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.

Practicing a New Way of Life

Our habits include sinful patterns, so living rightly takes practice. We can learn a lot from the 4th century monastics.

The Yes Effect

Luis Bush: Accepting God’s Invitation to Transform the World Around You

You Face Resistance—How Can You Choose Joy?

We can expect resistance when we are doing the work of God, but God has promised to protect and sustain us.

How Should We Respond to Globalization?

The world is changing fast. Are we being mindful about whether the world is looking more like God intended?

Engaging Globalization

Bryant L. Myers: The Poor, Christian Mission, and Our Hyperconnected World

Discipleship: Built for Relationship

Jesus showed us that making disciples is about forming relationships.

The Disciple Maker’s Handbook

Bobby Harrington and Josh Patrick: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle

The Pursuit of a Different Kind of Happiness

The happiness the world encourages us to pursue is fleeting. It's time to seek a happiness that's not contingent on positive circumstances.