Best Christian Church Growth Books of 2026

The Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Weeks to Write, Pray and Reflect on God's Word is an excellent tool for women looking to deepen their faith and improve their prayer life. With space for 52 entries, the journal encourages readers to reflect and pray through one verse per week for an entire year. The journal offers a collection of passage suggestions in the back, making it easy to choose a verse to reflect on. The journal entry leaves space for readers to write down 1-3 truths that stand out to them and pray through the verse. The beautifully designed matte finished cover makes it the perfect prayer journal for women to take with them on the go.

Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ is a workbook by Greg Ogden that aims to deepen one's knowledge of essential Christian teachings and strengthen faith by following Jesus' example of disciple-making. The book includes a core truth presented in a question-and-answer format, a memory verse, inductive Bible study, and questions to draw out key principles in the reading. It is designed for groups of three and has been used successfully as an individual study program, one-on-one discipling tool, and small group curriculum. The book is interactive, thought-provoking, enjoyable, and deep. This expanded and updated edition includes a new guide for leaders.

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul David Tripp is a powerful guidebook that transforms how readers view themselves and others. Tripp argues that we can be instruments of God's love and change in the lives of those around us. This book is a valuable resource for pastors, counselors or anyone who wants to give real help to others. It offers grace-centered hope that we can indeed change and shows us the biblical way to make change happen. The book is a wonderful reminder that everyone who belongs to Jesus can be used by God to help others change.

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation is a book that addresses the discipleship crisis faced by the global church. The author, Peter Scazzero, emphasizes the need for emotionally healthy discipleship to create a transformative culture in the church. The book is a step-by-step guide that offers practical strategies to help church leaders cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Jesus and integrate personal history, family, and vulnerability in discipleship. The book is a winner of the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award for Ministry Resources, and it is a must-read for pastors and church leaders who want to create a deeply changed discipleship culture.

Think about THAT for a Minute is a 40-day devotional that offers a fresh perspective on Bible study. The book takes a different scripture each day and approaches it from a new angle, allowing readers to truly internalize the Word of God. With each lesson taking under 5 minutes, this devotional is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God's love and live a blessed life. The book is easy enough for a middle schooler to read, yet deep enough to keep the attention of even a seasoned pastor. This Christian Church Growth book will encourage and bless its readers.

The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition is a durable and trusted Bible for use in churches and worship settings. The classic King James Version, one of the most beautiful works of art in the English language, is published in large Comfort Print type designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson. This edition includes full-color maps, miracles and parables of Jesus, and words of Christ in red to help readers identify Jesus' teachings. The 12.5-point Comfort Print font is easy to read, making this Bible a great choice for all Christians.

The Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual is a helpful guide for pastors, church leaders, and their disciples as they work towards creating an effective discipleship program. With a detailed, results-oriented process, this manual explains the necessary components of disciple-making so that every church member can play a part in reaching others for Christ. The training includes activities and questions that teach an effective, Christlike approach to discipleship and how to identify and develop gifted leaders from within the church fellowship. This manual is a great resource for cultivating new leaders and equipping them to make disciples.

Lead Like It Matters is a revised and updated version of the book It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It. In this book, Craig Groeschel, a New York Times bestselling author and senior pastor of Life.Church, shares his insights on how to build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization. He uses his leadership skills and combines biblical principles to equip readers with the tools to recognize, implement, and master the seven leadership principles for a church that lasts. This book is a must-read for every church leader who wants to build a meaningful ministry.

I Am a Church Member by Thom S. Rainer is a thought-provoking book that addresses the attitudes and responsibilities of church members. Rainer emphasizes the importance of being a functioning and unifying member of a church. He also stresses the significance of praying for church leaders and leading families to be healthy church members. The book includes study questions that guide the reader through six intentional chapters. Overall, I Am a Church Member is a great resource for both church leaders and members who want to understand the biblical commitment required for belonging to a church.

If you're looking for a practical resource to guide you in reading the Bible carefully, studying it prayerfully, and living it out practically, then "52 Weeks in the Word: Your Guide For Reading The Bible Carefully, Studying It Prayerfully & Living It Out Practically" is a must-read. This Christian Church Growth book is packed with 52 weeks of content, each containing a four-page spread that includes scripture to study, commentary on the biblical context, practical application questions, and prayer prompts. This beautifully designed study guide is sure to inspire and equip you for a deeper and more consistent walk with God throughout the year.