Church: 13th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Resource of the Year: Church

Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send
By J.D. Greear (Zondervan)

When it comes to resources that shape church leaders, often the best come from those who have done what they write about. In Gaining by Losing, J.D. Greear shares the different “plumb lines” that have shaped The Summit Church in becoming a prolific sending and planting church.

The book is biblical, inspirational and practical for church leaders who desire to make an impact in both a local community and globally. This book will help you make disciples and plant churches that have a far-reaching impact!

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EVALUATED BY TODD ENGSTROM, executive pastor of ministries at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas. He directs church planting for The Austin Stone Institute and speaks, coaches and consults with the Verge Network. Todd is passionate about churches, communities and individual Christians making and multiplying disciples of Jesus.

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The Timeless Whisper’s Been Here All Along

To a world on edge, defensive, and hurting, Christians have a responsibility to not only listen to God but also to speak Good News in a way that can actually be heard.

How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

Doing Unto Others

Davis maintains that ministry shouldn’t be about serving at church on a Sunday morning, because those people are already saved. Instead, it should be about doing ministry on the mission field and talking to people who are unchurched.