Category Archives: Books

The Gospel Is Not A Way To Get People To Heaven

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

“Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God. And people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there. The gospel is not a way … Continue reading →

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Order the New Resurgence Books

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

    Some great new books out from The Resurgence, these two are must haves for any pastors or leaders in the church.         Order the New Resurgence Books | The Resurgence.

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Darrin Patrick Responds to MacArthur Comments

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Last week John MacArthur made some comments regarding Darrin Patrick’s book “Church Planter“. These comments were one of concern about Patrick trying to promote planters to “develop their own theology”, MacArthur then elaborated on his comments by saying his concern … Continue reading →

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John MacArthur is Wrong and Needs to Apologize

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Darrin Patrick’s book “Church Planter” was one of my top books of 2010. The book is grounded firmly in seeing Jesus as the center of the man, the message and the mission. For John MacArthur to say what he said … Continue reading →

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Gospel Coaching

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

One of the books we have to read for our January Re:Train class is “Gospel Coach” by Acts 29 President Scott Thomas. In our class time in October Scott came and discussed the importance and need for us to have … Continue reading →

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Darrin Patrick: Am I Dependent on God?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

    I re-read this chapter in Darrin Patrick’s book, “Church Planter” last night. Such convicting stuff and also some questions that help all of us, especially those in ministry wrestle through. Am I living in dependence on God? For … Continue reading →

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Review Of Hipster Christianity/Brett McCracken

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

I have yet to read Hipster Christianity by Brett McCracken, I have it on my “to read” shelf, with a couple hundred other books. This review by James Smith from Mars Hill Grad School (not associated with Mars Hill Church), … Continue reading →

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Some Cool Bookshelves

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Yes I do think pictures of bookshelves full of books and creatively made are cool. Yes I am a nerd. Click here for more of this awesome gallery

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New Piper Book “Think” Promo Video

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

We live in a world where thinking about God and Theology for some is equal to passionless work that leads to pride and arrogance. I love that Dr. John Piper is challenging this assumption and saying that actually using your … Continue reading →

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