3 Books Every Aspiring Church Planter Should Read
From Bob Thune of Coram Deo in Omaha, Nebraska
I believe that being a good learner (and therefore a good teacher) doesn’t mean knowingwhat to think, but knowing how to think.
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So read the what-to-think stuff. But dwell in the how-to-think stuff. The three books below are a great place to start. I’m sure thoughtful commenters will recommend others. But I’m writing this, so my opinion gets front page.
Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal
by Richard Lovelace – a theology of renewal… one of the best books you’ll ever read on how the gospel brings renewal to people and churches.
The Gospel in a Pluralist Society
by Lesslie Newbigin – don’t be throwing around words like ‘missional’ until you’re familiar with Newbigin’s work and understand why it’s a watershed.
Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ
by Dallas Willard – Willard isn’t the most Reformed of theologians, but he’s a master of spiritual formation. And if your goal isn’t to form people spiritually as Jesus would want them formed, then you shouldn’t be planting a church. Don’t read Willard as a how-to manual; read him as a wise mentor who will force you to think about spiritual formation.
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