Books To Read

Here's a list of the books I intend to read on my study leave:

Blink- Malcolm Gladwell
Ancient Future Evangelism- Robert Webber
Seeker Small Groups- Gary Poole
Surprising Insights from the Unchurched-Thomas S Rainer
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment- Jeremiah Burroughs
The Reformed Pastor- Richard Baxter
Streams of Living Water- Richard Foster
Ministries of Mercy- Timothy Keller
Built to Last- James Collins & Jerry Porras
Churches that Make a Difference- Sider, Olson, Unruh
The Cry of the Soul- Dan Allender & Tremper Longman
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands- Paul Tripp
The Israel of God- O. Palmer Robertson
Kingdom Prologue- Meredith Kline
Biblical Theology- Geerhardus Vos
Urban Ministry- Harvey Conn
Confessions- St Augustine of Hippo

Or I may just take along Calvin's Institutes and see if I can plow through that in a week. We'll see.

My head is labeled.

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Originally uploaded by Greg Blosser.

I like that it says "Pastor" right next to my head. Wouldn't it be convenient if everyone's trade were posted next to their face like that in real life? Just kind of floating out there... "Attorney", "Professor", "Designer".

Hey people, check out the new blog.

Hey, folks. It just occurred to me that I should start a blog. I'll try to keep up with it particularly while I'm on my study leave. That way you guys can check in and see what I'm reading and learning and doing while I'm away. So check back here each day and there should be a new post with some ponderings from my studies. Feel free to post a response if anything catches your attention.