RESOURCES

Each Sunday morning during our regular schedule, we offer discipleship programming for adults, youth, children, and preschoolers in The Preserve (Suite 110). Our goal is to help people of all ages understand and apply God’s Word to their lives. You can click on the following links to learn more about our Adult and NextGen Ministries.

If you are considering pastoral ministry (either as a vocation or as a lay elder), Pastor Allen leads a discussion group twice per month each academic year to introduce you to pastoral ministry and help equip you with tools to serve the church. We discuss great books on calling, the local church, and Christian leadership. Exploring Pastoral Ministry is open to any man who is a member or is pursuing membership at New Life. Contact us for more information!

Apologetics

• After Darkness, Light: Distinctives of Reformed Theology: Essays in Honor of R.C. Sproul by R.C. Sproul, Jr
• All That is In God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism by James Dolezal
• The Consequences of Ideas: Understanding the Concepts that Shaped Our World by R.C. Sproul
• Fool’s Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion by Os Guinness
• Heresies and How to Avoid Them: Why It Matters What Christians Believe by Ben Quash and Michael Ward
• The Reason for God by Tim Keller

Biblical Theology

• Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence
• The Message of the Old Testament by Mark Dever
• The Message of the New Testament by Mark Dever
• The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
• What is Biblical Theology? A Guide to the Bible’s Story, Symbolism, and Patterns by Jim Hamilton
• The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses by Chris Bruno

Systematic Theology

• Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
• Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper
• The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D.A. Carson
• Knowing God by J.I. Packer
• Manual of Theology by John Dagg
• On the Incarnation by Athanasius of Alexandria
• Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
• What is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics by R.C. Sproul

Bibles

• ESV Scripture Journals 
• ESV Study Bible 
• ESV Reader’s Bible, Single Volume 
• ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume 

Children’s Bibles & Story Bibles

• The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy
• The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
• The Child’s Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos
• Egermeier’s Bible Story Book by Elsie Egermeier
• ESV Seek and Find Bible 
• ESV Big Picture Bible 
• Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Devotionals

• A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent
• Family Worship Bible Guide by Joel Beeke
• Holiness Day by Day: Transformational Thoughts for Your Spiritual Journey by Jerry Bridges
• Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski
• Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
• New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp
• Truth for Today: A Daily Touch of God’s Grace by John MacArthur

Biography

• Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery by Eric Metaxes
• Amy Charmichael: Beauty for Ashes by Iain Murray
• Ann Judson: A Missionary Life for Burma by Sharon James
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxes
• Calvin by Bruce Gordon
• Evidence Not Seen: A Woman’s Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II by Darlene Diebler Rose
• The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless Soul of the World’s Most Notorious Atheist by Larry Alex Taunton
• If I Perish by Esther Ahn Kim
• John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken
• Jonathan Edwards: A Life by George Marsden
• The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Iain H. Murray
• Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by D.A. Carson
• Seven Men and Seven Women and the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxes
• Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices by Mosab Hassan Yousef
• Spurgeon: A New Biography by Arnold A. Dallimore
• Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susana Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes
• Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

Church History

• The Apostles Creed by Al Mohler
• By His Grace and For His Glory: A Historical, Theological and Practical Study Of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life by Tom Nettles
• Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries by Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, and Michael Haykin
• Fair Sunshine: Martyrs in the Early Scottish Church by Jock Purves
• Learn Church History: From Christ to the Present Day by Everett Furguson, John Woodbridge, and Frank James CB
• Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible by Don Kistler
• Texas Baptists: A Sesquicentennial History by Harry Leon McBeth
• The Unquenchable Flame by Michael Reeves
• Voices of the Martyrs: AD33-Today by John Foxe and Voice of the Martyrs

Ethics, Justice, & Politics

• Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning by Wayne Grudem
• The Color of the Church: A Biblical and Practical Paradigm for Mulitracial Churches by Rodney Woo
• Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just by Tim Keller
• How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age by Jonathan Leeman
• Politics According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resources for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture by Wayne Grudem
• When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

God’s Will

• Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
• The Greener Grass Conspiracy: Finding Contentment on Your Side of the Fence by Stephen Altrogge
• Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung

Holiness & Spiritual Disciplines

• Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty by Brett McCracken
• The Hole in our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness by Kevin DeYoung
• The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
• Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D.A. Carson
• Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
• The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts by Joe Rigney

Money & Work

• Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business by Wayne Grudem
• Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work by Tim Keller
• God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life by Gene Veith
• Money: God or Gift by Jamie Munson
• Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
• Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life than to Waste It by John Piper
• Thinking. Loving. Doing: A Call to Glorify God with Heart and Mind by John Piper
• The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn

Sexual Ethics

• God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin Holcomb
• Love into Light: The Gospel, The Homosexual and The Church by Peter Hubbard
• Purity is Possible: How to Live Free from the Fantasy Trap by Helen Thorne
• What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung
• Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• A Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper

Discipleship

• Community: Taking Your Small Groups Off Life Support by Brad House
• Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton
• Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community by Steve Timmis and Tim Chester
• The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mindset that Changes Everything by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
• The Stories We Tell: How TV and Movies Long For and Echo the Truth by Mike Cosper

Church Life & Membership

• Don’t Fire Your Church Members: The Case for Congregationalism by Jonathan Leaman
• Life in the Body of Christ: Privileges and Responsibilities in the Local Church by Curtis C. Thomas
• Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ by Donald Whitney
• What is a Healthy Church? by Mark Dever
• What is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti Anyabweli

Counseling

• Being There: How to Love Those Who are Hurting by Dave Furman
• Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters by Tim Keller
• How People Change by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp
• I am My Sister’s Keeper: Reaching out to Wounded Women by Denise George
• Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp
• Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials by Dave Furman
• Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry by Mike Wilkerson
• Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Ed Welch
• Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
• When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God – and Joy by John Piper
• When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper
• When People are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Ed Welch
• You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester

Leadership

• Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry by John Stott
• Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons by Thabiti Anyabwile
• Good Soldiers by Allen Duty
• Leaders Who Last by Dave Kraft
• Mistakes Leaders Make by Dave Kraft
• Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer by J. Oswald Sanders
• Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page by Larry Osborn

Ministry

• Am I Called?: The Summons to Pastoral Ministry by Dave Harvey
• The Call to Joy & Pain: Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry by Ajith Fernando
• Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City by Tim Keller
• Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp
• Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry by Tom Ascol
• The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack Eswine
• Lectures to my Students by Charles Spurgeon
• The Pastor’s Justification: Applying the Work of Christ in Your Life and Ministry by Jared Wilson
• The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter

Ordinances

• The Baptism of Believers Alone by Fred Malone
• Baptism: Helpful Answers to Common Questions by Allen Duty
• Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ by Thomas Schreiner and Shawn Wright
• The Lord’s Supper by Thomas Watson
• The Lord’s Supper: Remembering and Proclaiming Christ Until He Comes by Thomas Schreiner and Matthew Crawford
• Preparing for the Lord’s Supper by William Bradshaw and Arthur Hildersham

Worship

• Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God’s People by Matt Merker
• Doxology & Theology by Matt Boswell
• Praise is His Gracious Choice: Corporate Worship Expressing Biblical Truth by Tom Nettles
• Rhythms of Grace: How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel by Mike Cosper
• The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams by Zac Hicks

Evangelism & The Gospel

• Am I Really a Christian? The Most Important Question You’re Not Asking by Mike McKinley
• Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
• The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever
• How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?: The Satisfying Certainty of Eternal Life by Donald Whitney
• The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon
• Ultimate Questions by John Blanchard
• What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert

Missions & Missional Living

• Everyday Church: Gospel Communities on Mission by Steve Timmis and Tim Chester
• For the City: Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel by Darrin Partick and Matt Carter
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield
• The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken
• Let the Nations Be Glad! by John Piper
• A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, & Mission around the Table by Tim Chester
• Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-Term Missions with Cultural Intelligence by David Livermore
• The Transcultural Gospel: Jesus is Enough for Sinners in Cultures of Shame, Fear, Bondage, and Weakness by E.D. Burns
• Why Cities Matter: To God, the Culture, and the Church by Steven Um and Justin Buzzard

Dating

• Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart by John Ensor
• Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating by Marshall Segal 
• Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Paul Tripp
• When Sinners Say, “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey

Singleness

• Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?: Trusting God with a Hope Deferred by Caroline McCulley
• Seasons of Waiting: Walking by Faith When Dreams are Delayed by Betsy Howard
• Single and Satisfied: A Grace-Filled Calling for the Unmarried Woman by Nancy Wilson
• Why Isn’t a Pretty Girl Like You Married? And Other Useful Comments by Nancy Wilson

Marriage

• A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day by Catherine Strode Parks & Linda Strode
• Date Your Wife by Justin Buzzard
• The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim and Kathy Keller
• Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by John Piper
• What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp

Orphan Care

• Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches by Russell Moore
• The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karen Purvis, David Cross, and Wendy Sunshine

Parenting

• Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes by Voddie Baucham
• Family Worship by Donald Whitney
• Gospel Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting by William P. Farley
• Instructing a Child’s Heart by Tedd and Margy Tripp
• Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God by Gloria Furman
• Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls by Gary Thomas
• Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
• The Three Big Questions for the Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable… About Restoring Sanity To the Most Important Organization in Your Life by Patrick Lencioni

Aging

• A Good Old Age: An A to Z of Loving and Following the Lord Jesus in Later Years by Derek Prime
• Finishing Our Course with Joy: Guidance from God on Engaging with Our Aging by J.I. Packer

Preschool

• The Banner Board Books (biographies from church history for very little people) by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
• The Biggest Story ABC by Kevin DeYoung
• Found: Psalm 23 by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• The Garden, The Curtain, and the Cross Board Book: The True Story of Why Jesus Died and Rose Again by Carl Laferton
• Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• Truth and Grace Memory Books: Book 1 by Tom Ascol

K-4 Club

• The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung
• Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
• Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress by Oliver Hunkin
• The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
• God Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender by Martin Machowski
• God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person by Joni and Friends
• The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski
• WonderFull: Ancient Psalms Ever New by Marty Machowski
• Truth and Grace Memory Books: Book 1 by Tom Ascol

Tribe 56

• Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids by David Murray
• God’s Bible Timeline: The Big Book of Biblical History by Linda Finlayson
• The History Lives Series by Mindy and Brandon Withrow
• The Light Keepers Series by Irene Howat
• The Little Pilgrim’s Progress: From John Bunyan’s Classic by Helen L. Taylor
• The Trailblazers Series by various authors
• Truth and Grace Memory Books: Book 2 by Tom Ascol

Youth

• Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know by Wayne Grudem
• Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change by James Dobson
• This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years by Jaquelle Crow
• Thoughts for Young Men: An Exhortation Directed to Those in the Prime of Life by J.C. Ryle
• Truth and Grace Memory Books: Book 3 by Tom Ascol
• What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care? Answers to the Big Questions of Life by Ed Welch