Books Disclaimer: The following books have challenged and helped the reTURN/CRM Team in our faith and ministry. Sunridge may not endorse or believe all that is written in these books. We want to enter into constructive dialogue without embracing every thought, principle, or presupposition.
Books recommended to Sunridge in the diagnostic report:
Kellemen, Robert. God’s Healing for Life’s Losses, BMH Books 2010. [Deeper and more profound than the secular model of grief stages.]
Keller, Timothy
- Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, Zondervan 2012. [Best ‘missional’ book out there right now.]
- Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Hope of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters, Riverhead Trade 2011. [Idolatry is alive and well in 21st century N. America!]
- Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith, Riverhead Trade; Reprint edition 2011. [Focus’ on the sinful response of the elder brother.]
Malphurs, Aubrey. Leading Leaders: Empowering Church Boards for Ministry Excellence, Baker Books 2005. [For leaders and potential leaders.]
Scazzero, Peter and Warren Bird. The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy For Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives, Zondervan 2003. [Integrating emotional health into the discipleship process.]
- Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Church Workbook, Zondervan 2010. [Excellent for group study.]
Van Yperen, Jim.
- Making Peace: A Guide To Overcoming Church Conflict, Moody 2002. [reTURN/CRM strongly recommends this as your first read!]
- Making Peace Resource Kit. [DVD’s and workbooks for group study]
- The Shepherd Leader, ChurchSmart 2003. [For leaders and potential leaders.]
Winslow, Paul and Dorman Followwill. Christ in Church Leadership: A Handbook for Elders and Pastors, Discovery House, 2001. [For leaders and potential leaders.]
Other books to consider:
Allender, Dan. The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Navpress; New edition 2012. [Good for same-sex group study.]
Grudem, Wayne.
- Christian Beliefs: 20 Basics Every Christian Should Know, Zondervan 2005. [Short and to the point! Great for group study.]
- Systematic Theology: An Introduction To Biblical Theology, Zondervan 2009. [One volume and readable! Great on the shelf resource.]
Lane, Timothy and Paul David Tripp. How People Change, New Growth Press 2008. [The gospel and change – written by psychologists.]
Platt, David. Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, Multnomah 2010. [Awesome]
Piper, John. The Dangerous Duty of Delight: Daring to Make God Your Greatest Desire, Multnomah 2011. [A short prequel to his Desiring God: Meditations of A Christian Hedonist. Excellent for group study.]
Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence For Every Believer, Moody Press 1967. [THE foundational book on leadership. A must read for leaders and potential leaders.]
Thrall, Bill and Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch. True Faced: Trust God and Others With Who You Really Are, Navpress 2004. [Practical grace theology.]
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