Brian Croft

Chasing Contentment

Christian Living

“For decades, when asked for a book recommendation on Christian contentment, I always had to reference books by Puritans like Burroughs and Watson. I knew of no solid modern book on the matter—until now. Erik Raymond’s Chasing Contentment is that modern work I have longed to see and use. This book contains the wisdom and insights of the timeless Puritan works, yet brings a culturally relevant pastoral sensitivity that will make this the go-to book on this subject—thoroughly biblical, immensely practical. I highly commend this book and the faithful man who wrote it.”

Christians in the Crosshairs

Theology

“Finally, a book has been written to speak for those needing a voice in the American church. In this book, Greg Cochran has done a superb job of addressing Christian persecution throughout the world in a way that is clear, well-researched, biblically sound, and practically insightful. No one will be able to read this book and be unmoved by the author’s powerful call to prioritize the persecuted for Christ around the world. Read this book! I dare you. Just know that you will not be the same after.”

Christians in the Crosshairs

Theology

“Finally, a book has been written to speak for those needing a voice in the American church. In this book, Greg Cochran has done a superb job of addressing Christian persecution throughout the world in a way that is clear, well-researched, biblically sound, and practically insightful. No one will be able to read this book and be unmoved by the author's powerful call to prioritize the persecuted for Christ around the world. Read this book! I dare you. Just know that you will not be the same after.”

Expositional Leadership

Christian Living

“Many books on preaching today wrongfully separate preaching from the primary call of a pastor to ‘shepherd the flock of God that is among you’ (1 Pet. 5:2). What we need are trusted voices to push against this trend and skillfully demonstrate how preaching is a primary task of the pastor’s central calling. Pace and Shaddix are two of those voices. In Expositional Leadership they biblically and practically show how the preaching task is threaded through the shepherding call, not separated from it. Their insights are wise, helpful, and pastoral. Every pastor who desires to shepherd well through preaching should read this book.”

How to Be a Pastor

Church Leadership & Ministry

“How to Be a Pastor reminds every one of us with stunning clarity what the true timeless call of a pastor is—to care for souls. Every pastor and aspiring pastor should read this book and keep it close.”

Long May Thy Servant Feed Thy Sheep

History & Biography

“I have long encouraged pastors they need two pastoral mentors in their life. They need a living one of which they can sit down, watch, and learn. And they need a dead one they can read, reflect, and consider their example from another age. And after reading the book in your hands, I strongly believe Benjamin Beddome is one of those long gone, faithful pastors, and all modern pastors would immensely benefit from his life and ministry. Yuta Seki has done us a great service by providing this well-written and well-researched account of Beddome’s pastoral theology. And the beautiful, insightful account on why Beddome stayed in his smaller country church for his entire ministry, instead of moving to a more predominant, influential church in London is worth the price of the whole book. I commend both Beddome’s example and this book to you.”

The Story of His Glory

Evangelism & Missions

“Why another gospel booklet? you may ask. Because few write with a clarity and precision like Brian Hedges in The Story of His Glory. If you are looking for a succinct, theologically sound explanation of the gospel with a moving focus on the redemption storyline of the Bible, look no further. Buy hundreds of these to train the Christians in your church and to pass out to those searching for the true message of salvation.”

What Is Biblical Church Leadership?

Church Leadership & Ministry

“I remember 9Marks as a sermon series over two decades ago. So it has been encouraging to watch this excellent ministry and its content grow, evolve, and impact so many, including myself. And yet, there was always a nagging question that loomed over these important resources: How do I practically apply this biblical content to my unique local church context? That question has been finally answered. The 9Marks Church Leadership Toolkit takes decades of solid biblical content about church leadership and polity and demonstrates how it applies in any church context. It features a variety of skilled and faithful pastors who speak from their own experiences to help connect the dots for the normal, faithful pastor. The wait is over! Every pastor should invest in this toolkit.”