The 23rd Annual Outreach Resources of the Year
Discover important resources that belong in your library, recommended by people deeply invested in the flourishing of the kingdom of God.
Author: Lora Schrock
2025 Outreach Resources of the Year
The best Christian resources of 2026, hand-picked across every ministry category.
Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture
“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22
Robby Gallaty: Lost and Found
This is the No. 1 attribute of being a disciple: You have to remain teachable. You have got to remain a perpetual beginner in life, in ministry and in your walk with the Lord.
The 22nd Annual Outreach Resources of the Year
The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Kids
This children’s book does a good job of showing children the point of the gospel message—that Jesus came to rescue us.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Social Issues
Washington’s insights are thorough, timely and hopeful. He expresses an unapologetic commitment to Christ, the local church and the advancement of the gospel while not only recognizing repairs are needed, but also by providing blueprints for new construction.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Youth
Sanchez does an amazing job of helping students understand the importance of discipleship in relation to conversations on race.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Christian Living
Patterson Sobolik encourages women in leadership to seize opportunities, model Christian values, and address both the challenges and temptations found in the workplace.
Outreach Resources of the Year: Missional and Cross-Cultural
Wright explains the breadth of God’s mission to the world using the whole Bible, and holistically challenges the Lord’s global people to make his story our story by our participation in the seven-act drama of Scripture.