15 must-read christianity books like Elders in the Life of the Church: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church) by Phil A. Newton

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Elders in the Life of the Church: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church)

By: Phil A. Newton

4.27

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Newton and Schmucker convincingly demonstrate that a return to the New Testament pattern of elder p…

If you liked the christianity plot in Elders in the Life of the Church: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church) by Phil A. Newton , here is a list of 15 books like this:

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1. Conversion: How God Creates a People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Michael Lawrence

4.59

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Does what a church believes about how people become Christians change how we do evangelism? In this… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • ecclesiology
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2. The Attributes of God

By: Arthur W. Pink

4.51

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

This classic work of Arthur W. Pink invites readers to discover the truth about seventeen attribute… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
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"Grace is that in God which brings into favor one justly in disfavor."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"What is wisdom? It is the skill to achieve the perfect means by the perfect ends "

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"What God made, God loves, because it's inconceivable that God should make anything that He didn't love."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"We get the odd notion that God is showing mercy because Jesus died. No. Jesus died because God is showing mercy."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

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3. Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth

By: None , Gregory Goswell , Peter H. W. Lau

3.94

Format: None pages, Paperback

The Old Testament book of Ruth is understandably a firm favorite in the church for small-group stud… read more

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  • christian
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4. The Cross of Christ

By: John R.W. Stott

4.37

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the C… read more

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  • christianity
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5. Sound Doctrine: How a Church Grows in the Love and Holiness of God

By: Bobby Jamieson

4.12

Format: 543 pages, Hardcover

Sound doctrine is the life-blood of God's people, providing the foundation for the church's unity a… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • ecclesiology
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6. What Is a Healthy Church?

By: Mark Dever

3.68

Format: None pages, Hardcover

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More… read more

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  • christian
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  • ecclesiology
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7. Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices

By: Thomas Brooks

4.39

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Brooks treated the seductive influence and terrible power of Satan in a way 'greatly more full and … read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
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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. Thoughts for Young Men

By: J.C. Ryle

4.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

J.C. Ryle's handbook for young men, replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this… read more

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10. Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

By: J. Mack Stiles

3.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Evangelism is more than a program. Every few years, churches jump into the latest evangelistic fad.… read more

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11. Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

By: J.I. Packer

4.35

Format: 126 pages, Paperback

If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does a… read more

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  • theology
"It is the nature of love to be enterprising."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Our are speculations are not the measure of our God."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Creatures are not entitled to register complaints about their Creator."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"What we do every time we pray is to confess our impotence and God's sovereignty."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

12. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

By: Mark Dever

3.93

Format: 214 pages, Paperback

What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? You may ha… read more

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13. Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global

By: Andy Johnson

4.67

Format: 46 pages, Hardcover

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church a… read more

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14. A Hunger for God

By: John Piper

3.78

Format: None pages, Paperback

There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects… 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. Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love

By: Edward T. Welch

4.65

Format: None pages, Paperback

Practical Guidance for Loving Others Well Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the … read more

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17. The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive

By: Mark Dever , Jamie Dunlop

4.18

Format: None pages, Paperback

What does a community that testifies to God's power look like? God's people are called to a togethe… read more

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18. Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today

By: David R. Helm

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What makes for good preaching? In this accessible volume--written for preachers and preachers in tr… read more

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19. Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

By: Jonathan Leeman

4.68

Format: 363 pages, Kindle Edition

Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given Authority In every positi… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • ecclesiology
  • church
  • leadership
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20. Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Gavin Ortlund

4.55

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Cultivating Humility in a Gospel-Centered Way There are many misconceptions about what it means … read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • theology
"Humility is not a virtue we cultivate in the abstract; it is a mark of integrity to the gospel, and all our efforts at humility must be fueled by the gospel lest they result in mere fleshly counterfe…"

-Gavin Ortlund, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

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21. Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage

By: Gavin Ortlund

4.34

Format: 163 pages, Paperback

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on. But how do we know which ones? When … read more

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22. Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age

By: Samuel James

4.44

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

How the Habitat of Internet Technology Undermines Christian Wisdom With advancements in internet te… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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23. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?: Four Views (Counterpoints Series)

By: Stanley N. Gundry

3.96

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

Did miraculous gifts cease after the first century? Are modern-day experiences of tongues, prophecy… read more

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  • ecclesiology
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  • theology
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24. Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It

By: Richard V. Reeves

4.07

Format: 298 pages, Hardcover

"A landmark, one of the most important books of the year" - David Brooks, New York Times“Real, prac… read more

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"True equality between groups that are different in any way can be attained only by providing for the differences". That´s Margaret Mead again, in 1974. Mead´s idea of true equality might now be label…"

-Richard V. Reeves, Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It

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25. Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.17

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

A Biblical Primer on Men and Women in the Church There is much at stake in God making humanity m… read more

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  • christian
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26. Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Matt Smethurst

4.51

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

How Can Deacons Mobilize Service in the Church? Deacons are essential to a church’s health—yet conf… read more

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  • christian
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27. LeBron

By: Jeff Benedict

4.40

Format: None pages, Audiobook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the #1 bestselling author of The Dynasty and Tiger Woods—the “defi… read more

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28. How to Build a Healthy Church: A Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership

By: Mark Dever

4.50

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

A Newly Updated and Rebranded Edition of  The Deliberate Church If churches are the dwelling place … read more

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29. Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God

By: J. Garrett Kell

4.60

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Experience Freedom from Sexual Sin through the Power of the Savior Many women and men trapped in se… read more

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  • theology
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30. The Pastor's Soul: The Call and Care of an Undershepherd

By: Brian Croft

4.33

Format: 146 pages, Kindle Edition

…should be read at least once a year by every pastor as an all-important health check. Conrad Mbewe… read more

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  • christian
  • leadership
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31. Elders in the Life of the Church: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church)

By: Phil A. Newton

4.27

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Newton and Schmucker convincingly demonstrate that a return to the New Testament pattern of elder p… read more

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19 best-selling christian books like Elders in the Life of the Church: Rediscovering the Biblical Model for Church Leadership (9marks Life in the Church) by Phil A. Newton

Transform Your Habits

Conversion: How God Creates a People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

Michael Lawrence

4.59

Transform Your Habits

The Attributes of God

Arthur W. Pink

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth

None , Gregory Goswell , Peter H. W. Lau

3.94

Transform Your Habits

The Cross of Christ

John R.W. Stott

4.37

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Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

Collin Hansen

4.56

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Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

Transform Your Habits

Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

Andrew Wilson

4.51

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Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church

Michael J. Kruger

4.49

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