Books

I have been fortunate to have had the past five weeks to set apart as a time to read and reflect as I have been on summer vacation. As a result, I would highly recommend all of the following books to all whom might be willing to engage with their thoughts.



The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom
(A buiness book about the importance and power of decentralizing leadership.)








The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch
(A book about reactivating the missional church.)








The Shaping of Things to Come by Alan Hirsch
(A prerequisite for the Forgotten Ways.)








Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell
(An overview of the new exodus perspective.)







The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
(A look at discipleship in the midst of suffering.)







The Shack by William P. Young
(A creative and fun perspective upon the trinity.)









Reasons to Believe by John Marks
(An atheists perspective upon Evangelical Christianity.)









Reasons to Believe by N.T. Wright and Marcus Borg
(Two contrasting views upon the historical Jesus.)










Emerging Churches by Eddie Gibbs and Ryan Bolger
(A report upon some developments throughout the US and the UK regarding the emerging church.)