My Books of 2011

updated 1-1-2012

Books I Read in 2011

So there were quite a few books on my to-read list for 2011.  That's probably true for most people, especially those that enjoy reading.  My dilemma is that I ended up buying and receiving more books than I actually read this year (and I actually read 22 books this year - more than I've ever read in one full year).  Add to that the fact that I already have more books in my collection that I have not yet read than those that I have read.  Nonetheless, these are listed below in no particular order.  You can find more about each book and how to purchase them by clicking on the title or the book cover.  

If I could recommend just one book for anyone to read out of the list below, it would be David Platt's Radical Together.  Taking Radical to the next level, Platt provides a compelling case for American Christians to abandon therapeutic deism for a life of working together and surrendering everything for the sake of genuinely loving Him, loving others, and being obedient to the task of reaching all peoples for God's glory.   

Disclaimer: I do not necessarily endorse or agree with all the viewpoints presented in the books listed below.

The Fuel and the Flame: 10 Keys to Ignite Your College Campus for Jesus Christ
by Steve Shadrack

The Emerging Church: Vintage Christianity for New Generations
by Dan Kimball

Why Men Hate Going to Church: 

by David Morrow

UNLABELED: How You Can Reach Your Emerging Generation

by Cris Lowery

Jim & Casper Go To Church: Frank conversations about faith, churches, and well-meaning Christians

by Jim Henderson & Matt Casper

 

Why Elders? A Biblical and Practical Guide for Church Members

by Benjamin L. Merkle

Deacons as Leaders
Robert Sheffield, Compiler

Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to its Rightful Place in the Church

by Alexander Strauch

Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches That Make Disciples

by Jim Putman

Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within

by Robert E. Quinn

Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God

by David Platt

The Pursuit of Holiness

by Jerry Bridges

ONE Focus Living: Reaching the World by Reaching One

by Scotty Sanders

Planting a Family_Integrated Church

by J. Mark Fox

He is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World 

 by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Church Planter: The Man, The Message, The Mission 

 by Darrin Patrick

Funding Your Ministry: An In-depth, Biblical Guide for Successfully Raising Personal Support

by Scott Morton

Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived

 by Rob Bell

Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World: What on Earth Should We Do Now?

 by Dr. David Jeremiah

How are You Doing That?  A Step-By-Step Guide to Effective Bible Clubs In America's Public Schools

by Robert C. Heath

Southern Baptist Consensus And Renewal: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Proposal 

  by David S. Dockery

View Points: Fresh Perspectives On Personal Support Raising

by Steve Shadrach

 

So, what books have you read in 2011?  Which one(s) would you recommend to others?