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.

Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets: Costly Obedience

What We Can Learn from the Celibate Gay Christian Community

Honoring Singleness

The church needs to be a place of support and familial love for singles—gay or straight, short-term or lifelong.

Don Everts: The Reluctant Witness

Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations

The Cat That’s Got Christians’ Tongues

There's a prominent fear that keeps us silent when we should be speaking up.

Jamie Dunlop: Budgeting for a Healthy Church

Aligning Finances with Biblical Priorities for Ministry

Why Does God Care About Your Church Budget?

Six principles for faithfully allocating your church's budget items.

A Rule for Pastors to Live By

How can pastors order their days to remain faithful to the most important tasks?