Resources of the Year

2025 Outreach Resources of the Year

The best Christian resources of 2026, hand-picked across every ministry category.

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.

Leadership: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Tod Bolsinger: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory

Cross-Cultural: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Marvin J. Newell: Biblical Principles for Mission Practice

Social Justice: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Kent Annan: Practices for Doing Justice, Loving Mercy and Walking Humbly in the World

Apologetics: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Nabeel Qureshi: Allah or Jesus? A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity

Culture: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Preston Sprinkle: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue

Discipleship: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Bill Hull: Conversion and Discipleship—You Can’t Have One Without the Other

Counseling and Relationships: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Makoto Fujimura: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering

Christian Living: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Adam S. McHugh: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction