Pastor Shane Bishop releases fifth Trail Guide to the Scriptures: John
Trail Guide to the Gospel of John invites you into a step- by-step journey through the most theological of the four Gospels—and for many, the most beloved. With rich imagery, poetic depth, historical insight, and spiritual encouragement, Pastor Shane Bishop helps you navigate John’s layered message with clarity and confidence, so you can discover its treasures for yourself.
But reading John can feel like wandering through unfamiliar terrain. It moves from story to symbolism, from signs to sermons. And its most famous passages are often the most misunderstood.
That’s where Trail Guide to the Gospel of John comes in. With pastor, teacher, and fellow traveler Shane Bishop as your guide, you’ll explore this Gospel with fresh eyes.
- Acclimatize to Your Surroundings-Start with background info on authorship, audience, and historical setting to ground your reading.
- Recognize Key Landmarks-Identify major plot points and moments of revelation in Jesus’ ministry.
- Discover Cool Sights-Dig into meaningful verses, historical details, and theological
- Visit Scenic Overlooks-Zoom out to see the Gospel’s major themes and their relevance
- Get Tips for a Stronger Faith Journey-Apply what you’ve learned with takeaways and personal reflection prompts.
- Share What You’ve Discovered-Discuss with others using built-in questions for small group or personal use.
Shane Bishop previously published four other Trail Guides to the Scriptures through Invite Press: 1 & 2 Peter, Jude and James. He has also authored That’s Good News, The Ping Life and In Search of the Holy through Invite Press. For more information, about his latest work visit: invitemininistries.org
Trail Guide to the Scriptures releases October 14, 2025. Order today at inviteministries.org or wherever books are sold.
Shane Bishop has served as the Sr. Pastor of Christ Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois since 1997. With his strengths of vision casting, preaching, teaching, soul winning and leadership, Christ Church total weekend worship attendance has increased under his leadership from 200 in 1997 to over 3,500 in 2023.
Ruth’s Need for a Redeemer: A Bible Study on Loss, Loyalty and Unexpected Love
Redemption isn’t a distant concept. It’s a reality that meets us in the middle of loss, transition, and everyday struggle. In Ruth’s Need for a Redeemer, author and teacher Stephanie Watson (Invite Press) guides women through one of Scripture’s most profound accounts of restoration. With wisdom, warmth, and practical insight, this seven-week study explores how God meets us in our deepest places of longing—and how His love restores what we thought was lost.
Releasing October 14, 2025, the workbook includes daily Scripture readings, thoughtful prompts, and space to reflect. Each session includes personal study, discussion, and then concludes with a short video to bring the participant even further in their understanding of Scripture and application for their life.
Whether you’re leading a group or walking through the material on your own, this study creates space for real conversations, spiritual insight, and deeper connection with God’s story. Designed for individual or group use, this workbook-style study includes:
- Daily Scripture readings and reflection prompts
- Space to write, process, and wrestle with your story
- Weekly video summaries to guide and inspire
- A clear focus on Jesus as our ultimate Redeemer
This is the first release in The Table, a new women’s Bible study ministry designed to nourish spiritual growth through Scripture and small group fellowship. Built for real churches and real women, The Table offers spiritually rich, easy-to-lead studies for every season of life.
For more information, visit: invite.pub/ruth
Stephanie Watson: The Lord has given Stephanie a passion for women’s Bible study through her 11 years of participating in and leading with Bible Study Fellowship. Stephanie brought her love of Bible study to her home church and started a women’s Bible study ministry called The Table, where she currently writes and teaches. She is also deepening her knowledge and love for the Lord through classes at Dallas Theological Seminary, where she is working toward her Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.
Good Guilt: Rediscover the Joy and Freedom of Repentance
What if repentance isn’t about shame, but about joy? In his new book, Good Guilt: Why Repentance Is the Rhythm of a Faithful, Joy-Filled Life (Invite Press), pastor Kelly McCuaig reclaims repentance not as a burden, but as a life-giving rhythm. Releasing October 14, 2025, the book offers readers a path to freedom, renewal, and deep joy in Christ.
Through biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and real-life ministry experience, McCuaig challenges cultural assumptions about guilt and shows how repentance can become a daily practice that heals the soul and restores intimacy with God.
- Recover repentance as a rhythm – Discover why turning back to God is more than a one-time event.
- See guilt differently – Understand how guilt, rightly embraced, can lead to healing and
- Resist cultural avoidance – Learn how repentance helps us take responsibility in an age of denial.
- Strengthen the church – Restore a lost practice without legalism or fear, fostering authenticity and grace.
For more information, visit: invite.pub/guilt
Kelly McCuaig is a pastor and spiritual leader dedicated to equipping individuals and churches for growth. His insights are shaped by years of ministry and a passion for helping believers experience the transformative power of God’s grace.
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