The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders
By: Phil A. Newton
3.66
Format: 230 pages, Paperback
The critical missing element in Christian mentoring today: the congregation Young, emerging leade…
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1. When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
By: Edward T. Welch
4.26
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
However you put it, the fear of man can be summarized this way: We replace God with people. Instead… read more
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"Fear"-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
"Jesus did not die to increase our self-esteem. Rather, Jesus died to bring glory to the Father by redeeming people from the curse of sin."-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
"1. We fear people because they can expose and humiliate us. 2. We fear people because they can reject, ridicule, or despise us. 3. We fear people because they can attack, oppress, or threaten us. The…"-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
"It is possible that our present-day discussion about needs might be framed more by secular psychological theories than by Scripture. If this is so, we should be careful about saying, "Jesus meets all…"-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
2. To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson
By: Courtney Anderson
4.47
Format: 530 pages, Paperback
This compelling story of unwavering faith traces the conflicts of Judson's early life to the hardsh… read more
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"It may be literally said that he was a man of one idea, and that was, love, to Jesus, and a desire to manifest it in all its varied forms."-Courtney Anderson, To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson
"There were two worlds, two lives, for each person: this one--brief, narrow, finite; and the hereafter-- eternal, limitless, infinite. Fame, to mean anything, should go with one into the next world, w…"-Courtney Anderson, To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson
"I felt resolved to give up every thing, and seek to be reconciled to God. That fear, which I had ever felt, that others would know I was serious, now vanished away, and I was willing that the whole u…"-Courtney Anderson, To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson
"I wish you believe, not for myprofit, but for yours. I daily pray the true God give you light, that you may believe. Whether you will ever believe in tis world I do not know, but when you die I know …"-Courtney Anderson, To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson
3. Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.48
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shar… read more
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- leadership
4. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
By: Richard J. Foster
3.77
Format: 341 pages, Hardcover
Richard J. Foster's Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growthis hailed by many as the… read more
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5. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
By: Paul E. Miller
3.50
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Author Paul Miller shares his insights and conclusions about how to connect the broken pieces of yo… read more
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6. Confessions
By: Augustine of Hippo , Henry Chadwick , Albert Cook Outler
3.41
Format: 400 pages, Paperback
Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literatur… read more
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7. Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4.27
Format: 122 pages, Paperback
After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness … read more
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"God is not a God of the emotions but the God of truth."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"It is only when he is a burden that another person is really a brother and not merely an object to be manipulated"-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"The Church does not need brilliant personalities but faithful servants of Jesus and the brethren. Not in the former but in the latter is the lack."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
8. 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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9. Don't Waste Your Life
By: John Piper
3.79
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
John Piper writes, "I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Cons… read more
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10. The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters
By: Timothy J. Keller , Sinclair B. Ferguson
4.52
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between the law … read more
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11. The Christian Ministry
By: Charles Bridges
3.37
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
One of the best and most comprehensive books ever written on the work of the ministry. read more
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12. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity
By: Nabeel Qureshi
4.31
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
An Unexpected Journey from Islam to Christianity In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi de… read more
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13. Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
By: Michael Reeves
3.71
Format: 224 pages,
In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that… read more
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14. Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
By: John Calvin , Ford Lewis Battles , John Thomas McNeill
0.00
Format: 24 pages, ebook
This is the definitive English-language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian chu… read more
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15. Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: Jeramie Rinne
3.44
Format: 330 pages,
Emphasizing purposeful ministry over project management, this book outlines a clear and concise job… read more
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16. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
By: Dane C. Ortlund
4.52
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Christians know that God loves them, but often think that he is perpetually disappointed and frustr… read more
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"Looking inside ourselves, we can anticipate only harshness from heaven. Looking out to Christ, we can anticipate only gentleness."-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"The fall also entrenched in our minds dark thoughts of God, thoughts that are only dug out over multiple exposures to the gospel over many years. Perhaps Satan’s greatest victory in your life today i…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"John's point in 13:1 is that in going to the cross, Jesus did not retain something for himself, the way we tend to do when we seek to love others sacrificially. He does not love like us. We love unti…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"It is one thing, as a child, to be told your father loves you. You believe him. You take him at his word. But it is another thing, unutterably more real, to be swept up in his embrace, to feel the wa…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
17. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
By: David Brooks
4.14
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper c… read more
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- leadership
"Being open-hearted is a prerequisite for being a full, kind, and wise human being."-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
"A person who is looking for beauty is likely to find wonders, while a person looking for threats will find danger. A person who beams warmth brings out the glowing sides of the people she meets, whil…"-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
18. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
By: John Eldredge
3.94
Format: 236 pages, Kindle Edition
God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written… read more
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"You can't fight a battle you don't think exists."-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
"Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue."-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
"I wasn't mean; I wasn't evil. I was nice. And let me tell you, a hesitant man is the last thing in the world a woman needs. She needs a lover and a warrior, not a Really Nice Guy."-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
"In the case of our fair maiden, we have overlooked two very crucial aspects to that myth. On the one hand, none of us ever really believed the sorcerer was real. We thought we could have the maiden w…"-John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
19. The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (Includes Activities, Rites of Passage, and Steps for Parenting Boys. ... for Dads, Grandpas, and Expectant Fathers)
By: Jon Tyson
4.37
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Self-initiation is killing our young men. Without strong mentors, boys are walking alone into a wil… read more
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- discipleship
- nonfiction
"Let's not be a generation of fathers who push this crisis off to the next generation. Let's be fathers who release blessing and not brokenness -- favor and not curses. Resolve in your spirit to do th…"-Jon Tyson, The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (Includes Activities, Rites of Passage, and Steps for Parenting Boys. ... for Dads, Grandpas, and Expectant Fathers)
20. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host
By: David Gibson
4.74
Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition
Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more
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21. Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus
By: J.T. English
4.48
Format: 213 pages, Hardcover
Everyone is being discipled. The question what is discipling us? The majority of Christians to… read more
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- discipleship
- nonfiction
- leadership
22. Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again (Transforming Resources)
By: Ruth Haley Barton
4.36
Format: 264 pages, Hardcover
In our frenzied culture, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest often feels… read more
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- nonfiction
- leadership
23. Hearers and Doers: A Pastor's Guide to Making Disciples Through Scripture and Doctrine
By: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
4.24
Format: 245 pages, Hardcover
The foundation of discipleship is sound, scriptural doctrine. The value of sound doctrine is oft… read more
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- nonfiction
- leadership
24. No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship
By: Rebecca McLaughlin
4.26
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
Greater love has no one than that he lay down his life for his friends. –John 15:13 Our culture id… read more
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25. The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation
By: Kevin DeYoung
4.57
Format: 48 pages, Paperback
5 Christlike Ways to Inspire the Next Generation for Christ Church leaders are continuously concern… read more
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26. Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: John Onwuchekwa
4.41
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body--but it often doesn't com… read more
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- leadership
27. Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ
By: John Piper
4.37
Format: 303 pages, Kindle Edition
Bestselling Author John Piper Examines End-Times Theology and Scripture’s Command to Love the Secon… read more
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28. Grace Alone---Salvation as a Gift of God: What the Reformers Taughts...and Why It Still Matters (The Five Solas Series)
By: Carl R. Trueman
4.35
Format: 249 pages, Kindle Edition
Grace is the heart of the Christian gospel. It's a doctrine that touches the very depths of human e… read more
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29. The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership
By: John Currie
4.38
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Practical, Biblical Advice for Effective Pastoral Leadership Many pastors feel torn between preach… read more
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- nonfiction
- leadership
30. The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders
By: Phil A. Newton
3.66
Format: 230 pages, Paperback
The critical missing element in Christian mentoring today: the congregation Young, emerging leade… read more
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- discipleship
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- leadership
31. The Soul-Winning Church: Six Keys to Fostering a Genuine Evangelistic Culture (Reaching the lost with the gospel: advice for church leaders on evangelism, outreach and church growth.)
By: J.A. Medders
4.27
Format: 160 pages, None
Discover how your church can be truly excited about evangelism and reach out effectively.Your churc… read more
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