At the WorshipGod06 conference, and a number of times since then, I've been asked to recommend a basic reading list for worship pastors and musicians. While no book can replace the study of God’s Word itself, other books can help us grasp biblical truths more clearly so that we return to Scripture with renewed vigor and faith. Here are a few books that I think are helpful, although I know many more could be added. This is just to get you started. I’ve listed them by category, starting with books that are smaller and more introductory in nature, and ending with books that are a more challenging (but very fruitful!) read. By the way, I wouldn’t agree with everything in each of these books, but I don’t think the authors are overly concerned about that. (Sorry I don't have the links set up for these, but I hope to get to it later.)
Worship:
True Worship by Vaughan Roberts
Worship: Rediscovering the Missing Jewel by Ronald Allen and Gordon Borror
Worship by the Book, ed. By D.A. Carson (particularly the first chapter)
Desiring God by John Piper
Engaging with God by David Peterson
Created for Worship by Noel Due
God:
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by Bruce Ware
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
The Doctrine of God by John Frame
The Person and Work of Christ:
Living The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney
The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges
The Cross and Christian Ministry by D.A. Carson
The Work of Christ by Robert Letham
The Atonement by Leon Morris
The Cross of Christ by John Stott
The Holy Spirit:
Showing the Spirit by D.A. Carson
The Gift of Prophecy by Wayne Grudem
God’s Empowering Presence by Gordon Fee
Theology:
God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts
Concise Theology by J.I. Packer
Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem, ed. By Jeff Purswell
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Music:
Let Us Sing by Lawrence C. Roff
Music Through the Eyes of Faith by Harold Best
Sanctification:
The Enemy Within by Kris Lundgaard
Humility: True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
On Indwelling Sin in Believers by John Owen, The Works of John Owen, Vol. 6
The Church:
Stop Dating the Church by Josh Harris
Spiritual Disciplines within the Church by Donald Whitney
9Marks of Healthy Church by Mark Dever
The Church by Edmund Clowney
For more on why musicians should read books check out these posts.
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