Before You Quit
– Blaine Allen. Kregel. Discouragement has permeated the ranks of Christian ministry. Record numbers of Christian leaders are desperate and contemplating leaving the ministry. Blaine Allen helps restore perspective by providing the tools that will help your readers review their expectations for ministry, evaluate the roots of dissatisfaction, and honestly assess their physical, emotional, and
Fire in the Well
– Henry and Ella Mitchell. Judson Press. “Any book of sermons written by either Henry or Ella Mitchell would be eagerly sought, avidly read, and highly prized. Fire in the Well is no exception. One detects in Ella Mitchell’s sermons a fresh vision of the gospel. There is a becoming note of tenderness, both firm
The Guide to Understanding the Bible
The World’s Easiest Guide to Understanding the Bible – Stan Campbell. Moody. Easy-to-read primer on exploring the riches of God’s Word. A basic, easy-to-digest primer on the why’s and how’s of studying the Bible. Other World’s Easiest Guide Books include The World’s Easiest Guide Book to Finances, Larry Burkett and The World’s Easiest Guide to
Transforming Congregational Culture
– Anthony Robinson. Eerdmans. Writing from twenty-five years of experience in four congregations of differing size, location, and ethnic makeup, Robinson describes concrete changes in the practice of ministry that have been tried, tested, and lived out to great success. At the heart of Robinson’s framework for church renewal is what he calls “cultural change.”
Who Owns the Land
– Stanley Ellisen & Charles Dyer. Tyndale House Publishers. This is a timely book that answers these questions as it traces the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and provides the background for the modern dispute over the Middle Eastern holy land. Originally written in 1991 by Stanley Ellisen, Dr. Charles Dyer has written an updated
Can Man Live Without God
– Ravi Zacharias. Word. Recommended by Charles Colson, Billy Graham, Charles Swindoll, Josh McDowell and R. C. Sproul. A great book of apologetics, written with forceful logic, insightful illustrations and passionate convictions. In a day of relative thinking, this is must reading for Christian leaders. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and
Elders and Leaders
God’s Plan for Leading the Church – Gene Getz If your church has elder leadership or is considering a move to elder leadership, this is a good book to read. Getz lays out his perspective on the historical background for the position of elder. In the second part of the book, he shares how he
Fight Fair
Winning at Conflict without Losing at Love – Tim and Joy Downs Drawing from Biblical truth and two decades of teaching experience, this couple offers a practical book on what the Bible says about dealing with disagreements in your marriage. A good resource for pastors and wives and for Bible Study groups. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an
Finding What’s Missing
– John Hunter John Hunter, Fresh Springs, Kingsport Tennessee. You probably won’t find this one in the bookstore. You’ll need to order it from Fresh Springs. If you’ve not read John Hunter, you need to. His writing is refreshing and there is great material here to help you with sermon series and devotionals. I’ve been
Grounds for Understanding
– S. Mark Heim This is a survey of the various theological approaches that Christian denominations bring to the issue of religious pluralism. In these diverse essays, writers from eleven different traditions share their confessions characteristic approaches to the challenges and possibilities raised by religious pluralism. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
The Great Adventure
– Derrick C. Moore How God Takes You From Here to There, Derrick is the chaplain of the football program at Georgia Tech. He is a passionate speaker and it’s good to see someone pick up his story and put it in book form. He is a native of Albany Georgia where I pastor and is
Going Deeper
– J. Sidlow Baxter Baxter was born in England and educated at Spurgeon’s College. He was an author, expositor and teacher. I enjoy reading Baxter because he makes me think and challenges me to go deeper with God. Baxter says, to know Him is to love Him and to love Him is to serve Him