Autobiography 

 

Confessions by Augustine

 

Augustine is arguably the most influential theologian of all time, and this is almost certainly one of the best books ever written. Yes, I realize this is quite the endorsement.

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Sociology 

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iGen:Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us by Jean Twenge  

 

Twenge does excellent and fascinating research on iGen/Gen Z

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The Triumph of the City by Edward Glaeser 

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Why Cities Matter: To God, the Culture, and the Church by Stephem T. Um and Justin Buzzard 

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Theology

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The Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms

 

These have been a tremendous resource for the church since 1643. They summarize what my denomination believes.

 

Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen

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This is a classic about the rise of liberal Christianity in the 19th and 20th century. It’s just as relevant today as ever.

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The Wonderful Works of God  by Herman Bavinck 

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Leadership

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Good to Great by Jim Collins

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Collins draws principles from research on successful leaders and companies.

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How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins

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Great by Choice by Jim Collins 

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink

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To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink 

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Work Rules! By Lazlo Bock 

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Relationships

 

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller

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Marriage Matters by Winston T. Smith 

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Church History

 

Seeking a Better Country by D.G. Hart and John R. Muether

 

A good read on the history of American Presbyterianism. 

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Ecclesiology 

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On Being Presbyterian by Sean Michael Lucas

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Canon

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Taking God at His Word by Kevin Deyoung

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Canon Revisited by Michale Kruger

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A bit more academic than Kevin Deyoung’s book, but still readable if you want to go deeper. 

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Resources for Bible Reading

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ESV Study Bible – available in print or online

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart

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The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament by Edmond Clowney

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Prayers

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Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans

 

Want to grow your prayer life? This can be a great aid!

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The Valley of Vision

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