Formation Resources

If you are looking for ways to go deeper in your formation, check out these recommended books from our Formation Team. Head over to our Chapel Store to pick up great resources for your discipleship today! 

Bolded and * titles are available at the Chapel Store.

Understanding the Bible:
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays
Fight by Preston Sprinkle
*Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan
The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter

Ethics:
Kingdom Ethics by David P. Gushee and Glen Stassen
The Moral Vision of the New Testament by Richard B. Hays

 

Understanding the Bible:
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays
Fight by Preston Sprinkle
*Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan
The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter

 

Ethics:
Kingdom Ethics by David P. Gushee and Glen Stassen
The Moral Vision of the New Testament by Richard B. Hays

 

Theology:
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays
How God Became King by N. T. Wright
Reading Paul by Michael Gorman
*Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew W. Bates
Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright
*The Cross of Christ by John Stott
The Drama of Scripture by Craig Bartholomew
The 3D Gospel by Jayson Georges
 

Discipleship:
Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus J. Williams
*Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
Scandalous Witness by Lee C. Camp
Surprise the World by Michael Frost
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
*The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
*You Are What You Love by James SmithTheology:
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays
How God Became King by N. T. Wright
Reading Paul by Michael Gorman
*Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew W. Bates
Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright
*The Cross of Christ by John Stott
The Drama of Scripture by Craig Bartholomew
The 3D Gospel by Jayson Georges

Discipleship:
Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus J. Williams
*Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
Scandalous Witness by Lee C. Camp
Surprise the World by Michael Frost
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
*The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
*You Are What You Love by James Smith

Marriage and Singleness:
Single Minded by Kate Wharton
*The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
*Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Willson with John Driver

 

Parenting:
Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers by Phil and Diane Comer
 

Kids + Teen Discipleship:
*10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager by Kara Powell
God Made All of Me by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb
*God of All Things by Andrew Wilson
HomeWord Ministries, online resources for helping families succeed
*How Great Is Our God by Louie Giglio
*Indescribable by Louie Giglio
*Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones
*The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung
The Fundamentals of Walking with God by Jason Duff
The Gospel Story Bible by Martin Machowski
*The Ology by Martin Machowski
*Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd jones
*What If Jesus Was Serious About … Series by Skye Jethani
Wise Up by Martin Machowski

 

Sexuality:
Affirming God's Image by J. Alan Branch
*Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey
People to Be Loved by Preston M. Sprinkle
*Same-Sex Attraction and the Church by Ed Shaw
*Spiritual Friendship by Wesley Hill