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James Bryan Smith. An Arrow Pointing to Heaven: A Devotional Biography. B&H, 2002. 272 pp.
During his life, Rich Mullins challenged the sensibilities of what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, and now in his death, he challenges all to build upon his legacy of joy, compassion, brokenness, unblinking honesty, and wonder of an Awesome God.
Author James Bryan Smith describes this book as a “devotional biography,” giving readers an insight into Rich’s life, but more importantly, allowing the readers to learn what was most important to Rich—urging people to draw near to God. The book focuses on the key themes of Rich’s life including Family, Creation, Suffering, Simplicity, and the Love of God.
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John Stott. Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel, and Ministry. IVP, 2002. 120 pp.
Leadership today is no easy task. Christian leaders called to shepherd others get caught in power struggles and are tempted to abuse their pastoral authority. Pastors feel that they must project strength and certainty in order to preach and minister credibly. Too often our models of leadership are shaped more by culture than by Christ.
John Stott offers an alternative vision in this biblical approach to servant leadership, exemplified by the apostle Paul in his ministry to the church in Corinth. Above all, Stott reassures us that God is at work even in the midst of our human weakness.
“God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” 1 Corinthians 1:27
A clear articulation of the nature of leadership as well as the thoughtful study of Scripture we have come to expect from John Stott, this exposition of 1 Corinthians 1–4 offers us a model of ministry surprisingly relevant twenty centuries later: leadership rooted in humility and grace, serving the church with the love of Christ.
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Pastors/Church Leaders
- Adam Faughn at Faugn Family of Four (06/07) Review
- Steve London at Our Hearts Are Restless (03/07) Review
Laymen/Unknown
- Andy at The Last Homely House (01/07) Review
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Paul David Tripp. Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change. P&R, 2002. 362 pp.
Comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in the lives of others, people who themselves are in need of change.
In many ways, the church today has more consumers than committed participants. We see church merely as an event we attend or an organization we belong to, rather than as a calling that shapes our entire life.
Tripp explains how his work follows an “all of my people, all of the time” model. If you followed the Lord for a thousand years, you would still need the ministry of the body of Christ as much as you did the day you first believed. This need will remain until our sanctification is complete in Glory.
Author: CCEF Bio | Faithful Reader Bio | Paul Tripp Ministries | Blog
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Excerpts: pp. 4–12 | Ch 1
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Pastors/Church Leaders
A wonderful application of the old Gaelic saying, “God strikes straight blows with crooked sticks.” As inadequate as we are, God is eager to use us to help others change. The more you apply the biblical principles discussed in this book, the more readily you will fit into his mighty hand. — Ken Sande, author of The Peacemaker
Tripp is a careful and skillful physician of the heart. He unites a loving heart with a mind trained to the Scriptures. This book is a great companion for pastors and counselors. It will guide anyone who wants to give real help to others, the saving help that is found in Christ’s redeeming work. — Richard D. Phillips, author of Walking With God
- Adrian Reynolds (03/07) Review
Seminary/Ministerial Students
Laymen/Unknown
- Ricky Alcantar, New Attitude Blog (03/07) Review
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- Named Timberdoodle’s Favorite Book for 2003: “In terms of challenging and relevant books, Instruments in the Redeemer’s hands is our favorite book for 2003.”
- CD of the Book: WTSBooks
- Recommend by David Powlinson: “What 5 or 10 books should be in every pastor’s library in the discipline that you teach?”
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David Allen. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Penguin, 2002. 267 pp.
In today’s world, yesterday’s methods just don’t work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen’s premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential. In Getting Things Done Allen shows how to:
- Apply the “do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it” rule to get your in-box to empty
- Reassess goals and stay focused in changing situations
- Plan projects as well as get them unstuck
- Overcome feelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmed
- Feel fine about what you’re not doing
From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done can transform the way you work, showing you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.
Author: David Allen Co. | Wikipedia | Big Speak Bio | Blog
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Professors
Pastors
- Bob Hyatt, PastorHacks.net (12/06) Review
- Scott Sealy, The Country Parson (01/07) Review
Laymen
Secular
- Ben Fulton, First: Principles (05/05) Review
- Russ Allbery, Eyrie.org (04/06) Review
- Roger Johansson (06/06) Review
- Richard Bodo (02/07) Review
- Eric John Olson, Olson’s Observations (04/07) Review
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