Resources of the Year

The 22nd Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.

New Report on Sin Yields Surprising Results

Among those who do believe not attending worship is sin, 36% do not attend weekly, and 24% do not even attend monthly.

Outreach Resources of the Year: Kids

This children’s book does a good job of showing children the point of the gospel message—that Jesus came to rescue us.

Learning to Read Theology Charitably

How do we read theology with a generous spirit of love for God and our neighbor?

Hope for Those Tempted by Same-Sex Attraction

There is significant encouragement in Scripture for those who struggle with same-sex attraction.

Christopher Yuan: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel

Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story (Multnomah)

Chap Clark: Adoptive Church

Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong

Nurturing Young People

The ways we think about and encourage youth should be aimed at empowering them.

Developing Competencies in Reconciliation

Today's globalized world requires that the church become competent in different areas of reconciliation.

Al Tizon: Whole and Reconciled

Gospel, Church and Mission in a Fractured World