If you had to create a list of books as "recommended reading" for your church, what would you choose? What if you were forced to narrow it down to 10? And (attempt) to have a variety?
I'd love to know what your favorite books are!
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Honestly, I'd have to include about half fiction in there. I would begin with:
ReplyDeleteExplicit Gospel - Matt Chandler
Generous Justice - Timothy Keller
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - Annie Dillard
Prodigal God - Timothy Keller
Christian in Complete Armor - William Gurnal
Crime and Punishment - Dostoyevsky
Tale of Two Cities - Dickens
Moby Dick - Melville
Pride and Prejudice - Austen
Pilgrims Progress - Bunyan
Thoughts?
I love your list! I should've included more fiction in my list.... that would've been good. I was asked to compile a list for my church and did so.... http://twinoakschurchblog.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/summer-reading-list/
ReplyDeleteIt was hard to narrow down but my biggest thought was: if someone's only going to read one book, which would I really think was worth their time?
I haven't yet read Explicit Gospel; I totally want to!
But from your list I have read:
Generous Justice
Prodigal God (I just finished leading a Community Group through this)
(Okay I will just admit it here: Tim Keller is a favorite of mine! I listen to his sermons online, have ALL his books... I joke that he's my idol. It's okay... he's not.... quite).
Crime and Punishment
tale of Two Cities
Moby Dick (I actually just started re-reading it)
Pride and Prejudice
Pilgrims Progress.
BTW, on the church list.... there are 2 on the adult list that were not my choices. (The Unlikely Disciple and Just Start).
Right now I'm reading a commentary on Philippians because my church is starting a series on it, Moby Dick, and Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well. I haven't forgotten to review your book.... I just am swamped with stuff. (I have about 8 books I have to review this month... and yes, I HAVE TO review them).
I love your list! A question: If you were a part of a church that didn't value reading, how would you encourage them to do so?