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.

True Leaders Use Their Gifts for the Good of Others

Following Jesus' example, leaders in the church are not rulers but servants equipping the body of Christ.

Wanjiru Gitau: Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered

Millennials and Social Change in African Perspective

A.J. Swoboda: Subversive Sabbath

The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World

Scot McKnight: Open to the Spirit

God in Us, God with Us, God Transforming Us

Uche Anizor: How to Read Theology

Engaging Doctrine Critically and Charitably

Why We Should Be Intentional About Rest

God places a great deal of significance on rest, so much so that it was his first word to Adam and Eve.

Resources of the Year—A Look Inside the March/April 2019 Issue

Outreach Resources of the Year; The Renewing of the Mind; A Conversation Imagined Between Dallas Willard and Eugene Peterson; and the Outreach Interview with Erwin McManus

Peter Greer and Chris Horst: Rooting for Rivals

How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches