What Are You Reading?

JASON DEES

Valleydale Church, Birmingham

“Preaching and Preachers” by Martin Lloyd Jones; “The Principle of the Path” by Andy Stanley; “Onward” by Russell Moore; and “The Real All Americans” by Sally Jenkins

I am always reading a few books at once. I just finished ‘Preaching and Preachers.’ It is a classic that every pastor should read on the high calling that God has given every man that works from the preacher’s desk. I read it in seminary but we take our interns through it every year. I am reading ‘The Principle of the Path’ with my men’s group. It is a good, practical book on the importance of making wise decisions. I also am reading ‘Onward.’ I think Dr. Moore is one of the great voices of our day on gospel and culture. I also just started ‘The Real All Americans,’ a great story about football at the Carlisle Indian School. It is one of the most interesting stories in American history, I think, and it is a big part of the development of football.”

ALEX WOLF

FBC Montgomery

“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver

It’s a memoir about moving her family from the American Southwest to Appalachia in order to grow their own food for one whole year. The book is amazing and so eye-opening because it sheds light on just how removed the average Westerner is from the food they consume each day. The writing and ideas are not necessarily spiritual, but so many spiritual parallels can be drawn about how the Lord intended us to work for and consume food.”

JAY WOLF

FBC Montgomery

“Counter Culture” by David Platt

In ‘Counter Culture,’ David Platt examines a wide array of important moral issues through the lens of a Christ-centered worldview. David’s compelling reasoning fused with practical application provides helpful tools for any Christ-follower to use as they seek to form and articulate their worldview. This book is destined to be a classic that will equip countless people to serve as more effective disciples of King Jesus.”