Dr. Joel R. Beeke is one of my favorite writers to read. I’ve lost track of how many books he’s...
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Reformed Preaching – Joel Beeke (2018)
Preaching the Word of God is at the very center of pastoral ministry. Indeed, the task of...
The Preacher’s Catechism by Lewis Allen
I am a big fan of catechisms. So when I learned about The Preacher’s Catechism by Lewis Allen, I...
“Of The Church” Series – Joe Thorn
Much has been said about who the church is, what the church does, and how the church does it over the past two thousand years. We live in an age where there is no shortage of ecclesiology books that address such topics. I have found that many of these books live in...
The Heart of the Church by Joe Thorn
The first review I read of Joe Thorn’s new book, The Heart of the Church was decisively negative. This specific reviewer awarded the book with a dreaded “two stars,” which in the land of book reviews is something akin to wandering through a barren wasteland without...
“The Vine Project” by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
Every pastor and ministry leader desires church growth, and so books on how to attain growth are ubiquitous. Most of these books claim to have unlocked some secret, or assert the keys to revolutionize ministries. They make a case for “epic” church, and dynamic...
The Pastor’s Justification: Applying the Work of Christ in Your Life and Ministry by Jared C. Wilson
There are only a handful of living pastors who I would trust to write on such an important topic as is the pastorate and the justification of the Pastor. Jared Wilson is one of these men, and he has given a tremendous gift to pastors, seminary students, and laymen...
Serving a Movement: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City (Tim Keller)
A few years ago, Tim Keller released one of the most significant works on church planting and development to hit the shelves this century. Center Church is a massive examination of what it looks like to do Gospel-centered ministry in your community. It received...
Gospel Eldership by Bob Thune
Everything rises or falls on good leadership. The fruitfulness and effectiveness of the local church are dependent upon men who exert strong, humble, and God-centered leadership. Weak men spawn weak churches. But men who live according to God’s mandate are a part of...