Research and writing from the Center for Christian Endurance.
Esther
Dr. K.A. Ellis traces Esther's courage, providence in exile, and resolve before an empire's decree. It anchors our reading list, grounding Christian Endurance at its source — God, his promises, and his people.
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Wisdom's Call
100 meditations drawing endurance principles from the Houses of Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs 7–9, in daily devotional form.
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A Response to the Church in the Wilderness
Dr. K.A. Ellis responds to a Chinese house church pastor's testimony on moving from advocacy to education — learning the theology of endurance behind the persecuted church's witness.
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Free at Last?
Dr. Carl F. Ellis Jr.'s landmark study of the gospel in the African American experience traces how enduring faith took shape under slavery, segregation, and ongoing injustice — a case study in Christian Endurance closer to home, showing how suffering, hope, and perseverance have long been woven into the American church's witness.
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Saving Our Sons
Confronting the lure of Islam with Truth, Faith & Courage.
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The Changing Face of Islam in America
Dr Carl provides readers with a street-level view of the agenda and teachings of American Muslims, evaluates the Islamic faith and practice from the perspective of evangelical Christianity, and motivates believers to become involved in enriching personal encounters with Muslim neighbors.
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A children's series introducing overlooked figures whose faith endured hardship, written by Dr. K.A. Ellis.
The Story of Phillis Wheatley
The African poet who called America to Christ.
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Fannie Lou Hamer
The courageous woman who marched for dignity.
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Maria Fearing
The girl who dreamed of distant lands.
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