Our Favorite Books Right Now: September 2026
There are some books you read once and forget, and others that follow you for years. We asked our pastors and staff to share titles that have truly shaped their faith and challenged the way they think. If you’re looking for your next deep dive, these come highly recommended by our team.
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Foster the Family – Jamie C. Finn
Recommended by: Ely Vaughn
“I would recommend this book to all believers. The truths applied to being a foster family can and should be applied to any ministry God calls you to.”
Mission Affirmed – Elliot Clark
Recommended by: Kelly Amis
“I highly recommend Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark. It helps us see Paul’s heart and philosophy for missions in a clear, practical way. Clark reminds us that missions is not mainly about results or strategy, but about faithfully proclaiming Christ and seeking God’s approval. This would be a helpful read for anyone who cares about the church’s role in reaching the nations.”
Authentic Masculinity – Seth Troutt
Recommended by: Nick Dutton
“This is the best book I have ever read on the topic of masculinity. Troutt does a wonderful job of faithfully and helpfully detailing the characteristics and roles of a man. Not just a polemic against our confused society, but a positive vision of what a true man is.”
Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund
Recommended by: Cory Hughes
“Take a 23 day devotional journey to the center of God’s heart. Your mind will be changed and your heart will find new vigor, joy, and peace.”
When People are Big and God is Small – Ed Welch
Recommended by: Jason Winstead
"Ed Welch’s When People Are Big and God Is Small offers a clear, biblical diagnosis of how the fear of man can shape our thoughts, relationships, and decisions when we fail to live in proper fear of God. From a biblical counseling perspective, it helpfully redirects us from being controlled by people’s approval toward finding our identity, security, and freedom in Christ."
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Foster the Family – Jamie C. Finn
Recommended by: Ely Vaughn
“I would recommend this book to all believers. The truths applied to being a foster family can and should be applied to any ministry God calls you to.”
Mission Affirmed – Elliot Clark
Recommended by: Kelly Amis
“I highly recommend Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark. It helps us see Paul’s heart and philosophy for missions in a clear, practical way. Clark reminds us that missions is not mainly about results or strategy, but about faithfully proclaiming Christ and seeking God’s approval. This would be a helpful read for anyone who cares about the church’s role in reaching the nations.”
Authentic Masculinity – Seth Troutt
Recommended by: Nick Dutton
“This is the best book I have ever read on the topic of masculinity. Troutt does a wonderful job of faithfully and helpfully detailing the characteristics and roles of a man. Not just a polemic against our confused society, but a positive vision of what a true man is.”
Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund
Recommended by: Cory Hughes
“Take a 23 day devotional journey to the center of God’s heart. Your mind will be changed and your heart will find new vigor, joy, and peace.”
- Available in the GF Library
- Purchase from 10ofThose
When People are Big and God is Small – Ed Welch
Recommended by: Jason Winstead
"Ed Welch’s When People Are Big and God Is Small offers a clear, biblical diagnosis of how the fear of man can shape our thoughts, relationships, and decisions when we fail to live in proper fear of God. From a biblical counseling perspective, it helpfully redirects us from being controlled by people’s approval toward finding our identity, security, and freedom in Christ."
- Available in the GF Library
- Purchase from 10ofThose
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