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.

Gospel Centered Kids Ministry

Brian Dembowczyk: How the Gospel Will Transform Your Kids, Your Church, Your Community, and the World

Cultivating a Gospel Centered Kids Ministry

The decline in church attendance has actually led to churches re-centering on the gospel.

Women in God’s Mission

Mary T. Lederleitner: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead

The Dizzying Inconsistencies of Gender Restrictions in the Church

Women have reported a leadership landscape of rules regulations constantly shifting beneath their feet.

What’s the Difference Between a Fake and a Follower?

Andi Andrew: Refusing to Settle for a Shallow Faith

Where Are We Finding Our Identity?

The world encourages us to find our identity by looking within or looking to others' approval, but our identity can only be found in our Creator.

What About Kids Ministry?

Bill Emeott: Practical Answers to Questions About Kids Ministry

Your Kids Ministry Can Make a Great First Impression

The state of your kids ministry space says a lot to guests. Here's how to make it shine.