Welcome to a list of Book Recommendations from our Pastors! Below you’ll find links and descriptions for the books located in our Fellowship Hall Resource Center. We pray that these bless you as you seek to grow in your walk with the Lord!
Gospel & Core Christian Truth
The Prodigal God – Timothy Keller
Keller opens up the parable of the prodigal son in a way that exposes both rebellion and religious pride. It’s a short book, but it goes straight to the heart. Great for believers and seekers alike.
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What Is the Gospel? – Greg Gilbert
If someone asked you to explain the gospel clearly in five minutes, this book would help you do it. Gilbert explains the Gospel in his short, biblical, and direct book.
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The Gospel According to Jesus – John MacArthur
A strong and clear call to authentic, repentance-driven faith. This book carefully distinguishes between cultural Christianity and true conversion.
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The Gospel According to Satan – Jared C. Wilson
Wilson exposes subtle distortions of the gospel that sound spiritual but actually mislead us. A helpful reminder to cling to biblical truth.
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Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis
Lewis walks through the reasonableness of Christian belief with clarity and wit. It’s thoughtful, logical, and accessible — especially for skeptics.
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The Case for Christ – Lee Strobel
A journalist’s investigation into the historical evidence for Jesus. Especially helpful for those wrestling with intellectual doubts.
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Christian Living & Spiritual Growth
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
A rich, devotional theology that helps you know God personally — not just know about Him. Best read slowly and thoughtfully.
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney
Very practical and very biblical. This book helps believers build healthy habits of prayer, Bible intake, worship, and obedience.
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Disciplines of a Godly Man – R. Kent Hughes
A classic resource challenging men to pursue holiness in leadership, purity, family life, and spiritual maturity.
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Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper
Piper urges readers to live for what truly matters — the glory of God — instead of comfort or cultural applause. This classic has helped so many Christians over the years!
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What’s Best Next – Matt Perman
A gospel-centered approach to productivity and time management. Regardless of the season and workplace that you’re in today, this book will help you!
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Walking in God’s Will – Costi Hinn
A grounded, biblical approach to discerning God’s will without mysticism or confusion. Clear and reassuring.
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More Than a Healer – Costi Hinn
Helps readers see Jesus not merely as a miracle worker, but as Savior and Lord. Particularly helpful for those influenced by prosperity theology.
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Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund
A beautiful look at the heart of Christ toward sinners and sufferers. This book comforts weary believers and magnifies the compassion of Jesus.
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Humility – C.J. Mahaney
A short but piercing reminder that pride quietly sabotages spiritual growth. Practical and heart-searching.
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Marriage & Parenting
The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy Keller
A gospel-centered vision of marriage that is realistic about challenges and hopeful about growth.
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Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles – Paul David Tripp
Anchors parenting not in techniques, but in the transforming power of the gospel. Deeply heart-focused.
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Age of Opportunity – Paul David Tripp
Reframes the teenage years as a season for discipleship rather than dread. Honest and very practical.
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Apologetics & Cultural Engagement
Defending Your Faith – Voddie Baucham
A bold and accessible introduction to biblical apologetics, equipping believers to defend the faith from a presuppositional perspective.
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Love Thy Body – Nancy Pearcey
Addresses modern issues like sexuality, abortion, and gender from a Christian worldview rooted in human dignity.
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God and the Transgender Debate – Andrew T. Walker
A concise and compassionate biblical response to questions about gender identity. Fantastic resource for parents!
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Strange New World – Carl Trueman
Explains how Western culture’s understanding of identity has shifted so dramatically. Insightful and clarifying read that helps you understand how we arrived at the current cultural moment we’re in today.
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Church & Discipleship
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (4th Edition) – Mark Dever
A foundational book outlining biblical characteristics of healthy churches — including expositional preaching, sound doctrine, and meaningful membership. One of the most impactful books on the church during the whole 21st century!
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Church Membership – Jonathan Leeman
Explains why church membership matters and how it reflects our commitment to Christ and His people. Short and very clear.
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Discipling – Mark Dever
A practical guide for helping others follow Jesus. Simple, biblical, and especially helpful for leaders and mature believers.
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Deep Discipleship – J.T. English
Challenges churches to move beyond shallow Christianity and build believers grounded in theology and Scripture.
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Love Your Church – Tony Merida
Encourages joyful commitment to the local church in a culture that often treats church casually.
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Counterfeit Kingdom – Holly Pivec & R. Douglas Geivett
A thoughtful examination of modern apostolic/prophetic movements and how to evaluate them biblically. Helpful for discernment, especially in our community.
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