Reading List

Some of the books that I have enjoyed.

         I have a small library that I have collected over the years.
         I have included some of the best ones on this list.
         I will add more books to this list over time.
     
"The moment I - as a pastor - stop growing, this church will stop growing. You must always be developing and growing and becoming what God wants you to be. Learning to be a leader takes a lifetime." - Rick Warren    (From Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox Issue #307)

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HOLY BIBLE

The Bible is the most important book I have ever read. I continue to spend time each day reading and studying this great book. I encourage you to also spend time each day reading the Bible. It can change your life.

There are many translations of the Bible. My favorite is the New American Standard Bible (NASB). I have been using this translation as my main Bible since 1975. I recommend it as a clear and accurate translation. Other translations I regularly use include the New International Version (NIV), the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) which is a very readable translation. I also use the New King James Version (NKJV), and the King James Version (KJV).

  • New American Standard Bible, NASB, (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977).


  • Holman Christian Standard Bible, HCSB (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2000).


  • New International Version, NIV, (International Bible Society, 1973, 1978, 1984).

    • Bible Online



BOOKS       These books have had a major influence on my life.


  • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: Developing a Rich Personal Relationship with the Master (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998).
    Book format of this great discipleship training material.


  • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: Discipleship Training for Leaders (Nashville, Tennessee: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1980, 1982).

    The best spiritual life training material I have ever read and studied.

    This material has been revised into the following 4 workbooks.
    • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: The Disciple's Cross (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1996).

    • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: The Disciple's Personality (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1996).

    • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: The Disciple's Victory (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1996).

    • Avery T. Willis, Jr., Master Life: The Disciple's Mission (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1996).

      Workbooks for individual and group discipleship training.


  • Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King, Experiencing God: How to Live the Full Adventure of Knowing and Doing the Will of God (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1994).
    Book format of this great discipleship training material.


  • Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King, Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing The Will of God (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1990).
    Workbook for individual and group discipleship training.


  • Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King, Fresh Encounter: Experiencing God in Revival and Spiritual Awakening (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996).


  • Henry Blackaby, Holiness: God's Plan for Fullness of Life (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2003).


  • T. W. Hunt and Catherine Walker, Disciple's PrayerLife: Walking in Fellowship with God (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1988, 1997).
    Workbook for individual and group discipleship training.


  • T. W. Hunt, The Mind of Christ: The Transforming Power of Thinking His Thoughts (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995).
    Book format of this great discipleship training material.


  • T. W. Hunt and Claude V. King, The Mind of Christ (Nashville, Tennessee: LifeWay Press, 1994).
    Workbook for individual and group discipleship training.


  • Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2002).



MORE BOOKS


  • T. W. Hunt, The Doctrine of Prayer (Nashville, Tennessee: Convention Press, 1986).


  • Henry T. Blackaby and Roy T. Edgemon, The Ways of God: How God Reveals Himself Before a Watching World (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).


  • Henry and Tom Blackaby, The Man God Uses (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999).


  • Henry and Richard Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People On To God's Agenda (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001).


  • By: Henry Blackaby, Experiencing the Cross: Your Greatest Opportunity for Victory Over Sin (Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publishers, Inc, 2005).


  • Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1995).


  • Max Lucado, On The Anvil: Stories on Being Shaped into God's Image (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1985).


  • Billy Graham, Peace With God (Minneapolis, MN: Grason, 1953, 1984).


  • Billy Graham, The Journey: How To Live By Faith In An Uncertain World (Nashville, Tennessee; W Publishing Group, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2006).


  • Billy Graham, Approaching Hoofbeats (Waco,Texas: Word Books, 1983).


  • Billy Graham, Facing Death and The Life After (Waco,Texas: Word Books, 1987).


  • Charles R. Swindoll, Laugh Again: Experience Outrageous Joy (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1991).


  • Charles R. Swindoll, Strengthening Your Grip: Essentials in an Aimless World (Waco, Texas: Word Books Publisher, 1982).


  • Charles R. Swindoll, The Grace Awakening (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1990).


  • Charles R. Swindoll, Come Before Winter (Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1985).


  • Charles R. Swindoll, Living Above The Level of Mediocrity (Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1987).


  • Jim Henry, Keeping Life In Perspective: Sharpening Your Sense of What's Important (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996).


  • Charles Colson, The Dangerous Grace (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1994).


  • Charles Colson, The Body: Being Light in Darkness (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1992).


  • John Franklin, And The Place Was Shaken: How To Lead A Powerful Prayer Meeting (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005).



BIBLE COMMENTARIES


  • The New American Commentary: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture(Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1991-200?). 43 Vols. (not completed)


  • Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000). 12 Vols.


  • Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (McLean, Virginia: Mac Donald Publishing Company). 6 Vols.


  • Layman's Bible Book Commentary (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press). 24 Vols.


  • The Broadman Bible Commentary: (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press). 12 Vols.


  • C. H. Spurgeon'sTreasury of David: (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing). 2 Vols.


  • Bible Study Commentary Series: (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing).





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DOG TRAINING


  • Winifred G. Strickland, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, 4th Edition (New York, NY: Wiley Publishing, Inc, Howell Book House, 2003)
      An excellent book that covers many training topics including AKC Obedience trials written by a lady that has won many titles over many years.


  • The Monks of New Skete, How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend, Revised and Updated (New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2002)
      An excellent book.


  • Diane Morgan, Wayne Hunthausen, The German Shepherd Dog (Neptune City, NJ: T.F. H. Publications, Inc, 2006)
      An excellent book that covers many topics including: history, characteristics, care, training, and health.


  • Dan Rice, D.V.M Training Your German Shepherd Dog (Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc, 1999).
       An excellent book about German Shepherds with overviews of all kinds of training, including good beginning techinques.


  • Earl Schneider, Know Your German Shepherd (Harrison, NJ: The Pet Library Ltd).


  • Earl Schneider, Know To Train Your Dog (Harrison, NJ: The Pet Library Ltd).


  • Earl Schneider, Know How To Train Your Guard Dog (Harrison, NJ: The Pet Library Ltd).


  • Dorman Pantfoeder, A New Owner's Guide To Dog Training (Neptune City, NJ: T. F. H.Publications, Inc., 1998)



  • The Purina Puppy Chow Team, Incredible Puppy Care Book (: Ralston Purina Company, 1999)



  • Ernest H. Hart, The Guide to Owning a Puppy (Neptune City, NJ: T. F. H.Publications, Inc.)



  • Matthew Van Kyrk, The Guide to Training Your Own Dog (Neptune City, NJ: T. F. H.Publications, Inc.)





    • Checked the following books out of the public library.

  • David Alderton, Howell Beginner's Guide to German Shepherds (New York, NY: Howell Book House, Paradise Press, 1983).
       Good general book about German Shepherds.


  • Dr. Bruce Fogle, Dog Breed Handbooks: German Shepherd (London: A DK Publishing Book, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1996, 1999).
       An excellent book about German Shepherds.


  • David and Ruth Weston, Your Ideal Dog (New York, NY: Howell Book House, 1997).
       A very good book about how to train your dog. I don't totally agree with some of their ideas, especially about not using negative reinforcement. But over all, it is a wonderful step by step instructions on how to train your dog with positive rewards.


  • John W. Kellogg, John Kellogg's Book of Dog Training (New York, New York: The Viking Press, Inc., 1970).
       A very good book detailing basic commands and AKC Obedience Trial commands.


  • Barbara Woodhouse, The Complete Woodhouse Guide to Dog Training (Letchworth, Herts: Ringpress Books Ltd, 1990).


  • New Skete, Raising your dog: the New Skete Way 1. Raising Your Dog the New Skete Way: Philosophy, 2. In the beginning:Puppy Socialization And Training, 3. Obedience: Working with Your Adult Dog [3 VHS or 2 DVD videorecordings ] ( Atmosphere, c1996).
    •    A wonderful video series.

  • Matthew Hoffman, EditorThe Well-Mannered Dog: From Dealing with Casts to Staying in Hotels, a Total Guide to Good Manners (Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, Inc, 1999).
       This book describes why dogs do things and how to understand them.