Church libraries don’t have the best reputations. Often what comes to mind is old, dusty books, shelves of VHS tapes, and a sheet claiming The Purpose Driven Life was last checked out in 2007 and never returned. It isn’t anybody’s fault that church libraries have fallen into a general state of neglect. Pastors have a thousand things to do, and donations and volunteer time are often wisely spent on more pressing issues. But imagine with me for a minute what your church library could be. A father and mother in your congregation ... read the rest . Lutheran Ambassador, October 2023