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.

The Perils of Isolation for Men

Men need not just casual friendships, but deep friendships with other men who are not afraid to be honest with them.

How You Can Be a Mentor

Being a mentor for someone else is as simple as having the humility to share the lessons you've learned through your faith walk.

The Bible and the Problem of Evil

Some argue the Bible fails to provide adequate solutions to the problem of evil. The beginning of an answer is found in a theodicy of love.

8 Types of Christians Whose Online Behavior Hurts Their Witness

Do you recognize one of your favorite thought leaders—or yourself—in any of these descriptions?

Ed Stetzer: Christians in the Age of Outrage

How to Bring Our Best When the World Is at Its Worst

Why Praying for Missionaries Is Pivotal

We often feel inadequate or simply forget to pray for missionaries, but consistent prayer is the most significant means of support.

God’s Kingdom Is a Utopia

Life in the kingdom of God is better than we can imagine.

The Danger of Culture Devoid of Religion

Culture cannot sustain itself without a religious framework. Studying the poet Matthew Arnold helps us understand why.