Our Library

Books To Read

Current As Of 2018

• Afire with God: Becoming Spirited Stewards – Betsy Schwarzentraub, 2007
• At the Crossroads: Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life – Clayton Smith & Dave Wilson, 2016
• At the End of the Day: How Will You Be Remembered? – James Moore, 2002
• Bounty: Ten Ways to Increase Giving at Your Church – Kristine Miller & Scott McKenzie, 2013
• Charitable Trusts – L. William Schmidt, Jr., Esq., Margot Summers Edwards, Esq., Chelsea May, Esq., & Ann Austin Zeckser, Esq., 2011
• Christmas is Not Your Birthday: Experience the Joy of Living and Giving Like Jesus – Mike Slaughter, 2011
• Congregational Fitness: Healthy Practices for Layfolk – Denise Goodman, 2000
• Creating a Climate For Giving – Donald Joiner, 2003
• Creating Congregations of Generous People – Michael Durall, 1999
• Crowdfunding for Social Good: Financing Your Mark on the World – Devin Thorpe, 2013
• Dare to Dream: Creating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life – Mike Slaughter, 2013
• Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing – Michael Rosen, 2011
• Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity – Adam Hamilton, 2009
• Extraordinary Money! Understanding the Church Capital Campaign – Michael Reeves, 2002
• Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving Worship (DVD), 2011
• Fearless Church Fundraising: The Practical and Spiritual Approach to Stewardship – Charles LaFond, 2013
• Finance: Handling God’s Money in the Church – Philip Jamieson, Janet Jamieson, & Ken Sloane, 2016
• Financial Peace University – Dave Ramsey, 2003
• Fundraising: Hands-On Tactics for Nonprofit Groups – L. Peter Edles, 2006
• Getting My Ducks in a Row: Building Bridges, Setting Guideposts, Leaving a Legacy – Douglas Goldberg, 2004
• Give to Live: The Freedom of Being Generous with Your Life – Stan Toler, 2012
• Giving: Philanthropy for Everyone – Robert Esperti & Renno Peterson, 2002
• Holy Currencies: Six Blessings Sustainable Missional Ministries – Eric Law, 2013
• Inside the Mind of the Bequest Donor: A Visual Presentation of the Neuroscience and Psychology of Effective Planned Giving Communication – Dr. Russell James, 2013
• Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy – Tracy Gary, 2007
• Irresistible Invitation: Responding to the Extravagant Heart of God – Maxie Dunnam, 2008
• It’s Not What You’ve Got! Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, 2007
• Jesus’ Terrible Financial Advice: Flipping the Tables on Peace, Prosperity, and the Pursuit of Happiness – John Thornton, 2017
• Money Matters: Financial Freedom for All God’s Children – Michael Slaughter, 2006
• My Pastor, My Money, and Why We’re Not Talking – Robert Moon, 2012
• New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program – Herb Miller, 2007
• Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting for Dummies – Sharon Farris, 2009
• Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship – J. Clif Christopher, 2015
• Overflow: Increase Worship Attendance & Bear More Fruit – Lovett Weems, Jr. & Tom Berlin, 2013
• Propel: Good Stewardship, Greater Generosity – Clayton Smith, 2015
• Provide & Protect: Important Life and Death Decisions – A. Charles Schultz, 2013
• Rich Church, Poor Church: Keys to Effective Financial Ministry – J. Clif Christopher, 2012
• Stewardship in African-American Churches: A New Paradigm – Melvin Amerson, 2006
• The Abingdon Guide to Funding Ministry, Volume 1 – Donald W. Joiner & Norma Wimberly, 1995
• The Art of Story Handbook, United Methodist Communications, 2017
• The Church Money Manual: Best Practices for Finance & Stewardship – J. Clif Christopher, 2014
• The Genius of Generosity – Chip Ingram, 2011
• The Millionaire in the Pew: A Manual on Major and Deferred Gift Fundraising for Clergy and Religious Leaders – Russell Wilson, 2012
• The She Spot: Why Women Are the Market for Changing the World and How to Reach Them – Lisa Witter & Lisa Chen, 2008
• The Thoughtful Christian’s Guide to Investing Church Funds – Wayne Barrett, CFP, 2001
• The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Bequest Book – Betsy Mangone & Lynn Thomas, 2002
• Theology of Stewardship and Biblical Generosity: Funding your Congregation’s Vision – Dr. Ann Michel & Dr. David McAllister (DVD set)
• Top 40 Rules of Investing: An Engaging and Thoughtful Guide Down the Path of Successful Investment Practice – Scott Reed, 2013
• Transformed Giving: Realizing Your Church’s Full Stewardship Potential (Leader’s guide, DVD, handbook, workbook) – John Ed Mathiason, 2006
• What Matters – Cam Thornton & Rod Zeeb, 2013
• You Can Run a Capital Campaign – John W. Zehring, 1989
• Your Life… Well Spent: The Eternal Rewards of Investing Yourself and Your Money in Your Family – Russ Crosson, 2012