Derek Wood transports readers to the Canwell Park Church, where the biblical example of Barnabas has come to life among the congregation. Here is a valuable examination of the power of encouragement. (IVP/United Kingdom edition.) 159 pages, paper
Fictional anecdotes, Scriptural examples and well-written explanations - all about the ministry of encouragement, and how necessary it is in today's church. Light, not too long, and well worth reading.
I read this many years ago for the first time, and rereading - honestly - I was not that impressed. It's not bad, but it seems I've read so many really, really amazing Christian non-fiction books that it falls sort of flat. That's OK though, it would be sad if we didn't move on. :)