Church

Truly Local: Church as the ‘Soul’ of the City

Belonging means different things to different people. My personal homecoming is bustling into a bar, keyboard under my arm, for a jazz gig with local musicians.

Tending to the Roots

People want to experience God, so Radiant has extended its worship sets a bit and left space for more moments of reflection to let people sense God’s presence.

Brilliant in the Basics

Mobberly Baptist doesn’t use people to help the church grow. Instead, they optimize the church to help the people grow.

Chuck DeGroat: When Narcissism Comes to Church

Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (IVP, 2020)

From the Shadows to the Light

A way forward for people affected by Narcissism in the church

Harry Louis Williams II: Taking It to the Streets

Lessons From a Life of Urban Ministry (IVP)

Mark DeYmaz: Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough

The Coming Revolution in Church Economics (Baker)

A Better Understanding of Church Economics

Some principles for going beyond tithes and offerings

James Emery White: Christianity for People Who Aren’t Christians

Uncommon Answers to Common Questions (Baker Books)

When the Church Is the Church

When do you have the church?

Empowering the People, Not One Pastor

Discipleship is more powerful than a single, charismatic leader.