It has been said in many different ways and by many different people, “You become what you read.” Essentially, “What we fill our minds with will shape who we are and where we go.” This idea is not new but has been around for thousands of years; this is why I am so passionate about reading.
Every summer, I love to find a good biography and get lost in it for hours. There is something about people’s lives that I find fascinating. As a Christian, I often find encouragement in the lives of saints who have gone before us, and it helps me run the race set before me.
Over the next few weeks, I will recommend some of my top books in various genres: Finances, Leadership, Biography, and Christian Living. I hope you can find time to dive into a book or two this summer, enjoy some rest and find these books encouraging, challenging, or even life-changing.
These are only a few of my favourites, and I found it hard not to recommend more. Feel free to reach out for more or comment to suggest a few of your favourite books.
Women in Leadership
Why Not Women? - Loren Cunningham
Loren Cunningham and David Hamilton write a must read book on women in leadership. Loren and David dive into some of the most controversial passages in the Bible and give historical and hermeneutical context.
Women Liberated - Lois Clemens
Lois Clemens give a refreshing take on women in leadership.
Finally Feminist - John G. Stackhouse
Stackhouse provides a deep dive into gender equality with biblical, theological and practical arguments. A critical resource for the Church today.
Leadership
In The Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen
In the Name of Jesus is a must read for every Christian leader today. Nouwen is a prophetic voice when it comes to what the Christian leader of the future must look like.
Crazy Busy - Kevin Deyoung
Kevin Deyoung writes a short but powerful book on the problem of being busy all the time. This book will challenge those who just can't seem to slow down.
Leading with a Limp - Dan Allender
Leading with a Limp by Dan Allender gives a refreshing take on leadership that takes a look at weakness and flaws as a key to your leadership.
A Tale of Three Kings - Gene Edwards
This is a Christian classic on leadership that dives into the lives of Saul, David and Absalom. Pain, loss and heartache are all apart of leadership but there is comfort, healing and hope.
Jesus Centered - Steve A. Brown
Steve Brown, former president of Arrow Leadership writes a powerful and practical book on becoming more like Jesus, being led more by Jesus and leading others to Jesus. An in-depth look at the leadership of Jesus.
A Good Leadership Book - Dan Lake
Dan is an international leader who has worked in many different contexts. A personal friend, former leader and not only has decades of experience but has a Masters of leadership degree. Pick up this book and be rethink your leadership.
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Atomic habits give tools to leaders to lead the most important person in your life, yourself.
TED Talks - Chris Anderson
Every leader needs to needs to engage in some form of public speaking. Talk Like TED gives great tools and tips to improve your public speaking.
Think Twice - Michael J. Mauboussin
Decisions. Leaders are making thousands of decisions all the time. Think Twice will help you in this process and help you make the best decision possible.
Feel free to check out my latest book on Amazon and be challenged to listen to God's voice in every area of your life, even your leadership. Learn to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd, our perfect leader.
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