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.

What You Need to Know to Pastor a Rural Church

Pastors of rural churches must be aware of the cultural values and concerns of the community. Here are things to consider.

How Suffering Draws Us Together

The unique bonds that are forged through shared suffering give us the strength to bear its weight together.

Paul Borthwick and Dave Ripper: The Fellowship of the Suffering

How Hardship Shapes Us for Ministry and Mission

The Astonishing Significance of God as ‘Father’

The presentation of God as Father is a pivotal concept in the Sermon on the Mount underscoring our relationship with him.

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing

Jonathan T. Pennington: A Theological Commentary

Grace Is Greater

Kyle Idleman: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story

Why Is ‘Sin’ the Key to Grace?

Many people have trouble with a God that holds us to a standard of righteousness, but we don't even meet our own standard.

Vintage Saints and Sinners

Karen Wright Marsh: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith