Recommended Books
Christian Living
The Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur
Welcome to the Family by John MacArthur
God is the Gospel by John Piper
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
Future Grace by John Piper
Desiring God by John Piper
Finally Alive by John Piper
When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper
The Bookends of the Christian Life by Jerry Bridges
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
Growing Your Faith by Jerry Bridges
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
Feelings and Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions by Brian Borgman
The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
Humility by C.J. Mahaney
The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney
Godliness Through Discipline by Jay Adams
Not Even a Hint by Joshua Harris
A Passion for Holiness in a Believer’s Life by Charles Spurgeon
Overcoming Sin & Temptation by John Owen
The Gospel Driven Life by Michael Horton
Love Your God With All Your Mind by J.P. Moreland
Theology
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
Foundations of the Christian Faith by James M. Boice
Sinners in the Hands of a Good God by David Clotfelter
The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended, Documented by David Steele & Curtis Thomas
The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment by Tim Challies
The Attributes of God by Arthur W. Pink
Following the Master by Michael Wilkins
Their God is Too Small by Bruce Ware
Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
The Existence & Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock
Scripture Alone by R.C. Sproul
Sola Scriptura! Edited by Michael Horton
Leadership & Pastoral Ministry
Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
The Book on Leadership by John MacArthur
Leading With Love by Alexander Strauch
Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch
The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper
Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry edited by John MacArthur
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by R. Kent Hughes
Practical Wisdom for Pastors by Robert Thomas
The Minister as Shepherd by Charles Jefferson
The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Witmer
The Trellis & The Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne
The Lost Art of Disciplemaking by Leroy Eims
The Disciplemaking Pastor by Bill Hull
On Being a Pastor by Derek Prime & Alistair Begg
Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry edited by Thomas K. Ascol
Shepherding God’s Flock by Jay Adams
Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams
Preaching
The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper
Preaching With Passion by Alex Montoya
Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell
Preaching That Changes Lives by Michael Faberez
Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon
Scripture Sculpture by Ramesh Richard
Between Two Worlds by John Stott
Preaching & Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Evangelistic Sermons by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament by Walt Kaiser
Famine in the Land by Steven J. Lawson
Rediscovering Expository Preaching edited by John MacArthur
Apologetics (General)
Every Thought Captive by Richard Pratt (presuppositonal)
Always Ready by Greg Bahnsen (presuppositonal)
True For You, But Not For Me by Paul Copan (evidentialist)
Above All Earthly Powers by David Wells
Reasons to Believe by R.C. Sproul
The Reason for God by Tim Keller
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
You Can Trust the Bible by John MacArthur
Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey
If You Could Ask God One Question by Paul Williams & Barry Cooper
Christianity Explored by Rico Tice & Barry Cooper
Can Man Live Without God? by Ravi Zacharias
The Defense of the Faith by Cornelius Van Til (presuppositonal)
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis
Basic Christianity by John Stott
Bible Answers by Derek Prime
Logic by Isaac Watts
Church & Body Life
Stop Dating the Church by Joshua Harris
The Master’s Plan for the Church by John MacArthur
Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church by Don Whitney
Life in the Father’s House by Wayne Mack & David Swavely
The Hospitality Commands by Alexander Strauch
The Crisis of Caring by Jerry Bridges
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
The Deliberate Church by Mark Dever & Paul Alexander
Ashamed of the Gospel by John MacArthur
Christless Christianity by Michael Horton
Selling Out the Church by Philip Kenneson & James Street
Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
Give Praise to God edited by Derek Thomas, Phillip Ryken, & J. Ligon Duncan
Bible Interpretation/Hermeneutics
How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself by Richard Mayhue
How to Study the Bible by Richard Mayhue
How to Get the Most from God’s Word by John MacArthur
Grasping God’s Word by Duvall & Hays
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation by Klein, Blomberg, & Hubbard
Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks & William Hendricks
Men & Husbands
Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle
The Complete Husband by Lou Priolo
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
What He Must Be by Voddie Baucham
The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson
Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur
Women & Wives
Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur
Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Becoming a Titus 2 Woman by Martha Peace
Damsels in Distress by Martha Peace
Women’s Ministry in the Local Church by J. Ligon Duncan & Susan Hunt
Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt
Women Helping Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Carol Cornish
One With a Shepherd by Mary Somerville (for ministry wives)
Singlehood & Dating
The Rich Single Life by Andrew Farmer
Sex is Not the Problem (Lust Is) by Joshua & Shannon Harris
Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris
Losing That Lovin’ Feeling by Lou Priolo
Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Family Life & Roles
Christian Living in the Home by Jay Adams
The Family by John MacArthur
Your Family God’s Way by Wayne Mack
Equal Yet Different by Alexander Strauch
Rediscovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood edited by John Piper & Wayne Grudem
Marriage
Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne Mack
When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey
Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson
Sex, Romance, & the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney
Intended for Pleasure by Ed & Gaye Wheat
Solving Marriage Problems by Jay Adams
Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage in the Bible by Jay Adams
Parenting (General)
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo
The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
Everyday Talk by John Younts
Instructing a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
What the Bible Says About Parenting by John MacArthur
Standing on the Promises by Douglas Wilson
Future Men by Douglas Wilson
When Good Kids Make Bad Choices by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jim Newheiser
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman
Withhold Not Correction by Bruce Ray
Teach Your Children to Pray by Denise George
Before You Were Born by Carol Nystrom
Parenting (Teens)
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp
Get Outta My Face! How to Reach Angry, Unmotivated Teens By Rick Horne
The Myth of Adolescence by David Alan Black
Family Worship
Family Worship by Donald Whitney
Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman
Thoughts on Family Worship by James Alexander
A Catechism for Boys & Girls by Tom Nettles
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware
Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade
The Family Worship Book by Terry Johnson
The Big Book of Questions & Answers by Sinclair Ferguson
The Gospel for Children by John Leuzarder
Evangelism
Tell the Truth by Will Metzger
The Gospel & Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever
The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon
Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
Telling the Truth edited by D.A. Carson
Two Ways To Live by Matthias Media
How to Give Away Your Faith by Paul Little
Reasoning From the Scriptures With Catholics by Ron Rhodes
Missions
Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper
Christian Mission in the Modern World by John Stott
A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Islam by Patrick Sookhdeo
Biography
Light from Old Times by J.C. Ryle
Jonathan Edwards by Iain Murray
Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Taylors
John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, & Doxology edited by Burk Parsons
Bruchko by Bruce Olson
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe
A Chance to Die: The Life & Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot
Daws by Betty Skinner
Meeting God Behind Enemy Lines by Steve Watkins
Shadow of the Almighty: Life & Testament of Jim Elliot by Elisabeth Elliot
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Iain Murray
Peter Dynamite by Norman Rohrer & Peter Deyneka
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton
John Wesley by Basil Miller
Counseling (General)
Seeing With New Eyes by David Powlison
Speaking the Truth In Love by David Powlison
Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams
Ready to Restore: A Layman’s Guide to Christian Counseling by Jay Adams
A Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams
The Christian Counselor’s Manual by Jay Adams
Insight & Creativity by Jay Adams
Rediscovering Biblical Counseling edited by John MacArthur
Psychobabble by Richard Ganz
Christian Psychology’s War on God’s Word by Jim Owen
Psychology & Christianity: 4 Views edited by Eric Johnson
The Biblical Counseling Movement: History & Context by David Powlison
How People Change by Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp
A Homework Manual for Biblical Living, volumes 1,2, & 3 by Wayne Mack
Counseling (Anger, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Conflict)
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
War of Words by Paul Tripp
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
Anger & Stress Management God’s Way by Wayne Mack
The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
Anger: Escaping the Maze by David Powlison
When People Are Big & God Is Small by Edward Welch
The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Self-Image by Jay Adams
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness by Edward Welch
Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Blame It on the Brain by Edward Welch
Homosexuality by Edward Welch
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Edward Welch
Autism Spectrum by Laura Hendricksen
Devotional
The Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett
Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
A Word for the Day by J.D. Watson
A Godward Life by John Piper
Daily Readings From All Four Gospels by J.C. Ryle
Then Sings My Soul, vols. 1&2 by Robert Morgan
Extreme Devotions by Voice of the Martyrs
Living a Life of Hope by Nathan Busenitz
Study Bibles
MacArthur Study Bible
ESV Study Bible
History
Evangelicalism Divided by Iain Murray
Revival & Revivalism by Iain Murray
Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were by Leland Ryken
New Testament History by F.F. Bruce
Puritan Christianity in America by Allen Carden
Christianity Through the Centuries by Earle Cairns
The Early Church by Henry Chadwick
A Survey of Israel’s History by Leon Wood
The Message of the New Testament by Mark Dever
Prayer
Lord, Teach Me to Pray by John MacArthur
Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell
A Call to Prayer by J.C. Ryle
A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther
The Essentials of Prayer by E.M. Bounds
Only a Prayer Meeting by Charles Spurgeon
A Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry
Decision-making
Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen
Found: God’s Will by John MacArthur
Step by Step by James C. Petty
Stewardship
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton
Whose Money Is it, Anyways? by John MacArthur
Spiritual Gifts
Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Robert Thomas
Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? edited by Wayne Grudem
Charismatic Chaos by John MacArthur
Baptism & Fullness by John Stott
Social Issues
Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families & Churches by Russell Moore
Abortion: An Emotional Issue by R.C. Sproul
When Is It Right to Die? by Joni Eareckson Tada
Culture Shift by Albert Mohler