Preachers Institute Ministry Collection (6 vols.)

No longer will the Bible be an intimidating mass of stories and text gathering dust and guilt from disuse. In a fun and exciting journey, Fr. John A. Peck takes you through the entire Bible, answering questions you may not even know you have. In 20 brief lessons, Father John shows you how to set a firm foundation for your life in the Scriptures.

Orthodox Christian priest John A. Peck draws from his 20 years of experience teaching, preaching, and studying Scripture to provide a concise overview of interpreting the Bible according to the time-tested traditions of the Orthodox Church. Peck teaches a simple method for making sense of difficult passages of Scripture, and putting this important discipline to use for maximum spiritual benefit.

In Reading the Bible the Orthodox Way, Fr. John A. Peck presents a method for reading Scripture that he’s taught for almost 20 years. This booklet explains how to read the Bible according to the ancient practice of the Orthodox Church. Using this simple method, you’ll learn the best way to put this important discipline to use for maximum spiritual benefit.

Understand what the Rapture is, where it came from, and what the Orthodox Church teaches—and has always taught—about it. Orthodox priest John A. Peck explores questions such as: What is the Rapture? Is it in the Bible? Who invented it and when? What does Jesus say about taking his believers out of the world? Who does the Bible say will be persecuted? What do the Fathers say about the Rapture? What does the Church specifically teach about it? Is there a Second Coming of Christ? Is there a Third Coming of Christ?

The text also includes study questions with biblical references at the end, guiding readers through Orthodox Christian teaching on an important and timely topic.

Fr. John A. Peck’s guide to Orthodox Christian blogging takes you step by step through starting and running a blog. This concise manual includes everything you need to get a running start on writing a great blog with a pastoral focus. This booklet is designed especially for the Preachers Institute’s annual “3040 Days of Blogging.”

The Place for Preaching compiles a short history of the ambo, the pulpit, and the lectern in historic Orthodox Christian worship. You’ll learn the purpose, biblical origins, and practical applications of these important items in Christian architecture.