Apologetics
Making Sense of God by Tim Keller
The Reason for God by Tim Keller
Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels by Craig Blomberg
Darwin on Trial by Philip Johnson
Reason in the Balance by Philip Johnson
Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the
Historical Jesus by Michael J Wilkins and J.P. Moreland
Bible Study Guides
Free Online Bible Study Guides (Gospel Coalition)
Books Specifically for Group Study
Community: Taking Your Group off of Life Support by Brad House
Explore the Bible from Lifeway
Bible Studies for Women
20 Female Ministry Leaders Gave Their Favorite Bible Studies
Grace: A Bible Study on Ephesians for Women by Keri Folmar
Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women by Keri Folmar
Zeal: A Bible Study on Titus for Women by Keri Folmar
Anything by Melissa Spoelstra (my wonderful sister-in-law!)
Books to Better Understand the Gospel
The Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent
The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Jesus Christ by Ray Ortlund
The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges
The Cross of Christ by John Stott
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper
Books/Resources About Discipleship
The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty
Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt
Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden
Discipling: How To Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever
Books/Resources That Help You DO Discipleship (Groups of 2-3 People)
Article by Nine Marks that explains why discipleship in groups of 2-3 people is important
Life Transformation Groups by Neil Cole
Some great discipleship resources from Navigators
Here is a brief article about how to help someone do an inductive Bible study
Free Resource To Help You Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
HERE is a link to some free material that will help you become a disciple maker
Children’s Ministry
Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower
Church History
Handbook to the History of Christianity by Tim Dowley
A History of Christianity in the U.S & Canada by Mark Noll
Commentaries
HERE is a link that will show you the five best commentaries for every book of the Bible
Counseling Resources
Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling by Bob Kellemen and Steve Viars
Homework Manual for Biblical Living by Wayne Mack (Volume 1)
Homework Manual for Biblical Living by Wayne Mack (Volume 2)
Descriptions and Prescriptions by Michael Emlet
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin Holcomb
Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch
Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch
Blame It On The Brain by Ed Welch
Addictions: A Banquet In The Brain by Ed Welch
Christians Get Depressed Too: Hope and Help for Depressed People by David Murray
Family Devotionals
Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski
The Jesus Story Book by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Islam
No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi
Justice
Generous Justice by Tim Keller
Knowing God’s Will
Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung
LGBTQ
Love Into Light by Peter Hubbard
Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry
Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Mark Yarhouse
What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung
Unchanging Witness by Donald Fortson and Rollin Grams
Marriage
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller (also has video series)
What Did You Expect: Redeeming The realities of Marriage by Paul Tripp
Orthodoxy
The Thrill of Orthodoxy by Trevin Wax
Outreach/Hospitality/Evangelism/Missional Living
Everyday Church: Gospel Communities on Mission by Steve Timmis and Tim Chester
Total Church by Steve Timmis and Tim Chester
The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
Christianity Explored by Rico Tice, Barry Cooper, and Sam Shammas. The new video series is amazing!
The Gospel Comes With A House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
Overcoming Sinful Behavior (sanctification)
Parenting
Gospel Powered Parenting by William Farley (we give these out at child dedication ceremonies)
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
Pastoral Ministry
The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine. If I was going to recommend one book to pastors this is the one.
Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp
The Pastor’s Justification by Jared Wilson
Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch
Expositional Preaching by David Helm
Personal Favorites
Lord of the Rings by J.R. Tolkien
Anything by CS Lewis
Prayer
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God by Tim Keller
The Complete Collection of E. M. Bounds on Prayer
Revival
Lectures on Revivals and Religion by William Sprague
Sexual Purity
Closing the Window by Tim Chester
Spiritual Growth
Enjoying God: Experience the Power and Love of God in Everyday Life by Tim Chester
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Study Bible
ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible
Social Media/Technology
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You By Tony Reinke
The Next Story by Tim Challies. Some quotes from the book HERE.
Amusing Ourselves To Death by Neil Postman
Suffering
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
Trusting God Even When It Hurts by Jerry Bridges
A Path Through Suffering by Elizabeth Elliot
Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
Sex
Passport2Purity by Family Life (talking to your kids about sex)
Theology
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Transgenderism
God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew Walker
Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Women’s Ministry or Women Authors
20 Women Ministry Leaders Gave Their Bible Study Recommendations
When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons
Missional Motherhood By Gloria Furman
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
Workplace
Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller. You can find quotes from the book HERE.
The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
Youth/Teens
The Gospel Centered Life for Teens by Robert Thune and Will Walker
This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years by Jaquelle Crowe. I also did an INTERVIEW with Jaquelle
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