The God You’ve Been Searching For
– Mac Brunson. Forward by David Jeremiah, Moody. Mac Brunson is pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. An excellent book for personal or small group studies with reflection questions at the end of each chapter. Howard Hendricks writes, “Mac Brunson’s profound simplicity and courageous quest for truth dares to examine the
The Bible Answer Book
– Hank Hanegraaff. Published by the J. Countryman division of Thomas Nelson. Hanegraaff is known as ‘The Bible Answer Man.’ His radio program is heard around the country. In this postmodern age, this is a good book for believers. It’s also a valuable resource to put in the hands of a skeptic or someone struggling
Solid Foundation Sermon Starters
PASTORAL EPISTLES – Wayne Shaw. The Standard Publishing Company. One in a series of suggested sermon outlines from Shaw who served as a pastor and is now the Academic Dean at Lincoln Christian Seminary. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage
Loving God Up Close
Rekindling Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit – Calvin Miller. Warner Faith. Sections are divided as follows: The Symbols of the Spirit, The Ministries of the Spirit, The Pleasure of the Spirit. Calvin Miller, a former pastor and currently a professor at Beeson Divinity School is a great thinker. He is a word smith. Calvin
D. L. Moody on Spiritual Leadership
– Steve Miller. Moody. While Moody never wrote a book on leadership, his words are inspirational and timely. The editor has given us quotes from this 19th century evangelist that will add punch to any study you are doing on leadership or ministry. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
Why Marriage Matters
Reasons to Believe in Marriage in Post Modern Society – Glenn Stanton. Pinon Press, 1997. Pastors today are asked to answer many questions regarding marriage. Why is marriage vital to our society? How have relaxed sexual ethics over the last 40 years damaged our families and weakened our societal structures? How does cohabitation compare with
Whose Religion is Christianity?
– Lamin Sanneh. Eerdmans. This book is unique in the literature of world Christianity, not least for its novel structure. Sanneh’s engaging narrative takes the form of a self-interview in which he asks questions about the cross-cultural expansion of Christianity and provides insightful answers and meaningful predictions about the future. Sanneh’s own background and lifelong
Competent to Counsel
– Jay Adams,. P & R Press, 1970. Dr. Jay E. Adams is Director of Advanced Studies and Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. This is a classic in the field of Christian counseling. It has helped thousands of pastors, students, laypersons, and Christian counselors develop both a general approach
The Ten Commandments and their Influence on the America
The Ten Commandments and their Influence on the American Law – William J. Federer. Amerisearch, Inc., 2003. This book has astounding facts on the historical references of the Ten Commandments found in American politics and in government documents. Federer begins with the first commandment and goes through each commandment making the case for the influence
On the Reliability of the Old Testament
– K. A. Kitchen. Eerdmans. In this fascinating new book, noted ancient historian K.A. Kitchen takes strong issue with today’s “revisionist” critics and offers a firm foundation for the historicity of the biblical texts. Kitchen draws on an unprecedented range of historical data from the ancient Near East – the Bible’s own world – using
Biblical Directionism
A Biblical Approach to Counseling Methodology – Dr. Dennis Frey. GMA Publishing & Inspiration Press. This book belongs in church discipleship classes and in seminary classes worldwide. Pastor’s today need to be educated on what true Biblical counseling involves. Biblical case studies delight the reader and equip the counselor. Much insight and learning is fostered
Books On Pastoring & Dealing With Conflict
Well Intentioned Dragons – Marshall Shelley Don’t Let the Jerks Get the Best of You – Paul Meier Dangers, Toils and Snares – Exley, Galli and Ortberg Mastering Conflict & Controversy – Dobson, Leas & Shelle The Wounded Minister – Guy Greenfield Pastor, We Need to Talk – Dennis Hester Surviving Friendly Fire – Ron