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 Tug-of-War Between Love and Truth

“Speaking the truth in love” is not about telling people where they are messing up. It’s about demonstrating truth by your love and loving people by walking in the truth.

Do You Want to Get Well?

You Are Never Alone (Thomas Nelson)

The Parasite of White Supremacy

Excerpted FromWhite LiesBy Daniel Hill It’s not likely you meditate on the idea of parasites often—really, why would you? But when it comes to the...

11 Steps for a Successful Digital Detox

I am convinced—from scientific research, from personal experience, and from counseling teens—that any attempt to replace anxiety and depression with peace and joy must...

J. Todd Billings: How Embracing Our Mortality Frees Us to Truly Live

The End of the Christian Life (Brazos Press)

Live Like You Are Dying

Excerpted FromThe End of the Christian LifeBy J. Todd Billings We are all dying. This seems obvious enough, at least in the abstract. Yet in...

5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Developing Small Group Leaders

Excerpted FromLeading Small Groups That ThriveBy Ryan Hartwig, Courtney Davis and Jason Sniff Both pastors and leaders indicated to us that their greatest needs are...