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Start: Punch Fear in the Face… by Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff's new book offers a challenge to churches that love to whiteboard about purpose, vision and ideas but don't actually get anything done. It's time to get started.
Life After Art by Matt Appling
Matt Appling is an elementary school art teacher trying to help the rest of us rediscover creativity. We’re all former kindergartners and have that love of creating that was slowly ...
This Ordinary Adventure: Settling Down Without Settling by Christine and Adam Jeske
This is the story of a continent-hopping, world-changing family that had to settle down in Anywhere, USA and find the adventure they knew so well in the ordinary.
Social Media Guide for Ministry by Nils Smith
A short, practical guide on all things social media that's with packed sensible ideas and real world experience. 250,000 Facebook likes in under two years: How's that for real world ...
Tell Me a Story by Scott McClellan
A good story needs conflict. This book explores how story works and can offer us insight as we seek to live out the one true story of the gospel.
Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle
Newbery winning author Madeleine L'Engle attempts to explain a Christian approach to art in her classic book Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art.
The Word Made Fresh: Communicating Church and Faith Today by Meredith Gould
The Word Made Fresh is immensely practical, but in a way that taps into the deep spiritual roots of our calling. It's a helpful primer for church communicators everywhere.
Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into Your Comfortable Life by Jeff Goins
A manual for dealing with that experience of being wrecked. Beyond billboards, being wrecked is about translating our communication into action.
Giving Away the Collection Plate by John Richardson
Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.
Getting Started in Church Communications by Chuck Scoggins
A short but thorough guide for beginners. It's a good first step for anyone thinking about moving into church communications.
Vision: Lost and Found by Tim Stevens
20 years of growth and success doesn't mean you're sitting pretty. Tim Stevens shares the story of how Granger Community Church got stuck and lost their vision. But they didn't ...
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Steal Like an Artist is a quick read (seriously, you can finish it in 45 minutes) and a friendly inspiration. Grab a copy and add it to your creative rah, ...
Book Club: Outspoken
Our first book club devours Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication and shares their thoughts and insights on the book.
Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.
Pastor. Artist. Contrary to popular belief, those are not mutually exclusive roles. A review of the new book from pastor and artist Gary Molander.
From the Garden to the City
In his new book John Dyer seeks to explore the effects of technology on our lives and on our faith.
