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.

Stop Segregating Youth

Mark Cannister: "Transformation happens ... when they are engaged in the broader life of the church and connected to a network of caring adults."

Transformation! The Heart of the Matter

Robert L. Saucy: "The heart, above all, is designed to seek wisdom and knowledge by hearing God’s Word."

Trading the Dream: One Family’s Story of Purpose

Hilary Alan: "In 2006 we let go of everything that was familiar to us. ... Nothing would ever be the same."

One Conversation: God Speaks Through a Casual Encounter

Holly A. Melton: "We need to be willing to ask the Holy Spirit to guide us when it comes to sharing the story of the gospel."

The Path to Discipleship Applauded by Jesus

Reggie McNeal: "Spiritual development does not occur in some kind of vacuum. It works its way out in these relationships that are part of everyday life."

Helping Men Discover a New Definition of Success

Colt McCoy and Matt Carter: "The real win for a man is built on two simple but strategic components—who you trust and who you serve."

Beyond Our Own Idolatry … Grace

Jud Wilhite: "Until we realize God rescued us for his fame and not our own, we’ll miss the ultimate purpose for life, which is him."

Jesus Justice: Learning and Living the Resurrection

Peter Goodwin Heltzel: "Christ’s kingdom was based on emptying oneself into shalom justice, emptying oneself into practical pacifism and emptying oneself into neighbor love."