Summer Reading List

July 7th, 2021

Leaders are learners; the moment you stop learning is also the moment you stop leading.

To that end, here’s a list of the books that I am currently reading while on a Staycation.

Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley — I originally read this amazing book when it first came out. I had NO IDEA that Andy’s church was birthed out of a painful church split. I find myself underlining new sentences this second time through the book with an additional ten years of leadership experience under my belt.
The Fate of the Apostles by Dr. Sean McDowell — I believe this book was McDowell’s doctorate thesis. Very detailed, weaving together all the ancient writings and historical documents we have on the original Apostles and their deaths between 30 AD - circa 90 AD.
Improvise by Mick Napier — I was fortunate to study under Mick Napier in the late 1990’s as Mick was directing The Second City’s Paradigm Lost, an award-winning, ground-breaking improvised revue starring then-unknown comedians like Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Kevin Dorff (Conan), Rachel Dratch (SNL), and Tina Fey (SNL, 30 Rock). I wrote about my experiences during this season of my life in my bestseller, Holy Shift.
The Satisfied Soul by John Piper — So, so good for my soul.
Mornings & Evenings by C.H. Spurgeon — Revisiting this old classic and being reminded again of just how big God is.
The Visual Word: Illustrated Outlines of the New Testament by Dr. Patrick Schreiner — Beautiful illustrations and fantastic summaries of each section of each New Testament narrative. A great addition for personal Bible Study.
The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazerro — This past year I have been seeking to grow into a more healthy spiritual leader. Amber and I loved the original by Scazzero and can’t wait to feast more on these pages!