Check out some of the books that shape the thinking and theology of Dave and other GI members.
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The Barbarian Way :: Erwin McManus
amazon.com - $11.55
Summary: West coast pastor and UNC alum Erwin McManus writes about how the church has civilized the faithful and faith has become religiosity. He challenges us to step into the barbarian way out of civilization and become warriors for the Lord. A great Willow Creek Leadership Summitt talk that he made into an equally powerful book. |
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Waking the Dead :: John Elderedge
christianbook.com - 13.99
Summary: "The glory of God is man fully alive." Elderedge weighs heavily on this 1st century quote to uncover how many of us are living 'alert and oriented times zero' because we are not fully living the life that God has called us to. A MUST read for Greek IMPACTers this year and really a phenomenal perspective on true faith living. |
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Blue Like Jazz :: Donald Miller
bn.com - $12.59
Summary: Don Miller has now written two books on what he calls 'non-religious thoughts on Christian spirituality.' In this book he looks at what the true gospel is verses what it has become in many of today's watered down church presentations. |
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Wild at Heart :: John Elderedge
ransomedheart.com - $15
Summary: Every man has 3 core desires according to Elderedge - a battle to fight, an adventure to live and a beauty to rescue. In this book, John tells men they need to fight for these things and recover much of the passion that today's society often tries to water down. He challenges us to pursue the dreams of a mans heart and to pursue others well. |
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Do You Think I'm Beautiful? :: Angela Thomas
bn.com - $15.99
Summary: Angela Thomas attempts to answer the question that weighs on the hearts and minds of many women - Do you think I'm beautiful? She shares from her own experiences as well as the stories of others to weave together a narrative that shows the reader that they can have the life that they have been longing for in God. |
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Captivating :: John & Stasi Elderedge
ransomedheart.com - $18
Summary: As a woman your heart matters more than anything else in creation. In this complement to Wild at Heart, the Elderedges explore the heart of a woman and write about how you can be truly captivating, both in your own life and to those around you. It's a fantastic book for any woman who wants to understand what their role is as an alive woman of God. |
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The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader :: John Maxwell
injoy.com - $18.39
Summary: "Everything rises and falls on leadership. But leadership is only half the battle...." Leadership expert and retired pastor John Maxwell describes qualities that you simply must pursue in order to effective lead others around you. A great book for anyone in a position to lead others. |
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TheServant Leader :: Ken Blanchard
blanchardlearning.com - $14.95
Summary: Ken Blanchard believes that Jesus Christ provides the greatest model for leadership in the history of the world. This book focuses on how our leadership can look like that of Jesus - becoming servant leaders as opposed to self serving leaders. A great resource for anyone in spiritual leadership. |
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Mere Christianity :: C.S. Lewis
christianbook.com - $9.99
Summary: A true classic. Before there was Elderedge or Miller or McManus, CS Lewis was leading the charge towards true, real, honest and relevant faith with his masterpiece Mere Christianity. Written from London during WWII, Lewis is able to connect the gospel to reality in a way that appeals to you regardless of where you are on your faith journey. |
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Why I Am a Christian :: John Stott
ivpress.com - $8
Summary: Classic author and speaker John Stott gives five very simple, succinct yet powerful reasons why he is a follower of Christ. This is the best short read faith affirming book I have read. It is a great book to read whether you've been on your faith journey for 50 hours or 50 years as Stott clearly lays out the basis for his deepening faith. |
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The Purpose Driven Life:: Rick Warren
bn.com - $11.99
Summary: A great book and not just because everyone else thinks so. Warren really hits at the heart of living on purpose in each of the 40 chapters set forth in this book. Whether you actually do '40 Days of Purpose,' read at your own pace or just simply want to read a great book on purpose - this book fires on all cylinders and is great for any reader. |
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Epic :: John Elderedge
bn.com - $9.99
Summary: God is telling a story and we each have a very important role to play. There is an epic playing out in the background of our lives that is compelling us to play our part, to get off the sidelines and particpate in the amazing story that God has created for us. We have a crucial role in the larger story that looms in the world around us. Will we step up to the task? |
