Resources

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

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!

Building a Church of Small Groups

Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson: A Place Where Nobdy Stands Alone

The Big Book on Small Groups

Jeffrey Arnold

Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry

Gareth Weldon Icenogle: An Integrational Approach

Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God

Scott Thomas and Tom Wood : “Gospel Coach Qualities" (Excerpt: Chapter 10)

The Unexpected Adventure

Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk With People About Jesus

Organic Outreach for Ordinary People

Kevin G. Harney: Sharing Good News Naturally

Lose Your Cool

Zach Hunter: Discovering a Passion That Changes You and the World

Learning Evangelism From Jesus

Jerram Barrs on How Jesus Communicated