The Great Omission by Dallas Willard, 2006 – A challenging and convicting exploration of the teaching of Jesus and his commitment to apprenticing and building a disciple making character 

The Church of the Perfect Storm, by Leonard Sweet, 2007 – A powerful and insightful study for every church leader concerned about the ‘category 5’ storm that is whirling in our culture and impacting our churches and the way we do church. 

The Great Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain your Faith, By J.P. Moreland and Tim Muehlohff, 2007.  One of the most insightful books I’ve read in a long time. Practical tips for retooling to reach a post modern culture with the Christian message. 

The Secular Age by Charles Taylor, 2007 An awarding winning book by a respected historian. Gives us a historical perspective and powerful understandings of the shifts that we are living in and through in our culture, our families, our churches, our economy etc.  Worth your time but a tough read through a lengthy book. 

No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come as You Are Culture in the Church by John Burke, 2007  - A practical look at ministering to 20 somethings by leaders at Gateway Church. Deals with the tough issues of this generation when it comes to church and faith formation. 

Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60 by Hammett and Pierce – 2007 . A book filled with practical ways of ministering to all generations without minimizing anyone.