10 Books Pastors Should Read This Year

What will you read this year? Pastors should consider adding these books to their lists as they pursue growth and lead their congregations.

Even if your household likes to get a few more weeks of enjoyment out of that Christmas décor, the life of your church soon returns to its “normal” pace. The early new year is a natural time when pastors and lay leaders consider how their personal and corporate ministries might benefit from the careful insights of other Christians in ministry.

This list is hardly exhaustive but highlights a number of recent publications that will encourage pastors in 2023 and beyond.

Below you’ll find a loose organization of titles in two sections: the top has books predominantly for those in pastoral ministry, while the lower contains titles which pastors may find helpful to recommend to members.

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