Your Ministry Matters

I'd encourage pastors to place Your Ministry Matters in the hands of as many church members as possible. In the book Pastor Ted Brancheau reignites a revolution of ministry that could transform a community. This is a great read with practical teaching on life-giving service which will bless the servant as well as those being served. Put Your Ministry Matters "must read" list.

Transforming Church

I just came across a book that may be a 2010 "must read". Shannon Odell has written Transforming Church in Rural America. I'm only 1/2 way through the book, but it is extremely practical and applicable to rural America. Shannon was invited to serve a church of 31 people in a small (400 - 500 people) community in Arkansas. Now they are at several sites and ministering to 2,000+ on weekends. I'd encourage all of our Iowa pastors to get a copy of the book and prayerfully read it. I guarantee that you will relate to the issues, obstacles and victories that Shannon has encountered.