Recommended Readings & Resources
Why These Resources Matter
Movements don't grow because of programs — they grow because ordinary people walk in deep obedience to Jesus. These books and tools reflect the heartbeat of that kind of church: underground, incarnational, simple, and sent. We share them not as experts, but as fellow travelers trying to live the way of the Kingdom in everyday spaces.
Explore these resources slowly. Share them in community. Let them challenge assumptions. These aren't just things to read — they’re invitations to reimagine what it means to be the Church.
Recommended Readings
Underground Church
Brian Sanders
Microchurches: A Smaller Way
Brian Sanders
Biblical Eldership
Alexander Strauch
Kairos
Max Chismon
Perspectives
Ralph Winter
Stephen Hawthorne
My Utmost for His Highest
Oswald Chambers
Spiritual Leadership
J. Oswald Sanders
What on Earth Am I Here For?
Rick Warren
Victory in Spiritual Warfare
Tony Evans
Gentle and Lowly
Dane Ortlund
Relying on the Holy Spirit
Charles Stanley
Biblical Eldership: Study Guide
Alexander Strauch
Biblical Eldership: Mentor’s Guide
Alexander Strauch & Richard Swartley
The Hastening
World Christian Discipleship — That’s what we do
May I Ask You a Question?
EvanTell
Ministry Tools and Resources
Club Christ
Empowering urban youth to transform their communities for Christ.
Simply Mobilizing
We want to see every believer living a life on mission with God, and every church a missional church, facilitating God’s people into a missional lifestyle.
Frontiers USA
With love and respect, inviting all Muslim peoples to follow Jesus.
MissionConnexion
Connecting God’s people to mission through regional conferences and focus events so that increasing numbers of believers are actively serving in areas of the world’s greatest gospel need and opportunity.
Joshua Project
Prioritizing missions to the least-reached peoples
Operation World
A House of Prayer for All Nations
Kairos
A nine-session course helping believers discover their role in God's global mission.
The Unfinished Story for Youth
A five-session course designed to help young believers form a biblical worldview and see that participation with God on mission is an exciting adventure.
Kiva
Expanding financial access to help underserved communities thrive.
Betancourt Missions
Provides education, training, and logistical support to disciple and mobilize Christians to play an active role in the Great Commission.