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.

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.

What Is the Flourishing Life?

Our theology should inform the way we think about the flourishing life.

Dru Johnson: Human Rites

The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments

Understanding Your Rites

We all follow certain rituals of life, but who is dictating to us the rituals we will follow?

What to Remember at the Ministry Planning Table

It's important to be aware of the complex power dynamics at play in ministry planning.

What’s Your Motivation in Leadership?

We can get enamored with the latest leadership fad, but true leaders focus on the specific needs of those they are leading.