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.

Invitation to Retreat

Ruth Haley Barton: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God

Reclaiming Retreat As a Spiritual Practice

God often meets his people in the wilderness of spiritual retreat; we should make the time to meet him there.

What You Need to Know About Suicide

Understanding the underlying cause of suicide is important if we are to help our friends, family and counselees.

The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness

Steve Bloem: A Guide for Training and Reference

11 Warning Signs You Are on the Edge of Burnout

How do you know if you're heading for burnout? Here are some signs to look out for.

Carey Nieuwhof: Didn’t See It Coming

Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences

The Danger of Putting Security Before the Kingdom

We can often make the pursuit of security into an idol that makes us easy mislead. Here's where we should look instead.

The Storm-Tossed Family

Russell Moore: How the Cross Reshapes the Home