Books

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

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.

Rethinking Leadership to Build the Next Great Generation

Rediscovering the lost art of stewardship.

Jonathan Catherman: Guiding the Next Great Generation

Rethinking How Teens Become Confident and Capable Adults (Revell, 2020)

‘Immerse From Home’ Virtual Bible Book Club Available

The Institute for Bible Reading offers a free two-week book club study of Luke–Acts

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

Best Practices for Online Kids’ Ministry

Tips for kid-friendly online services.

This Year’s Best Cross-Cultural and Missional Books

Evaluated by Robert Gallagher, director and professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College Graduate School.