More Books for College Ministers

NOT NORMAL - 7 QUIRKS OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS by Sue Miller/Adam Duckworth
Most ministries have to rely on volunteers/leaders to make ministry happen. This book addresses some obvious characteristics of great volunteers/leaders, but puts it in a new vocabulary. It served as a good reminder about what to look for in recruiting volunteers and how to retain your best. I'm reminded that in our curent culture asking someone to serve consistently week in and week out is NOT NORMAL.
Tim Stewart, First Baptist, Jonesboro


DANGEROUS CALLING by Paul Tripp
If you're a pastor, campus minister, or part-time ministry leader, you need to read this book. Paul Tripp exposes a lot of stuff that we pastors secretly (and sometimes not so secretly) deal with. How do you endure in ministry? How do you guard your heart?
Austin Wadlow, First Baptist, Denton


WEDNESDAYS WERE PRETTY NORMAL By Kelley
This is on my "everyone should read" list! The way Michael weaves the story of Joshua and their family with the truths of scripture is wonderful. If you really dig into this book, you will start to see biblical narratives come alive in your life and see how they weave into your own faith story.

THE DREAM GIVER By Wilkenson
The story of Ordinary leaving the land of Familiar to pursue the dream the Dream Giver has given him is one for all stages of life. We each have a dream that we must choose to follow yet in the process we will encounter difficulties and distractions. This allegory helps the dreamer keep dreaming and pursuing what God has placed in their heart.
Beth Masters, Mississippi College/New Orleans Seminary


7 PRACTICES OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY by Andy Stanley/Reggie Joiner/Lane Jones
I love lists that tell you how to do or not do something. When I originally read this book, it helped me clarify some of my core beliefs about the most practical ways to do ministry. Although one of their Seven is not "Play to your strengths," it was one of my summary take aways.
Arliss

There will be more lists of book recommendations for College Ministers coming in the future. So, I would love for lots of you to send me your book recommendation.

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