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.

From Negative to Positive

Choose your language wisely. Don’t oversell the sacrifice. Overshare the opportunity that they have in the kingdom of God.

Hidden Idols

When we are angry with our kids or feel disappointed by them, it can be hard to see the positive. We need to pray for God to give us eyes to see past our frustration and annoyance.

Work Today for Success Tomorrow

When you find yourself in a struggling church, it’s natural to feel the urge to make quick changes, point fingers, and avoid personal responsibility. However, instead of casting blame, let's focus on what we can control, with God's power working through us.

The Power of Testimony

Caroline’s idea was so brilliantly simple, yet, at the same time, so complex. Her idea would require a lot of time, money, and community support to make it happen.

Rideshare Redemption

Over the past two years alone, about 25 customers have accepted Christ, Hickman reports.

Putting on Your ‘Church Face’

We want a kind of love that sees us in our most vulnerable condition—soul-naked—and embraces us.

Building a Real Relationship

Talking about my faith hasn’t always been easy, but growing up, I’m sure it was easier for me than it probably was for most.

Temple Baptist: A Community Pillar

“They say you grow where you are planted, and I have come to appreciate that more than ever,” Pastor Walsworth says. “I’ve learned the value of longevity.”