Pastor Mike's Suggested Reading List

In addition to The Bible, there are some really great books I’ll be recommending to you from time to time. They are all books I have read and found inspiring, helpful (or both).

Understand, I receive no remuneration for mentioning these.

I simply think it’s important for us to remain life-long learners, and these books can help us that endeavor.

Pastor Mike’s Latest “Good-Reading” List...

• How To Be a Good Grandparent
  • Written by Stephen and Janet Bly -- Published by Moody Press

• Second Chances: Men, Women and Children a Decade After Divorce
  • Written by Judith S. Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee -- Published by Ticknor and Fields

• When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash. How To Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work.
  • Written by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman -- Published by HarperCollins

• All Kids Are Our Kids: What Communities Must Do To Raise Caring and Responsible Children and Adolescents
  • Written by Peter L. Benson -- Published by Jossey-Bass

• Hope Meadows: Real-Life Stories of Healing and Caring From an Inspiring Community
  • Written by Wes Smith -- Published by Berkley Books

• A Call To Die: A Forty Day Journey of Fasting From the World and Feasting On God
  • Written by David Nasser -- Published by Redemptive Art Publishing

• The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
  • Written by M.Scott Peck, M.D. -- Published by Simon and Schuster

• Freeing the Captives: The Work For Total Human Liberation
  • Written by Frank Padilla -- Published by Flame Ministries

• Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream
  • Written by David Platt -- Published by Multnomah Books

• The Power Of One Thing: How To Intentionally Change Your Life
  • Written by Dr. Randy Carlson -- Published by Tyndale House

• Mentoring Across Generations: Partnerships For Positive Youth Development
  • Written by Andrea S. Taylor and Jeannette Bressler -- Published by Plenum Publishers

• Childhood And Society
  • Written by Erik Erikson -- Published by W.W. Norton & Company

• Sharing Wisdom: The Practical Art of Giving and Receiving Mentoring
  • Written by R.J. Wicks -- Published by Crossroad Publishers

• Mentoring and the Rites of Passage For Youth
  • Written by R. Steele -- Published by Ravlon Books

• The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow, and Get Out of the Way
  • Written by S. Peddy -- Published by Bullion Books

• Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need To Succeed In Life
  • Written by P.D. Stanley and R.J. Clinton -- Published by NavPress

• Volunteerism and Older Adults
  • Written by M.K. Kouri -- Published by ABC-Clio

• It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us
  • Written by Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Published by Simon and Schuster

• The Shape of Faith To Come: Spiritual Formation and the Future of Discipleship
  • Written by Brad J. Waggoner -- Published by B & H Publishing Group

• Jesus: Why the World Is Still Fascinated By Him
  • Written by Tim LaHaye -- Published by David C. Cook Publishers

• Simple Church: Returning To God's Process For Making Disciples
  • Written by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger -- Published by B & H Publishing Group

• Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t
  • Written by Jim Collins -- Published by Harper Collins Publishers

• Mentoring: Confidence in Finding a Mentor and Becoming One
  • Written by Bobb Biehl -- Published by Ahlen Publishing

• When Men Think Private Thoughts
  • Written by Gordon MacDonald -- Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers

• Now, Discover Your Strengths
  • Written by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton -- Published by The Free Press

• Half-Time: Changing Your Game Plan From Success To Significance.
  • Written by Ron Mehl -- Published by Zondervan Publishing House

• The Case For Christ
  • Written by Lee Strobel -- Published by Zondervan

• The Power of Vision
  • Written by George Barna -- Published by Regal Books

• Total Life Management
  • Written by Robert Shank -- Published by Multnomah Press

• Boundaries Face To Face: How To Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding
  • Written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend -- Published by Zondervan

• The Eight Essential Steps To Conflict Resolution: Preserving Relationships at Work, at Home, and in the Community
  • Written by Dudley Weeks, Ph.D. -- Published by Penguin Putnam, Inc.

• Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High
  • Written by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler -- Published by McGraw-Hill

• Building Belief
  • Written by Chad V. Meister -- Published by Baker Books

• True For You, But Not For Me: Deflating the Slogans That Leave Christians Speechless
  • Written by Paul Copan -- Published by Bethany House Publishers

• The Lies We Believe: A Workbook
  • Written by Dr. Chris Thurman -- Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers

• Understanding Sectarian Groups In America
  • Written by George W. Braswell, Jr. -- Published by Broadman Press

• Forgiveness Is A Choice: A Step-By-Step Process For Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope
  • Written by Robert D. Enright, Ph.D. -- Published by American Psychological Association

• The Return Of the Prodigal Son: A Story Of Homecoming
  • Written by Henri J.M. Nouwen -- Published by Doubleday

• Self-Talk, Imagery, and Prayer In Counseling
  • Written by H. Norman Wright -- Published by Word Books

• Psychology In Search Of A Soul.
  • Written by John W. Drakeford -- Published by Broadman Press

• Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change
  • Written by William Bridges -- Published by Perseus Books

• Leading Change
  • Written by John P. Kotter -- Published by Harvard Business School Press

• The Change Agent: The Strategy of Innovative Leadership in the Church
  • Written by Lyle E. Schaller -- Published by Abingdon Press

• Leading Congregational Change: a Practice Guide For the Transformational Journey
  • Written by Jim Herrington, Mike Bonem, and James H. Furr -- Published by Jossey-Bass

• The Making Of a Leader
  • Written by Robert J. Clinton -- Published by NavPress

• Leaders On Leadership
  • Written by George Barna -- Published by Regal Books

• On Leadership
  • Written by John Gardner -- Published by The Free Press

• The Leadership Challenge
  • Written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Pozner -- Published by Jossey-Bass Publishers

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons In Personal Change
  • Written by Stephen R. Covey -- Published by Simon and Schuster

• A Work Of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders
  • Written by Reggie McNeal -- Published by Jossey-Bass

• Communication: The Key To Your Marriage
  • Written by H. Norman Wright -- Published by Regal Books

• The Five Love Languages: How To Express Heartfelt Commitment To Your Mate
  • Written by Gary Chapman -- Published by Northfield Publishing

• Growing Together: Growth Coaching For Couples
  • Written by Clyde E. Besson -- Published by Mott Media, Inc., Publishers

• The Pastor’s Family: The Challenges of Family Life and Pastoral Responsibilities
  • Written by Daniel L. Langford -- Published by Haworth Pastoral Press

• The Prayer Of Jabez: Breaking Through To the Blessed Life.
  • Written by Bruce Wilkinson -- Published by Multnomah Publishers

• Secrets Of The Vine: Breaking Through To Abundance.
  • Written by Bruce Wilkinson -- Published by Multnomah Publishers

• Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
  • Written by John Charles Ryle -- Published by Charles Nolan Publishers

• The Book Of Virtues: A Treasury Of Great Moral Stories.
  • Written by William J. Bennett -- Published by Simon & Schuster

• The Moral Compass: Stories For A Life’s Journey.
  • Written by William J. Bennett -- Published by Simon & Schuster

• In His Grip: Foundations For Life and Golf.
  • Written by Jim Sheard and Wally Armstrong -- Foreword by Tom Lehman -- Introduction by Dr. Billy Graham -- Published by Word Publishers

• Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God’s Spirit Invades the Hearts Of His People.
  • Written by Jim Cymbala -- Published by Zondervan

• Lifestyle Evangelism: Learning To Open Your Life To Those Around You
  • Written by Joe Aldrich -- Published by Questar Publishers

• Church Without Walls
  • Written by Jim Peterson -- Published by NavPress

• An Unstoppable Force: Daring To Become the Church God Had In Mind
  • Written by Erwin McManus -- Published by Flagship Church Resources

• The Birth, Care, and Feeding of a Local Church
  • Written by Donald J. MacNair -- Published by Baker Book House

• Finding Them, Keeping Them: Effective Strategies For Evangelism and Assimilation In the Local Church
  • Written by Gary McIntosh and Glen Martin -- Published by Broadman Press

• Reach: A Team Approach To Evangelism and Assimilation
  • Written by Scott G. Wilkins -- Published by Baker Books

• The Purpose Driven Church
  • Written by Rick Warren -- Published by Zondervan Press

• A Church For the 21st Century
  • Written by Leith Anderson -- Published by Bethany House Publishers

Oh, by the way, there is one other book I kind of like:

• Observations From the Weird Bearded Guy
  • Written by Mike Gilbert -- Published by Publish America

Happy Reading!

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