Books

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.

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care

People in pain do not live in the “post-Christian era.” They go to church for help.

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.

Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok: The New Elder’s Handbook

A Biblical Guide to Developing Faithful Leaders

Why Christ Must Be Over Our National Identity

God shows no favoritism to the rich, powerful and well-connected.

Cara Meredith: The Color of Life

A Journey toward Love and Racial Justice

Challenging My Assumptions of ‘Normal’

I thought I was above systemic racism, but in my assumptions about "normal" I discovered I was complicit.

Lori Stanley Roeleveld: The Art of Hard Conversations

Biblical Tools for the Tough Talks That Matter