sabbatical reading
Just thought I would put in a few lines about some of the stuff I have been reading over these weeks of sabbatical, just in case you are looking for something for some reading material over the holidays. All pretty spiritual I’m afraid, in case your into P D James or Maeve Binchy ( not that there is anything wrong with either as a good read!!).
Here we go; A Passionate Life and a companion volume The Passionate Church, both by Mike Breen and Walt Kallestad. Published by NexGen through Kingsway in the
These unpack the Lifeshapes teaching I have been referring to and explains how to implement them in a church. Great for personal discipleship too.
Break out churches by Thom Rainer, ( Zondervan, 2005 ). Fascinating if you are interested in the vital characteristics of growing churches and the kind of leadership they need.
Waking the Dead, John Eldredge, ( Nelson, 2003 ). The glory of a heart fully alive. Very readable and targetted particularly at men. What does it mean to live life to the full in Christ. Check out the Ransomed Heart ministries web site too.
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster, Hodder and
Called to be God’s leader, Henry and Richard Blackaby, ( Nelson, 2004 ). I have been thinking a lot about Joshua as a Biblical hero of mine. This is an inspiring character study.
Bono on Bono, Conversations with Michka Assayas. ( Hodder, 2005 ) I loved this because it is a series of conversations with the man himself. He has a lot to say about his heart and work for the poor.
This has been a great time for reading and thinking for me, both in terms of my own walk with God and in terms of leading the church. Been scribbling all the way with all sorts of quotes and stories. Have seen myself reflected in so many of these pages.
Quote I am most thinking about right now would be Bono who said, “A life unquestioned is not one you should envy.” If there is one thing this time has taught me it is to live life with a sense if intention and purpose.
Gordon McDade
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