by Christopher J. H. Wright  

This is a biblical study of the purpose of God's people as a common thread from Old Testament to New.

On the Verge

A great book so far on how the church needs to adapt to her changing place in western culture to fulfill God's call.

Futurecast:  What Today's Trends Mean

for Tomorrow's World

by George Barna

This is a study of current trends in US culture and their implication for ministry.

Onward

By Howard Shultz

Shultz is the CEO of Starbucks, and this is his story of turning Starbucks

around in response to the initial effects of the Great Recession.

CAUTION:  Dangerous Church
(risking everything to reach everyone)

By John Bishop

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On Paradise Drive:  How we live now 

and always have in the future tense

by New York Times columnist, David Brooks

A very interesting analysis of trends and values in suburban American Culture.

Very funny, too!  Great chapters for parents.

Habits of the Heart:  Individualism and

Commitment in American Life 

by Robert Bellah and Company

This is a very deep analysis of where the unchecked quest 

for happiness is taking our culture.

The Gutter

by Craig Gross  

The gutter is the place where people face the emptiness of their lives without God.  Craig Gross talks about how God meets us in our gutters with his grace and drives us to reach others in their gutter places.

The Pastor

by Eugene Peterson

Eugene Peterson drove the writing of the Message Translation and 

was also a pastor for 30 years, year us in Bel Air Maryland.  This book shares the ups and downs and heart of that journey as a life-long pastor.

The Five Temptation of a CEO

by Patrick Lencioni

This is an awesome book about 5 pitfalls of leadership.  

A quick read!

King's Cross

by Timothy Keller

This book is Keller's journey through the book of Mark--it is a great way to 

feed yourself spiritually and see the connection between Jesus' royal status in our lives and his sacrifice on the cross.