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.

Finding Mentors in Books

Though not as powerful as face-to-face mentoring, through books we can be mentored by those who have passed.

Jesus is Bigger than Our Wounds, Our Wars and Our Words

We must confront issues of race with sincere love, grace and truth grounded in Christ.

Dive Deeper into Scripture With a Good Study Bible

Consider these upcoming releases and tried-and-true favorites.

Jared C. Wilson: A Return to Gospel Centrality—Part 1

The gospel of Jesus is strong enough to be the main thing of a church.

Jared C. Wilson: The Danger of Pragmatism—Part 2

The Holy Spirit rarely works according to the pragmatic metrics of church growth.

Reading Bible Roundup

Here is a brief rundown of the different reader Bibles being offered today.

What Biblical Discipling Is Not

Discipleship is a much talked about subject, but here are common misconceptions I'd like to address.

Ajith Fernando: Discipling in a Multicultural World

Discipling in a Multicultural World (Crossway, 2019) WHO: Ajith Fernando, teaching director for Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka. HE SAYS: “Spiritual parenting is the key...