Book summaries
Leader’s Edge summaries: the argument of a book in a few minutes. Page 7 of 21 · 487 in all.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Abeneazer Urga, Edward Smither, and Linda Saunders
This edited book is a compendium of 12 chapters from select biblical scholars and missiologists who argue for a theology of mission that is present in the epistle to the Hebrews.
Members onlyHeavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth
This book was written by a young pastor, Cameron Cole, who lost his toddler son in an untimely death, which precipitated this book.
Members onlyHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Adam Grant received a B.A. in Psychology from Harvard College, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan in Organizational Psychology.
Members onlyA Modest but Crucial Hero – The Life and Legacy of Rev. George E. Stone (1873-1899)
George E. Stone hailed from Mexico in “upstate” New York.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Anna Hampton
This book is a new second edition that provides significant changes from its first version…
Members onlyHow Does God Change Us? Real Change for Real Sinners
In this abbreviated book, Dane Ortlund (Presbyterian pastor in Naperville, IL), explains how those united to Jesus Christ do not need to look anywhere but to Christ himself for growth in godliness.
Members onlyChief Inspiration Officer: How to Lead the Team Everyone Wants to Be On
Val Ries has an MBA from the University of Phoenix and is the founder of Executive Muse, a company dedicated to leadership development. With clients from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, she has been applauded for her ability to build rapport, make substantive change, and get to the root of company…
Members onlyWorst Case Scenario: Finding Overwhelming Rescue in the Promises of God
Among the multitude of missionary biographies, old and new, this riveting narrative is unique.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Jonathan Downie
This book is “for every church looking to reach, teach, and disciple people from every background” (page xiii) who speak different languages and who need to be welcomed.
Members onlyWorthy: Living in Light of the Gospel
What does it mean to walk in a manner that’s “worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27), and how should that look in the life of a Christ follower? In this short guide, theologian Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of living worthy of the gospel, why the principle is often forgotten, and how it’s…
Members onlyRight Kind of Wrong – The Science of Failing Well
Amy Edmondson received her PhD in organizational behavior, MA in psychology, and BA in engineering and design from Harvard University.
Members onlyThe Monk Who Lived Again
This book went through thirteen printings in English and was translated into Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Finish.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Christopher J. H. Wright
This book uses the whole Bible to inform the understanding of the mission of God and the mission of God’s people with the goal that God’s people “participate in the purposes of God across a wide spectrum of human life and with a large horizon of biblical vision and hope” (pages ix-x).
Members onlyDigging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud
In this self-published book, Jonathan Trotter delves into the disasters, the darkness, and the down to earth dirt missionaries experience and offers comfort, presence, and an invitation to hope in the midst of troubles.
Members onlyBig Shoes to Fill – Stepping Into a Leadership Role… Without Stepping in It
In 2008, Gavin Adams became pastor of 200 member Watermarke Church near Atlanta, Ga. The church was slowly dying and had $400 in the bank
Members onlyKapuna – How Love Transformed a Culture
Erin Foley was a third-culture kid, raised by a nomadic American missionary couple and brought up in several countries as her peripatetic parents journeyed with Jesus.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Miriam Adeney and Rashid Aalish
This book discusses how relationships, justice, and beauty relate to the Afghan people in God’s kingdom.
Members onlyFive Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
We who are especially in ministry, are to live a life that glorifies God and blesses others.
Members onlyThe Geek Way – The Radical Mindset That Drives Extraordinary Results
Andrew McAfee completed two Master and two Bachelor of Science degrees at MIT in six years.
Members onlyMedico – The Life and Legacy of Dr. Ralph Thomas, Medical Missionary to the Philippines
This minutely researched record of a prominent 19th century Baptist preacher’s son, Raphael Thomas, tells of “Raph’s” early call at age twelve to serve as a medical missionary while at Moody’s Northfield, Massachusetts school.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Samson Liao Uytanlet and Juliet Lee Uytanlet
This book explores the theme of sojourning in First Peter as it relates to the story of sojourners in the Old Testament, to the audience of the epistle, and to the sojourners in contemporary times.
Members onlyJust Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians)
We who are especially in ministry, are to live a life that glorifies God and blesses others.
Members onlyThe Good Enough Job – Reclaiming Life from Work
In this excellent and thought-provoking book, the author argues that from the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective.
Members onlyChrist’s Witchdoctor
Among the multitude of missionary biographies, old and new, this riveting narrative is unique.