15 Books Christian Leaders Should Be Reading

15 Books Christian Leaders Should Be Reading

I must offer an apology to many people.  Often I am asked to help promote books and I am honored to do so.  It is a joy to spotlight the incredible work God is doing through some very talented writers and never a burden.
However, because of some recent significant time commitments, I am behind on my reading.  In an effort to correct my promotional mistakes, the following are 15 Book Christian Leaders Should Be Reading.
Please click on the book titles listed in alphabetical order by author to order from Amazon.

1. Dare To Serve: How To Drive Superior Results By Serving Others by the CEO of Popeye’s Cheryl Bachelder.  As fine a Christian business leader as there is.
2. Teams That Thrive: Five Disciplines Of Collaborative Church Leadership by Warren Bird and Ryan Hartwig.  Anything with Warren’s name on it is a must-read.
3. A Story Worth Tellling: Your Field Guide To An Authentic Life by Bill Blankschaen.  If Brad Lomenick recommends this book, I’m in!
4. Awakening by Matt Brown.  Are you wanting your relationship with Jesus to go to a deeper level?  This book is for you.
5. Clout: Discover And Unleash Your God-Given Influence by Jenni Catron.  Jenni is one of the greatest strategic thinkers in Christian leadership today.
6. Leadership Pain: The Classroom For Growth by Dr. Samuel Chand.  This book is changing the way people are seeing how God uses pain, disappointment and brokenness.
7. Creative Followership: In The Shadow Of Greatness by Chick-Fil-A president Jimmy Collins.  Leaders are learners and Collins learned from one of the best leaders of this generation.
8. The High-Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches In A Multiethnic World by the incomparable Derwin Gray.  This can be pre-ordered now for its September 15th release.  I cannot wait for this book to come out.
9. Building Your Leadership Resume: Developing The Legacy That Will Outlast You by Dr. Johnny Hunt.  There is no Christian man or leader I admire more than the incredible senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA.
10. Right Color Wrong Culture by Bryan Loritts.  As important a book for dealing with multi-cultural ministry as you can read.
11. Wounded By God’s People by Anne Graham Lotz.  Some titles need no explanation to pastors and church leaders.
12. Because You’re Called: Three Words That Will Change Your Life by Jeff Maness.  Great resource for all Christians struggling with their calling whether in full-time or vocational ministry.
13. People Over Profit: Break The System, Live With Purpose, Be More Successful by Dale Partridge.  I received this in the mail yesterday and cannot wait to dive in.
14. The Legacy Journey: A Radical View Of Biblical Wealth And Generosity by Dave Ramsey
15. Brain Savvy Leaders: The Science Of Significant Ministry by Charles Stone.  All pastors and Christian leaders should also follow Charles’s blog.

Let me know which ones you purchase.