Recommended Resources

Many respected authors have written on the topic of spiritual formation and Christian growth. These resources are representative of our approach to relational spirituality, and we recommend them for your personal growth and further study.

The Art of Pastoring

by David Hansen

Tags: Leadership

In The Art of Pastoring, David Hansen turns pastoral self-help programs on their heads. He tackles the perennial questions from within his own experience. Hansen's goal is to help you discover "that pastoral ministry is a life, not a technology ... [that] life as a pastor is far more than the sum of the tasks I carry out. It is a call from God that involves my whole life." Purchase on Amazon

Wasting Time with God

by Klaus Issler

Tags: Prayer

Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value. Purchase on Amazon

Water from a Deep Well

by Gerald Sittser

Tags: Spirituality

In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, letting us gaze at the practices and stories of believers from the past who had the same thirst for God that we do today. As we see their deep faith through his vibrant narratives, we may discover that old ways can bring new life to our own spirituality. Purchase on Amazon

Authentic Faith

by Gary Thomas

Tags: Discipleship

Bestselling author Gary Thomas reveals the rich benefits that derive from embracing the harder truths of Scripture. With penetrating insight from Scripture and the Christian classics, along with colorful and engaging stories, this eye-opening look at what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus will encourage you, bolster your faith, and help you rise above shallow attachments to fix your heart on things of eternal worth. Purchase on Amazon

God's Pursuit of Man

by A.W. Tozer