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Becca Stevens's favorite books for ministry

What are the best books for ministry written in the 21st century? We asked seven pastors to pick their favorites. — Ed.

A series of essays on homiletics, worship, Christian education, pastoral care, and practical theology, Edward Farley’s Practicing Gospel (Westminster John Knox) reminds us that ministry should be rooted not in popular psychology or dazzling public speaking, but in a transforming God. He grounds practice in a struggle with the mystery of God’s salvific work.