FORMATION RESOURCES

fORMATION RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS

from Pastor Andrew Barrett

Bibles

ESV Study Bible.  A great, all-in-one resource. Includes helpful footnotes, introductions, articles, and overviews.
NIV Lectio Bible.  Brand new by Zondervan. Chapters and verses are removed, encouraging a slow, seamless reading of Scripture.
ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition. An incredible new resource by Crossway Press. Learn about their methodology in this video.

Reading Plans

M'Cheyne Reading Plan.  Four passages a day, covering the Bible in a year.
The Bible Project.  A great blend of rich scholarship and engaging graphic design. Multiple plans available on their website or the YouVersion app. 
ESV Bible App. A massive library of reading plans, audio-Bibles, and study aids. 

Commentaries & Study Aids

Multi-Volume, Old Testament: The Old Testament for Everyone, by John Goldingay.
Multi-Volume, New Testament: The New Testament for Everyone, by N.T. Wright.
Single-Volume, Bible Dictionary: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart.
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour, by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart.

Books on Spiritual Formation

Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God.
Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ.
Saint Benedict, The Rule of St. Benedict.
Dallas Willard, The Great Omission
John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way.
Ruth Haley Barton, Sacred Rhythms.

DISCIPLESHIP SERIES

The Call to Discipleship

The Call to Discipleship is an exploration of Jesus’ call to follow Him—abiding in His presence, learning from His ways, joining His work, and surrendering everything.

The Measurables of Discipleship

The Measurables of Discipleship tackles the question of what genuine spiritual growth looks like, offering four concrete markers—love, joy, peace, and obedience—as a practical and theological framework for measuring maturity in Christ.

Get your copy here!