Got questions? Mark Driscoll tackles the top questions from Mars Hill churchgoers in Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions ($19.99, Crossway Books & Bibles), releasing under the Re:Lit brand June 30. The author received a total of 893 questions, for which 343,203 votes were cast, and whittled them down to the top nine, covering topics like sexual sin, dating, the emerging church and birth control.

In What Bothers Me Most About Christianity ($15.99, Howard Books), releasing this month, Ed Gungor addresses hot-button faith issues confronting skeptics and atheists such as the judgment of the Old Testament God, science and the doctrine of hell. Gungor is a radio host and author of the best-seller There Is More to the Secret (Thomas Nelson).

Small is the new big: “Micro church” planters Tony and Felicity Dale along with researcher George Barna present The Rabbit and the Elephant ($17.99, Tyndale House Publishers), releasing this month. The authors contrast the traits of the big and small species to demonstrate how quickly small churches can reach people in their own communities.

A faith struggle is explored in Lisa Harper’s A Perfect Mess ($13.99, WaterBrook Press), releasing June 16. Harper, a speaker for Women of Faith, addresses the issue of being good enough for God, using principles from the Psalms.

Warren Wiersbe’s popular “Be” series, which has sold more than 4 million copies, is being revised and re-released from David C. Cook, with eight new titles out this month, including Be Comforted, Be Daring, Be Determined, Be Dynamic and Be Real. Titles will retail for $12.99 each.

Online extras: Visit www.christianretailing.com for online exclusive reviews, blog entries, new book listings and updated book news, including an exclusive Q-and-A with comedian and author Dennis Swanberg (The Man Code).

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