Recommended Books
The greatest Book in the world is the Bible. In order to inspire more Bible reading at Anchor, we have developed a plan that helps you read through the entire New Testament in just 22 weeks, reading for under 10 minutes a day. You may request one of our "Read Through the New Testament" bookmarks from the Welcome table on Sunday mornings.
In addition, we think you will find the following books about Jesus to be very helpful and insightful . . .
RECOMMENDED READING
The Christian Mission
The Bible! (the best book ever written)
Lost in America, Tom Clegg and Warren Bird (eye-opening account of how America has become a mission field and practical ideas for making an impact for Christ)
The Radical Reformission, Mark Driscoll (how to be biblical and culturally relevant to make the greatest impact for Christ)
Confessions of a Reformission Rev, Mark Driscoll (Driscoll's gritty, hilarious account of how he planted Mars Hill Church in Seattle)
Christian Living
The Bible! (the best book ever written)
The Grace and Truth Paradox, Randy Alcorn (creating a biblical balance of grace and truth in your life)
The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn (remapping your financial world around heavenly treasure--beware! This book is dangerous to your materialism!)
The Greatest Thing in the World, Henry Drummond (a look at the primacy of Christian love)
The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence (an inspiring look at living in the presence of God constantly, carrying on a constant conversation with Him)
Transforming Grace, Jerry Bridges (a modern classic offering deep insights into the amazing power of God's grace in our lives)
Doctrine & Theology
The Bible! (the best book ever written)
The Jesus I Never Knew, Phillip Yancey (a mind-blowing survey of the life and ministry of Jesus that demolishes our inadequate, frail, Sunday school notions about just who Jesus was/is)
Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem (a comprehensive, yet plain-language book on all aspects of theology)
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, R.C. Sproul (provides a quick one-page summary of 101 doctrines of the Bible--great book for beginners and mature believers alike)
Women & Men in Ministry, Robert Saucy, Judith TenElshof, eds. (comprehensive look at women's and men's roles from biblical, theological, historical, and psychological perspectives)