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.

11 Warning Signs You Are on the Edge of Burnout

How do you know if you're heading for burnout? Here are some signs to look out for.

Carey Nieuwhof: Didn’t See It Coming

Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences

Jay Stringer: Unwanted

How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing

Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Graham Hill: Healing Our Broken Humanity

Practices for Revitalizing the Church and Renewing the World

Healing Our Divisions Through the Spirit of Love

The Spirit gives us strength to love God, our neighbor and the stranger.

Joanne J. Jung: The Lost Discipline of Conversation

Surprising Lessons in Spiritual Formation Drawn from the English Puritans

What Can We Learn About Spiritual Disciplines From the Puritans?

Far from being the killjoys they are made out to be, the Puritans were in touch with the richness of a full-fledged faith.

Glenn Daman: The Forgotten Church

Why Rural Ministry Matters for Every Church in America