Evangelism
Recommended Resource – Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction
Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction by Timothy Beougher “What exactly does it mean to […]
Resource Spotlight
Recommended Resource – Serving Jesus without Burning Out: Faithful Ministry for the Long Haul
This book will not be available until May 1, 2025, but it’s worth pre-ordering a copy now. Serving […]
Recommended Resource: Leading Change When Nobody Wants It
Leading a church through change can become a source of conflict and division in a congregation. Here’s a […]
Recommended Resource: ESV Audio Bible, Read by Robert Smith
The Bible is made up of 66 books that tell the magnificent story of God’s redemptive work through […]
Expository Preaching
Recommended Resource: Progress in the Pulpit
If you haven’t read Progress in the Pulpit: How to Grow in Your Preaching by Jim Shaddix and […]
Expository Preaching
Recommended Resource: From the Study to the Pulpit
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Allan Moseley, Senior Professor of OT and Hebrew at SEBTS, will become […]
Recommended Resource: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals
Maybe this older book by John Piper will help you keep your passion growing: Brothers, We Are Not […]
Prayer
Recommended Resource: A Praying Church
If you’ve read and enjoyed Paul Miller’s A Praying Life, we trust you’ll enjoy this focus on corporate […]
Recommended Resource: The Soul Winner
This is an older book by Charles Spurgeon, but it always challenges Dr. Lawless to think about doing […]
Leadership Development
Recommended Resource: Wisdom in Leadership Development
More and more often, we’re hearing church leaders talk about developing a leadership pipeline for their congregation. If […]
devotional time
Recommended Resource: In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms
If you’re looking for a good devotional book for 2025, check out this one that guides you through the […]
Recommended Resource: Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors
Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors by Todd Linn Dr. Akin said of this book by his former […]
advent
Recommended Resource: Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional
Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. “Christmas should spark worship […]
Great Commission
Recommended Resource: Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble
Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble by Chuck Lawless The Church Answers group with Thom and Sam Rainer […]
Recommended Resource: The Walk
One of my (Dr. Chuck Lawless) favorite books is Michael Card’s The Walk, which is the story of […]
missionaries
Recommended Resource: 10 Women Who Changed the World
If you know Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, you know his heart for the world. Be sure to […]
Church Health
Recommended Resource: A New Normal
Dr. John Ewart is one of the best church consultants I (Chuck Lawless) know. This book is a […]
Challenges
Recommended Resource: The Red Feather
Tom Elliff, who has been a popular guest on our “Pastor Matters” podcast, has also written a number […]
Preaching
Recommended Resource: Spirit-Led Preaching
Zac Menser, the grant manager for our Pastors’ Center and occasional co-host of the “Pastor Matters” podcast, has […]
Discipleship
Recommended Resource: Deep Discipleship
Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English Everyone is being discipled. […]
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