Ministries – Arise Book Groups
Be True, Be Kind, Be Bold.
We are committed to being lifelong learners. Our Book Group is a simple way we try to cultivate humility and teachability. Each month we pick a book to read that either helps us lean into one of our six practices, engages with historical Christian figures/classic literature, or exposes us to alternative perspectives. We are committed to read broadly and from a variety of viewpoints, particularly those we don’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with, seeking to understand and then apply what we learn.
If you are interested in hanging with our pastor to discuss some challenging content, then the process is simple:
- Get your hands on the book,
- Read the book (or listen to the audiobook)
- Come ready to share your highlights and how God is challenging you to respond.
Note: You do not need to attend our church to participate, but you must be willing to maintain a humble and teachable posture and able to engage in respectful dialogue with people you don’t agree with.
Some previous books:
How to Hear God – Pete Grieg
Deeply Formed Life – Rich Villodas
Making Room – Christine Pohl
Glittering Vices – Rebecca DeYoung
Rees Howells: Intercessor – Norman Grubb
Prayer in the Night – Tish Harrison Warren
The Story of a Soul – St Therese of Lisieux (Tan Classics)
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? – Timothy Keller
The Autobiography of Malcom X
Art and Faith: A Theology of Making – Makoto Fujimura
You’re Only Human – Kelly Kapic
How To Worship A King by – Zach Neese
Restless Devices – Felicia Wu Song
Tell Her Story – Nijay K. Gupta
George Mueller of Bristol – A.T. Pierson
Learning Humility – Richard Foster
Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark? – Janet Kellogg Ray
