Lectures to My Students, C.H. Spurgeon. Chapter 2 pushed me over the edge into ministry 14 years ago.
In My Place Condemned He Stood, J.I. Packer. The chapter entitled "What did the Cross Achieve?" informs almost every sermon I preach.
The Continuing Conversion of the Church, Darrell Guder. Totally changed the way I view the North American church.
The Leadership Challenge, Kouzes and Posner. Must read for any aspiring leader.
Heaven, Randy Alcorn. You'll never look at Heaven the same.
The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership, Steven Sample. I've used its principles of leadership on a day to day basis more than any other.
The Radical Leap, Steve Farber. This short read fires me up - I've read it 10 times and it always pushes me.
Don't Waste Your Life, John Piper. Piper draws a line in the sand that makes you want to boldly cross.
Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield. Based on the Battle of Thermopylae and required reading at several military academies.
Wild At Heart, John Eldredge. This book helped get me get my man card back.
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Knowing God, J I Packer.
A classic study of the attributes of God.
God is the Gospel, John Piper.
A study revealing that God is the ultimate gift of the Gospel.
Let the Nations Be Glad, John Piper. A thorough study of Scripture showing God’s heart for reaching the world for Christ.
Satisfy Your Soul, Bruce Demarest. A practical study of how to cultivate one’s inner walk with Christ.
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster. A classic study of personal spiritual disciplines.
Return of the Prodigal, Henri Nouwen. An amazing study of the story of the Prodigal Son.
A Work of Heart, Reggie McNeal.
A study of how spiritual leaders must have their heart shaped by God.
The Peace Maker, Ken Sande.
A Biblical guide to resolving personal conflict
Romans, An Expositional Commentary, 4 Volumes,
James M. Boice. 239 sermons on the book of Romans.
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, Edmund Morris. Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of 26th President of the United States
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Heaven, Randy Alcorn. A study of the Biblical Heaven
Desiring God, John Piper. Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
Total Truth, Nancy Pearcy. Does Christianity have a role to play in the public realm?
God is the Gospel, John Piper.
A biblical case for God being the greatest gift of the Gospel
The Hole in our Gospel, Richard Stearns. A biblical case for the Gospel’s call to action
Prodigal God, Tim Keller. A fresh perspective on the parable of the Prodigal Son
Love your God with all Your Mind, J.P. Moreland. A case for reason in the modern Church
Hurt, Chap Clark. Inside the world of Today’s Teenagers
Beyond Belief to Convictions, Josh McDowell. How to help youth stand strong in the face of today’s culture
Paul, John McRay. The life and teachings of the Apostle Paul
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