Quotes chosen by Doug from books he has read to give an overview
Biographies
A Biography of John Sung by Leslie Lyall
Amazing Grace (William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery) by Eric Metaxas
Andrew Fuller: Holy Faith, Worthy Gospel, World Mission by John Piper [2022]
Andrew Murray (Christ’s Anointed Minister to South Africa) by Vance Christie
Brother Indeed by Frank Holmes
C.T. Studd and Priscilla (United to Fight for Jesus) by Eileen Vincent
Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee, edited by George Grant
Carry A Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt by George Grant
Chinese Whispers G Aylward Story by Carol Purves
Church History 101 by Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, & Michael Haykin
The Daring Mission of William Tyndale by Steven Lawson
DL Moody: His Message for Today by Charles Erdman
The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitefield by Stephen Lawson
Expendable [The Story of Prairie Bible Institute] by W. Phillip Keller new
Fierce Convictions : The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More by Karen Swallow
First We Have Coffee by Margaret Jensen
Five Great Evangelists by John Armstrong
Francis & Edith Schaeffer by L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.
George Mueller Delighted in God by Roger Steer
George Whitefield by Arnold Dallimore
Hudson Taylor: Lessons in Discipleship by Roger Steer
In Pursuit of God (The Life of AW Tozer) by James Snyder
In the Year of Our Lord by Sinclair Ferguson
J.C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone by Iain Murray
James Gilmore of Mongolia by R. Lovett
John G. Paton by Paul Schlehlein
John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock by Iain Murray
John Newton by Jonathan Aitken
Jonathan Edwards by Iain Murray
Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard
Martyn Lloyd Jones: Chosen by God, ed. Christopher Catherwood
Martin Lloyd-Jones: The Man and His Books by Frederick & Elizabeth Catherwood
Matthew Henry: His Life and Influence by Allan Harman
Memories of Sandfields by Bethan Lloyd-Jones
Mountain Rain by Eileen Crossman
Pages from Church History by Stephen Nichols
Pastor Hsi by Mrs Howard Taylor
Real Life in Castro’s Cuba by Catherine Moses
Robert Chapman: Apostle of Love by Robert Peterson
Robert Murray M’Cheyne by Andrew Bonar
Singing in the Fire by Faith Cook
Spurgeon, a new biography by Arnold Dallimore
The St Andrew’s Seven by Stuart Piggin & John Roxborough
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon by Steven Lawson
The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael A.G. Haykin
The Road to Dawn: Josiah Henson & the Story That Sparked the Civil War by Jared A. Brock
Then Darkness Fled (The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington) by Stephen Manfield
This I Remember (Reminiscences of J. Oswald Sanders) by J. Oswald Sanders
This Was John Calvin by Thea B. Van HalsemaTo Fight Better: Biography of J.Oswald Sanders
To the Mountains of Sierra Madre by Florentino R. Santos
We Felt Like Grasshoppers by Dick Anderson
William Carey: By Trade A Cobbler by Kellsye Finnie
Children in Crisis
Adopted for Life by Russell Moore
Children of Aids: Africa Orphan Crisis by Emma Guest
Daddy, Are We There Yet? by Sylvia Foth
Reaching Children in Need by Patrick McDonald & Emma Gallow
Street Children by Andy Butcher
Christian Walk
5 Smooth Stones by D. John Richard
A New Look at Heroism [no author given]
A Proverbs-Driven Life by Anthony Selvaggio
A Quest For Godliness by J.I. Packer
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller
Befriend: Create Belonging in an Age of Judgment, Isolation, and Fear by Scott Saul
Brave by Faith by Alistair Begg
Can I Smoke Pot? Marijuana in Light of Scripture by Tom Breedan and Mark Ward, Jr
Character Counts: Quotes by Os Guinness
Chasing Contentment: Trusting God in a Discontented Age by Erik Raymond
Christian Excellence: Alternative to Success by Jon Johnston
Christianity and Social Justice: Religions in Conflict by Jon Harris
Counted Righteous in Christ by John Piper
Decision Making God’s Way by Gary T. Meadors
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
Enough Is Enough (Learn How to be Content) by Mel Caparros
Every Life a Plan of God by J Oswald Sanders
Find Yourself Give Yourself by Dick Wulf
Fit Bodies, Fat Minds: Why Evangelicals Don’t Think and What to Do about It by Os Guinness
For a Time We Cannot See by Crawford Loritts
God Has Never Failed Me, But He’s Scared Me to Death a Few Times by Stan Toler & Martha Bolton
God Isn’t in a Hurry: Learning to Slow Down and Live by Warren Wiersbe
How to Finish the Christian Life by Donald & George Sweeting
Humility, the Forgotten Virtue by Wayne & Joshua Mack
Iron Sharpens Iron: Friendship and the Grace of God by Michael A. G. Haykin
Laugh Like a Kid Again by Phil Callaway
Lord of What’s Left by Vance Havner
Made for His Pleasure: Ten Benchmarks of a Vital Faith by Alistair Begg
Marriage & Mystery of Gospel by Ray Ortlund
Mind Renewal in a Mindless Age by James Boice
Modest: Men and Women Clothed in the Gospel by Tim Challies & RW Glenn
Never Beyond Hope by J.I. Packer
Out of the Ordinary by David Roper
Playing Marbles with Diamonds by Vance Havner
Puritan Daily Devotional Chronicles by I.D.E. Thomas
Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times by Os Guinness
Rescuing Ambition by Dave Harvey
Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges
Sanctification by John MacArthur
Seeing the Unseen by Randy Alcorn
Serious Times by James Emery White
Social Justice Pharisees: Woke Church Tactics and How to Engage Them by AD Robles
Stop Dating the Church by Joshua Harris
Surplus: Fearless Generosity in 2 Corinthians 8-9 by Bryan Elliff
Thankfulness, Even When It Hurts by Susan Lutz
That Hideous Strength: How the West Was Lost by Melvin Tinker
The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges
The Christian Husband: God’s Job Description for a Man’s Most Challenging Assignment by Bob Lepine
The Dangerous Duty of Delight by John Piper
The Gospel-Driven Life (Being Good News People in a Bad News World), by Michael Horton
The Grace of Repentance by Sinclair Ferguson
The Great Commission Lifestyle by Robert Coleman
The Hand of God by Alistair Begg
The Integrity Crisis by Warren Wiersbe
The Lord Is My Shepherd by Robert J. Morgan
The Road to Character by David Brooks
The Roots of Endurance by John Piper
The Power of Weakness by Dan Schaeffer
The Secret of Contentment by Dr. William Barcley
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
The Vanishing Conscience: Drawing the Line in a No-fault, Guilt-free World by John MacArthur
Trusting God in a Twisted World by Elizabeth Elliot
Who Put the Skunk in the Trunk? Learning to Laugh When Life Stinks by Phil Callaway
Creation
Exploring the Evidence for Creation by Dr. Henry Morris III
Leadership
5 Minutes in Church History by Stephen J. Nichols
A Few Quotes from Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be by LeRoy Eims
Change Is Like a Slinky by Hans Finzel
Character Counts: The Power of Personal Integrity by Charles Dyer
Charles Spurgeon on Spiritual Leadership by Steve Miller
Courageous Churchmen: Leaders Compelling Enough to Follow by Jerry Wragg
Faithful Leaders [And the Things That Matter Most] by Rico Tice
Gospel Eldership : Equipping a New Generation of Servant Leaders by Robert Thune
How to Motivate Yourself and Others by Dennis E. Hensley
Knocking Over The Leadership Ladder by Paul Ford
Leaders Learning Leadership from Some of Christianity’s Best by Harold Myra
Leaders Who Last by David Kraft
Leadership is an Art by Max duPree
Leadership Lessons of Jesus by Bob Briner & Ray Pritchard
Leadership: Influence That Inspires by Chuck Swindoll
Leadership… Biblically Speaking by David Cottrell
Learning Leadership from Nehemiah by Dave Kraft
Nehemiah: Learning to Lead by James M. Boice
Never Lick a Moving Blender by Marvin Phillips
Shepherds & Sheep: A Biblical View of Leading and Following by Jerram Barrs
Spiritual Influence: The Hidden Power Behind Leadership by Mel Lawrenz
Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda by Dr. Henry Blackaby
The 15 Descriptions of Love by Alexander Strauch.
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day by John Maxwell
The Book On Leadership by John MacArthur
The Compelling Community by Mark Dever & Jamie Dunlop
The Everyday, Anytime Guide to Christian Leadership by Walt Kallestad
The Hidden Price of Greatness by Ray Beeson & Mack Hunsicker
The Lost Art of Disciple Making by LeRoy Eims
The People You Meet and the Books You Read, edited by Charles Jones
Vision Building by Peter Brierley
You and Your Network: 8 Vital Links to an Exciting Life by Fred Smith
Missions
5 Reasons I’m Grateful I Raise Support by Richard Malm
AIDS and You by Dr. Patrick Dixon
A Distant Grief by Kefa Sempangii (indexed)
Anthology from MissioNexus rev
Biblical Charity by Robert Smith
Catch the Vision 2000 by Bill & Amy Stearns
A Church for the 21st Century by Leith AndersonThe Church is Bigger Than You Think by Patrick Johnstone
Cities: Missions New Frontier by Roger Greenway and Timothy Monsma
Commission To Every Nation by Richard Malm
Find Yourself Give Yourself by Dick Wulf
Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear
Getting with God’s Program — Expats in International Ministry by David Befus
Go and Make Disciples: An Introduction to Christian Missions by Roger Steer
Going and Growing by Dick & Thea Van Halesma
Here to There: How to Get to Your Mission Field by David Meade
The Great Omission: A Biblical Basis for World Evangelism by Robertson McQuilkin
Have We No Rights by Mabel Williamson
Hope for Africa and What the Christian Can Do by George Kinoti
Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung & Josh Harris
Let the Whole World Know: Resources for Preaching Missions by R DeRidder & R Greenway
Marching to a Different Drummer by Jim Raymo
MISSIONS: How the Local Church Goes Global by Andy Johnson
Missions in the Third Millennium by Stan Guthrie
Not Just A Soup Kitchen: How Mercy Ministry in the Local Church Transforms Us All by Dr. David Apple
Out of the Comfort Zone, Grace! Vision! Action! by George Verwer
Released: Inspiration from the First Local Church Venture into Worldwide Missions by Steve Burchett
Stop Sending Missionaries [Six Reasons We Should Stop Sending Missionaries and Why They Are All Wrong] by Richard Malm
The Compassion Revolution by Dave Donaldson
Serving With Eyes Wide Open by David Livermore
Six Dangerous Questions To Transform Your View of the World by Paul Borthwick
A Vision For Missions by Tom Wells
What on Earth Are We Doing by John Fischer
Preaching/Pastoral Ministry
125 Quotes and Illustrations compiled by Doug Nichols
A Frank Boreham Treasury compiled by Peter Gunther
A New Breed: Call for a New Generation of Pastoral Leaders by Philip C.Flores
After 50 Years of Ministry by Bob Russell
Calvin’s Wisdom by J. Graham Miller
How Small A Whisper by Roger Carswell
Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, edited by Michael Green
King Came Preaching by Dr Mervyn Warren
Let Me Illustrate by Albert Stauderman
Love or Die by Alexander Strauch
Making Sense of the Ministry by David Wiersbe and Warren Wiersbe
On Being A Servant of God by Warren Wiersbe
One Minute Answers to Skeptics by Charkes Campbell
The Pastor Theologian: Resurrecting an Ancient Vision by Gerald Hiestand and Todd Wilson
Pepper ‘n Salt by Vance Havner
Preaching Sermons That Connect by Craig Loscalzo
Proclaiming the Truth, Guides to Scriptural Preaching by Donald E. Demaray
Read Any Good Books By Sinclair Ferguson
Spurgeon Gems, compiled by Emmett O’Donnell
Standing for God — the Story of Elijah by Roger Ellsworth
The Courage to Be Protestant by David Wells
The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper
The Upside Down Church by Greg Laurie & David Kopp
Slavery/Race Reconciliation
A Biblical Answer for Racial Unity by H.B. Charles, Jr, et al.
Before Freedom (48 Oral Stories of Former North & South Carolina Slaves by Belinda Hurmence
Bound for Canaan [The Spiritual Journey of Africans in America…] (No Author)
A Crime So Monstrous by E. Benjamin Skinner
Free At Last by Carl Ellis, Jr
Gods Name In Vain by Stephen Carter
The Gospel in Black and White by Dennis Okholm
Hidden Heroism: Black Soldiers in America’s Wars by Robert B. Edgarton
Let’s Get to Know Each Other by Tony Evans
A Mighty Long Journey: Reflections of Racial Reconciliation by Timothy George and Robert Smith
No Easy Walk: The Dramatic Journey of African Americans by Harry Louis Williams II
On Being Black and Reformed by Anthony Carter
Prejudice and the People of God by A. Charles Ware
Slavery & Christianity by John Robbins
The Ties That Bind by Bertice Berry
True Grit: Women Taking on the World, for God’s Sake by Deborah Meroff
Winning the Race to Unity (Is Racial Reconciliation Really Working?) by Clarence Shuler
Theology
After Life: What the Bible Really Says by Douglas Connelly
Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation by Anthony J. Carter
Christless Christianity by Michael Horton
City on a Hill by Dr. Philip Ryken
Cries From the Cross by Erwin Lutzer
Give Me That Book: A Treasury of Truth for Troubled Times by Gary Rieben
Grace and Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn
He Speaks to Me Everywhere by Philip Ryken
Hero of Heroes: Seeing Christ in the Beatitudes by Iain M. Duguid
Hidden in the Gospel by William Farley
If God Is Good (Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil) by Randy Alcorn
In Light of Eternity by Randy Alcorn
It’s All About Jesus by Randy Alcorn
Seeing Christ in All of Scripture edited by Peter A. Lillback
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper
Seven Convincing Miracles by Erwin Lutzer
Sola Scriptura!: The Protestant Position on the Bible, edited by Don Kistler
Spurgeon vs Hyper-Calvinism by Ian Murray
The Glory of Gods Grace by James M. Boice
The Last Days are Here Again by Richard Kyle
The Law of Rewards by Randy Alcorn
The Legacy of Sovereign Joy by John Piper
The Person of Jesus by J. Gresham Machen
The Prayer of Our Lord by Dr. Philip Ryken
The Truth War by John MacArthur
Why We’re Not Emergent (by two guys who should be) by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
Worship
Real Worship by Warren Wiersbe
Room for God? A Worship Challenge for a Church-growth and Marketing Era by Robert Wenz
Worship: Its Priority, Principles, and Practice by J.C. Ryle