We’ve compiled a great list of books that are meant to equip and empower you on your spiritual journey. Have a recommendation? Let us know below.
Burnout
Running on Empty
“Reclaim your soul by embracing intimacy with God over spiritual busyness, finding true meaning in His relentless love.”
Survival Guide for the Soul
“Rediscover soul care with practices that nurture faith amid life’s pressures. Learn to redefine greatness through Christ, not worldly success.”
Reset
Practical gospel advice to prevent and recover from burnout, renewing energy, joy, and purpose in ministry and life.
Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul
Prioritize soul care to sustain joy and integrity in leadership, balancing public and private life.
Mad Church Disease: Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic
Explore burnout in church culture with practical solutions for healthy ministry, preventing stress, and restoring communion with Christ.
Leading on Empty
Overcome burnout with practical strategies for physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal, rediscovering your purpose in ministry.
Margin
Rediscover margin to relieve overload, prioritize rest, simplify life, and align your identity with God’s purpose.
Boundaries
Discover healthy boundaries to protect your well-being, maintain balance, and align your life with God’s design.
Boundaries for Leaders
Set healthy boundaries to lead teams effectively, build strong organizational culture, and foster employee satisfaction.
Preventing Ministry Failure
Prepare for ministry’s challenges with practical tools to prevent burnout, stay effective, and sustain your faith.
The Rest of God
Rediscover the liberating rest of God and practical ways to embrace Sabbath for healing, celebration, and abundant life.
Personal Spiritual Development
Streams in the Desert
Find daily wisdom, hope, and God’s presence with 366 devotionals for renewal and inspiration.
Soul Care – Dr. Rob Reimer
Explore seven principles for healing and freedom through deep reflection, God’s power, and true community.
Ruthless Trust
Discover how radical trust in God deepens faith, renews grace, and transforms life.
The Gift of Being Yourself
Discover your true self in Christ, deepen your experience of God, and fulfill your God-given purpose through authentic self-discovery.
Identity Matters
Discover your unshakable identity in Christ, unlocking eternal grace, purpose, and deep transformation for life and ministry.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Integrate emotional health with spirituality to experience authentic life in Christ and break free from unhealthy patterns.
The Emotionally Healthy Leader
Develop a deep inner life with Christ to lead effectively, manage stress, and create a healthy, impactful ministry culture.
The Search for Significance
Break free from performance-based worth, overcome false beliefs, and embrace your true significance in Christ’s love and acceptance.
Abba’s Child
Let go of the impostor lifestyle and embrace your beloved identity as a child of God, finding true intimacy and faith in His love.
Devotional Classics
Deepen your spiritual life with this collection of classic devotionals, featuring timeless writings from the six traditions of Christian faith.
Dangerous Calling
Address the spiritual health of pastors and their communities with strategies to overcome unhealthy church environments and support effective leadership.
Strengthening The Soul Of Your Leadership
Reconnect with God and your soul, explore the loneliness of leadership, and embrace your authentic self through Moses’ journey.
Praying the Names of God
Praying the Names of God invites readers into a deeper relationship with God by exploring His various names and titles in the Old Testament—revealing His nature, character, and the power He holds in every aspect of life.
Praying the Names of Jesus
Praying the Names of Jesus offers a powerful devotional experience by exploring the various names and titles of Christ—revealing His heart, grace, and role in our lives. Through these names, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ love and presence, leading to a more intimate and rewarding relationship with Him.
Sacred Pathways
Sacred Pathways helps Christians discover their unique way of connecting with God, breaking free from rigid spiritual routines. It explores nine distinct temperaments, guiding you to embrace the path designed for your authentic relationship with Jesus.
With
With explores the Bible’s narrative, showing that we were created to live in close connection with God. It highlights how true freedom comes from life with God, not over, under, from, or for Him.
Unashamed
Shame can hide in the lives of both successful and broken women, holding them back. Christine Caine reveals that we can find freedom through Jesus, stepping into a life filled with purpose and becoming a source of strength for others. Live unashamed!
A Resilient Life
Resilience is key to running life’s race with grace and focus. Veteran pastor Gordon MacDonald shows how to develop the strength to endure, overcome setbacks, and stay grounded in your purpose.
Dealing with Difficult People or Situations
Antagonists In The Church
Kenneth Haugk shows how congregational leaders can prevent or reduce much of the pain and suffering caused by antagonism in the church. He distinguishes between healthy conflict and destructive antagonism and shows how to cope productively with disruption.
I Beg to Differ
Communications expert Tim Muehlhoff provides a strategy for having difficult conversations, helping us move from contentious debate to constructive dialogue. Insights from Scripture and communication theory provide practical ways to manage disagreements and resolve conflicts.
When God Interrupts
Find hope in unwanted change as God leads you to new life and renewed faith.
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding
Discover God’s presence and new purpose in unwanted changes, offering hope and renewed faith amidst life’s transitions.
Redeeming Power
Author – Diane Langberg
Although many Christians want to prevent abuse in their churches and organizations, they lack a deep and clear-eyed understanding of how power actually works. Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding how power operates, the effects of the abuse of power, and how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions. This book not only helps Christian leaders identify and resist abusive systems but also shows how they can use power to protect the vulnerable in their midst.
Personal Development
Quiet
Quiet by Susan Cain explores the undervaluation of introverts in society and highlights their significant contributions. Through historical context and real-life stories, Cain challenges the dominance of the extrovert ideal, showing introverts’ strengths and how they can thrive.
The Power of the Other
Dr. Henry Cloud’s book emphasizes that great leaders thrive by leveraging the right relationships, not just skills. He shows how key connections—whether supportive or toxic—shape leadership performance and personal growth.
Thrive
Recommended Reading
Looking for your next great read?
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We’ve compiled a great list of books that are meant to equip and empower you on your spiritual journey. Have a recommendation? Let us know below.
Burnout
Running on Empty
“Reclaim your soul by embracing intimacy with God over spiritual busyness, finding true meaning in His relentless love.”
Survival Guide for the Soul
“Rediscover soul care with practices that nurture faith amid life’s pressures. Learn to redefine greatness through Christ, not worldly success.”
Reset
Practical gospel advice to prevent and recover from burnout, renewing energy, joy, and purpose in ministry and life.
Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul
Prioritize soul care to sustain joy and integrity in leadership, balancing public and private life.
Mad Church Disease: Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic
Explore burnout in church culture with practical solutions for healthy ministry, preventing stress, and restoring communion with Christ.
Leading on Empty
Overcome burnout with practical strategies for physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal, rediscovering your purpose in ministry.
Margin
Rediscover margin to relieve overload, prioritize rest, simplify life, and align your identity with God’s purpose.
Boundaries
Discover healthy boundaries to protect your well-being, maintain balance, and align your life with God’s design.
Boundaries for Leaders
Set healthy boundaries to lead teams effectively, build strong organizational culture, and foster employee satisfaction.
Preventing Ministry Failure
Prepare for ministry’s challenges with practical tools to prevent burnout, stay effective, and sustain your faith.
The Rest of God
Rediscover the liberating rest of God and practical ways to embrace Sabbath for healing, celebration, and abundant life.
Personal Spiritual Development
Streams in the Desert
Soul Care – Dr. Rob Reimer
Explore seven principles for healing and freedom through deep reflection, God’s power, and true community.
Ruthless Trust
Discover how radical trust in God deepens faith, renews grace, and transforms life.
The Gift of Being Yourself
Discover your true self in Christ, deepen your experience of God, and fulfill your God-given purpose through authentic self-discovery.
Identity Matters
Discover your unshakable identity in Christ, unlocking eternal grace, purpose, and deep transformation for life and ministry.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Integrate emotional health with spirituality to experience authentic life in Christ and break free from unhealthy patterns.
The Emotionally Healthy Leader
Develop a deep inner life with Christ to lead effectively, manage stress, and create a healthy, impactful ministry culture.
The Search for Significance
Break free from performance-based worth, overcome false beliefs, and embrace your true significance in Christ’s love and acceptance.
Abba’s Child
Let go of the impostor lifestyle and embrace your beloved identity as a child of God, finding true intimacy and faith in His love.
Devotional Classics
Deepen your spiritual life with this collection of classic devotionals, featuring timeless writings from the six traditions of Christian faith.
Dangerous Calling
Address the spiritual health of pastors and their communities with strategies to overcome unhealthy church environments and support effective leadership.
Strengthening The Soul Of Your Leadership
Reconnect with God and your soul, explore the loneliness of leadership, and embrace your authentic self through Moses’ journey.
Praying the Names of God
Praying the Names of God invites readers into a deeper relationship with God by exploring His various names and titles in the Old Testament—revealing His nature, character, and the power He holds in every aspect of life.
Praying the Names of Jesus
Praying the Names of Jesus offers a powerful devotional experience by exploring the various names and titles of Christ—revealing His heart, grace, and role in our lives. Through these names, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ love and presence, leading to a more intimate and rewarding relationship with Him.
Sacred Pathways
Sacred Pathways helps Christians discover their unique way of connecting with God, breaking free from rigid spiritual routines. It explores nine distinct temperaments, guiding you to embrace the path designed for your authentic relationship with Jesus.
With
With explores the Bible’s narrative, showing that we were created to live in close connection with God. It highlights how true freedom comes from life with God, not over, under, from, or for Him.
Unashamed
Shame can hide in the lives of both successful and broken women, holding them back. Christine Caine reveals that we can find freedom through Jesus, stepping into a life filled with purpose and becoming a source of strength for others. Live unashamed!
A Resilient Life
Resilience is key to running life’s race with grace and focus. Veteran pastor Gordon MacDonald shows how to develop the strength to endure, overcome setbacks, and stay grounded in your purpose.
Dealing with Difficult People or Situations
Antagonists In The Church
Kenneth Haugk shows how congregational leaders can prevent or reduce much of the pain and suffering caused by antagonism in the church. He distinguishes between healthy conflict and destructive antagonism and shows how to cope productively with disruption.
I Beg to Differ
Communications expert Tim Muehlhoff provides a strategy for having difficult conversations, helping us move from contentious debate to constructive dialogue. Insights from Scripture and communication theory provide practical ways to manage disagreements and resolve conflicts.
When God Interrupts
Find hope in unwanted change as God leads you to new life and renewed faith.
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding
Discover God’s presence and new purpose in unwanted changes, offering hope and renewed faith amidst life’s transitions.
Redeeming Power
Author – Diane Langberg
Although many Christians want to prevent abuse in their churches and organizations, they lack a deep and clear-eyed understanding of how power actually works. Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg offers a clinical and theological framework for understanding how power operates, the effects of the abuse of power, and how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions. This book not only helps Christian leaders identify and resist abusive systems but also shows how they can use power to protect the vulnerable in their midst.
Personal Development
Quiet
Quiet by Susan Cain explores the undervaluation of introverts in society and highlights their significant contributions. Through historical context and real-life stories, Cain challenges the dominance of the extrovert ideal, showing introverts’ strengths and how they can thrive.
The Power of the Other
Dr. Henry Cloud’s book emphasizes that great leaders thrive by leveraging the right relationships, not just skills. He shows how key connections—whether supportive or toxic—shape leadership performance and personal growth.
Online Resources
Church Bullying
Help and Strategies – www.churchbullying.org
Shepherd's Heart Ministry
Intensive Retreat Ministry for couples in Christian leadership who need a place of sanctuary, healing and restoration. – www.shmministry.ca/
AGORA Network Ministries
Bringing hope and healing to the church about mental health stigma by: Educating, Equipping and Engaging the church. www.agoranetworkministries.com
Have a recommendation?