One of the ?second opinions? in Mad Church Disease was written by my friends Shawn Wood. I met Shawn at a conference three years ago. Shawn did a talk called ?Brand Schizophrenia? which he ended with what he called ?the artist?s mandate.” The mandate was pretty simple and as an artist right up my alley.
Here is how Shawn puts it: We are all artists (Moms, web developers, baseball players, single dads, CEOs, Authors, Pastors etc.) and we have a mandate from God to be Great at the art we produce. The mandate is simply living a life of influence and meaning in a way that will affect others and leave a legacy that all shines back to the master artist that saved us all – Jesus.
There was a publisher at that conference and that simple mandate turned into a book that encourages everyone to be artists called 200 Pomegranates and an Audience of One.
Shawn is a story teller. It?s a great story. I like great stories. So, I wanted to give away ten copies of a great story.
As with all book giveaways I would love to give you all one, but alas I only have a limited number?so here is how you can win.
Leave a comment to this post with your favorite book that we should all be reading this summer and a few of you will get the chance to have a autographed copy of 200 Pomegranates and an Audience of One sent your way soon!
Use Tweet This below to double your chances!
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Shawn?s second book Wasabi Gospel comes out in August and I heard a rumor that he is setting up a book bomb and blog tour for July 8, 2009 – contact him at shawn@shawnwoodwrites.com if you want score a free copy of Wasabi Gospel (and an advance digital copy to boot) by being a part of the tour! Only 100 free books available so act fast!
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I would encourage everyone to read the noticer by Andy andrews
Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus is a book I think everyone should read.
A couple I’ve read recently that were great are…
The Tipping Point
Blink
Twilight (don’t judge)
Sin Boldly
Tribes
Jesus Wants To Save Christians
and of course…
Mad Church Disease
Mud Puppy?s last blog post..WEEKLY LINKS: Grab Bag Edition
The Hole In Our Gospel by Richard Stearns – not exactly light summer reading. But I don’t think that’s what your readers are looking for either. LOL
unChristian
it’s not the newest book out there but I thoroughly loved “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan.
http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Love-Overwhelmed-Relentless-God/dp/1434768511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245959561&sr=8-1
A couple of must haves that I just finished
The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Two that are in the backpack to be read soon:
Ten Questions to Diagnose your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
Knowing Christ Today by Dallas Willard
Matt Haines?s last blog post..A Needed Reminder About the Gospel
Not just b/c Anne Jackson wrote it, but Mad Church Disease was a great read at a great time in my life, but another book to notice and read this summer, is Leading On Empty by: Wayne Cordeiro
Santos Samayoa?s last blog post..This is a only a JOKE!!
Here’s the roster of books that I’m reading this Summer:
Holy Bible
Hole In Our Gospel (Richard Stearns)
Servolution (Dino Rizzo)
The Rest of God (Mark Buchanan)
Voices of the Faithful (Beth Moore & Friends)
Mad Church Disease (hmm, let me guess)
I have at least 12 new books that have shown up on my desk in the past month or so, thus I’ll never catch up ;-)
best book i’ve read this year is seth’s godin’s Tribes
epic stuff
Two books I have read recently that I think are great are:
Killing Cockroaches by Tony Morgan, it is a fast read and offers a lot of great thoughts on leadership, focus and ministry.
The second is Chazown from Craig Groechel, for the past 2 years or so I have been feeling called to ministry and went through a season of getting a job offer at a big church but things did not work out. (I think God was seeing if I was willing.) But Chazown really has you look at your life and help you determine God’s vision for your life. We all have gifts and a purpose and this book helps to focus you on those things.
Keith Tackel?s last blog post..Edge worship is finished and a new season begins.
Found an old favorite at Half Price Books the other day: The Joyful Christian by C.S. Lewis.
Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block – “My intent” he writes, “is provide structural ways to create the experience of belonging, not just in those places where people come to just be together socially, but especially in places where we least expect it. This includes those places where people come together to get something done. These are our meetings, dialogues, conferences, planning processes??all those occasions where we gather to reflect on and decide the kind of future we want for ourselves.”
I am reading “Refractions: A Journey of faith, art, and culture” by Makoto Fujimura
http://www.amazon.com/Refractions-Journey-Faith-Art-Culture/dp/1600063012/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245960379&sr=8-1
(because the author gave me a beautiful handmade bookmark, but it is a beautiful book!)
and
“How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart
(because I wished for it on paperbackswap.com. I forgot why I wished for it though)
Mark Cole?s last blog post..Iran Guardian Council:Iran?s Vote Count is incorrect
ps. I love books! These are great suggestions… leave some non-theological ones too people!
Mud Puppy?s last blog post..WEEKLY LINKS: Grab Bag Edition
I am having a bookytastic summer! I havent read this much in two years. Thanks for the giveaway=)
Books I DEFINITELY recommend:
1. Shopping for Time: How to do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed
By Carolyn Mahaney, Micole whitacre, Kistin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw
2. Just Do Something By Kevin DeYoung
A Liberating Approach to Findings Gods Will<<<<—–SERIOUSLY read this
3. Instruments in the Redeemers Hands, by Paul David Tripp. Great book. “how God uses people as tools of change in the lives of others, people who themselves are in need of change.”
Hearing God. Dallas Willard. So good!
Linnae Hoppe?s last blog post..Going Beyond – Austin, TX
I just finished re-reading “My Name is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok. Love that novel and the way its characters wrestle with God and art. An old book, but speaks to my soul every time I read it.
Acedia and Me by Kathleen Norris-feeling so overloaded by the constant barrage of information that you feel like you do not care about anything anymore? Ms. Norris deals with this syndrome called “acedia”
Some of my favorites:
Killing Cockroaches – Tony Morgan
Next Generation Leader – Andy Stanley
In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day – Mark Batterson
Meatball Sunday – Seth Godin
Tribes – Seth Godin
A call to Die (David Nasser)
His Needs Her Needs (Willard F. Harley Jr.)
No More Empty Hands (Dr. Leroy Thompson)
Jana?s last blog post..Cleaning
Proust was a Neuroscientist – Jonah Lehrer
I’m finishing up the chronicles of narnia and future grace by piper and plowing through shelley’s ‘church history in plain language.’
I think while all of those books are excellent reads I would recommend the wounded healer by nouwen. He is fabulous and timeless.
Keep reading on,
-liv
Crazy Love by Franchis Chan
Ahhhh where do I start???? How about MCD :)
Here’s what I’ve been hacking at lately
The Shape of things to come-Frost & Hirsch-The church has lost it’s way and this book is very clear on how, why and what we need to do. Check it out
Also making the cut:
Made to Stick-heath brothers
Twelve Ordinary Men-McArthur
Learning my name-Pete Gall
Second hand Jesus-Glenn Packiam
There you go! :)
Josiah?s last blog post..Bastion Augustin
Two recommends: Francis Chan’s Crazy Love (the Holy Spirit pwned me big time through this book) and The Prodigal God, by Timothy Keller (great insight and reminder of Jesus’ parable of the lost son).
Clearly I need to win a book b/c I haven’t read as many inspirations books for MYSELF as I need to — I’m at the stage of parenthood where I’m reading a lot of Goodnight, Moon and 1st Level Readers, LOL!
But a book that has helped my parenting is Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes? in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller.
Sounds like a great author I should look into!
JavaMom
JavaMom?s last blog post..When Life Gives You Basil? Make Lemonade!
For any guys, “The Christian Husband” by Bob Lepine is a GREAT resource on true Biblical masculinity and the man’s role in marriage.
I am rereading a book that everyone needs to read, especially those who are in leadership and ministry – Humility by C.J. Mahaney. It is a very small book, but packed with so much. This is my third time reading it in the past year, and it is really ministering to my soul. Hope you guys go out and get it.
Scott?s last blog post..What I Am Learning…
Loving CULTURE MAKING by Andy Crouch.
Felicity?s last blog post..Something I?ve Been Up To: Small Group Exchange
I recently read “So You Don’t Want To Go To Church Anymore” by Jake Colsen. Really great book. Really.
Beth Taylor?s last blog post..Life’s Great Mysteries–# 572
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson. But also highly recommend (not to score points or anything) Mad Church Disease, Killing Cockroaches, and Less Clutter. Less Noise.
Bob Hostetler?s last blog post..The Pharisee’s Prayer, Revised
WWGD (What Would Google Do) by Jeff Jarvis. What would your church look like if it was open source?
Brian Certain?s last blog post..Travel Time
reading So You Don’t Want to Go To Church Anymore by Wayen Jacobsen and David Coleman, simply amazing!
LorelaiCC aka C.C. Almon?s last blog post..In Preparation for Season 6 of LOST: Episode 2
I second ‘The Noticer’ by Andy Andrews. I’ve also recently read ‘Mad Church Disease’, and also ’10 Stupid Things The Keep Churches From Growing’ by Geoff Surratt. Both highly recommended.
The Poisonwood Bible
I reviwed it here.
http://blomerus.org/Blomerus/Reading.html
I’d have to say, The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning.
I’m sitting in a hotel room with my brand new, just received, autographed copy of Mad Church Disease!!
Redeeming Love is a beautiful fictional rework of the story of Hosea. I definitely recommend it!
The Hole in Our Gospel, Richard Stearns
Same Kind of Different as Me, Ron Hall & Denver Moore
The Noticer, Andy Andrews
Killing Cockroaches, Tony Morgan
Traveling Mercies, Anne Lamott
And don’t forget Mad Church Disease, Anne Jackson (it’s next on my list)!
Cindy?s last blog post..My Dad and My Father…
oh my goodness. i need to get out my “to read” list and write these bad guys down! i love reading!
my summer read is Crazy Love by Francis Chan!
tiffany?s last blog post..Daily Tweets
I am a big book reader…probably my favorite of late is The Grand Weaver by Ravi Zacharias. Incredible way of describing the way that God has woven together all things that happen.
Lindsey?s last blog post..My Home…The Garden Shop
The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning!!!!
I personally am still digesting and reading “Pagan Christianity” and “Reimagining Church”. Highly recommended to everyone. Coming from years of ministry training & ministry doing, in what I considered to be a cutting edge, forward-thinking, ministry I didnt think it would be TOO revolutionary. Wrong. They are. They have been two of the most challenging books to my faith – - err religion – - thus yet.
I would suggest reading The Noticer by Andy Andrews. A good, easy read that has a huge impact. Changes one’s perspective which is usually whacked out anyway.
Gave away 15 copies of “Same Kind of Different as Me” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Love that true story of the most unlikely friends, and the woman who brought them together.
Lucille?s last blog post..Death of Michael Jackson – grief tips
My favorite book that your should be reading is Nate Larkin’s new book, Samson & The Pirate Monks. It is about his journey as a recovering sexual addict, confusion from his religious past and a solution to the problem. It was good stuff and a great read.
Kevin Davis?s last blog post..Review: Transformational Architecture
I don’t normally read many non-christian books and I wouldn’t normally recommend one, but this one is really good, and also has a lot of wise sayings from Proverbs.
it’s
I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse
Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss
By Michael Franzese
Publisher – Thomas Nelson
There are a lot of good things any leader including a church leader can take and be effective in miistry
Alex Penduck?s last blog post..Over Analyzing!
I recommend “Servolution” by Dino Rizzo. It was wonderfuly heartening to know someone’s doing the things we believe in – from serving neighbors to working together with other churches.
Two books -
1. “Laughing Matters” by Phil Calloway. Great for anyone who’s going through a tough time or a needs a lift. I read it at the end of a tough day and the end of a tough week. It was very timely. When I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. I alternately laughed and cried all the way through it.
2. “The Love Dare.” Good practical, godly, Biblical day to day advice. And it applies to other day to day relationships, not just marriage.
I am just finishing John Ortberg’s Faith and Doubt and can recommend it and Soul Revolution by John Burke. I wish to finish this summer Anne’s book Mad Church Disease and plan to read a few books recommended to me this summer: The Naked Church by Wayne Jacobsen, Margin by Richard Swensen, Chasing Francis by Ian M Cron, Redesigning Worship by Kim Miller, and True North by Bill George.
The Divine Commodity !!!!!
Such a stretching little book. It will cause you to look at everything in a new light. And Skye incorporates art throughout the book, which is just amazing.
Love it!
James Eaton?s last blog post..Twitter & Psychology
Death by Love — Mark Driscoll.
Intense, redeeming, theological, and thorough.
Ryan Hodges?s last blog post..Video
Just finished Training Camp by Jon Gordon (won it by finding a Catalyst hidden marker!), and it was worth the two hour read. Good ideas to keep leaders on their toes!
chris oakes?s last blog post..The routine that so many Christians are headed for
Apart from our copy of Mad Church Disease?
I’d recommend ‘Dreaming With God’ by Bill Johnston. That book made me FINALLY realise I’m a creative being, created by Creator God, in His image. It doesn’t get much better than that.
It’s been a long time since a book has made my brain shift out of its rut like it did.
Diane?s last blog post..Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink!
for single women: Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye? by Carolyn Mahaney
non-Christian books: The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol
Everyone in ministry needs to read Simple Church and put it into practice.
Michael?s last blog post..Old Skool II
For church planters and church leaders who want to lead their people into a truly missional and incarnational lifestyle, rather than
The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch
Several people on our team read Mad Church Disease and loved it.
Books on my shelf include:
I Am Say’s You Are.. Understanding your Identity in Christ by CJ Rapp
Don’t Let Me Go, David Pierce
TrueFaced by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch.
Deana O’Hara?s last blog post..Of Whine and Roses
The Hole In Our Gospel – Richard Stearns
Redeeming Love – Francine Rivers
And The Shofar Blew – Francine Rivers
Bible
lisa?s last blog post..SHOES! Glorious Shoes!
For church planters and church leaders who want to lead their people into a truly missional and incarnational lifestyle, rather than perpetuating “Consumer Christianity” that is running rampant in our society, then I highly recommend spending you summer reading:
The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch
The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay
Jim Lugar?s last blog post..What Are You Giving Your Life To?
A short book, but worth looking at and pondering…
Choosing to Cheat – Who wins when family and work collide
by Andy Stanley
Confessions of a grieving Christian
by Zig Ziglar
Michael?s last blog post..Is this the answer I really wanted?
Our Bible study group is enjoying “I Became a Christian and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt-Replacing Souvenir Religion with Authentic Spiritual Passion” by Vince Antonucci.
Niki?s last blog post..Do you love your own opinion?
Our Women’s group is reading “The Shack” by William Young, and having a book club discussion tomorrow. Great book to generate thoughts and discussion.
And just for fun – “I Love You, Miss Huddleston (And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood), by Philip Gulley. Hilarious, light reading!!
Kandy Chimento?s last blog post..21 Day Experiment Update
Besides McD…I think you all should read Rob Bell’s “Jesus wants to save Christians”. It’s quick, and Rob has that way of telling a story. If you saw the Nooma videos you will quickly relate to his writings too!
Shawn?s last blog post..R.I.P. Michael!
A book that has really spoken to me this summer is “One Man’s Wilderness – An Alaskan Odyssey” by Richard Proenneke. SIMPLIFY and enjoy each day!!!
Love to see reading lists AJ…
I’m working on:
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
&
Hidden in Plain Sight by Mark Buchanan
Just finished:
Voyage of the Dawn Treader by CS Lewis
Crazy Love (oh so original, eh). I’m reading it the same way I eat that new Belgian Chocolate gelato (which actually also comes in a cool container… oh wait this is supposed to be about a book – not gelato). ANYHOW, I have to pace myself in order to savor what can only be described and a taste sensation for my brain.
And Mad Church Disease, of course.
Alice Wassam?s last blog post..Hold The Mustard
Loved “Same Kind of Different as Me”
A friend shared Swimming Lessons:How To Keep New Christians Afloat in a Sinking World by Grant Edwards with me, and I now share it with you. This is an easy yet extremely worthwhile read. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/kpqc6d.
David J Tooley?s last blog post..Who you are makes a difference
“The Divine Conspiracy” by Dallas Willard is currently WRECKING ME!
“ReJesus” by Alan Hirsch.
“Youth Ministry 3.0″ by Mark Oestreicher.
“The New Conspirators” by Tom Sine.
John Alexander?s last blog post..The New Conspirators by Tom Sine ? Book Review
Recently read & recommended ~
RESILIENCE – Edwards
DINNER WITH A PERFECT STRANGER – Gregory
THE PHARISEE WITHIN ME – Hobbs
MIXED MINISTRY – Edwards & Others
THE OVERLOAD SYNDROME – Swenson
Linda Stoll?s last blog post..Self-Care 101
I highly recommend reading Peter Scazzero’s book “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.” It radically changed my life and it is a great companion book to “Mad Church Disease.” :)
Kevin M.?s last blog post..What are you thankful for today?
Reading “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” to prepare me to be a better father to my two little girls.
It by Craig Groeschel
Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries
God has led me to three books over the last year that have been life-changing and transforming–each in their own way:
“Crazy Love” by Francis Chan
“The Beautiful Fight” by Gary Thomas
“Real Church” by Larry Crabb
I am not the same for how God has spoken to me through each of them.
The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard!
I just finished reading So You Don’t Want To Go To Church Anymore and it was amazing.
Mommy Cracked?s last blog post..Passive Aggressive Notes
I’ve just starting reading “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan and am loving it. I also started listening to his podcasts and THEY ARE KICKING MY BUTT!
Lisa?s last blog post..lisa needs?
No Perfect People Allowed by John Burke. Great book about culture creation and engaging this generation for Jesus!
Dave Hackbarth?s last blog post..uneasy: he said what?
The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer is my all time favorite.
Karin?s last blog post..Sleeping Prayers
BoneMan’s Daughters by Ted Dekker
Cassie?s last blog post..Who Put God in That Box?
I think everyone should read Anderson Cooper’s Dispatches from the Edge. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)Verizon.net
I would encourage everyone to read Unvieled At Last by Bo Sjogren. It is an awesome book. It changed the way I read my Bible.
Am I too late? Probably… but that’s okay… Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Suzie Lind?s last blog post..Seeking Him
the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by Mark Haddon
The Giver – by Lois Lowry
Bec Matheson?s last blog post..City Morning
5 conversations to have with your daughter by Beth Moore
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem – He takes complex aspects of biblical studying and breaks them down to be easily understood, even by me…
Lawrence?s last blog post..Prayer is like a walkie-talkie
Books I liked recently:
The Principle of the Path – Andy Stanley
Courageous Leadership – Bill Hybels
Sacred Marriage – Gary Thomas
From Eternity to Here – Frank Viola
It – Craig Groeschel
Crazy Love – Francis Chan
Revolution of Character – Dallas Willard & Donald Simpson
Jesus wants to save the Christians – Rob Bell & Don Golden
Some old, some new. All good.
Jason Bunch?s last blog post..Collapse of Distinction ? Scott McKain
“Life of The Beloved” by Henri Nouwen
One book that I think everyone should read is The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. It’s an older book, but a must-read (it was an international best-seller, after all).
ragamuffin gospel by brennan manning
forgotten ways by alan hirsch
end of the affair by graham greene
Life Is So Good by George Dawson & Richard Glaubman
Father Joe by Tony Hendra
The Crying For A Vision by Walter Wangerin. Jr.
We have been reading The Remnant by Larry Stockstill as part of our Men’s group.
http://www.amazon.com/Remnant-Larry-Stockstill/dp/1599794543/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246644666&sr=8-1
It has been challenging me in a host of ways.
If you haven’t read it yet, If You Want To Walk On Water, You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat by John Ortberg is an excellent book!
I think you all should be reading “I Am Not, But I Know I Am” by Louie Giglio. This book really is showing me how much I mean to God, in this big universe.
Shawn´s last blog ..Horton Hears A Who?and God?could it be a Parable?