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.

Pursuing Greater Things for Ourselves ‘In Jesus’ Name’

Excerpted From 'Getting Over Yourself' (Moody)

What Is Transforming Worship?

Excerpted From 'Transforming Worship' (IVP)

Matthew D. Kim: Preaching to People in Pain

How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation (Baker Academic)

The Preacher’s Pain

Excerpted from 'Preaching to People in Pain' (Baker Academic)

3 Encouragements for When Your Heart Is Broken

Excerpted from 'Either Way, We'll Be All Right'

Eric Tonjes: Either Way, We’ll Be All Right

An Honest Exploration of God in Our Grief (NavPress)

Richard Stearns: The Case for Values-Driven Leadership

"Most of the things you are likely to achieve in your career are not going to be impressive to God. God is impressed with your character, with your faithfulness."

Lance Ford, Rob Wegner & Alan Hirsch: The Starfish and the Spirit

Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations (Zondervan)