Books

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Gary Thomas: When to Walk Away

Finding Freedom From Toxic People (Zondervan)

Edward Smither: Christian Mission

A Concise Global History (Lexham Press)

Harry Louis Williams II: Taking It to the Streets

Lessons From a Life of Urban Ministry (IVP)

Mark DeYmaz: Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough

The Coming Revolution in Church Economics (Baker)

A Better Understanding of Church Economics

Some principles for going beyond tithes and offerings

Establish and Practice Your Pastoral Authority

How to balance the dual callings of leaders to be servants while wielding authority.

Doug Gehman: Before You Quit

Everyday Endurance, Moral Courage and the Quest for Purpose (Moody Publishers)