Here’s a list of resources that help me and my tribe thrive “in the wild” as we pursue Jesus and his Kingdom. Contact me if you have suggestions to add.
Bible and Commentary
There’s just no substitute for reading the Bible if we want to understand the Way of Jesus. But the arrangement of books in our classic Bible is confusing and unhelpful sometimes. Reading the story chronologically has helped me and my tribe immmensely.
The Untold Story of the New Testament Church by Frank Viola
This book has helped me and my tribe a lot as a companion to reading the New Testamant chronologically. It really helps with context, which is SO important to our understanding.
A Devotional Commentary (Footsteps Every Day) series by Bob Rognlien
Bob has been a great mentor to Sonia and me in helping our understanding of the Way of Jesus. These commentaries help us unpack the Way of Jesus through the gospel records.
Lots of great tools to help us better understand the Bible! Check it out!
Following Jesus
Enthralled With God by Rob Fischer
Our love for God is at the heart of our everything! Let’s not let that love grow cold. Our apathy may be the biggest enemy of our Kingdom fruitfulness.
The Most Extraordinary Life: Discovering the Real Jesus by Bob Rognlien
Discipling Relationships
The Jesus-Shaped Way: Six Steps to Being and Making Disciples the Way Jesus Did by Bob Rognlien
The Simplicity of Disciple-Making: And 7 Ways We’ve Complicated It! by Rob Fischer
28:19: The Skills for Disciple-Making by Rob Fischer
Living on Mission
KINGDOM INFLUENCE: Three Proven Keys to Revealing Jesus in a Skeptical and Suspicious World by Steven L. Barr
Small is Big, Slow is Fast: Living and Leading Your Family & Community on God’s Mission by Caesar Kalinowski
Missional Essentials: A Guide for Experiencing God’s Mission in Your Life by Lance Ford and Brad Brisco
Homegrown Disciples: Parenting Rhythms for Drawing Your Kids into Life with God by David Sunde
Next Door as It Is in Heaven: Living Out God’s Kingdom in Your Neighborhood by Lance Ford and Brad Brisco
Surprise the World: The Five Habits of Highly Missional People by Michael Frost
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside your Door by Jay Pathak , Dave Runyon
Leaving Institutional Church
Finding Church: What If There Really Is Something More? by Wayne Jacobsen
Unchurching: Christianity Without Churchianity by Richard Jacobson
Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by Frank Viola and George Barna
Recommended Networks / Blogs / Websites / Podcasts / Influencers
Websites/Blogs/Podcasts
The BEMA Podcast https://www.bemadiscipleship.com
Everyday Disciple https://everydaydisciple.com/
Underground Network https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/
Brad Brisco/Missional Church Network https://www.missionalchurchnetwork.com/
Hugh Halter https://www.hughhalter.com/
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