Book Review: Calling on the Name of the Lord: A Biblical Theology of Prayer, by J. Gary Millar
Review by Paul Alexander | 9Marks Journal: The Church Praying | 10.14.2016Why pray certain things? Because the Bible tells you to from cover to cover. This book will simplify, motivate, and focus your own prayer life.
Book Review: Praying Together, by Megan Hill
Review by Erin Wheeler | 09.27.2016Are you someone who struggles to pray? Read this book. Are you someone who wonders whether it’s worth the often costly sacrifice to join mid-week with other saints to pray? Read this book.
Book Review: Being There, by Dave Furman
Review by Paul Martin | 09.12.2016This excellent new book is a how-to manual to care for the hurting.
Book Review: Rhythms of Grace, by Mike Cosper
Review by Matt Damico | 09.06.2016It can be tempting to try to create or manufacture “experiences” for our people. But years of thoughtfully planned services with Word-centered content will bear more fruit than sporadic highs.
Book Review: Search, by William Vanderbloemen
Review by Chris Brauns | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 08.19.2016The crying need of churches in our day is biblical shepherds who are passionately committed to our King and the authority of his Word. This book, unfortunately, doesn’t challenge churches in this regard.
Book Review: After You Believe, by N. T. Wright
Review by Mike Christ | 06.08.2016Wright majors on the skills one must develop to perform acts of holiness, but misses the relational heart of Christian obedience.
Book Review: Calvin’s Company of Pastors, by Scott Manetsch
Review by Paul Alexander | 05.31.2016If you’re a faithful but discouraged pastor, this book is especially for you, because it proves you’re in good company.
Book Review: Confessing the Faith, by Chad Van Dixhoorn
Review by Eric Beach | 05.25.2016What can a non-Presbyterian learn from the Westminster Confession of Faith?
Book Review: Church Revitalization from the Inside Out, by Robert Stuart
Review by Josh Vincent | 05.16.2016This book was written by a shepherd who seeks to shepherd shepherds, calling them to reevaluate how they care for Christ’s sheep.
Book Review: Why Bother with Church?, by Sam Allberry
Review by Casey Hough | 05.12.2016I can hardly imagine a pastor or church member that would not benefit from reading this wonderful book.
Book Review: Gospel Eldership, by Robert Thune
Review by Phil Newton | 05.06.2016Thune has put together a series of essays, exercises, and questions for aspiring elders to consider before embracing the office of elder.
Book Review: Preaching the Whole Counsel of God, by Julius Kim
Review by Paul Alexander | 05.04.2016This book stands out as a simple, reliable guide for faithfulness in the trenches.
Book Review: Family Worship, by Don Whitney
Review by Grant Gaines | 04.20.2016Christian discipleship should start in the home, and this book from Donald Whitney shows husbands, wives, dads, and moms how to do it.
Book Review: Messy Grace, by Caleb Kaltenbach
Review by Jackie Hill-Perry | 04.11.2016Messy Grace was a deeply encouraging, inspiring, and convicting read.
Book Review: Fool’s Talk, by Os Guinness
Review by Erik Raymond | 03.29.2016Far too often, we engage in apologetics to win arguments rather than to win hearts. This book corrects that wrong impulse.