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A Good Return: Biblical Principles for Work, Wealth and Wisdom by John C. Lennox
About My Father’s Business: Taking Your Faith to Work by Regi Campbell
An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God’s Purpose for the Next Season of Life by Jeff Haanen
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25 Great Quotes from What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
Business for the Glory of God; The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business by Wayne Grudem
Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate and Risk by Jordan Raynor
Called to Lead: 26 Leadership Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul by John MacArthur
Calling to Christ: Where’s My Place by Robert Davis Smart
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory (Expanded Edition) by Tod Bolsinger
Christians on the Job: Winning at Work Without Compromising Your Faith by David Goetsch
Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand by Steve Robinson
Crazy Busy: A Mercifully Short Book About a (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung
Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job, and Launch Your Future by Dee Ann Turner
Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling by Andy Crouch
Culture Rules: The Leader’s Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage by Mark Miller
Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck
Didn’t See It Coming: Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences by Carey Nieuwhof
Discipleship with Monday in Mind: How Churches Across the Country Are Helping Their People Connect Faith and Work by Skye Jethani and Luke Bobo
Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity by Tim Challies
20 Quotes from Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity by Tim Challies
Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People by S. Truett Cathy
Essays for the Common Good: Nine Pastors and Churches Share How They Are Putting Ideas into Practice. Edited by Luke Bobo.
Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller
Faithful Leaders: and the Things That Matter Most by Rico Tice
From Weakness to Strength: 8 Vulnerabilities That Can Bring Out the Best in Your Leadership by Scott Sauls
Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer
Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God by Courtney Reissig
God at Work: Live Each Day with Purpose by Ken Costa
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life by Gene Edward Veith
God Loves Your Work: Discover Why He Sends You to Do What You Do by Larry Peabody
Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World by David Hataj
Gospel Eldership: Equipping a New Generation of Servant Leaders by Robert Thune
Gospel-Centered Work: Becoming the Worker God Wants You to Be by Tim Chester
Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind & The Glory of Your Job by Bryan Chapell
H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle by Brad Lomenick
Hand Me Another Brick: How Effective Leaders Motivate Themselves and Others by Charles Swindoll
Heaven is a Place on Earth: Why Everything You Do Matters to God by Michael E. Wittner
How Then Should We Work? by Hugh Whelchel
How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority by Clay Scroggins
Immanuel Labor—God’s Presence in Our Profession: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach to the Doctrine of Work by Russell E. Gehrlein
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri J. M. Nouwen
It’s My Pleasure by Dee Ann Turner
Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job by Dennis W. Bakke
Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung
Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good by Amy Sherman
Know Your Why: Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling in Life by Ken Costa
LEAD . . . for God’s Sake! A Parable for Finding the Heart of Leadership by Todd G. Gongwer
Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World by Richard Stearns
Lead Like Jesus Revisited by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Phyllis Hendry
Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church by Paul David Tripp
Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results by David Green and Bill High
Leading With a Limp by Dan Allender
Living Salty and Light-filled Lives in the Workplace by Luke Bobo
Luther on Leadership by Stephen J. Nichols
Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World by Michaela O’Donnell
Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do by Jordan Raynor
Mission at Work: Finding God’s Grace Through Your Professional Work by Bryan Chapell
Mission Possible: Go Create a Life That Counts by Tim Tebow with A.J. Gregory
Monday Morning Atheist: Why We Switch God Off at Work and How You Fix It by Doug Spada and Dave Scott
One Thousand Wells: How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It by Jena Lee Nardella
21 Quotes on Calling, Vocation and Leadership from One Thousand Wells: How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It by Jena Lee Nardella
Our Secular Vocation: Rethinking the Church’s Calling to the Marketplace by J. Daryl Charles
Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture by David Murray
Retiring Well: Strategies for Finding Balance, Setting Priorities, and Glorifying God by John Dunlop, MD.
Rising to the Call by Os Guinness
Self-Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Gain the Mindset and Skillset for Getting What You Need to Succeed, Revised Edition by Ken Blanchard, Susan Fowler and Laurence Hawkins.
Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer by J. Oswald Sanders
Taking God to Work: The Keys to Ultimate Success by Steve Reynolds and David L. Winters
Talent Magnet: How to Attract and Keep the Best People by Mark Miller
The Accidental Executive: Lessons on Business, Faith, and Calling from the Life of Joseph by Albert M. Erisman
The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do by Jeff Goins
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling God’s Purpose For Your Life by Os Guinness. (expanded and revised 20th anniversary edition)
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life by Os Guinness
The Captain Class: The Hidden Force behind the World’s Greatest Teams, by Sam Walker
The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Principles of All by Jon Gordon
The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker by Brad Lomenick
25 Quotes on Leadership from The Catalyst Leader by Brad Lomenick
The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today’s Workplace by Tim Elmore
The Fabric of This World: Inquiries into Calling, Career Choice, and the Design of Human Work by Lee Hardy
The Flourishing Pastor: Recovering the Lost Art of Shepherd Leadership by Tom Nelson
The Gospel & Work (Gospel for Life) Edited by Russell Moore and Andrew T. Walker
The Gospel at Work: How the Gospel Gives New Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs (Updated and Expanded Edition) by Sebastian Traeger and Greg D. Gilbert
The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
The Gospel Goes to Work: God’s Big Canvas of Calling and Renewal by Stephen R. Graves
The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation (Second Edition) by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and R. Robert Creech
The Leadership Style of Jesus: How to Make a Lasting Impact by Michael Youssef
The Marks of a Spiritual Leader by John Piper
The Multi-Directional Leader: Responding Wisely to Challenges from Every Side by Trevin Wax
The Mythical Leader: The Seven Myths of Leadership by Ron Edmondson
The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
The Road to J.O.Y. Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy by Scott Drew
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
The Sacred Meaning of Everyday Work by Robert Tribken
The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life by Jason Romano
The Way of the Shepherd by Kevin Leman and Bill Pentak
The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work by Jordan Raynor.
Time for Every Thing by Matt Fuller
Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven Garber
Vocation: Discerning Our Callings in Life by Douglas Schuurman
Whatever You Do: Six Foundations for an Integrated Life, edited by Luke Bobo
Why Does Your Business Exist? A Christian Business Guide to Creating your Mission, Vision, and Values Statements by Chris Patton
Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement by Mark Miller
Women, Work & Calling: Step Into Your Place in God’s World by Joanna Meyer
Work and Our Labor in the Lord by James M. Hamilton Jr.
Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy by Matthew Kaemingk and Cory B. Willson
Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work by Tom Nelson
Work Matters: Lessons from Scripture by R. Paul Stevens
Work That Makes a Difference by Daniel Doriani
Work: It’s Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation by Daniel M. Doriani
Workplace Grace: Becoming a Spiritual Influence at Work by Bill Peel and Walt Larimore
Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work by Kara Martin
Workship: How To Use Your Work To Worship God by Kara Martin
You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News by Kelly Kapic
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt
Calling, Vocation & Work
Work and Leadership Library
Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers by Dee Ann Turner
Books by Andy Andrews
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25 Quotes from Making Vision Stick by Andy Stanley
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Books by Kerry Patterson et al
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Books by Tony Dungy
Chess Not Checkers: Elevate Your Leadership Game by Mark Miller
Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success by John Wooden
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown
Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others by Cheryl Bachelder
Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life and Work by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia
Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek, David Mead and Peter Docker
It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell
Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love by Richard Sheridan
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life by Marcus Buckingham
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
StandOut 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham
StandOut by Marcus Buckingham
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
The Conviction to Lead by Albert Mohler
The Heart of Leadership: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow by Mark Miller
The Road to Character by David Brooks
The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do by Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller
20 Quotes on Servant Leadership from The Secret by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller
The Serving Leader: Five Powerful Actions to Transform Your Team, Business and Community by Kenneth R. Jennings and John Stahl-Wert
My Interview with the authors of THE SERVING LEADER and an Excerpt from the Book
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Trust Works! Four Keys to Building Lasting Relationships by Ken Blanchard
Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership by Mark Miller
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15 Quotes on Faith from “The Gospel According to Daniel: A Christ-Centered Approach” by Bryan Chapell
20 Helpful Quotes on the Transgender Revolution from “We Cannot Be Silent” by Albert Mohler
25 Quotes from Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur
50 Important Quotes from the book “We Cannot Be Silent” by Albert Mohler
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