Thom S. Rainer: Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
For a simple way of looking at discipleship, check out this book. Recommended by Joel Estes, Community Pastor. (****)
Donald Miller: Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
If ever there was a sleeper success in the Christian book industry, it's this read by Donald Miller that is sure to evoke both deep though and some consternation while you search out the truth about what you believe and why and whether any of it looks like true blue Christianity. (*****)
Tim Stevens: Pop Goes the Church: Should the Church Engage Pop Culture?
Good quick read with wonderful ideas on why using pop culture inside the church can be successful in reaching more people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This book is written by a staff pastor from Grainger Community Church in Indiana. (****)
David Kinnaman: unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters
This book is a wake up call to the Church to understand how a new generation of 18 to 29 yr olds perceive the American church. This book is an easy read but its precepts are extremely challenging. (*****)
Mark Labberton: The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice
This powerful and provocative book compels you to think about the heart of worship as a lifestyle, not a mere 30 minutes on Sunday... (*****)
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