Check back periodically for updates to this working list of some of the resources I have enjoyed and grown from in my life and studies. Many of the resources listed below can be clicked on for more information or links. If you are looking for help in a particular area, feel free to contact me directly for specific recommendations.
Life is a journey – never stop learning and enjoying the adventure! ~Pastor Ryan
Apologetics
When Critics Ask: A Popular Handbook on Bible Difficulties – Norman Geisler, Thomas Howe
Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution – Michael Behe
The Creation Hypothesis: Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Designer – J.P. Moreland
The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel - Dean Inserra
Has Christianity Failed You? – Ravi Zacharias
More than a Carpenter – Josh McDowell
The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict – Josh McDowell
Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith – Douglas Groothuis
Biblical History
BibleProject.com
Bible Study
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth – Gordon Fee, Douglas Stuart
Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
The Psalter Reclaimed: Praying and Praising with the Psalms – Gordon Wenham
Christian Living
Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men – Stephen Mansfield
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream – David Platt
Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus – Kyle Idleman
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul - John Eldredge
Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul - Stasi Eldredge
Christian Music
Casting Crowns
Chris Tomlin
David Crowder
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
For King and Country
Gaither Vocal Band
I Am They
Jars of Clay
Jeremy Camp
Lauren Daigle
Lecrae
Matt Maher
Matt Redman
Matthew West
Mercy Me
NeedToBreathe
Phil Wickham
Switchfoot
Tauren Wells
Third Day
TobyMac
Zack Williams
Church
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church – Mark Dever
Simple Church – Thomas Rainer, Eric Geiger
Church History
Church History (vol 1) – Everett Ferguson, John Woodbridge, Frank James
Church History (vol 2) – Everett Ferguson, John Woodbridge, Frank James
The Baptist Heritage: Four Centuries of Baptist Witness – H. Leon McBeth
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther – Roland Bainton
Commentaries & Other Reference Materials
The MacArthur Bible Commentary – John MacArthur
The Moody Bible Commentary – Michael Rydelnik, Michael VanLaningham (eds.)
Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible – Matthew Henry
Evangelical Dictionary of Theology – Walter A. Elwell
Logos.com
The New Strong’s Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible – James Strong
Context
WalkingTheText.com (The Teaching Series) – Brady Gray
Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels – Kenneth Bailey
Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free – F.F. Bruce
The Cross & the Prodigal: Luke 15 through the Eyes of Middle Eastern Peasants – Kenneth Bailey
Hard Sayings of Jesus (part of the Jesus Library) – F.F. Bruce
Counseling
Why Don’t We Listen Better? Communicating & Connecting in Relationships – James C. Petersen
Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God’s Resources in Scripture – Stuart Scott, Heath Lambert (eds.)
Dating and the Single Parent – Ron Deal
Strengthening Marital Intimacy – Ronald Hawkins
Devotionals
Morning & Evening: Daily Readings by C.H. Spurgeon – Charles Spurgeon
The Power of Prayer – E.M. Bounds
Husband in Pursuit: 31 Daily Challenges for Loving Your Wife Well - Ryan Frederick
Wife in Pursuit: 31 Daily Challenges for Loving Your Husband Well - Selena Frederick
Discipleship
Disciple Making Is…: How to Live the Great Commission with Passion and Confidence – Dave Earley, Rod Dempsey
DiscipleShift: Five Steps to Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples – Jim Putman, Bobby Harrington
Doctrine
Christian Theology – Millard Erickson
Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ – Thomas Schreiner, Shawn Wright (eds.)
Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit – Francis Chan
Evangelism
The Art of Personal Evangelism: Sharing Jesus in a Changing Culture – Will McRaney
Share Jesus without Fear – William Fay
Fun!
BabylonBee.com
Skitguys.com
Missions
The Road to Missional: Journey to the Center of the Church – Michael Frost
Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions – John Piper
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself – Steve Corbett
Pastor’s Favorite Preachers, Teachers, and Evangelists
Voddie Baucham
Francis Chan
Brad Gray
David Platt
John MacArthur
Paul Washer
Personality and Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts Survey
123test.com
uniquelyyou.org
recoveringengineer.com
Prayer
Prayers that Avail Much - Germaine Copeland
On Prayer - E.M. Bounds
The Circle Maker - Mark Batterson
Alone with God - John MacArthur
Study Bibles
The Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB)
The Founders’ Bible: The Origin of the Dream of Freedom (NASB) – David Barton
The MacArthur Study Bible (NKJV or NASB)
Great Reads, Great Gift Ideas!
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You – John MacArthur
Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus - John Eldredge
