Companion Books Reading Plan
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- Fiction
- Step(s) 7-9
- 16pd
- 21md
- 5 Weeks •
- Frank Peretti
- • 1995
- A push to being sold out and the dangers of temptation and dark deeds done in secret. The story of Hyde River.
- Reuben A. Torrey
- • 1885
- Torrey addresses the how, when and where to pray as the author examines the moods, methods, and meanings of prayer. The examples are not always culturally relevant to today. But it is a solid, classic Christian answer to the questions.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9
- 9pd
- 14md
- 2 Weeks •
- Jerry Bridges
- • 2007
- Christians are spiritually holy but so often we do not see the value in being/living holy physically. From modesty in dress, to language, to behaviors, the author pushes us to ask, "Does my outside reflect my inside?"
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9, 13, 14
- .5pd
- 7md
- 42 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 1
- John Anthony McGuckin
- • 2003
- 300 proverbial writings from the fathers of early Christianity, long since abandoned by the modern church. The truths presented are important. Teaching the disciples to think critically about what they read is more important.
- Workbook
- Step(s) 7, 8, 9
- 2pd
- 9md
- 16 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 2
- Doug Burrier
- • 2024
- The sixteen virtues covered are closely related to the sixteen truths covered in Quick Smart Start. The workbook is designed to lay a foundation for all other work and discovering Biblical truths moving the disciple from step seven through nine.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9, 10
- 12pd
- 20md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 2
- • 2023
- This book shares seven Biblical principles for being purposeful, present, and wildly productive. Powerful for the disciples personal, professional, and ministry lie as they face the Year Three 10-11 challenge.
- Workbook
- Step(s) 1 to 6
- 2pd
- 10md
- 16 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 3
- Doug Burrier
- • 2024
- The sixteen topics explored in this workbook represent the sixteen most common questions that Year One disciples ask. The workbook is designed as a jump start to proactively address these topics. It has proven most effective when used as the first book in Year One.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 1 - 14
- 13pd
- 15md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 5
- De Bono
- • 1999
- A great work on working in and leading teams. This lays groundwork for residency.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10 - 11
- 7pd
- 14md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 7
- J. Oswald Sanders
- • 2017
- Sanders holds that even natural leadership qualities are God-given, and their true effectiveness can only be reached when they are used to the glory of God. This classic is recommended by Maxwell and every other Christian leadership author.
- Fiction
- Step(s) 4
- 14pd
- 17md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 11
- Frank Peretti
- • 2003
- An easy fiction read. The sequel to This Present Darkness expands the discussion of the spiritual warfare around us.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 11, 12
- 14pd
- 21md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 11
- C.S. Lewis
- • 2017
- C.S. Lewis’ recounts the story of his divine journey, his lifelong search for joy and joy’s role in guiding him to find God. An important read for longevity and joy in faith and work.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10, 11
- 10pd
- 21md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 15
- Jim Collins
- • 2001
- A great business read but the principles are timeless and easily connected to the Bible to unlock self-development and church culture development. A push that good is the enemy of great in our lives.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9 - 11
- 3pd
- 5md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 18
- Sun Tzu
- • 500
- Connecting each of Sun Tzu’s warfare strategies to the Bible reinforces critical thinking skills and provides opportunities for leadership, transition, and spiritual warfare discussions.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 8,9
- 7pd
- 16md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 18
- Needham
- • 2005
- A deep dive into our identity in Christ.
- Fiction
- Step(s) 1, 4
- 9pd
- 11md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 19
- William P. Young
- • 2008
- A very unique and mysterious fictional look at how we experience tragedy and struggle to understand where God is in the midst of our pain. The subtitle of the book is, “Where tragedy meets eternity.”
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10 - 11
- 17pd
- 18md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 21
- Robert Sutton
- • 2012
- The concepts in this book when exploded by Scriptural truth bring disruption to the often narcissistic leaders in the church world and challenge us to become servant-minded.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 1 - 14
- 10pd
- 16md
- 1 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 22
- Watchman Nee
- • 1977
- Study on Ephesians that sets the stage for healthy living out of our faith. Irreplaceable.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 6, 9, 10
- 14pd
- 12md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 23
- Marshall Shelley
- • 2022
- A glimpse into how things go awry and passive Christianity in church. A how to avoid book that challenges disciples to live well in community.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 1, 2, 3
- 9pd
- 11md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 23
- Joël Malm
- • 2018
- A simple, quick look at the three needs that every human has and how God meets those needs. A great work on how to deal with hurt and anger and live an abundant faith-life.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10 - 12
- 11pd
- 14md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 24
- Donald Miller
- • 2015
- The story of Miller's difficult choice to impress fewer people and connect with even more by experiencing the freedom that comes when we start being fully ourselves. This is great for authenticity and freedom in leadership.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 7, 8, 9
- 13pd
- 13md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 25
- J.D. Greer
- • 2023
- A basic summary of evangelical Christian faith meant to put words on what we believe. A systematic and creative approach.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 3, 4
- 4pd
- 6md
- 6 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 26
- Robert S. McGee
- • 2003
- A Christian psychologist wrote this classic that helps believers understand their identity in Christ and deal with insecurities and bad relational habits. MacGee uses four key theological truths to get the job done. A classic work.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10 - 11
- 9pd
- 11md
- 5 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 27
- John Maxwell
- • 2009
- Guides leaders through 21 simple leadership truths (laws) to improve leadership ability.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9
- 11pd
- 16md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 28
- C.S. Lewis
- • 1952
- CS Lewis’s classic work on what it means to be a Christian.
- Fiction
- Step(s) Steps 8 -10
- 15pd
- 19md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 31
- Francine Rivers
- • 2003
- The story of church collapse, faith heroes, and fallen leaders—gut wrenching and provides many signs of who to be and who not to be in ministry and life. Pushes being all in.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 11, 13
- 14pd
- 22md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 32
- Viola and Barna
- • 2012
- A critical thinking argument that most of what Christians do in present-day churches is rooted, not in the New Testament, but in pagan culture and rituals. A challenge to how we do church.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 2
- 10pd
- 18md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 32
- Jen Wilkin
- • 2021
- A fresh look at the Ten Commandments as Tender Commandments meant for our good.
- Fiction
- Step(s) 1-6, 9
- 9pd
- 7md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 34
- Charles Sheldon
- • 1896
- This book is globally the fifth best-seller of all time. This classic work challenges believers to ask, “Do I really believe? And if so, do I apply it.” This text was the cause of the What Would Jesus Do movement of the nineties.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 1 - 14
- 10pd
- 16md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 35
- Malcolm Gladwell
- • 2007
- An amazing look at how to make great decisions by perfecting filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9
- 12pd
- 15md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 35
- Jackie Hill Perry
- • 2021
- A great thesis on God’s holiness and a push for us to be holy. Totally a step nine challenge!
- Fiction
- Step(s) 9
- 7pd
- 7md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 37
- Olga Savin
- • 1884
- A push to being sold out (maybe too far). Requires critical thinking. A glimpse into the mystical nature of God (precursor for Year Three).
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 1, 4, 5
- 11pd
- 14md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 38
- Pete Greig
- • 2019
- In this, probably the simplest and most comprehensive, book on the types of prayer, Greig provides practical, transparent how to’s and a simple system.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 12, 13, 14
- 13pd
- 21md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 39
- Steve Saint
- • 2001
- A disruptive look at missions and service that will challenge a different Kingdom mindset and challenge those who are ready to go.
- Fiction
- Step(s) 9
- 10pd
- 16md
- 3 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 39
- C.S. Lewis
- • 2001
- The most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 10 - 12
- 13pd
- 20md
- 5 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 41
- John Bisagno
- • 2001
- A virtual residency mentor full of useful advice for church leaders from a seasoned ministry veteran.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 5, 6
- 16pd
- 27md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 41
- Charles R. Swindoll
- • 2004
- This classic work guides disciples through the challenges and rewards of authentic servanthood, offering clear guidelines on developing a servant's heart. Disciples learn how to serve effectively and unselfishly.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 8, 9
- 14pd
- 15md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 42
- Brennan Manning
- • 2000
- A great look at abandonment to God. A truly classic, enduring, and instructive work.
- Fiction
- Step(s) 4
- 14pd
- 22md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 43
- Frank Peretti
- • 1986
- A riveting thriller, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the unseen world of spiritual warfare. It is a fictional book based on Biblical truth from the perspective of a Christian author that will challenge disciples to be more aware of the spiritual world around us.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9, 10
- 10pd
- 14md
- 4 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 44
- Doug Burrier
- • 2019
- Preparation for disciples to do what they have experienced. Essential to be done. Normally, quietly calls the disciple to become a maker.
- Non-Fiction
- Step(s) 9, 11, 12
- 17pd
- 21md
- 2 Weeks •
- Start Reading After Week : 46
- Friedman and Martin
- • 2012
- We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study of longevity ever conducted, The Longevity Project exposes what really impacts our lifespan-including friends, family, personality, and work.
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