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.

3 Characteristics of Biblically Qualified Elders

Growing in these characteristics is the mark of a good candidate.

How to Implement Simple Discipleship in Your Church

Here are some simple ways to kick-start discipleship at your church.

How to Lead Imaginative Prayer

Sitting completely silent in prayer can be tough at first, but this exercise will help.

The Pursuit of True Reconciliation

The gospel forms a kinship between oppressor and oppressed that can transform the way we relate to one another.

Speaking the Truth in Love About Racism

"Jumping ahead to the victories means skipping the hard but necessary work of examining what went wrong with race and the church."

Lisa Van Engen: And Social Justice for All

Empowering Families, Churches, and Schools to Make a Difference in God's World

Understanding the Needs of Immigrants

Immigrants face an uphill battle to citizenship. Here is a snapshot of what they face.