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Suggested Reading
   
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=440395 Kicking Habits by Thomas G. Bandy

The ground-breaking book that has shown thousands of congregations how to overcome the destructive attitudes and systems that prevent them from focusing on their true mission: making disciples of Jesus Christ.
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=502365 I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church! by Paul Nixon

The author coaches pastors and churches of many denominations across North America, with a special interest in new church development and multi-site congregations in urban areas. The commitment to lead healthy, growing spiritual movements is what this book is all about.
http://www.tonycampolo.org/ Red Letter Christians by Tony Campolo

Deals with political issues from the perspective of Jesus’ red-letter words in the Bible, in a movement that transcends partisan politics focusing on fighting poverty, the environment, advancing peace, stronger families & ethical living.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4538138 This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women by Jay Allison (Editor)

An inspiring collection of the personal philosophies and core values of a fascinating group of Americans
http://www.marcusjborg.com/index.html Marcus Borg
Jesus: A New Vision
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
The God We Never Knew
Reading the Bible Again for the First Time
The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith Jesus :
Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary
http://www.brianmclaren.net/ Brian D. McLaren            
The Secret Message of Jesus            
A Generous Orthodoxy            
A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey            
The Story We Find Ourselves In: Further Adventures of a New Kind of Christian            
The Last Word and the Word After That