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.

How Suffering Draws Us Together

The unique bonds that are forged through shared suffering give us the strength to bear its weight together.

Paul Borthwick and Dave Ripper: The Fellowship of the Suffering

How Hardship Shapes Us for Ministry and Mission

Peter Scazzero: Digging Deeper Into Discipleship—Part 1

Pete Scazzero discusses Emotionally Healthy Discipleship and the danger of separating love of God and people.

Peter Scazzero: Rediscovering Holistic Discipleship—Part 2

Embracing discipleship as Jesus intended it creates revolutionary change in all your relationships and all aspects of ministry.

Still Wrestling

Les Ferguson Jr.: Faith Renewed Through Brokenness

Becoming a Compassionate Shepherd

An essential role of a spiritual leader is adapting to the fears and weaknesses of their flock with compassion.

Lead Like a Shepherd

Larry Osborne: The Secret to Leading Well

Struggling Back to Life

If you have experienced family tragedies that defy description, there are stories in the Bible that help you wrestle with God.