Books:

Bossidy, L., R. Charan, et al. (2002). Execution : the discipline of getting things done. New York, NY, Crown Business.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Bell, R. (2005). Velvet Elvis : repainting the Christian faith. Grand Rapids, MI., Zondervan.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Briscoe, J. (1983). Jonah and the worm. Nashville, TN. Nelson Publishers.

Buckingham, M. and D. O. Clifton (2001). Now, discover your strengths. New York, NY., Free Press.  [Recommended by: Several]

Callahan, K. L. (2000). Small, strong congregations : creating strengths and health for your congregation. San Francisco, CA., Jossey-Bass.  [Recommended by: Several]

Foster, R. J. (1981). Freedom of simplicity. San Francisco, CA., Harper & Row.

            [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Foster, R. J. (1985). Money, sex & power : the challenge of the disciplined life. San Francisco, CA., Harper & Row. 

Foster, R. J. (1988). Celebration of discipline : the path to spiritual growth. San Francisco, CA., Harper & Row.  [Recommended by: Several]

Foster, R. J. and Renovare (Englewood Colo.) (1992). Heart-to-heart, a pastoral letter from Richard J. Foster, Renovaré. Wichita, Kansas; Englewood, CO., Renovare.  [Recommended by: Several]

Foster, R. J. and J. B. Smith (2005). Devotional classics : selected readings for individuals and groups. San Francisco, CA., HarperSanFrancisco.  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Friedman, T. L. (2006). The world is flat : a brief history of the twenty-first century. New York, Farrar Straus and Giroux.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Gibbs, E. (2005).  Leadership Next: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture.  Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Gladwell, M. (2002). The tipping point :  how little things can make a big difference. Boston, MA., Little Brown.  [Recommended by: Doug Hendrixson]

Gladwell, M. (2004). BLINK. Boston, MA., Little Brown.  [Recommended by: Doug Hendrixson]

Goldsmith, M. and M. Reiter (2007). What got you here won't get you there : how successful people become even more successful. New York, NY, Hyperion.

Greig, P. and D. Roberts (2003). Red moon rising : how 24-7 prayer is awakening a generation. Lake Mary, FL, Relevant Books.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Hauerwas, S. (1981). A community of character : toward a constructive Christian social ethic. Notre Dame, IN., University of Notre Dame Press.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Hillman, O. (2005). The 9 to 5 window. Ventura, CA., Regal.

Hillman, O. (2006). The upside of adversity. Ventura, CA., Regal Books.

Jenkins, P. and NetLibrary Inc. (2002). The next Christendom the coming of global Christianity. Oxford ; NY, Oxford University Press.

Kenneson, P. D. (1999). Life on the vine : cultivating the fruit of the spirit in Christian community. Downers Grove, IL., InterVarsity Press.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Kinnaman, D  (2007).  UnChristian.  Grand Rapids, MI., Baker Books  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Lohfink, G. (1984). Jesus and community : the social dimension of Christian faith. Philadelphia New York, Fortress Press; Paulist Press.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Mullins, T. (2005).  The Leadership Game.  Nashville, TN., Thomas Nelson Inc.

Naisbitt, J. (2006).  Mind Set!  New York, NY., Harper Collins  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Rainer, T. S. and E. Geiger (2006). Simple church : returning to God's process for making disciples. Nashville, TN., Broadman Press.  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Rainer, T. S. (2005). Breakout churches : discover how to make the leap. Grand Rapids, MI., Zondervan.  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Rainer, T. S. (2008). Essential Church: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts. Nashville, TN., Broadman & Holman Publishers.

Ritzer, G. (2004). The globalization of nothing 2. Thousand Oaks, CA., Pine Forge Press.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Roxburgh, A. J., F. Romanuk, et al. (2006). The missional leader : equipping your church to reach a changing world. San Francisco, CA, Jossey-Bass.  [Used at Pastor's Camp 2008]

Sanders, J. O. (1967). Spiritual leadership. Chicago, IL., Moody Press.

Stanley, A. & Jones, L. (2004).  Seven Practices of Effective Ministry.  North Point Ministries.  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Stanley, A. (1997). Like a rock : becoming a person of character. Nashville, TN., Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Stanley, A. and B. Willits (2004). Creating community. Sisters, OR., Multnomah Publishers.

Stanley, A. (1999).  Visioneering.  Sisters, OR., Multnomah Publishers

Sweet, L. I. (2004). Summoned to lead. Grand Rapids, MI., Zondervan.  [Recommended by: Casey Shorr]

Thrall, B., B. McNicol, et al. (1999). The ascent of a leader : how ordinary relationships develop extraordinary character and influence; San Francisco, CA., Jossey-Bass.  [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Toffler, A. (1981). The third wave. New York, NY., Bantam.

Willard, D. (2002). Renovation of the heart : putting on the character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO., NavPress.  [Recommended by: Tom Fletcher]

Winseman, A. L., D. O. Clifton, et al. (2003). Living your strengths : discover your God-given talents, and inspire your congregation and community. Washington, D.C., Gallup Organization.

Wright, C. J. H. (2006). The mission of God : unlocking the Bible's grand narrative. Downers Grove, IL., IVP Academic.

Gibbs, E. (2005).  Leadership Next: Changing leaders in a changing culture.  Downers Grove, IL., IVP Academic.

Roberts, B. (2008).  The Multiplying Church. Grand Rapids, MI., Zondervan.

Cornish, E.  (2004).  Futuring: The exploration of the future.  Bethesda, MD., World Future Society   [Recommended by: Kevin Dennis]

Papers & Journal Articles:

Holiness Emphasis by Paul S. Rees.  [Recommended by: Everett Clay]

TO RECOMMEND A BOOK FOR OUR LIST, EMAIL REV. DENNIS AT:  kdennis@wvnd.org