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30 Books for Aspiring Pastors

August 15, 2013 by Jared Sparks Leave a Comment

Here is a list of books that I would have loved to be given to read when I was 20 years old. If by God’s grace I get to disciple future pastors,  these are the some of the books I will have them read.  
 
1. The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter 

2. The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Jerry Bridges 

3. Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell 
4. Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
5. Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper 
6. The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denalt 
7. Vintage Church by Mark Driscoll
8. Death by Love by Mark Driscoll 
9. Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards 
10. The End for Which the Universe was Created by Jonathan Edwards
11. Counsel from the Cross by Elyse Fitzpatrick 
12. The Story of Christianity Volume 1-2 by Justo Gonzalez
13. Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem 
14. Community by Brad House
15. Preaching and Preachers by Marty Lloyd-Jones 
16. Joy Unspeakable by Martyn Lloyd-Jones 
17. The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
18. Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall  
19. Knowing God by JI Packer 
20. Sovereignty and Evangelism by JI Packer 
21. Working the Angles by Eugene Peterson 
22. Desiring God by John Piper 
23. Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper 
24. Christ Doctrine of the Atonement by George Smeaton 
25. The Apostles Doctrine of the Atonement by George Smeaton 
26. All of Grace by Charles Spurgeon 
27. Lectures to my Students by Charles Spurgeon 
28. Biblical Eldership by Alexander Straunch 
29. Gospel Wakefulness by Jared Wilson 
30. The Pastors Justification by Jared Wilson 

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