Gavin Ortlund, “How to Read More Books” (Truth Unites)

In this video, Gavin offers five (alliterated!) principles for reading more as well as getting more out of what you read.

J. V. Fesko, “Building Your Library” (Reformed Theology)

“What the well-equipped workshop is to the wood craftsman, the well-stocked theological library is to the minister. Having a good library is one of the most important resources you can have in your ministry. If you happen to live near a major university or seminary, then you have a tremendous blessing of having a wealth of bibliographic resources within close reach. If, however, you live in far from a seminary or in a rural area, then the books that you own will be vital to the execution of your ministry. But how, exactly, should you go about building a library. I can offer some general principles.”

Winfree Brisley, “On Our Bookshelves: Women’s Ministry Leaders Share Their Go-To Books” (The Gospel Coalition)

“If you’re a women’s ministry leader looking for books to help with your role, you won’t find many about women’s ministry specifically. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t helpful resources for you. I asked experienced women’s ministry leaders and Bible teachers to send me the title of one book they think every women’s ministry leader should have on her bookshelf—and nobody sent only one.

“I’ve organized the books by category and summarized their thoughts about why each resource is helpful. Here are their recommendations.”

Winfree Brisley, “Pastor, What Do You Think About This Women’s Resource?” (The Gospel Coalition)

“An old friend who’s a church planter reached out recently asking if I had a few minutes to chat about a popular women’s Bible study author. A woman in his church came across one of this author’s studies and asked him for help. She wanted to know if he thought it was a sound resource or if she should look elsewhere. . . .

“But as I reflected on the situation, I realized many pastors don’t have a friend to call or a women’s ministry director on staff who can help field these questions from church members. And I’m sure no pastor has the capacity to keep tabs on all the new women’s resources published each year. So how can pastors help vet women’s resources?”