Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam is a thought-provoking book that highlights the crucial need for an intentional process in creating disciples. Putnam effectively argues that attending church and participating in religious rituals alone are not sufficient for true discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of engaging the head, heart, and hands to reflect the teachings of Jesus. By outlining clear stages of discipleship that align with human development, Putnam provides a practical framework that can be implemented in any ministry environment. While he could have provided more guidance on adapting the strategy to individual churches, the book’s solid theological foundation and actionable insights make it an essential read for ministry leaders seeking to transform their congregations into vibrant communities of discipleship.

C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce” was a joy to read from beginning to end. It presents a compelling view of the afterlife that challenges our own preconceived notions about the spiritual realm. While it’s not mean to be taken as gospel, it does present a sound theological argument in a style that anyone can grasp and comprehend.

Red Rising has become one of my favorite book series. With compelling characters, a tense plot, and a fully realized world, this story is guaranteed to keep you engaged. It’s a great dystopian sci-fi novel that I enjoyed every minute of.

Christ’s hope was for His church to be unified. Just looking around today will tell you that isn’t quite the reality. The church today struggles with disunity than ever before. Christena Cleveland addresses this very issue in “Disunity in Christ.” Within it, she explores and reveals the forces that keep us separated and what we can do fight for unity in our churches.

St. Augustine’s Confessions is a foundational work of the western Church. Within, St. Augustine explores the deepest depths of the human soul, muses on the relationship between humanity and sin, and explores the nature of God and creation. It is a profound work of the early church that should not be missed.