel hymnody. There is also a large section of children's hymns. The worship section contains orders of service for morning worship, communion, the Augsburg Confession, the three ecumenical creeds, responsive Scripture readings, confessions, prayers, traditional pericope and 3-year lectionary outlines for Scripture readings. The two-volume accompanist edition is spiral-bound.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS, and Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

As followers of the Word in the information/media age, all Christian students need education in becoming more effective communicators who also embody biblical values. Unfortunately, apart from homiletics texts, there is little available on the art and craft of public speaking from a Christian perspective. And many public speaking textbooks are overly technical for the average college student. An Essential Guide to Public Speaking fills this gap, providing a brief and accessible yet content-rich textbook for use in public speaking courses at Christian colleges and universities.

Quentin Schultze calls readers to become servant speakers who serve audiences as neighbors, embody Christian virtues, and present technically well-crafted speeches. Topics covered in the book include the biblical value of effective communication, overcoming challenges to speaking, the importance of listening and research, speaking truthfully, and discourse in the public arena. The book is also filled with servant speaking tips and includes several helpful and practical appendices. Students who practice the guidelines in this book will be equipped with both helpful skills and an understanding of a Christian ethos on public speaking. While designed primarily for college courses, this book is also suitable as an ancillary text for seminary preaching courses.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Public Speaking course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Public Speaking course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Effective Communication course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '19
Required FLBC textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Pr. Adam Osier.

An updated and expanded edition of a standard textbook on the New Testament for first- and second-year seminary students.

Spring '24
Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '22
Required FLS textbook for Book of Revelation course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen.
Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen, Professor of New Testament.
Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '20
Required FLS textbook for Romans course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson and Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.

These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.

David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like:

• Authorship and date
• Place in the canon
• Historical and cultural context
• Theology of the book
• Special issues pertaining to the book

From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives—David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.

Spring '26
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '24
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '22
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '20
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '19
Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding their scope, meaning, and events is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture.

In An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch, Old Testament expert Herbert Wolf offers layreaders and scholars alike a solid introduction to the Pentateuch, going deep where he needs to while still providing a graspable overview.

Wolf first addresses the overarching themes that flow through the Pentateuch, giving special attention to Moses as its author. He then addresses each book specifically, covering topics such as purpose, context, and literary structure. He also explores critical issues specific to each book, like:

Genesis—the meaning of "day" in Genesis 1:1–2:3; the extent of the flood; the Abrahamic covenant; the Joseph narrative

Exodus—the significance of the plagues; Passover; the date of the Exodus; the Ten Commandments

Leviticus—meaning of the sacrificial system; the roles of priests and Levites; the Day of Atonement

Numbers—the twelve tribes; forty years in the wilderness; Balaam; preparation for the Promised Land

Deuteronomy—the "Shema;" covenant curses; the promise of blessing

Spring '26
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '23
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '19
Required FLS textbook for Pentateuch course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

The poetic books of the Old Testament—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon—are often called humankind's reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's reach toward man through the redemptive story. Yet these five books reveal the very heart of men and women struggling with monumental issues such as suffering, sin, forgiveness, joy, worship, and the passionate love between a man and woman.

C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering readers helpful details, like:

• Hermeneutical considerations for each book
• Theological content and themes
• Detailed analyses of each book
• Cultural perspectives.

Hebrew is a language of "intrinsic musical quality that naturally supports poetic expression," says Bullock in his introduction. That poetic expression comes from the heart of the Old Testament writers and reaches all of us exactly where we are in our own struggles and joys.

Spring '26
Required FLS textbook for Poetical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '24
Required FLS textbook for Poetical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Poetical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Poetical Books course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.
Required FLS textbook for Poetical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

The Old Testament prophets spoke to Israel in times of historical and moral crisis. They saw themselves as being part of a story that God was weaving throughout history—a story of repentance, encouragement, and a coming Messiah. In this updated introductory book, each major and minor prophet and his writing is clustered with the major historical events of his time.

The Neo-Assyrian prophets and the fall of the Northern Kingdom (Israel). Prophets include: Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, and Isaiah.

The Neo-Babylonian prophets and of the fall on the Southern Kingdom (Judah). Prophets include: Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Jeremiah, Nahum, Ezekiel, Obadiah, and Lamentations.

The Persian prophets and the Jewish return to Israel. Prophets include: Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi.

Our generational distance from the age of the prophets might seem to be a measureless chasm. Yet we dare not make the mistake of assuming that passing years have rendered irrelevant not only the Old Testament prophets, but also the God who comprehends, spans, and transcends all time. In these pages, C. Hassell Bullock presents a clear picture of some of history’s most profound spokesmen—the Old Testament prophets—and the God who shaped them.

Spring '24
Required FLS textbook for Major Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Minor Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '22
Required FLS textbook for Major Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Spring '20
Required FLS textbook for Major Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

A movement seeks to redefine Christianity. Some think that it is a much-needed progressive reformation. Others believe that it is an attack on historic Christianity.

Alisa Childers never thought she would question her Christian faith. She was raised in a Christian home, where she had seen her mom and dad feed the hungry, clothe the homeless, and love the outcast. She had witnessed God at work and then had dedicated her own life to leading worship, as part of the popular Christian band ZOEgirl. All that was deeply challenged when she met a progressive pastor, who called himself a hopeful agnostic.

Another Gospel? describes the intellectual journey Alisa took over several years as she wrestled with a series of questions that struck at the core of the Christian faith. After everything she had ever believed about God, Jesus, and the Bible had been picked apart, she found herself at the brink of despair . . . until God rescued her, helping her to rebuild her faith, one solid brick at a time. In this book, you’ll find:

• A list of resources―including apologetics books, theology books, and podcasts―for additional study
• Discussion questions to help you dig deeper or spark conversations
• A sound biblical worldview mixed with personal stories from Alisa Childers, popular speaker and author of The Deconstruction of Christianity and Live Your Truth and Other Lies

In a culture of endless questions, you need solid answers. If you or someone you love has encountered the ideas of progressive Christianity and aren’t sure how to respond, Alisa’s journey will show you how to determine―and rest in―what’s unmistakably true.

Spring '26
Required textbook for Apologetics, Ethics, & Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Spring '25
Required textbook for Apologetics, Ethics, & Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Dr. Wade Mobley.

When Christians share their faith with Jewish friends and family, difficult questions arise. Combining scholarship, spiritual seriousness, and an engaging style, Jewish believer Michael Brown offers fair and comprehensive answers to general, historical, and theological queries regarding Old Testament prophecies, the Messiah, New Testament teachings, and more. Thoroughly documented and footnoted.

Volume 1 - General and Historical Objections.

Retelling the story of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:1-20), this book leads us from the manger to our Savior’s death on the cross to a celebration of Easter morn.

Share God's Word with young children through lively poems and colorful illustrations.

Share God’s Word with young children through lively poems and colorful illustrations about Jesus meeting two friends on the road to Emmaus after His Resurrection.

Share God's Word with young children through lively poems and colorful illustrations.

Share God's Word with young children through lively poems and colorful illustrations.