Recommended Reading

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Christian Ministry

Above All Earthly Powers by David Wells

This is volume four in Wells’ great series which began with No Place for Truth.  In this book Wells demonstrates the supremacy of Christ and continuing necessity of truth in a postmodern culture. 

Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapel

One of the best books on preaching available.  Dr. Chapel offers a vital call for preachers to point their hearers to Christ.  He also offers careful instruction on how to properly interpret Scripture in a Christ-Centered way. 

Lectures To My Students by Charles Spurgeon

One the most challenging and continually relevant books ministers will ever read.  A must for those feeling called into vocational ministry.

Life in the Wasteland by Douglas Kelly

A wonderful exposition of II Corinthians that focuses particularly on the nature of pastoral ministry as demonstrated in the life of the apostle Paul.

The Cross and Christian Ministry by D.A. Carson

One of the foremost New Testament scholars in the world takes the reader on a journey through I Corinthians to better understand the cost of leading God’s people.

The Roots of Endurance by John Piper

A great addition to Piper’s “The Swans are not Silent” series.  He offers three deeply moving sketches of the lives and ministries of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce.  These are great words of encouragement for those serving in vocational ministry.