Books

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.

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care

People in pain do not live in the “post-Christian era.” They go to church for help.

The Cure for Comparison

It’s hard to throw stones if you’re busy washing feet.

John Maxwell: How to Lead When Your Boss Can’t (or Won’t)

Creating endless opportunities—for your organization, your career and your life.

Avoiding Landmines

Here are some keys to thriving whether your boss is good or bad.

Rural America: A Divided Perception

Thoughts about small-town living vary widely depending on whom you talk to.

Mary Jo Sharp: Why I Still Believe

A Former Atheist’s Reckoning With the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God

Doubt as Relational

Faith is personal, so it cannot depend solely on empirical data.