What’s on your reading list for 2009?
Over the next couple of days here on the Buckhead blog, I’ll be reviewing the books I read in 2008 as well as listing the books I plan to read in 2009. Before that happens though, I thought you should go first. What book or books would you recommend on my 2009 reading list? (And yes, the Bible is always on the list.)
Thanks!
Jeff
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December 28, 2008 at 6:28 am
Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together by Ron Hall (Author), Denver Moore (Author), Lynn Vincent (Collaborator)
December 28, 2008 at 8:46 am
“The Ever Loving Truth” By: Voddie Baucham, Jr.
“Mere Christianity” By: C.S. Lewis
“The Master Plan of Evangelism” By: Robert E. Coleman
“Don’t Waste Your Life” By: John Piper
“It Came From Within” By: Andy Stanley
“Vintage Jesus” By: Mark Driscoll
You have probably already read some of these (a.k.a. Andy Stanley’s book). I really enjoyed these books, though, or I have liked what I’ve read so far since I’m not completely done with Driscoll’s book or Mere Christianity. Hope you enjoy these! Can’t wait to see your list.
December 28, 2008 at 9:20 am
The Treaure Principle
December 28, 2008 at 10:56 am
The best thing I read in ’08 is “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction” by Eugene Peterson. Easily.
It’s a smart, substantive book on discipleship and the Songs of Ascent in the Psalms. It also clearly and concisely articulates some of the potential pitfalls we face (and mostly avoid, I must) with the way we do church at Buckhead. Great book.
December 28, 2008 at 11:04 am
Turn My Mourning Into Dancing by Henri Nouwen
Finding hope and joy in the midst of tough times will be a continuing theme in 2009 for many people (mourning not just the loss of loved ones, but the loss of lifestyle, planned futures, etc). Henri has some great thoughts here.
December 28, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Quiet Leadership by Rock–fantastc exercises on listening and clear communication.
A Failure Of Nerve by Edwin Friedman–revolutionary in understanding how anxiety often drives is an how to manage it in ourselves and recognize when it’s driving others.
December 28, 2008 at 1:17 pm
On my 2009 reading list:
Organic Church, by Neil Cole
Reimagining Christianity, by Alan Jones
The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning
Jesus Wants to Save Christians, by Rob Bell
Contemplative Youth Ministry, by Mark Yaconelli
Reimagining Church, by Frank Viola
Revolution, by George Barna
December 28, 2008 at 2:34 pm
“A Quiet Strength” by Tony Dungy
“Wisdom of Our Fathers” by Tim Russert
“Blessings of Brokenness” by Charles Stanley
December 28, 2008 at 2:40 pm
!) “The Road Less Traveled” by M. Scott Peck – i like to read this book every 10 years. I think this book could provide fodder for various sermons. Here’s the first paragraph – “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest of truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly understand and accept it – then is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters”.
2) “Money, Sex & Power” by Richard Foster. He also wrote the “Celebration of Discipline”. This could be another book providing thoughts / outlines for a certain sermon.
December 28, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Some books I enjoyed in 2008:
• Before I Go- Peter Kreeft
• Seven- Jeff Cook
• Prodigal God- Tim Keller
• The Reason For God- Tim Keller
• Good News For Those Trying Harder- Alan Kraft
• Walking With God- John Eldredge
• What Does God Really Want?- Michael Trillo
• Feel-Matthew Elliott
• Between Noon and Three- Robert Farrar Capon
• The 4:8 Principle- Tommy Newberry
• His Brain, Her Brain- Walt and Barb Larimore
Some books I want to read in 2009:
• Home- Marilyn Robinson
• A Mile From Sunday (and the next two in the series)- Jo Kadlecek
• My Name is Russell Fink- Michael Snyder
• Living the Lazarus Life- Stephen W. Smith
• Surprised by Hope- N.T. Wright
• The God Cookie- Geoffrey Wood
• Culture Making- Andy Crouch
• The Pawn- Steven James
• The Rook- Steven James
• The Shape of Mercy- Susan Meissner
• The Rock Harbor Series- Colleen Coble
December 28, 2008 at 6:17 pm
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris
Both portray the struggles of a determined leader destined to make a difference – highs and lows – celebrations and setbacks
Looking forward to seeing the 2009 list
December 28, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I just started reading Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and am extremely impressed. Will most likely dive into The Tipping Point and Blink by him as well.
Francis Chan’s Crazy Love is on top of the list for 2009 also…
December 28, 2008 at 11:24 pm
In 2008, the best books I read include:
The Tangible Kingdom: Creating Incarnational Community
Leading the Team Based Church
The Spirit of Disciplines
The Celebration of Disciplines
Presentation Zen
Slide:ology
The Beautiful Mess
In 2009, I plan to read…
Tribes [I have listened to the audiobook... but want to actually read it because it was so good.] by Seth Godin
Evil and the Justice of God- N.T. Wright
Simply Christian- N.T. Wright
The Divine Conspiracy- Dallas Willard
Confessions of a Pastor- Craig Groeschel
Jesus Brand Spirituality- Ken Wilson
youth ministry 3.0- Mark Oestreicher
Breakthrough- Derek Morphew
Everybody Gets To Play- John Wimber
Thanks
Malcolm
http://christfollowingheretics.blogspot.com/
December 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I really enjoyed Tribes by Seth Godin and Crazy Love by Francis Chan in 2008. Here are some of my potential reads for 2009:
The Anatomy of Peace – The Arbinger Institute
Outliers – Malcolm Gladwell
A Tale of Three Kings – Gene Edwards
Sway – Ori & Rom Brafman
Creating Magic – Lee Cockerell
Knowing Christ Today – Dallas Willard & Jan Johnson
If Not Now, When? – Col. Jack Jacobs
Beyond Belief – Josh Hamilton
The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer – Whitsett, Dolgener & Kole
Community: The Structure of Belonging – Peter Block
December 29, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I plan to read at least 12 books this year – 1 a month. Here is the short list:
* 7 Practices of effective ministry ~ Stanley, Joiner, Jones
* Leadership by The Book ~ Blanchard, Hybels, Hodges
* The Dip ~ Godin
* Disciplines of a Godly Man ~ Hughes
Looking forward to a great 2009!
December 29, 2008 at 4:43 pm
GREAT feedback everyone!!
Thanks!
Jeff
August 28, 2009 at 5:27 am
Jeff,
Was thinking about you TODAY and wondered if you posted your 2009 list …I loved reading all the others and their books…
Linda
John Woodall’s Sister
August 28, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Linda — thanks for asking. I’ve moved that to http://www.goodreads.com. It has my list and what I’ve learned. I think you’ll enjoy good reads.
Thanks!
Jeff
September 29, 2010 at 7:13 am
Leadership by The Book
7 Practices of effective ministry have both helped on my youth ministry journey!