Books by CCDM Staff

 Willard Ashley revisits the need for radicals in a society that constructs systems and awards those who keep persons marginalized to maintain those in power and the status quo. Ashley outlines strategies for radicals in creating relationships and striving for excellence, not mediocrity. Although radicals face strong and life-threatening opposition, he advocates hope for change. 

Ministry can be challenging, especially when people are behaving badly or escalating conflicts. The Whole Church offers congregational leaders a way to resolve such difficult situations by first viewing the congregation as a whole, then interacting healthily with the congregation, knowing health in one area heals the whole community. 

Is helping others overrated? Is ministry a recipe for burnout? How can pastors last the course? Author and pastor Margaret Marcuson introduces the notion of “sustainable ministry,” which trains and empowers pastors to focus on their inner resources for proactive leadership, instead of trying harder to help, fix or change others.  

Money does not have to be the hardest thing you do at church. There is an alternative to nonstop fundraising, convincing people to give more—or simply cutting the budget. This approach lets you discover what you bring to church finances that you already have, rather than simply teaching you the latest fundraising technique.