Ten books which influenced me most in 2009
December 3, 2009
Today was my first day back in the office after being out for the Thanksgiving holiday and struggling through illness this week. On my to-do list for several weeks has been to share what I could consider the ten most influential books I have read thus far in 2010. Granted, the Bible continues to be the most influential. 
These are in no particular order and there are many more I would recommend. But these are the ten that impacted me the most this year.
- The Noticer by Andy Andrews
- Forgotten God by Francis Chan
- Made to Stick by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
- One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook
- The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization by Peter F. Drucker
- Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches That Reach Them by Ed Stetzer, Richie Stanley, and Jason Hayes
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan
- Spiritual Leadership: Moving People Onto God’s Agenda by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby
- Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson
What’s on your list?
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I am blessed to serve as Pastor of the West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida, since June ’08. Prior to this role, I served as Pastor to University Students (5 years) and as Pastor to Students (12 years).
I grew up in Bartlett, Tennessee, just outside of Memphis, TN. The Lord moved powerfully in my life as a freshmen in college regarding an unyielding commitment to Jesus Christ. I have never regretted that decision! I graduated from Memphis State University with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Sociology. I received my Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. I am currently praying about beginning my doctoral studies in expository preaching.
My Family
My wife, Nova, and I have been married since June ’93 and we have one daughter, a pug named Lulu, and a border collie/lab mix named Tootsie.
In My Sparetime
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, golf, reading, home renovations, and cleaning the pool.
Random Facts
Favorite College Team: Texas Longhorns
Favorite Book of the Bible: Old Testament – Jonah; New Testament – John
Favorite Movie: Bourne Series
What I Enjoy Most About Ministry: I love seeing God completely transform a life and having the opportunity to be a small part of that process.
Just finished The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle. Fascinating read! Will be interested in your thoughts.