Books

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

My Top 5 Books on Evangelism

The spiritual discipline of evangelism requires a faithful walk with the Lord, intentionality, understanding contexts, and connecting with people far from God.

3 Ways to Teach a Bible Story to Children

The most natural place for children’s ministry teachers to begin is to look at a Bible story and think about what models should be followed—or avoided.

The Centrality of Communication in the Missionary Task

In their early years, should a team of missionaries focus less on language learning in order to provide humanitarian services to the poor?

Changing the Heart of the Leader

Church leaders are not responsible for coming up with plans or strategies of mobilization. We are to put into action what God places in our hearts.

When Does Leadership Become Abusive?

Recognizing the signs of unhealthy leadership

Preach the Text

What is your primary goal when preaching a sermon?

May It Please the Court

While some big questions haunt the minds of many and can be fertile fields for dialogue, perhaps the most consequential questions center on faith.

3 Things God Will Never Do With Your Sin

Why does God not deal with us according to our sins? Why does he not repay us according to our iniquities?

Is Singleness an Advantage in Ministry?

Just as marriage by itself isn’t a qualification for gospel ministry, so also singleness by itself isn’t a hindrance.