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Mental Health and Youth Ministry
We recently ran a poll on Twitter about what you’d like to see more of on our blog. You chose faith and mental health. Who better to write about that than Tim Gough, youth minister and author of Rebooted? Plus, he’s one of the funniest and smartest contributors to our ...
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- 20 Jun 2019
Introducing Scattered and Gathered: Equipping disciples for the frontline
Rev Dr Neil Hudson introduces us to Scattered and Gathered, a new book for church ...
IVP and SPCK - Five Years On
We don't like to talk about 'IVP' that much, because we prefer to let our books and authors do the talking. This month, though, we are marking a ...
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- 4 Mar 2020
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
Wonder what the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture series is all about? This post is of the series introduction, inviting you to consider these exciting theological ...
- Tom Creedy
- 15 Jun 2021
Scripture - Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
In the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture Series, world-leading evangelical scholars bring biblical studies and theological disciplines into conversation. This blog post highlights those volumes in the series that focus particularly on ...
- Tom Creedy
- 4 Jun 2021
Doctrine - Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
In the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture series, world-leading evangelical scholars bring biblical studies and theological disciplines into conversation. This blog post highlights those volumes in the series that focus particularly on Doctrinal ...
- Tom Creedy
- 23 Jul 2021
Wolves and Shepherds: why we need to talk about abuse in order to welcome young people in our churches
In this guest blog post, Pete Nicholas shares why he thinks we can't ignore the issue of abuse, and why it's a missional imperative for reaching emerging ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Mar 2023
Recent Awards and Recognition for IVP/Apollos titles
We are delighted when any of our books are carefully read and appreciated, but sometimes certain books get recognition beyond a good review. Two recent titles have been recognised in special ways in the first part of ...
- Charisa Gunasekera
- 13 Apr 2023
Dictionary of Paul and His Letters: Why a Second Edition?
In this extract from the preface to the second edition of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, editors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta share what's changed, and what hasn't, in this thoroughly revised and updated edition of a classic reference work.
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- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 7 Oct 2025
October New Releases: Books to Deepen Your Faith and Understanding of God’s Word
Discover IVP’s new October releases — thought-provoking books on gratitude, mission, Scripture, and spiritual growth to inspire your walk with God this ...
John Stott on Love
In this special guest post as part of our #SeasonofStott, Elaine Storkey explores John Stott's profound teaching on ...
- Tom Creedy
- 15 Jul 2024
Key Themes in 1 Peter
With Wayne Grudem's much-anticipated revised Tyndale New Testament Commentary on 1 Peter publishing last month, here's a look at the key themes and some essential background to this intriguing New Testament ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Dec 2022
Guest Post: Can Women be Trusted in Leadership?
A recent longer BBC article prompted our guest poster Susan Tailby to ponder the question: can women be trusted in ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 18 Nov 2025
Called to Care: A Conversation with Jo Knight on Faith, Justice & Creation Care
Jo Knight shares the heart behind Called to Care, exploring how Christians can respond with hope, justice, and faithful action in a world facing climate ...
- Tom Creedy
- 10 Feb 2026
Tribute to Bruce Milne
A tribute to Bruce Milne (1940–2025), respected Bible teacher, pastor and author of Know the Truth, whose biblical teaching and writings continue to shape churches and theological students ...
- Catherine Reynolds
- 2 May 2018
Back to the Backlist
If you found our previous Bible Study Guides helpful, you’ll enjoy our new ones! ...
5 Minutes With Tim Chester
5 Minutes with Tim Chester
Dr Tim Chester is the pastor with Grace Church Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire, a faculty member of Crosslands Training and chair of Keswick Ministries. He is the author of over 40 books including Sent: Serving God’s Mission. He will present at the upcoming Keswick Convention in July. Ahead of the ...
A Chat with Philip Duce
On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther posted his ninety-five theses on the castle church door in Wittenberg. More than any other event, this is what set the Reformation in motion.
More than five hundred years on, the Reformation still has important things to say.
We chatted with editor Philip Duce about working on this remarkable ...
Congratulations Chris Woznicki, IVP Early-Career Philosopher of Religion 2018!
Chris Woznicki is PhD Student in Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. He received a MA in Theology (Biblical Studies) from Fuller Theological Seminary and a BA in Philosophy from UCLA. Prior to starting his PhD he served as a college minister; he currently serves with an evangelistic ministry to high school students called Young ...
A Self Care MOT for Youth Workers
Youth workers have a lot demanded of them – socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Self-care is essential as a youth worker. Tim Gough takes us through some practical advice that will help you take care of yourself while you take care of ...
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- 18 Dec 2018
Classic books make perfect Christmas gifts
If you’re stuck for a few last-minute gifts, our E-Commerce Executive Vita recommends IVP ...
5 ways to keep Christ the centre of Christmas
Ruth Clemence is back on our blog with useful ways we can keep Christ at the centre of our Christmas ...
Ruth van den Broek shares her thoughts on Catching Contentment by Liz Carter
Entering a brand New Year, many of us will be making aims, goals and resolutions for the months ahead. For many, January will mean fresh starts and new opportunities, but for some the pain and confusion of last year lingers on. Whether excited or daunted by what lies ahead, Liz Carter’s Catching Contentment brings hope. It certainly did for ...
5 Questions for Freddie Pimm
Freddie Pimm, author of The Selfish Gospel, chats with us about his book, his faith, and his work as a ...
Remembering Michael Green
Our author Michael Green passed away on 6 February ...
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- 17 Feb 2019
L is for Lifestyle Blog for Random Acts of Kindness Day
For Random Acts of Kindness Day, I thought I’d share some tips from the new edition of my book L is for Lifestyle (out in June) on how we can make choices, big and small, to show KINDNESS to the earth, each other and ...
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- 20 Mar 2019
Treating mum this Mother's Day
Need some inspiration for Mother's Day? We have some last minute gift ideas for book-loving mums ...
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- 5 Apr 2019
A New Take on Stott
In this exciting series, pastor Tim Chester has updated Stott’s classic book The Contemporary Christian for a new generation of readers to engage with. This new serial format guides readers through Stott’s work with additions and questions from Chester that allows readers to think through each aspect and ...
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- 25 Apr 2019
How to develop a healthy team culture
Tim Gough, author of Rebooted, is on our blog today, discussing what is team culture and how to encourage a healthy team ...
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- 3 Jun 2019
F is for Food
Enjoy this extract all about food and it's impact on us and our plant from Ruth Valerio's revised and updated L is for Lifestyle. Order your copy now! And check out more writing by Ruth on her ...
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- 6 Jun 2019
Reflections on my Father
For Father's Day, Tom Camacho, author of the upcoming book Mining for Gold, reflects on his his father, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, and the lessons we can learn from those who dedicate their lives for ...
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- 27 Jun 2019
Introducing John Stott on The Gospel
Tim Chester introduces us to The Gospel: A Life-Changing Message, one of five short books that make up the re-issue of John Stott's The Contemporary ...
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- 8 Jul 2019
Introducing John Stott on The Disciple
Tim Chester introduces us to The Disciple: A Calling to Be Christlike, one of five short books that make up the re-issue of John Stott's The Contemporary ...
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- 25 Jul 2019
Food for the Journey - an extract from Revelation
We're celebrating the release of Food for the Journey with inspiring quotes, Scripture passages and extracts. In this blog post you will find an extract from ...
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- 10 Sept 2019
The Healing Community, an extract from Grieving a Suicide
"Following a tragedy, our soul feels as if it is full of holes. There is a hollow emptiness in our chest, an inner ache of pain and loss. To find healing and restoration, we need to fill that empty hole with both love from God and love from others." In this extract from Albert Hsu's book Grieving a Suicide he tells his own story of ...
The IVP September 2019 Releases
As the summer turns the corner into Autumn and winter, here at IVP we're gearing up for Christmas and the promise of a New ...
The IVP October 2019 Releases
After some great titles published last month, October sees us focusing on Jesus, with two books that approach his life and ministry in different ways, and three Bible study guides to help us live for ...
How can I get free from shame?
Simon Cozens, author of Looking Shame in the Eye, considers how we can actually get free from shame in this life, because of what Jesus has done and what Jesus is ...
Natural Theology?
In this edited extract from God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics and the Task of Christian Theology Steven J. Duby explores the possibility of natural theology as a means for true knowledge about and of ...
Guest Post: Isaiah
In this guest post, All Souls Langham Place Student worker Ollie Lansdowne explores how Isaiah's view of God has helped him think through issues of evangelical identity and abuse.
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Jesus' View of the Bible
In this extract from Canon, Covenant and Christology, Matthew Barrett explores how a high Christology and an evangelical view of Scripture go hand in hand, as he introduces his new book.
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Guest Post: What are we here for?
In this post, we share the foreword from Tom Camacho's book Mining for Gold, written by the National Director of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland, John Wright. From his perspective, working out what we are for, what we are made to do, is ...
Carefree, not Careless
In this blog post based on his final book, Peter Maiden writes about how a godly graditude can change the way that we live in the here and ...
A Tribute to Peter Maiden
"We do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope" (1Thess. 4:13b.)
IVP Editor Eleanor Trotter offers her tribute to Peter Maiden, 'A Radical ...
Remembering J. I. Packer - 1926-2020
With the news that J. I. Packer has gone home, we share a few tributes, resources and memories of this giant of ...
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: What's changed in the second edition?
In his preface to the second edition of this vital book, Andreas Kostenberger shares the heart of his work, and the changes that have made since the first edition back in 2001.
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What have our Idols ever done for Us?
In this edited extract from his forthcoming 'Here Are Your Gods!', Chris Wright challenges us to consider why we put so much hope in fallible people, fallen ideas, and sinful ...
What does the Bible say about the foundations of our trust in God? Part I
In the first part of her mini-series exploring how students can trust God even in these strange times, Felicity MacKenzie starts with the ...
What does the Bible say about the foundations of our trust in God? Part II
Felicity MacKenzie continues her blog series on trusting God, by digging deeper into what the Bible ...
Terry's Writing Something...
We are really excited to announce one of our recent acquisitions, which we hope to publish in early 2021. Terry Virgo is a much-loved Bible teacher and leader, and his new book with IVP traces some of the themes that God has woven into his story. Find out more ...
Chatting about Ezekiel
We had a great chat with Antony Billington on publication day about his new Gateway Seven study on Ezekiel. Read the blog, and watch the ...
- Tom Creedy
- 30 Oct 2020
The IVP November 2020 Releases
Our November 2020 Releases are imminent, and we are so excited to share them with ...
- Emma Collins
- 8 Apr 2021
John Stott at 100 By Caleb Woodbridge, IVP Publishing Director
I’ve got a confession to make: before I joined IVP, I’d only read the one John Stott book, his classic The Cross of Christ, which I picked up on a Christian Union book stall as a student. I didn’t know how much I was ...
- Laura Barry
- 21 Apr 2021
SPCK Group Press Release 21 April 2021
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) and the AFD Group today announce it has been agreed that SPCK will acquire from AFD the publishing business of Lion ...
- Tom Creedy
- 12 Apr 2021
Key Themes in Obadiah
With the publication in April 2021 of the new Tyndale Old Testament Commentary on Obadiah, Jonah and Micah, we're sharing the key themes from each book, as a sneak peek into the new commentary by Daniel Timmer.
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- Tom Creedy
- 31 May 2021
The IVP June 2021 Releases
After a bumper crop in May, we've got two very special releases for June, as well as an update on the ESV Search the Scriptures ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Jul 2021
An Interview with Gerald Bray
We asked Gerald Bray, who's magisteral The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland published in June 2021, some questions about his new ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Jul 2021
History for pastors - a note from Gerald Bray
Gerald Bray, author most recently of The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland, shares an encouragement to pastors - to learn from the lessons of yesterday in order to resource the ministry of ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Aug 2021
Key Themes in Romans
Ahead of the September publication of David Garland's new Tyndale New Testament Commentary on Romans, we want to dig in to the themes and shape of this foundational ...
- Tom Creedy
- 19 Jul 2021
Key Themes in Job
Ahead of the August publication of Eric Ortlund's new NSBT, Piercing Leviathan, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the structure and themes of the Book of ...
- Tom Creedy
- 28 Jul 2021
The IVP August 2021 Releases
Announcing our August 2021 titles - The Gift by Chris Green and Piercing Leviathan by Eric Ortlund! Read on to find out more about these exciting new ...
- Tom Creedy
- 27 Jul 2021
Guest Post: Return to your first love
Rachel Marszalek shares what she loved about Chris Green's new book, The Gift, which publishes next ...
- Emma Collins
- 2 Dec 2021
Remembering Melvin Tinker
With the news that Melvin Tinker has gone home, we share a few tributes and memories of this 'thoughtful, faithful ...
- Tom Creedy
- 21 Mar 2022
An Interview with John Dyer
Towards the end of 2021, IVP published a new book by Paul Beasley-Murray, 'There is Hope! Preaching at Funerals'. In this interview, missionary John Dyer shares a bit about the impact it's having around the ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 May 2022
Colin Gunton: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP ...
- Tom Creedy
- 25 Apr 2022
John Stott: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources.
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- Laura Barry
- 12 May 2022
20% Off Mental Health Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we've put together a selection of IVP titles that encourage and support mental health, from inspirational biographies to insightful books on mindfulness and self-care. All 20% Off this ...
- Tom Creedy
- 24 May 2022
W. E. Sangster: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources.
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- Tom Creedy
- 2 Jun 2022
W. H. Griffith Thomas: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources.
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- Tom Creedy
- 12 Jun 2022
James Denney: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources. ...
- Tom Creedy
- 22 Jul 2022
J. I. Packer: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources.
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- Tom Creedy
- 30 Aug 2022
Thomas F. Torrance: British Evangelical Theologian of the Twentieth Century
To celebrate the launch of our new Apollos title, British Evangelical Theologians of the Twentieth Century, we are sharing brief biographical sketches drawn from classic IVP resources.
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- Tom Creedy
- 1 Aug 2022
5 Questions for Sam Emadi
Sam Emadi's recently published NSBT volume focuses on the Joseph story in biblical theology. We asked him a few questions about the project and his ...
- Tom Creedy
- 11 Aug 2022
An Interview with Paul Overland
To mark the publication of the latest volume in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary, we asked author of the entry on Proverbs, a few ...
- Laura Barry
- 26 Sept 2022
In memory of Frank Entwistle, 1937-2022
We were saddened to hear that Revd Frank Entwistle, former Publishing Director of IVP from 1976 to 2002, went to be with the Lord on 4th September 2022. ...
- Laura Barry
- 16 Jan 2023
Blue Monday Week: Save 10% on Mental Health Resources
This week is Blue Monday week, and we've put together a selection of IVP titles that encourage and support mental health, from inspirational biographies to insightful books on mindfulness and self-care. All 10% OFF This ...
- Tom Creedy
- 9 Mar 2023
Changes to the IVP Team - a short update
At IVP we mostly like to share news about our books, but from time to time we have things to share that are a bit ...
- Tom Creedy
- 28 Mar 2023
The IVP April 2023 Releases
It's another great month of New Releases - with a Psalms Devotional, a new 'Black Dictionary', and some updated BST ...
- Tom Creedy
- 6 Sept 2023
Announcing a new co-editor for the NSBT: Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd
We are delighted to announce an additional editor for the New Studies in Biblical Theology ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 Oct 2023
Apollos at the Evangelical Theological Society - San Antonio 2023
How Apollos/IVP is taking part in this years Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting, in San Antonio, ...
- Tom Creedy
- 13 Nov 2023
(re)Introducing the IVP Publishing Board: Seidel Abel Boanerges
As part of our blog series on the IVP Publishing Board, Seidel Abel Boanerges introduces ...
- Tom Creedy
- 30 Nov 2023
(re)Introducing the IVP Publishing Board: Mark Finnie
As part of our blog series on the IVP Publishing Board, Mark Finnie introduces ...
- Tom Creedy
- 2 Apr 2024
The IVP April 2024 Releases
A busy roster of Bible Speaks Today and classic commentary from IVP in April ...
- Tom Creedy
- 15 Apr 2024
Announcing a New Editor for the Apollos Old Testament Commentary
We are delighted to announce a new co-editor for our high-level Old Testament commentary series, the Apollos Old Testament Commentary. Read on to find out ...
- Tom Creedy
- 20 May 2024
The IVP June 2024 Releases
Ahead of the 2024 Keswick Convention, our June releases all dig deep into the Bible to help us live Resurrection ...
- Tom Creedy
- 22 May 2024
Press Release: A New Publishing Director for IVP
IVP is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas Creedy as our new Publishing ...
- Tom Creedy
- 14 Oct 2024
NSBT Press Release: A New Publishing Partner for the New Studies in Biblical Theology
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with B&H Academic as the new North American Publisher for the New Studies in Biblical Theology ...
- Laura Barry
- 23 Jul 2024
Paul Mallard at UFM Summer Conference 2024
Paul Mallard will be leading the UFM Summer Conference 2024. Scroll down to learn more about Paul Mallard and the conference ...
- Tom Creedy
- 1 Oct 2024
The IVP Autumn 2024 Releases
The IVP Autumn 2024 ReleasesWe’ve got seven (or possibly 8!) exciting releases over the final season of 2024 – read on to find out more about them.
The Forgotten Manifesto of Jesus
Christian revival in Iran is spreading across the world. In this title, Phil Moore explores the particular form of this revival – The Forgotten Manifesto ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 1 May 2025
May New Releases: Fresh Insights into God’s Transformative Work
Discover Apollos' latest books exploring spiritual formation in preaching and God’s redemptive plan for the nations through the Latter ...
- Tom Creedy
- 22 May 2025
A Brief Tribute to Gordon J. Wenham - by L. Michael Morales
Author, and doctoral student of Wenham, L. Michael Morales, offers a brief tribute to Gordon J. Wenham, who passed into glory recently.
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While sleeping peacefully on the morning of May 13, 2025, Gordon Wenham entered the glorious, heavenly presence of his Savior. He was a ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 20 Aug 2025
Why We Need Good News People
In this guest post, Phil Knox, co-author of Good News People, reflects on the importance of being good news people in a world full of bad ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 14 Nov 2025
New This November: Two Books That Show Faith Can Still Change the World
Two powerful new November releases from IVP, Whispers of Revolution and Called to Care, show how Christian faith still transforms lives, communities, and our world through the radical kingdom message of Jesus and the call to compassionate ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 17 Nov 2025
Join us at the ETS Annual Meeting at Booth 312
Join us at Booth 312 at the 2025 ETS Annual Meeting in Boston for conversations, new titles, and opportunities for ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 15 Jan 2026
Holy, Healthy, Humble: Rich Johnson on Biblical Leadership for Modern Christians
Rich Johnson explores how leaders can embody holiness, health, and humility, drawing on ancient biblical wisdom to guide modern Christian ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 5 Feb 2026
February New Releases
February’s new releases invite the church to rediscover Christ-centred leadership and the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit in a changing ...
- Rochelle Owusu-Antwi
- 29 Apr 2026
IVP Authors Join the Conversation at Tyndale Fellowship Conference 2026
This summer, IVP authors will join scholars, theologians and church leaders at the Tyndale Fellowship Conference 2026 for three days of biblical scholarship, worship and shared ...
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