A classic work on grief, A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments,” A Grief Observed an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and the inspirational tale of how he can possibly regain his bearings.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Biblical Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for Biblical Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS

Fall '24
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Fall '18
Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

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.

This expanded workbook is designed with you, the student, in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting Basics of Biblical Greek textbook, now in its third edition.

Two optional chapters have been added to the Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, allowing you to read large chunks of the biblical text and enjoy the fruits of your labor faster than ever before. Each chapter is divided into six sections and includes extensive exercises and significant biblical passages for translation.

One of the most helpful and unique features of the workbook remains. You can go through the workbook on one of two tracks: Track 1 follows the workbook (and textbook) in its regular order, while Track 2 is organized so you can learn verbs earlier in the course.

Not only is the flexible two-track system even easier to use online, but a workbook answer key is also provided. Many other resources are available, including vocabulary flashcards; video and audio helps; Greek fonts; quizzes for each chapter; fun songs and games; and much, much more.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Fall ’23
Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall ’22
Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Getting Started with New Testament Greek is a user-friendly textbook for elementary Greek courses at the college or seminary level.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

The Christian Difference details the basic history, personalities, and beliefs of the world's major religions:

• Judaism
• Islam
• Mormonism
• Jehovah's Witnesses
• Scientology
• Skepticism
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Shintoism
• Sikhism.

Each of these religions is compared with Christianity, providing ideas for how to talk to neighbors, family members, fellow students, or co-workers who follow one or another of these beliefs. Each chapter was written by an expert author with a deep interest or experience with the specific religion, written with the intent to give you common ground for you to share your faith in Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ reaches out meaningfully to all who are hurting, suffering, and oppressed, giving them endurance and confidence to live in the present and hope for the future. All because Jesus Christ is different. That is the Christian difference.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Comparative Religions course, taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for Comparative Religions course, taught by Dr. Jason Gudim, Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology.

With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. As we travel across cultures, what should we expect? How do we deal with culture shock? And can we truly connect with those we meet?

Experienced cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer provides a compass for navigating through different cultures. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross-cultural relationships. Filled with real-life illustrations and practical exercises, this guide offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively, and establish genuine trust and acceptance.

Above all, Elmer demonstrates how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and instead become authentic ambassadors for Christ. Whether you are embarking on a short-term mission trip or traveling for business or pleasure, this book is both an ideal preparation and a handy companion for your journey.

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.

Spring '21
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. The response? "Missionaries could be more effective if they did not think they were better than us." The last thing we want to do in cross-cultural ministry is to offend people in other cultures. Unfortunately, all too often and even though we don't mean it, our actions communicate superiority, paternalism, imperialism and arrogance. Our best intentions become unintentional insults. How can we minister in ways that are received as true Christlike service? Cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer gives Christians practical advice for serving other cultures with sensitivity and humility. With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, he shows how our actions and attitudes often contradict and offend the local culture. He offers principles and guidance for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships in ways that honor others. Here is culturally-savvy insight into how we can follow Jesus' steps to become global servants. Whether you're going on your first short-term mission trip or ministering overseas for extended periods, this useful guide is essential reading for anyone who wants to serve effectively in international settings with grace and sensitivity.

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

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

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

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

If the world were roughly divided into "hot climate" and "cold climate" cultures, what could one half of humankind learn from the other? Lanier---the daughter of missionaries and an experienced world traveler---writes insightfully on topics including relationship vs. task orientation; direct vs. indirect communication; individualism vs. group identity; and different concepts of hospitality.

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.

Spring '21
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Spring '20
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course, taught by Dr. Mark Olson.

Spring '19
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Dr. Mark Olson.

In 2019, engaging in cross-cultural ministry may lead one to travel to a faraway location, or it may simply lead a Christian to minister to the new neighbors next door. In Foreign to Familiar, Sarah Lanier seeks to help Christians better understand different cultures and equip them to effectively engage in the ministry of the Gospel. Her subtitle for the book is A Guide to Understanding Hot- and Cold-Climate Cultures. This focus will help the Cross-Cultural Ministry class understand and prepare for the ministry opportunities they will have as they travel to and minister in Ecuador for two weeks in the Spring 2019 Semester.
—Dr. Mark Olson

Many Christian parents and teachers strive to transform behavior with the Law. Armed with threats, manipulation, and guilt, they may try to create change that is only possible through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This book points to the grace of Christ and shows how to be instruments of that grace in the lives of children, helping them to know the dazzling love of Jesus and respond with heartfelt obedience.

Spring '26

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

Spring '25

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

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.

Gospel Conversations is the second volume in The Equipping Biblical Counselors Series, a comprehensive relational training curriculum for the local church that provides a model for equipping God’s people to change lives with Christ’s changeless truth. This two-volume series weaves together comprehensive biblical insight with compassionate Christian engagement.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Biblical Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.

Communication between parents and teens is at an all-time low. Besides marriage, this is the area where adults seem to struggle most. This user-friendly book will help readers get inside their teen’s mind, showing them what turns today’s teen on and off in terms of communication. Topics include: Ten Best Ways to Kill a Conversation, Language Barriers, Don’t Be Afraid to Say No, and Gender Differences and Communication. How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You is chock-full of fresh ideas and simple techniques that will encourage teens to open up!

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Students will need this and Age of Opportunity 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 Age of Opportunity 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.

This model for effective personal relationships in a multicultural and multiethnic world has proven successful for many. On the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary, this contemporary classic has been thoroughly updated to reflect Sherwood Lingenfelter's mature thinking on the topic and to communicate with modern readers, helping them minister more effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.

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

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

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

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

In Perspectives on Family Ministry, Timothy Paul Jones makes the case that every church is called to some form of family ministry—but what he means by “family ministry” isn’t simply one more program to add to an already-packed schedule! According to Jones, the most effective family ministries involve refocusing every church process to engage parents in the process of discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart.

Jones sets the stage with introductory chapters on the historical contexts and foundations of family ministry. Then, three effective practitioners show clearly how your church can make the transition to family ministry. Paul Renfro (pastor of discipleship at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas) writes in favor of Family-Integrated Ministry, where the emphasis is on intergenerational discipleship. Brandon Shields (minister to high school students at Highview Baptist Church, a multi-site megachurch in Kentucky and Indiana) supports Family-Based Ministry—ministry that organizes programs according to ages and interests but also develops intentional activities and training events to bring families together. Jay Strother (minister to emerging generations at Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee) prefers Family-Equipping Ministry, maintaining age-organized ministry while reorganizing the congregation to call parents to become active partners in the discipleship of their children.

Spring '26

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

Spring '25

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

Spring '24

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

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '22
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '20
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Spring '19
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

How does the local congregation minister to families? As churches seek to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her families, the approach taken has varied across a broad spectrum. This book assembles practitioners from three major approaches to present how they pursue healthy family ministry. It then offers space for the others to respond to each one’s approach. The result is an effective resource for biblical evaluation to apply discernment for serving families in your context.
—Pr. Jason Holt

Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Miss Madison Greven.

The General Epistles covered in this volume are: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Jude. These books speak on an amazing range of topics that are still wonderful guides for today’s issues that plague society. Some of these topics include: the role of a Christian in society, responsibilities toward others, elections, the fall of the angels, and far more. Do not shy away from these books. Instead, dive into them with faith and see the beauty that each Epistle holds.

Spring ’26
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim, Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology.

This classic masterpiece of C.S. Lewis entertains readers with its ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, an assistant to “Our Father Below,” through letters to nephew Wormwood in an engaging account of temptation and triumph.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

This twist on an old story, is an exploration of love—between sisters, between friends, between teacher and pupil, between men and women. Till We Have Faces is retold through the eyes of Psyche’s oldest sister, Orual.

Orual was born ugly and even though she’s a princess, she struggles with the death of her mother and the friction between her sisters. There are two lights in Orual’s life. One is her tutor, the Fox, a Greek slave captured through war. The other is her much younger sister Istra, later nicknamed Psyche, born from Orual’s father’s second marriage. Istra is beautiful and sweet and good but far from being jealous of her, Orual loves her as a daughter. When the priest of Ungit says that Psyche’s great beauty is an insult to the goddess and she must be sacrificed, Orual fights to prevent this. When Orual expects to find her sister dead, she finds her well and thriving. But, why can’t Orual see what everyone else sees? Blinded by her jealous love, Orual castes blame on the duplicity of gods. What is the truth? What is real?

Lewis’s novel is a brilliant examination of envy, loss, betrayal, blame, grief, guilt, and conversion. Why must holy places be dark places? Lewis reminds us of our own fallibility and the role of a higher power in our lives. “Holy places are dark places. It is life and strength, not knowledge and words, that we get in them. Holy wisdom is not clear and thin like water, but thick and dark like blood.”

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Miss Madison Greven.

An absorbing collection of stories, poems, and commentaries by the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

Renowned around the world as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien was also a distinguished academic and professor whose writings and lectures expand beyond the scope of his beloved Middle-earth. From short stories of fantastical adventures to essays on imagination and the narrative form, The Tolkien Reader gathers some of these fascinating and hard-to-find works into one volume.

Tree and Leaf: Professor Tolkien’s now-famous essay “On Fairy-stories” and the short story “Leaf by Niggle” examine and illustrate the form and treatment of fantasy narratives.

The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son: A short play inspired by The Battle of Malden, an Old English poem with no ending and no beginning that describes a historical tenth-century battle between the English and Viking invaders.

Farmer Giles of Ham: An imaginative history of the distant past that follows the unheroic Farmer Giles as he attempts to capture a somewhat untrustworthy dragon.

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil: A delightful collection of verse in praise of Tom Bombadil, staunch friend of the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Spring '25
Required FLBC textbook for C. S. Lewis & Friends course taught by Miss Madison Greven.