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My Bookshelf

Books Worth Reading, Keeping, & Returning To

As a seminarian, I have had to read a lot of books. I mean A LOT of books. DTS’ goal is to make its alumni lifelong learners and readers, so here is what I recommend on my bookshelf.

If You Are New Here

Five From My Shelf

A few books to get you started.

If you're not sure where to begin, these five books have shaped my thinking and ministry in significant ways. Each one offers something unique.

Bible Study

How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor

This insightful and alternately amusing guide shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock the hidden truths of God's Word.

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Discipleship

The Cost of Discipleship

The Cost of Discipleship is a compelling argument that grace is not cheap. A must-read to truly understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

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Discipleship

The Four Priorities

The best discipleship field guide out there.

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Leadership

Leading Change

If you want to deeply understand change and its effect on an organization, Kotter brings very insightful aspects that will make you think first before implementing a change.

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Discipleship

Men of Influence

What an amazing book on mentoring that is absolutely timeless.

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A man’s mind, stretched to a new idea,
never goes back to its original dimension.
~ OW Holmes

The Complete Bookshelf

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