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Books & Magazines

| Christian Doctrine, Theology, and History | Evangelism & Outreach  | Biblical Studies  | Church & Leadership Development  | Christian Apologetics | Christianity in the World | Christianity in Medicine & Science | Discipleship & Spiritual Growth |Magazines

Christian Basics, An Invitation to Discipleship, John Stott, Copyright 2003

Jesus in Beijing, How Christianity Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power, David Aikman, Copyright 2003

United Methodist Doctrine, The Extreme Center, Scott J. Jones, Copyright 2002

The New Faithful, Why Young Adults Are Embracing Christian Orthodoxy, Colleen Carrol, Copyright 2002

The Rebirth of Orthodoxy: Signs of New Life In Christianity, Thomas C. Oden, Copyright 2002

Great Christian Thinkers, Paul, Origen, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Schleiermacher, Barth, Hans Kung, Copyright 2002

The Next Christendom, The Coming of Global Christianity, Philip Jenkins, Copyright 2002

Community 101, Reclaiming the Local Church as Community of Oneness, Gilbert Bilezikian, Copyright 1997

The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey, Copyright 1995

Christianity, Essence, History, and Future, Hans Kung, Copyright 1995

This Is Christianity, Maxie Dunnam, Copyright 1994

Christianity 101, Your Guide to Eight Basic Christian Beliefs, Gilbert Bilezikian, Copyright 1993

Questioning Evangelism, Engaging People's Hearts the Way Jesus Did, Randy Newman, Kregel Publications, Copyright 2004

Loving God, Loving Others, The Jesus Creed, Scot McKnight, Paraclete Press, Copyright 2004

The Evangelistic Love of God & Neighbor, A Theology of Witness and Discipleship, Scott J. Jones, Abingdon Press, Copyright 2003

Leading Beyond the Walls, Developing Congregations with a Heart for the Unchurched, Adam Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection UMC, Copyright 2002

Fearless Faith, Living Beyond the Walls of “Safe” Christianity, John Fischer, Copyright 2002

The Celtic Way of Evangelism, How Christianity can Reach the West … Again, George G. Hunter III, Distinguished Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary, Copyright 2000

Building a Contagious Church, Revolutionizing the Way We View and Do Evangelism, Mark Mittelberg, Willow Creek Community Church, Copyright 2000

The Contagious Witness, Exploring Christian Conversion, Ron Crandall, Copyright 1999

Worship Evangelism, Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God, Sally Morgenthaler, Copyright 1999

The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism, Robert E. Coleman, Crossway Books, Copyright 2007

Inside the Soul of a New Generation, Insights and Strategies for Reaching Busters, Tim Celek & Dieter Zander, Copyright 1996

The Purpose Driven Church, Growth Without Compromising Your Message and Mission, Rick Warren, Saddleback Valley Community Church, Copyright 1995

Becoming a Contagious Christian, Bill Hybels & Mark Mittelberg, Willow Creek Community Church, Copyright 1994

Conspiracy of Kindness, A Refreshing New Approach to Sharing the Love of Jesus with Others, Steve Sjorgren, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Copyright 1993

Inside The Mind of Unchurched Harry & Mary, How To Reach Friends And Family Who Avoid God And The Church, Lee Strobel, Copyright 1993

The Logic of Evangelism, William J. Abraham, McCreless Professor of Evangelism, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Copyright 1989

Scripture Alone, Exploring the Bible's Accuracy, Authority, and Authenticity, James R. White, BethanyHouse, Copyright 2004

The New Daily Study Bible, New Testament Series, William Barclay, Copyright 2003-2004

Understanding the Bible, Expanded Edition, John R. W. Stott, Zondervan, Copyright 1999

Is the Bible True? How Modern Debates and Discoveries Affirm the Essence of the Scriptures, Jeffery L. Sheler, Copyright 1999

The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey, Copyright 1999

The Message of the Sermon on the Mount, John R. W. Stott. Copyright 1978

Evangelical & Methodist, A Popular History, Riley B. Case, Abingdon Press, Copyright 2004

Unleashing the Word, Preaching With Relevance, Purpose, & Passion, Adam Hamilton, Copyright 2003

Courageous Leadership, Bill Hybels, Copyright 2002

Reinventing American Protestantism, Christianity in the New Millenium, Donald E. Miller, Copyright 1997

The Purpose Driven Church, Growing Without Compromising Your Message and Vision, Rick Warren, ZondervanPublishing House, Copyright 1995

Rediscovering Church, The Story and Vision of Willow Creek Community Church, Lynne & Bill Hybels, Copyright 1995

The Case for a Creator, A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God, Lee Strobel, Copyright 2004

Rumors of Another World, What on Earth are We Missing?, Philip Yancey, Copyright 2003

Humble Apologetics, Defending the Faith Today, John G. Stackhouse, Jr., Copyright 2002

The Question of God, C. S. Lewis and Segmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and The Meaning of  Life, Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr., Copyright 2002

The Case for Faith, A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity, Lee Strobel, Copyright 2000

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, To Answer Questions Challenging Christians in the 21st Century, Josh McDowell, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Copyright 1999

The Case for Christ, A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus, Lee Strobel, Copyright 1998

God, The Evidence, The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World, Patrick Glynn, Copyright 1997

Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Peter Kreeft & Ronald K. Tacelli, Copyright 1994

Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis, Copyright 1952

God's Politics, Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It, Jim Wallis, HarperSanFrancisco, Copyright 2005

Being The Body, A New Call for the Church to be Light in the Darkness, Charles Colson & Ellen Vaughn, Copyright 2003

Christianity on Trial, Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigotry, Vincent Carroll & David Shifflett, Copyright 2002

Is the Father of Jesus The God of Muhammad?, Timothy George, Copyright 2002

Confronting the Controversies, A Christian Looks at the Tough Issues, Adam Hamilton, Copyright 2001

Jesus Among Other Gods, The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message, Ravi Zacharias, Copyright 2000

Our Social & Sexual Revolution, Major Issues for the New Century, John Stott, Baker Books, Copyright 1999

How Now Shall We Live, Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcy, Copyright 1999

Finding God at Harvard: Spiritual Journeys of Thinking Christians, Kelly K. Monroe, Copyright 1997

Why America Needs Religion, Secular Modernity and its Discontents, Guenter Lewy, Copyright 1996

A Matter of Days, Resolving a Creation Controversy, Hugh Ross, NavPress, Copyright 2004

Human Dignity in the Biotech Century,  Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, Editors, Intervarsity Press, Copyright 2004

Science and Christianity: Conflict or Coherence?, Henry F. Schaefer, III, The University of George Press, Copyright 2003

Icons of Evolution, Science or Myth, Why much of what we teach about evolution is wrong, Jonathan Wells, Copyright 2002

Purpose Driven Life, What on Earth Am I Here For?, Rick Warren, Copyright 2002

Extreme Devotion, Daily Devotional Stories of Ancient to Modern Believers Who Sacrificed Everything for Christ, Voice of the Martyrs, Copyright 2001

If Want to Walk On Water, You’ve Got To Get Out of the Boat, John Ortberg, Copyright 2001

How To Stay Christian In College, J. Budzisewski, Copyright 1999

Witness To Hope, The Biography of Pope John Paul II, George Weigel, Copyright 1999

Too Busy Not To Pray, Slowing Down to be With God, Bill Hybels, Copyright 1998

What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey, Copyright 1997

A Simple Path, Mother Teresa, Copyright 1995

 

Christian Century (magazine providing a liberal Christian perspective)

 

ChristianityToday   (magazine and official website of Christianity Today International; informing, inspiring, connecting, equipping.)

 

Good News Magazine (voice for evangelical renewal in the United Methodist Church)

 

Sojourners Magazine (voice for progressive evangelical perspectives on faith, politics, and culture)