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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Reading is one of the best ways to deepen our understanding of God and our relationship with Him. Reading helps us to renew our minds by learning more about God's word and growing in our faith. Reading the Bible is the best way to learn more about God and His plan for our lives. Additionally, reading other inspirational Christian books can help us to gain insight and knowledge that can be applied to our lives. Reading is an important part of our spiritual growth and development. These resources are designed for your personal reading.

Gospel-Centrality

What is the Gospel?, by Greg Gilbert
The Cross-Centered Life, by C. J. Mahaney

Evangelism

Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks About Jesus, by Mack Stiles
Speaking of Jesus, by Mack Stiles
Marks of the Messenger, by Mack Stiles
​The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, by Mark Dever

Discipleship

What is a Healthy Church?, by Mark Dever
Am I Really a Christian?, by Mike McKinley
​What is a Healthy Church Member?, by Thabiti Anyabwile

​Church

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, by Mark Dever
The Trellis and the Vine, by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
The Compelling Community: Where God’s Power Makes a Church Attractive, by Mark Denver & Jamie Dunlap
Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus, by Jonathan Leeman
Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus, by Jonathan Leeman
​Sound Doctrine: How a Church Grows in the Love and Holiness of God, by Bobby Jamieson

Theology

Knowing God, by J. I. Packer
​Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem