I’m always searching for a list of great books to chew on and digest.

We have all heard the encouragements that leaders are learning and I know that this is true for my own leadership. Student and children pastors need a steady stream of quality books that shape their theology, character, and leadership.

Now, before someone comments that I didn’t list the Bible as one of my books (you know who you are) I want to let you know that I have been walking through, what I call, the 90-day journey. Click the link to find out how I am investing in my health, soul, and family.

Back to the list: Here are 5 books that I have read in the past 5 months that you need to add to your reading list.

5 Books Every Student Pastor Needs To Read

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges Of Pastoral Ministry

Dangerous Calling | Ministry BubblePaul David Tripp has served as a pastor, professor, and counselor to thousands of seminary students and pastors. His perspective of the potential pitfalls in ministry sheds light on the pressures every pastor deals with. This needs to be your next read!

 

 

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Comeback: It’s Never Too Late And You’re Never Too Far

The Comeback | Ministry Bubble

Louie Giglio writes about new beginnings and how God is all about comebacks. One of the greatest impacts on me was how he shares several personal stories about his own struggles in ministry. 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOGRAPHY

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

Bonhoeffer | Ministry BubbleEric Metaxes creates an extensive biography on one of the greatest preachers in the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Faced with the greatest evil our world has seen in recent history, Bonhoeffer courageously decides to leave the United States and travel back to Germany to stand against Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Reading what one pastor was willing to sacrifice for his people, his country, and his Lord will encourage you to stand for Jesus in the smaller areas of life.

 

 

 

CULTURE

Man Myth Messiah: Answering History’s Greatest Question

Man Myth Messiah | Ministry BubbleDid Jesus really exist? Rice Broocks 2nd book in the God’s Not Dead line practically unpacks some of our culture’s questions about Jesus. This book is an easier read than some of your seminary textbooks, but the arguments for Jesus as the Messiah are powerfully communicated. This is a good starting point as your students and families have questions and doubts about Jesus.

 

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP

H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle

H3 LEADERSHIP | Ministry Bubble

Brad Lomenick share’s his insights from working with Catalyst, one of the nation’s largest movements of Christian leaders, He walks through three questions: Who am I? Where do I want to go? How will I get there? Most of the leadership books I read tend to solely focus on the last question “How will I get there?” and fail to address the heart and mind of a leader. This book packs a punch. I would highly suggest it as your next leadership book.

 

 

 

 

Now What?
These books have been shaping my heart, mind, and have stoked my fire for ministry.

What other books have you been reading that you would suggest to me?

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