Books & Collaborations
Raising Another Up Toward Maturity in Christ
Helping define what authentic disciples of Jesus look like and how to make them, Disciple Making is a simple, 6-chapter guide for new and mature believers alike. And this revised edition (2023) includes an additional chapter on the cost of discipleship.
Living and Sharing Your Christian Faith
New in 2024, Compelled By Love is a guide to deepening one's own Christian Faith and helping other to grow in theirs as well. Built upon the framework of the Apostles' Creed, this easy-to-read book includes a study guide to help the reader share these important truths with every age group.
A Handbook for Church Leaders, Search Committees & Transition Teams
A comprehensive guide has been prepared by experienced leaders in the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference to assist church leaders, pastoral search committees and transition teams step-by-step through the process of finding a new pastor. (NextStep Resources)
Partnering with the Holy Spirit for Greater Ministry Impact
Many people want to be obedient to Jesus' Great Commission mandate, but they just don't know where to begin. Low Hanging Fruit is written to help followers of Christ build redemptive relationships and recognize where the Holy Spirit is already at work around them.
Affirmations for walking in the Jesus Way
A collaboration of eight authors from The Praxis Center for Church Development, The CODE is an incredible devotional guide for those who are serious about deepening their walk with Christ. (Praxis Media)
Writing, Reviewing and Rewriting Your Church's Constitution and By-laws
This handbook is designed to help the local church leadership to think through critical considerations to write a constitution that is not only legally sound, but that provides timely and appropriate guidance to the Church's life and ministry together. (NextStep Resources)
Compelled By Love Released!
Dr. Kimball's newest book, Compelled By Love: Living and Sharing Your Christian Faith, was released on March 1st! This new book is the culmination of nearly six years of work and study, providing a great resource for both personal spiritual formation and the discipling of others. Kimball has used the framework of the Apostles' Creed to create a tool that reaches across traditional and denominational lines to help all followers of Christ deepen their faith. And with the included study guide, it offers seed questions to help children, teens and adults go deeper with what they learn from each chapter.
Dr. John Kimball
John Kimball, D.Min. is the Lead Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo, Florida. The church has a beautiful partnership with the YMCA of Central Florida, and ministers within the Oviedo YMCA where John serves as Chaplain. John is also the Director of Church Development for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (www.ccccusa.com), and is a trainer, coach and consultant with the Praxis Center for Church Development (www.praxiscenter.com). He and his wife have ministered together for over 30 years and love living in Central Florida.