2023 For the Church Book Awards, WinnerSmall town life is quite different from life in a big city. There is not as much traffic. People recognize each other at the grocery store. Local sporting events carry a different cultural weight, and it may not be out of the ordinary to wait behind a tractor or get used to the smell of a nearby factory. These communities are unique, and pastoring here is an extraordinary task.Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs are well-a...

The untold story of the people, the books, the lectures, and ultimately the God who formed and shaped the life of the late Timothy Keller—now updated and expanded.Millions have read books and listened to sermons by Timothy Keller. But who impacted his own thinking, and what shaped his spiritual growth and ministry priorities? With access to Keller's personal notes and sermons—as well as interviews with family members and longtime friends—Collin Hansen takes readers...

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award Winner (Worldview and Apologetics); Christianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Apologetics and Evangelism); Rooted 2025 Book Award Honorable Mention (Best New Book for Bible Teaching)Even after Christendom, our culture is fertile ground for gospel renewal. We need apologetics for the whole church tailored to this moment.Since the fall of Christendom, Christians in...

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Book Award Winner (Worldview and Apologetics); Christianity Today 2025 Book Award Finalist (Apologetics and Evangelism); Rooted 2025 Book Award Honorable Mention (Best New Book for Bible Teaching)Even after Christendom, our culture is fertile ground for gospel renewal. We need apologetics for the whole church tailored to this moment.Since the fall of Christendom, Christians in...

Addressing Doubts about God's Justice and Goodness in the Face of EvilIn the face of evil and suffering, many people question God's goodness. Even faithful Christians may struggle to see God's justice when they experience the heartache, pain, and tragedies of our broken world. Why does God seem to remain silent when we need him the most?Collin Hansen's short and accessible guide answers suffering peoples' questions about God's character by explorin...

Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated AgeThe rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrol...

We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history.It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined...but in the opposite direction. Yet precious little rigorous study has been done on the broad phenomenon of dechurching in America. Jim Davis and Michael Graham have commissioned the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching in America by renowned sociologists Dr. Ryan Burge ...

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble."Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ.In Rediscover Church

"What a refreshing book! Imagine a church whose primary emphasis is to make people "feel at home." I wish every young pastor could read this book. Thanks, Lee, for a wonderful reminder of what the church is to be."-Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church, ChicagoIs your church acting like an organization or a home?You love your church, but you wonder if it could be more. There’s a greeting team, but is t...

A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders.“Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLCAs the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems ...

"This book will prove to be a spiritual tonic for pastors." —Thomas R. SchreinerThis book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)Leaving a church(D. A. Carson)Crafting sermons week after week(Bryan Chapell)Facing criticism(Dan Dorian...

Most pastors know when they enter the ministry that they will spend time helping others through times of suffering. What they usually do not realize, though, is that they too will suffer. Caught off guard, many of them end up deeply hurt and quit the ministry, deciding that perhaps they misunderstood God's call on their lives or that they simply do not have what it takes. But church history is filled with compelling stories of men who were profoundly afflicted while they carried out their ...