New Books
Below is a list of the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway. Titles include The Sing! Hymnal created by Keith and Kristyn Getty and The Story of Corrie ten Boom by Jennifer T. Kelley.
The Sing! Hymnal
Thoughtfully curated by award-winning hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty, The Sing! Hymnal hosts a collection of timeless classic and contemporary hymns, created to deepen worship and foster unity among God’s people through the power of song. Featuring liturgical readings, psalms paired with popular hymns, useful indexes, and a durable, scuff-resistant cover, this hymnal is perfect for equipping attendees during Sunday morning services.
“The hymns of the Getty team help us express truth that accords with God’s word and affections that accord with God’s worth.”
—John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
The Sing! Hymnal, Lay-Flat Edition with Chords
The Sing! Hymnal: Lay-Flat Edition with Chords is designed for worship leaders and musicians. Its wire binding and generous 8″ x 11″ pages allow it to lie flat on a piano or music stand for easy use. With enlarged text and chord symbols above the staff, it offers improved readability and clarity. Aligned with the hymns and liturgical readings in the rest of the Sing! Hymnal suite, this edition is the perfect resource for leading congregational worship during Sunday services or group gatherings.
“For decades God has used Keith Getty and those around him to introduce rich hymns into the bloodstream of our churches. I pray that this new project will only further strengthen God’s work among us.”
—Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC
With lively rhyming verses and engaging illustrations, We Sing! helps children ages 3–8 connect with important biblical truths: worship is for everyone, every day, and forever. This book invites families to read, sing, and live out its message together, praising God and joyfully reflecting on all he has done for us.
“By the time I flipped to the third page of We Sing!, my heart was already beating in rhythm with its happy melody. How can you keep from singing with such a charming, joy-filled book that bids the reader to praise the Lord in song? Thank you, Kristyn Getty and Laura Sayers, for creating a winsome and beautifully illustrated volume that will have boys and girls everywhere tuning their hearts to worshipful songs. It’s perfect for every family!”
—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls.
12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust: Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith That Will Change Your Life
In 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp examines 12 core doctrines of the Christian faith to see how they can transform a teen’s heart and life. Using clear language and relatable examples, he defines doctrines such as God’s sovereignty, justification, and glorification, helping young people fall deeper in love with their Creator and Savior. Each chapter explores a specific doctrine through 7 brief readings, making it perfect for daily study.
“Paul Tripp is a trusted, fatherly guide to shepherd us through the core doctrines of Christianity. This readable, Scripture-soaked resource is simply fantastic. I can think of no finer tool for helping instruct our teenagers in the basic truths of the gospel. I hope churches, parents, and teachers everywhere will immediately put it into use!”
—Gavin Ortlund, President, Truth Unites; Theologian in Residence, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Phoenix Seminary
Prioritizing the Church in Missions
In this brief guide, pastors John Folmar and Scott Logsdon share their decades of experience working as pastors in Muslim countries. Showing how healthy churches are essential for fulfilling the Great Commission, they teach biblical ecclesiology and missiology with wisdom and real-world advice from the field. They also caution readers against movement-driven missions, theological minimalism, and other techniques that replace the church’s God-given roles of equipping, training, and sending missionaries. Offering an effective, biblical strategy for global evangelism, Prioritizing the Church in Missions helps pastors and churches not only make Christ known throughout the world but ensure that God’s word is preserved long after missionaries leave.
“Far too much mission work today is gospel-less or gospel-light. Even more is church-less or church-light. This book—which is written not just for pastors and missionaries but for all of us—is biblically faithful, deeply needed, and extremely helpful. May God raise up thousands upon thousands of followers of Jesus who both love the church and live to see it multiplied among all the nations.”
—David Platt,Pastor, McLean Bible Church, McLean, Virginia; Founder, Radical
Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson
Through Tom Carson’s journals and written prayers, along with the narrative and historical background provided by his son, readers gain a firsthand account of the life of an ordinary pastor during a pivotal era in North American church history. With words that will ring true for every person who has devoted themselves to the Lord’s work, this unique book serves to remind readers that though the sacrifices of serving God are great, the sweetness of living a faithful, obedient life is greater still.
“How can the application of a Bible-saturated mind (Don’s) to a Bible-saturated life (Tom’s) produce an even more helpful story to encourage pastors? Let the ‘mind’ be carried on a river of love because the ‘life’ is his father’s. Then add a kind of narrative creativity you didn’t know Don Carson had. That’s how.”
—John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
He Always Hears: A Story of Loss and the Hope of Things Made New
In this poignant book designed for kids ages 3–8, Jane faces challenges when her seemingly perfect life takes a difficult turn. After enduring a series of losses that leave her feeling scared, Jane’s parents teach her how to cry out to the Lord—the one who hears her cries and is working to make all things new. Whether kids are dealing with pain big or small, this book encourages them to turn to God in their moments of sorrow.
“Alyson Punzi has not wasted her pain of widowhood; instead, she has left the church with a gift that can serve our children well. The question is, Are we willing to take up the gift and use it? We tend to shy away from speaking to our children about loss. But if they live long enough in this broken world, they are going to experience loss. This book will help prepare them for when—not if—it comes.”
—Jonathan Gibson, author, The Moon Is Always Round
The Story of Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker Who Forgave Her Enemies
This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through ten Boom’s life, highlighting her upbringing, her family’s covert operations, and her most remarkable achievement of all—forgiving those who persecuted her. Ten Boom’s story acts as a witness to the world, demonstrating the power of mercy and the value of spreading the message of God’s love, regardless of one’s present situation. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.
“This age-appropriate biography of Corrie ten Boom is both compelling and well-written for tweens, teens, and adults alike. Corrie’s testimony of courage, sacrifice, and hope will spur kids on to see the life-changing power of living radically for Jesus in even the darkest moments of life.”
—Sarah Walton, author, The Long Road Home; coauthor, Hope When It Hurts
The Psalms of Ascents: Journey to Joy
In this 10-week Bible study for women, Lydia Brownback invites readers on a verse-by-verse journey through the 15 Psalms of Ascents. With insightful reflections on the wisdom and beauty of these ancient songs, Brownback highlights God’s character and reveals deep gospel connections. Whether used individually or in groups, each lesson invites readers to reflect on key themes including worship, thanksgiving, trust, and joy—offering modern readers fresh perspectives for navigating the highs and lows of life.
“The brilliant and beautiful mix of sound teaching, helpful charts, lists, sidebars, and appealing graphics—as well as insightful questions that get the reader into the text of Scripture—make these studies that women will want to invest time in and will look back on as time well spent.”
—Nancy Guthrie, author; Bible teacher
