Books that will Help you Grow as a Christian and a Leader
These are books that have deeply impacted my walk with Christ, shaped my thinking, and helped me grow as a leader, husband, and pastor. I’ve linked them here in case they’re helpful to you as well.
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Books for Spiritual Growth
- The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg
- Soul Keeping by John Ortberg
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
- Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
- The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
- Mere Christianity by C.S . Lewis
- The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God through Prayer, Wisdom, and Silence by Henri J. M. Nouwen
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
- The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
- Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
- Abba's Child by Brennan Manning
- Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge
- Resilient by John Eldredge
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis
Leadership Books for Ministry or Business
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing as Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
- Vital Friends by Tom Rath
- The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
- Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
- Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
- Integrity by Henry Cloud
- The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
- Die Empty by Todd Henry
- Start by John Acuff