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.

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.

Welcoming God’s Vision of Justice

John Perkins and Charles Marsh: God’s Movement Toward Beloved Community

Why We Have Reason to Hope for Reconciliation

"All reconciliation begins with the recognition of brokenness."