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.

8 Habits to Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life

Minimize distractions and refocus on drawing near to God.

Kevin Myers: Grown-Up Faith

The Big Picture for a Bigger Life

Will We Trust God’s Timing and Provision?

God doesn't work on our timetable and doesn't always provide in the ways we expect, but will we trust him anyway?

Richard Mouw: Restless Faith

Holding Evangelical Beliefs in a World of Contested Labels

Understanding the Nature of Christ’s Atonement

Was Christ's work on the cross vertical, horizontal or both?

11 Books Every Leader Should Read

Each of these books has been instrumental in my development as a leader and has principles I return to frequently.

Drew Dyck: Your Future Self Will Thank You

Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (A Guide for Sinners, Quitters, and Procrastinators)

Strategies for Self-Control in the Digital Era

Here are some tools I've found helpful to keep digital media from derailing my day.