Books

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

My Top 5 Books on Evangelism

The spiritual discipline of evangelism requires a faithful walk with the Lord, intentionality, understanding contexts, and connecting with people far from God.

How Individual Bible Stories Make Up the Grand Narrative of the Gospel

Biblical history, also called Bible narratives, is history told in story form.

Starting Over

As we rebuild from the pandemic, these three principles are precisely what pastors need to remember.

An Immense Inheritance

Why do Christians care about love, mercy, and justice?

7 Tips to Help Your Church Support Adoption

A congregation that embraces the priority of adoption can find all sorts of ways to help those who want to adopt.

Learning How to Apologize to Yourself

We suggest that you write out your self-apology before you speak it to yourself.

What Your Church Needs More Than Productivity

We wrongly assume that prayer is somehow akin to procrastination—putting off the work. The truth is, prayer is a necessary part of the work.

Peace in Life Changes

The peace Jesus promised the disciples could only be fully theirs if He left them.

Creating an Edison Laboratory for Your Ministry

Lessons from Thomas Edison’s Life Can Help the Church Today