Recommended Reading
Reading good books is a great way to be built up and strengthened in the faith (Col 2:6-7). But with so many great books out there, where do you start? Below is a list of entry level books recommended by the elders on 18 core theological areas. These books represent a great place to start and reading the whole list will give you a fantastic breadth and depth of knowledge about many key areas of your faith. If you complete the list, ask an elder for further recommendations in other areas not covered here or for deeper level reading on any of these that interest you.
| Topic | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Basic systematic theology | Concise Theology | JI Packer |
| Bible Overview | God’s Big Picture | Vaughan Roberts |
| Gospel life change | You can change | Tim Chester |
| God's Will | Just Do Something | Kevin de Young |
| Biblical authority | Taking God at his Word | Kevin de Young |
| Evangelism | Honest Evangelism | Rico Tice |
| World Mission | Radical | David Platt |
| Theology of local church | The Church | Mark Dever |
| Theology of worship & gatherings | Rhythms of Grace | Mike Cosper |
| Personal holiness | Habits of Grace | David Matthis |
| Prayer | A Praying Life | Paul Miller |
| Apologetics | The Reason for God | Tim Keller |
| Church history overview | Church History in Plain Language | Bruce Shelley |
| Discipleship | Infinite Journey | Andrew Davis |
| Planting | Multiplying churches | Steve Timmis |
| Leadership/Eldership | Church Elders | Jeramie Rinne |
| Pastoral Care | Side by Side | Ed Welch |
| Growing old | Destiny: Learning to Live by Preparing to Die | David Gibson |
