Eight Steps from the Edge of Hell:
From Addiction to Ministry in Ukraine *
by Sherry Pinson

Addicts. Alcoholics. Druggies. Wasted and wretched. Helpless and hopeless. Thousands teetering on the very edge of hell itself. Then the Church of the Nazarene arrives. Caring missionaries. Rehab center. The gospel. A message of hope. The result? Lives redeemed. People delivered. Men and women chosen by God to preach His Good News. Journey with the author into the thrilling mission in Ukraine where folks are being snatched from the brink of hell and transformed by the power of the Almighty.

Every Full-Moon Night: Life Lessons from Missionary Kids *
by Deal Nelson

Before there were computers and e-mail and the Internet, there were missionaries. They dealt with wars, danger at sea, killing diseases, and saying good-bye to loved ones for many years. There was a level of calling, commitment, passion, and hardship that is almost unfathomable today. What was life like back then? Every Full-Moon Night gives the accounts of five Nazarene pioneer missionary families as seen through the eyes of their adult children. Plunge in. This book will delight and enlighten.

Glimpses of Grace: Mission Stories from Bolivia
by Randy Bynum

Saving grace. Enduring grace. Receiving grace. All-things-work-together-for-good grace. This book is grace-filled. The author has provided an engaging book of stories that illustrates how grace—often subtle, yet grace just the same—is woven into the everyday lives of missionaries. Come on in. Take a glimpse yourself. See how God rewards His children with daily glimpses of His amazing grace

The Power of One: Compassion as a Lifestyle
by Ellen Decker

One Makes a Difference. One Plus One. One Country at a Time. One Infrastructure, Many Partners. One x One = Ten. One Child at a Time. Won by One. One by One. These eight chapter titles offer a synoptic look at the book’s contents. Writing with passion and conviction, the author chronicles the significant role of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in the world today. This small book will give the reader a better understanding of the importance of compassion as a lifestyle—the lifestyle of Jesus.

Should I Kiss or Shake Hands?:
Surviving in Another Culture *
by Pat Stockett Johnston

Do I kiss, bow, or shake hands? How do I say “hello”? Is the water safe to drink? Are there any foods I shouldn’t eat? What is the word for “rest room”? These legitimate questions—and myriad others— flood the minds of those who venture to other lands and cultures. Through captivating stories and useful information, the author helps answer the questions that plague first-time travelers. Delve into this book. Learn how to survive in another culture. Find out if you should really kiss or bow or shake hands?

Shouts at Sunrise: The Abduction and Rescue of Don Cox
by Keith Schwanz

Kidnapped! What a fear-packed word! Ransom! What a gut-wrenching message! Cheryl Cox’s blood turned ice-cold. This can’t be happening to us! she thought. The abduction of her husband in the rain forest of Ecuador drove the Church of the Nazarene to its knees. The author has masterfully written the saga—one filled with spine-tingling moments, heart-rending pathos, and a God-honoring outcome. Shouts at Sunrise is a one-of–a-kind, can’t-put-it-down missions book.