Book Review: Analog Church, by Jay Kim
Review by Benjamin Vrbicek | 09.17.2020In a COVID world, many people are suddenly wondering “is virtual church enough?” Kim compellingly argues it is not.
Book Review: Love or Die, by Alexander Strauch
Review by Adam Triplett | 09.10.2020Pastors, we must constantly remind our sheep of the dangers of lovelessness and encourage our church members to cultivate their affection for Christ and for one another.
Book Review: Augustine as Mentor, Edward Smither
Review by Eric Beach | 09.04.2020Smither’s work is not only a fascinating historical exploration of one of the most titanic figures in church history, it’s a compelling and inspiring portrait of a man committed to raising up future pastors.
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of Movements, by Steve Addison
Review by Caleb Morell | 08.27.2020Addison’s proposal may create movements of “churches” that burn hot and fast, but I fear that they will not last.
Book Review: The Man of God: Volume 2, by Albert Martin
Review by Alex Hong | 08.20.2020The pulpit should not be a place where personal stories, experiences, cultural commentaries, or philosophical musings dominate, but where Scripture is proclaimed, explained, and applied to a congregation.
Book Review: None Greater, by Matthew Barrett
Review by Mark Donald | 08.13.2020Barrett reminds us that the character of God is at the center of the Christian faith and helps us marvel at his majesty.
Book Review: Don’t Just Send a Resume, by Benjamin Vrbicek
Review by Kris Sinclair | 08.06.2020Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Vrbicek’s book is the way he sprinkles the good news on every page, even while discussing practical issues regarding searching for a ministry position.
Book Review: Jesus Driven Ministry, by Ajith Fernando
Review by Benjamin Vrbicek | 07.30.2020Jesus Driven Ministry considers what propelled Jesus into ministry and what sustained him in it—and how those same things should sustain us.
Book Review: Saturate, by Jeff Vanderstelt
Review by Aaron Menikoff | 07.23.2020The gathered church equips saints to be in the world evangelizing the lost. A scattered church engages unbelievers and points them to the unique beauty of the Christian assembly. Confused roles compromise the church’s ability to fulfill the Great Commission.
Book Review: Why Church? by Scott Sunquist
Review by John Joseph | 07.09.2020Why do local churches exist? Sunquist provides a memorable but problematic answer.
Book Review: Against God and Nature, by Thomas McCall
Review by Stephen J. Wellum | 06.25.2020What is sin? And how does our answer to that question affect our understanding of the gospel itself?
Book Review: If You Bite & Devour One Another, by Alexander Strauch
Review by Nick Dorsey | 06.18.2020Strauch’s book is a nuts-and-bolts guide to dealing with real conflict between real people in real churches.
Book Review: Enjoy Your Prayer Life, Michael Reeves
Review by Cheston Pickard | 06.11.2020If you are having trouble in your prayer life, this book will drive you to the Word and to the God who hears His children.
Book Review: The Elder, by Cornelis Van Dam
Review by Mark Redfern | 06.05.2020Van Dam’s book will help you understand your pastoral calling as preservers and nurturers of life in the covenant community.
Finding the Right Hills to Die On, by Gavin Ortlund
Review by Caleb Greggsen | 05.21.2020As you teach your congregation to care deeply about what the Bible says, you also need to teach them how to live with those who think the Bible teaches something different than what they believe.
