Books

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

My Top 5 Books on Evangelism

The spiritual discipline of evangelism requires a faithful walk with the Lord, intentionality, understanding contexts, and connecting with people far from God.

James K.A. Smith: On the Road With Saint Augustine

A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts

Heart on the Run

Augustine's journey was not unlike our own journeys seeking the prestige of a "better" life.

7 Steps to Help Prepare Your Church to Care for the Abused

Best practices for ensuring your church is a safe place

Ronald Sider: If Jesus Is Lord

Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence

Is Pacifism Based on a Naive View of Human Nature?

Also, is war an inevitable reality of human sinfulness?

The 3 Villains of Leadership

Beware of these three leadership killers that masquerade as success.

Clay Scroggins: How to Lead in a World of Distraction

Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise