These books have had a shaping influence in the lives of our leaders. While these books are written by reputable authors, their inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of everything in each book or everything written by a particular author.
Apologetics
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
On Guard by William Lane Craig
Bibles
ESV Study Bible
CSB Study Bible
ESV Student Study Bible
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students
Children’s Books
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story by Kevin Deyoung
Leadership
9 Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne
Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
Commentary Series
Christ-Centered Exposition by Daniel L. Akin
The Bible Speaks Today by J.A. Motyer
Discipleship
As Iron Sharpens Iron by Howard & William Hendricks
The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
Multiply by Francis Chan
You Can Change by Tim Chester
Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller
Don’t Waster Your Life by John Piper
Unleashed by Eric Mason
Saving the Saved by Bryan Loritts
Beat God to the Punch by Eric Mason
Evangelism & Missions
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer
Let the Nations Be Glad! by John Piper
Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles
What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
Spiritual Disciplines
The Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas Willard
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
Prayer by John Onwucheka
Prayer by Timothy Keller
Living by the Book by William Hendricks
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
MORE RECOMMENDED READING TO COME…