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.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Missional and Cross-Cultural

In Virtuous Persuasion, Michael Niebauer delves deep into the basic questions of the mission of God, connecting it to the life we live. He argues that missio Dei, church planting and dialogue fail to provide adequate thinking on human morality.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Leadership

Preaching at our moment in history is perilous. People find offense and can easily find some other voice that will say what they want to hear. How do we move forward?

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Counseling and Relationships

About 20% of those who lose a loved one experience an unrelenting mental health condition known as “complicated grief.” Of course, these numbers do not even touch the grief resulting from job loss, the pandemic and other bereavements. Grief abounds. That’s why Tim Challies’ Seasons of Sorrow is particularly relevant for anyone in ministry and counseling.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Church

The Church After Innovation is a fresh and thorough look at the difference between real, enduring kingdom fruit and worldly success.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Christian Living

There are books on spiritual matters, and there are books on art. Rarely, however, does one come across a book that tells such a beautiful story on the relation of art and faith.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year: Apologetics

Travis Dickinson’s Wandering Toward God is a vital apologetic resource for church leaders who navigate our age of deconstruction. This book not only provides answers to pressing questions, but also sorts through the central challenge of doubts.

20th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Discover new favorites and valuable tools that will enhance your effectiveness in ministry.

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