When you walk into a bookstore, they always have their "Staff Picks" or "Employee Favorites." It's a fantastic idea however most times we've never met the employee or staff member so don't know if we can trust their taste, not to mention there's hardly ever a Christian book to be found. So, I thought it might be beneficial to compose a list of the books the Staff is reading right now, or "Church Staff Picks" for those of you that are looking for a way to fill your time now that mid-week ministries are on break.
Rob Neuschwander, Senior Pastor's Pick
Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford
The most important and influential source of information about the
Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between
1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims' adventures: their
first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.
No
one was better equipped to report on the affairs of the Plymouth
community than William Bradford. Revered for his patience, wisdom, and
courage, Bradford was elected to the office of governor in 1621, and he
continued to serve in that position for more than three decades. His
memoirs of the colony remained virtually unknown until the nineteenth
century. Lost during the American Revolution, they were discovered years
later in London and published after a protracted legal battle. The
current edition rendered into modern English and with an introduction by
Harold Paget, remains among the most readable books from
seventeenth-century America.
Amazon, Paperback-$7.81
Becky Neuschwander, Senior Pastor's Pick
Talking With God by Francois Fenelon
François Fénelon was a seventeenth-century French Catholic archbishop
who rose to a position of influence in the court of Louis XIV. He became
a wise mentor to members of the king’s court, his writings preserved by
the many people whom he counseled. These words have inspired Christians
of all backgrounds for centuries with their frank honesty, spiritual
wisdom, and unflinching response to truth.
Robbie Neal, Youth Pastor's Pick
When God Talks Back by T.M. Luhrmann
Through a series of intimate, illuminating interviews with various
members of the Vineyard, an evangelical church with hundreds of
congregations across the country, Tanya Luhrmann leaps into the heart of
evangelical faith. Combined with scientific research that studies the
effect that intensely practiced prayer can have on the mind, When God Talks Back
examines how normal, sensible people—from college students to
accountants to housewives, all functioning perfectly well within our
society—can attest to having the signs and wonders of the supernatural
become as quotidian and as ordinary as laundry. Astute, sensitive, and
extraordinarily measured in its approach to the interface between
science and religion, Luhrmann's book is sure to generate as much
conversation as it will praise.
Karissa Neal, Youth Pastor's Pick
Loveology by John Mark Comer
Loveology is just that—a theology of love.
With an
autobiographical thread that turns a book into a story, pastor and
speaker John Mark Comer shares about what is right in male/female
relationships—what God intended in the Garden. And about what is
wrong—the fallout in a post-Eden world.
Loveology starts
with marriage and works backward. Comer deals with sexuality, romance,
singleness, and what it means to be male and female; ending with a raw,
uncut, anything goes Q and A dealing with the most asked questions about
sexuality and relationships.
This is a book for singles, engaged couples, and the newly married—both inside and outside the
church—who want to learn what the Scriptures have to say about
sexuality and relationships. For those who are tired of Hollywood’s
propaganda, and the church’s silence. And for people who want to ask the
why questions and get intelligent, nuanced, grace-and-truth answers, rooted in the Scriptures.
Reyna Burkett, Childrens Pastor's Pick
The Search for Significance by Robert McGee
Robert McGee's best-selling book has helped
millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no
longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions
of others. In fact, Billy Graham said that it was a book that "should
be read by every Christian."
In this re-launch of this timeless classic you will:
- Gain new skills for getting off the performance treadmill
- Discover how four false beliefs have negatively impacted your life
- Learn
how to overcome obstacles that prevent you from experiencing the truth
that your self-worth is found only in the love, acceptance, and
forgiveness of Christ
Discover what
two million readers have already discovered: that true significance is found only in Christ.
Anja Shoun, Worship Pastor's Pick
The One Year Bible, NIV
The best-selling One Year Bible, which helps you read the entire
Bible in as little as 15 minutes a day, has been updated in a new look
and comes in both portable compact size and full size. The One Year Bible divides
God's Word into daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament,
Psalms, and Proverbs, creating an achievable, unforgettable devotional
experience.
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