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.

UFOs, Evangelism and Belief

There are several reasons why trying to do evangelism alone might not be as effective as doing it with other Christians. Take a closer look.

Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Sam Chan: How to make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable

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.