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ELDER READING List

The Elder reading list, is a list of trusted works that help edify the church. These books are complementary to the Word of God to help teach into wonderful theological truths. These sources are trusted authors/pastors/academics.  

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"God is the Gospel" 

by John Piper

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"9 Marks of a Healthy Church" 

by Mark Dever

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"Brothers, We are not Professionals"

by John Piper

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"Let the Nations Be Glad"

by John Piper

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"Great Doctrines of the Bible"

by Martin Lloyd Jones

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Good BOOKS to Read

 

The Gospel 

  • "God Is the Gospel" by John Piper

  • "What is the Gospel" by Greg Gilbert

  • "Prodigal God" by Tim Keller

  • "The Gospel According to God" by John MacArthur

  • "Explicit Gospel" by Matt Chandler

Biblical Christian Living

  • "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer

  • "Holiness of God" by R.C. Sproul

  • "Awe" by Paul David Tripp

  • ​"Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortlund

  • "Rejoice and Tremble" by Michael Reeves

  • "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper

  • "Spiritual Disciplines" by Donald Whitney

  • "Disciplines of a Godly Man" by Kent Hughs

Prayer

  • "Praying Life" by Paul E. Miller

  • "Praying with Paul" by D.A. Carson

  • "Praying the Bible" by Donald Whitney

Theology and Systematic Theology

  • "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem

  • "Great Doctrines of the Bible" by Martin Lloyd Jones

  • "Cross of Christ" by John Stott

  • "Rediscovering Holiness" by J.I. Packer

  • "Calvin's Institutes" by John Calvin

  • "Future Grace" by John Piper

  • "Putting Amazing back in Grace" by Dr. Horton

  • "Delighting in the Trinity" by Michael Reeves

  • "King in His Beauty" by Dr. Schreiner

  • "From Eden to the New Jerusalem" by T Desmond Alexander

  • "Desiring God" by John Piper

  • "Follow Me" by David Platt

  • "Apostles Creed" by Albert Mohler 

Church/Missions/
Evangelism

  • "9 Marks of a Healthy Church" by Mark Dever

  • "Let the Nations be Glad" by John Piper

  • "Loveliest Place" by Dustin Benge

  • "What is the Mission of the Church?" by Delong and Gilbert

  • "Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God" by J.I. Packer

  • "Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions" by Greg Koukl

  • "Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel Wholly by Grace Communicated Truthfully Lovingly" by Will Metzger

  • "Reason for God" by Tim Keller

  • "Culture Shift" by Albert Mohler

Pastor/Leadership/
Church Work

  • "Brothers, We are not Professionals" by John Piper

  • "Dangerous Calling" by Paul David Tripp

  • "Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship" by John Piper

  • "Christ Centered Preaching" by Bryan Chapell

  • "The Care for Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart" by Harold Senkbeil 

  • "Painful Side of Leadership: Moving Forward Even When It Hurts" by Jeff Iorg

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