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.

Praying with a Humble Heart

A humble heart faithfully, persistently, watchfully seeks after God in prayer.

Mandy Smith: My Top 4 Books on Spiritual Formation

Here are some thoughtful resources on spiritual formation that could help strengthen and encourage you during these hard times.

The Prayer of a Humble Leader

How a leader responds reveals his or her heart toward the Lord.

An Invitation to a Life of Meaning

The evidence for God from design is most likely the most popular argument for God.

The Books of Moses

God is presented to us not in ideas and arguments but in events and actions that involve each of us personally.

Perfectionism: A Christian Understanding

With grace, we do not need to earn our favor from God.

 Jesus, Your Brain and Effective Communication

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power”

The Powers and Dangers in the Lives of Pastors

Excerpted From Don’t Blow Up Your Ministry  By Michael MacKenzie   The Powers and Dangers in the Lives of Pastors Being a Christian leader is a dangerous job. I...