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.

Rehearsing Scripture

Anna Carter Florence: Discovering God’s Word in Community

Who Gets the Platform to Speak the Word?

The question of who gets to speak in church has profound implications for our interpretation of Scripture.

How to Assemble a Small Group Leadership Team

A healthy small group ministry requires a variety of leaders for it to run smoothly. Here are the leaders you need to search for.

Planning Small Groups with Purpose

Steve Gladen: A Field-Tested Guide to Design and Grow Your Ministry

Cultivating the Virtue of Receptivity

Want to cultivate a receptive heart? Read the text and answer these questions.

Thirty Virtues That Build a Man

Vince Miller: A Conversational Guide for Mentoring Any Man

After the Trip

Cory Trenda: Unpacking Your Crosscultural Experience

How Mission Trips Change Us

God can use the cross-cultural experiences he's given you to continue to shape you. Here's how.