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.

The Strange and Wonderful Sociology of the Early Christians

Prejudice and fear are powerful tools of deformation. The gospel is a potent resource for cultivating a spirit of openness to new things, and for tearing down dividing walls.

The Ministry of Listening

The art of listening is an essential skill for every Christian. Approaching others with a willingness to listen, free from judgment or interruption, holds great power in cultivating trust and fostering genuine relationships.

Embrace the Paradigm as a Change Agent

If you are willing to surrender over your walk with the Lord, God can use you to impact your community like never before.

Build a Strong Kids Ministry Team

I was not creating opportunities for volunteers to get to know one another.

What the Lord’s Supper Teaches You about Your Body

The [Lord's] Supper teaches us that we cannot “use” our bodies however we want. Our bodies belong to the Lord, and they are meant for his service.

6 Essential Steps to Start 2024

The start of a new year provides an excellent opportunity to review, restructure, and reapprove all compensation agreements.

Right on Target

Women’s ministry can be seen as a program. In some churches, it may include several programs. Until recently, little research had been done on how churches conduct women’s ministry and the impact it’s having on women.

Power Prayers

God, how can I join you? is a prayer of connection that places us in a cooperative friendship with God, working with him to bring good into this world—even into our own souls.