Pastors

What Leaders Are Reading

“A Generation of Seekers”

by Wade Clark Roof, et al; Harper San Francisco, 1993

” … describes the Boomer generation and gives some workable leads on how to connect with them.” –Haddon Robinson, Harold J. Ockenga professor of preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

“Conflict Mediation across Cultures”

by David Augsburger; Westminster/John Knox Press, 1992

“Given the fractious nature of world affairs, evangelism seems to go hand in hand with conflict resolution these days. This is a truly groundbreaking book on what it takes to communicate effectively in multicultural settings.” –Terry C. Muck, professor of world religions, Austin Theological Seminary.

“Dispatches from the Front”

by Stanley M. Hauerwas; Duke University Press, 1994

“Who says Christians are intellectual wimps? Hauerwas rigorously engages the modern `cultural despisers’ and gives them a run for their money.” –William Willimon, dean of the chapel and professor of Christian ministry, Duke University.

“Foolishness to the Greeks”

by Lesslie Newbigin; Eerdmans, 1986

“The new reality of missions is that the West (meaning the United States in part) needs to be evangelized as much as the East and South. Newbigin tells why better than anyone else.” –Terry C. Muck.

“The GenX Reader”

by Douglas Rushkoff; Ballantine, 1994

“Gives a closer look at the outreach market of the next decade.” –Wayne Pohl, pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trenton, Michigan.

“Gospel in a Pluralist Society”

by Lesslie Newbigin; Eerdmans, 1990

” … examines some of the most important issues for evangelism in today’s world … a theologically profound and culturally sensitive plea for confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ.” –Donald McCullough, president, San Francisco Theological Seminary.

“How to Give Away Your Faith”

by Paul Little; InterVarsity, 1988

“This is an older book but practical and helpful.” –Haddon Robinson.

“In the Age of the Smart Machine”

by Shoshana Zuboff; Basic Books, 1989

“Helps us to use technology for outreach.” –Wayne Pohl.

“The Power of Story”

by Leighton Ford; NavPress, 1994

” … helps people turn the truth of God into a winsome story.” –Haddon Robinson.

“Roaring Lambs”

by Bob Briner; Zondervan, 1993

“Evangelism that promotes Christ wherever a person lives and works.” –Ed Dobson, pastor, Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“St. Maybe”

by Anne Tyler; Knopf, 1991

“A novel? Yes. Perhaps the best novel on the power of the church to make saints out of ordinary folk … shows why we need the church.” –William Willimon.

“Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission”

by David Bosch; Orbis Books, 1991

” … a masterful New Testament, historical, and theological summary of missiology. Destined to be a classic.” –Terry C. Muck.

“Unapologetic Theology”

by William Placher; Westminster/John Knox, 1989

” … must reading for anyone who wants to understand why Christian convictions have a special appeal to a postmodern world.” –William Willimon.

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