24 must-read christian books like Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death by Thom S. Rainer

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Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death

By: Thom S. Rainer

4.40

Format: 142 pages, Kindle Edition

There is hope. God can save your church. Thom Rainer reveals seven findings of revived churches. Th…

If you liked the christian plot in Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death by Thom S. Rainer , here is a list of 24 books like this:

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1. Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul

By: Lance Witt

4.28

Format: 176 pages, ebook

An experienced pastor sounds the alarm about dangers that threaten the soul of a leader, offering h… read more

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2. Simplicity in Preaching

By: J.C. Ryle

4.57

Format: 22 pages, Paperback

'What do you recommend on preaching?' is a frequently asked question that can be answered in a vari… read more

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Cover of Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It by Mark DeVries

3. Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It

By: Mark DeVries

4.26

Format: 225 pages, Paperback

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And wha… read more

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4. Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

By: Andrew Murray

4.48

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

So many Christians, instead of accepting God's invitation to enter His throne room, stand alone out… read more

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"Never think of the riches of wisdom and knowledge hidden in Jesus as treasures without a key, or of your way as a path without a light. Jesus, your wisdom, is guiding you in the right way, even when …"

-Andrew Murray, Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

"These two, consecration and faith, are the essential elements of the Christian life—the giving up all to Jesus, the receiving all from Jesus. They are implied in each other; they are united in the on…"

-Andrew Murray, Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

"There are two natures in the believer, and so two ways of seeking holiness, as we allow the principles of the one or the other nature to guide us. The one is the carnal way, in which we put forth our…"

-Andrew Murray, Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

"Giving up one’s whole life to Him, for Him alone to rule and order it; taking up His yoke, and submitting to be led and taught, to learn of Him; abiding in Him, to be and do only what He wills—these …"

-Andrew Murray, Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

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5. Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory

By: Tod Bolsinger

4.25

Format: 351 pages, Paperback

Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific O… read more

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6. The Didache

By: Anonymous

3.00

Format: 76 pages, Kindle Edition

The Teaching of the Twelve- an early Christian compilation. Traditionally ascribed to the Twelve Ap… read more

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  • christian

7. Hitler's Cross: The Revealing Story of How the Cross of Christ was Used as a symbol of the Nazi Agenda

By: Erwin W. Lutzer , Ravi Zacharias , Erwin W.. Lutzer

3.46

Format: None pages,

Hitler's Cross is the story of a nation whose church forgot its primary call, and too late discover… read more

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  • christian
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8. The Weight of Glory

By: C.S. Lewis

4.38

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

The classic Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century,… read more

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"He who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Have courage, dear heart, for there is nothing to be afraid of and never has been."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

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9. Conspiracy of Kindness: A Refreshing New Approach to Sharing the Love of Jesus with Others

By: Steve Sjogren

4.47

Format: 310 pages,

"Most Christians become paralyzed just thinking about evangelism. But relax! Steve Sjogren will sho… read more

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  • church

10. Church Planting Is for Wimps: How God Uses Messed-Up People to Plant Ordinary Churches That Do Extraordinary Things

By: Mike McKinley

2.33

Format: None pages, Paperback

This latest addition to the IXMarks series tells the story of the revitalization of Guilford Baptis… read more

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11. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

By: J.I. Packer , Donald S. Whitney , Rita J. Platt

4.28

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Drawn from a rich heritage, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" will guide you through a… read more

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"Discipline without direction is drudgery."

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

"If people threw away their money as thoughtlessly as they throw away their time, we would think them insane. Yet time is infinitely more precious than money because money can’t buy time."

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

"The end —that is, the purpose of practicing the Disciplines —is godliness. I define godliness as both closeness to Christ and conformity to Christ, a conformity that’s both inward and outward, a grow…"

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

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12. Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

By: Paul David Tripp

3.80

Format: None pages, Hardcover

After traveling the globe and speaking to thousands of churches worldwide, Paul David Tripp has dis… read more

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13. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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14. There's Hope for Your Church: First Steps to Restoring Health and Growth

By: Gary L. McIntosh

4.15

Format: None pages, Paperback

A startling 85% of churches in the US are plateaued or declining, a trend that has been building fo… read more

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15. The Pilgrim's Progress

By: John Bunyan

4.06

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most ent… read more

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"Follow your heart"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"They are my fears of him, too. But who can hinder that which will be?"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Now, Mr. Great-heart was a strong man, so he was not afraid of a lion."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

16. Lessons from a Hospital Bed

By: John Piper

4.14

Format: 560 pages, Paperback

Sickness is hard. The combination of physical discomfort, emotional stress, anxious thoughts, and l… read more

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17. Preaching and Preachers

By: D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

3.27

Format: None pages, Hardcover

'Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologize for them. Every preacher should … read more

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18. True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God

By: Bob Kauflin

1.75

Format: 134 pages, Paperback

The question is not "Areyou a worshiper?" but rather "What kindof a worshiper are you?" In True Wor… read more

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19. President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier

By: C.W. Goodyear

4.30

Format: 624 pages, Hardcover

An “ambitious, thorough, supremely researched” ( The Washington Post ) biography of the extraordina… read more

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20. Letters to the Church

By: Francis Chan

4.28

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

If God had it His way, what would your church look like?   The New York Times bestselling author of… read more

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"You can’t fully mature without being attacked."

-Francis Chan, Letters to the Church

"Just because something is said with the wrong attitude doesn’t mean it’s wrong information"

-Francis Chan, Letters to the Church

"While we can’t force people to be devoted, it may be that we have made it too easy for them not to be. By trying to keep everyone interested and excited, we’ve created a cheap substitute for devotion…"

-Francis Chan, Letters to the Church

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21. Letter to the American Church

By: Eric Metaxas

4.28

Format: 159 pages, Kindle Edition

In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller  Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy … read more

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22. Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies

By: N.T. Wright

4.14

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their pr… read more

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23. Biblical Church Revitalization

By: Brian Croft

4.38

Format: 136 pages, Kindle Edition

There is a unique and special power and testimony in not just a vibrant local church full of life, … read more

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24. Reclaiming Glory: Revitalizing Dying Churches

By: Mark Clifton

4.40

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

What is there about a dying church that brings glory to God? Mark Clifton's convicting answer is "N… read more

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Cover of How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture by Dan Kimball

25. How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture

By: Dan Kimball

4.12

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

In this six-session video study (video streaming code included) bestselling author Dan Kimball guid… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
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26. At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor

By: Carey Nieuwhof

4.18

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what … read more

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27. The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies about God that Sound Like the Truth

By: Jared C. Wilson

4.25

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Not every lie sounds untrue. Some lies are repeated so often they seem to be common sense. That'… read more

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28. Radiant Church: Restoring the Credibility of Our Witness

By: Tara Beth Leach

4.43

Format: 216 pages, Paperback

Outreach Resource of the Year Something is not right. The witness of the church in North America is… read more

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29. The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel

By: Dean Inserra

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus Whether it’s the Christmas and East… read more

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30. Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death

By: Thom S. Rainer

4.40

Format: 142 pages, Kindle Edition

There is hope. God can save your church. Thom Rainer reveals seven findings of revived churches. Th… read more

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Cover of Luther the Reformer: The Story of the Man and His Career by James M. Kittelson

31. Luther the Reformer: The Story of the Man and His Career

By: James M. Kittelson

4.18

Format: 319 pages, Kindle Edition

For nearly thirty years, James M. Kittelson’s Luther the Reformer has been the standard biography o… read more

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14 must-read faith books like Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death by Thom S. Rainer

Transform Your Habits

Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul

Lance Witt

4.28

Transform Your Habits

Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It

Mark DeVries

4.26

Transform Your Habits

Abide in Christ: The Joy of Being in God's Presence

Andrew Murray

4.48

Transform Your Habits

The Weight of Glory

C.S. Lewis

4.38

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Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart

Christena Cleveland

4.13

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Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples

Thom S. Rainer , Eric Geiger

3.98

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Flesh: Bringing the Incarnation Down to Earth

Hugh Halter

3.87

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A Grief Observed

C.S. Lewis

4.22

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