Church

Brandon O’Brien’s Top Books on Small Church Ministry

Rather than being a subcategory of American ministry, the small church is the norm. If you take a longer and broader view, most churches throughout history and in most parts of the world are and always have been small.

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

Autism and the Church

‘If you’ve met one autistic person . . . you’ve met one autistic person.’

Partnership Establishes the Mosaix Institute at Wheaton College

‘This new institute will equip all churches for this important work in showing and sharing Christ.’

We Are a Spiritual Family

Excerpted from ‘A Field Guide for Genuine Community’ (Moody)

What Is Transforming Worship?

Excerpted From 'Transforming Worship' (IVP)

Matthew D. Kim: Preaching to People in Pain

How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation (Baker Academic)

The Preacher’s Pain

Excerpted from 'Preaching to People in Pain' (Baker Academic)

Lance Ford, Rob Wegner & Alan Hirsch: The Starfish and the Spirit

Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations (Zondervan)

Develop a Living System Mindset at Your Church

Excerpted from 'The Starfish and the Spirit' (Zondervan)