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.

Outreach Resources of the Year: Discipleship

Evaluated by Thomas Bandy

18th Annual Celebration of the Best

Outreach Magazine Names Resources of the Year

Irwyn Ince Jr.: The Beautiful Community

Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best (IVP)

This Year’s Best Book on Counseling and Relationships

Evaluated by Les and Leslie Parrott

This Year’s Best Books on the Church

Evaluated by Bob Whitesel