Books

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

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.

Hope for Those Tempted by Same-Sex Attraction

There is significant encouragement in Scripture for those who struggle with same-sex attraction.

What Is Authentic Worship?

Understanding authentic worship goes beyond a theological exercise or musical styles.

Growing a Healthy Worship Ministry Without Starting a War

Mike Harland: Worship Essentials

Christopher Yuan: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel

Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story (Multnomah)

How Befriending a Refugee Changed Me

Shawn Smucker: Once We Were Strangers

What God Has to Do With Your Creativity

We are in an age of incredible creativity, but have we stopped to ask where it comes from and why?

How the Church Can Lead Efforts in Reconciliation and Justice

Eric Mason: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice

Practicing Hospitality Is a Key to Understanding

Hospitality is the key to developing an appreciation for and celebrating members of all ethnicities as bearers of the image of God.