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Recommended Book List

 

The following books and resources reflect a "recommended list" on a variety of topics. 

 

Our desire is that they will help cultivate your relationship with Christ and strengthen your grasp of God's Word, the Bible.


Click on the links/titles below to review books and purchase the book or resource if you choose to:


A - Apologetics
    
Balanced Apologetics by Ronald B. Mayers

     Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis   

     The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel

     The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

     The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel


B - Basic Bible Reference

     Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem (for those with a little Bible background)

     Eerdmans Dictionary Of The Bible, editor David Koel Freedman

     Nelson’s Compact Bible Handbook 

     NIV Nave’s Topical Bible

     Strongest NIV Concordance

     The New Manners And Customs Of Bible Times

     Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary Of Old/New Testament Words


B - Basics For New Believers
    
Bible Timeline Pamphlet
     Christianity 101 by Gilbert Bilezekian
     Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem (very basic) 
     Christian History Timeline Pamphlet

     Church History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley

     The Handbook of the Christian Faith by John Schwarz

     The New Believer’s Bible
     What the Bible is All About by Henrietta Mears


C - Community

     Community 101 by Gilbert Bilezekian

     The Pursuit of God in the Company of Friends by Richard Lamb


C - Cults / Comparative Religions
     Christianity, Cults and Religions Pamphlet

     What the Cults Believe by Irvine Robertson


D - Devotionals

     A Year With C. S. Lewis by C. S. Lewis

     Morning and Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon

     Nightlight: A Devotional for Couples by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson

     Wisdom For The Way by Charles R. Swindoll


D - Divorce Care and Grief-Share Basics

     DivorceCare Participant Workbook 

     Divorce Care: Hope, Help and Healing During and After Your Divorce by Kathy Leonard  
     GriefShare Participant Workbook 

     Grieving Through the Loss of Someone You Love by Raymond Mitsch
     Helping Children Survive Divorce by Archibald Hart
     It's Okay to Cry: A Parent's Guide To Helping Children Through The Losses Of Life
        by Joey O’Connor 

     Through a Season of Grief: Devotions for Your Journey from Mourning to Joy


F - Growing Your Faith

     American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation

        by Jon Meacham

     Can You Drink The Cup by Henri Nouwen

     Healing the Soul of America: Reclaiming Our Voices as Spiritual Citizens by Marianne Williamson

     Seeing What Is Sacred: Becoming More Spiritually Sensitive To The Every Moments of Life 

        by Ken Gire

     Windows of the Soul: Experiencing God In New Ways by Ken Gire

     Your God Is Too Small: A Guide For Believers and Skeptics Alike by J. B. Phillips


 F - Freedom in Christ / Spiritual Warfare
     
Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson
     
Steps to Freedom in Christ Workbook by Neil Anderson

      Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson


F - Financial Freedom
    
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey


G - Global Perspectives

      Operation World … book and CD


L - Leadership

     Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges
    
Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders
    
Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On to God's Agenda by Henry and Richard Blackaby


M - Marriage / Preparation

     Before You Say I Do by H. Norman Wright

     Divorce Proof Your Marriage by Gary and Barbara Rosberg

     Fit to Be Tied by Bill and Lynne Hybels
    
Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs 
    
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

     The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman


M - Men
    
A Heart Like His: Intimate Reflections on The Life of David by Beth Moore

     Every Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn
    
The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian

     Wild at Heart by John Eldredge


P - Prayer

     2000 Years of Prayer by Michael Counsell

     Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home by Richard J. Foster

     With Open Hands by Henri Nouwuen


R - Relational Evangelism

     101 Ways to Reach Your Community by Steve Sjogren
    
Blue Like Jazz: Non-Religious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller

     Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren
    
Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels


S - Singles
    
Boundaries in Dating by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

     Safe People by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

     Singles Ask by Harold Ivan Smith
    
Successful Single Parenting by Gary Richmond


S - Small Group Leadership

     How to Ask Great Questions by Karen Lee-Tharp
    
How to Lead Small Groups by Neal McBride

     Making Small Groups Work by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
    
Small Group Leadership as Spiritual Direction by Heather Webb
    
The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry by Bill Donohue and Russ Robinson


S - Spiritual Formation

     30 days to Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs by Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson

     A Call to Die by David Nasser

     Seeds of Hope by Henri Nouwen

     Soul Talk by Larry Crabb

     The Pressure’s Off by Larry Crabb
    
Transformed into Fire by Judith Hougen

     Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson


S - Spiritual Gifts and Strengths Discovery

     Living Your Strengths by Winseman, Clifton and Liesveld

     What You Do Best in the Body of Christ by Bruce Bugbee


W - Women

     Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge

     The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian

     Women as Christ's Disciples by Boyd Luter and Kathy McReynolds