I often get asked for book recommendations for pioneering / mission. Here is a list of the best books I’ve read that have been significant on my journey – either helping me to develop my thinking, explore what I’m seeing happen on the ground, material to use at The Upper Room or to use to give talks. Hope something here is useful for others on the road.
Inspiration
The Irresistible Revolution Shane Claiborne
Red Moon Rising Pete Grieg
Refounding the Church Gerald Arbuckle
A Generous Orthodoxy Brian McLaren
Exiles Michael Frost
The Hospitality of God Michael Perham
Prophetic
The Sky is Red Ken Leech
Everyday Apocalypse David Dark
Redescribing Reality Walter Brueggemann
Mission
Friendship at the Margins Heuertz & Pohl
Local Theology C Sedmak
Practising the Way of Jesus M Scandrette
Free M Scandrette
Transforming Mission David Bosch
Pioneering
Stepping into Grace Paul Bradbury
Ancient Faith: Future Mission series edited by Graham Cray / Ian Mobsby
Pioneering Spirituality ed Cathy Ross / Jonny Baker
The Pioneer Gift “ “ “ “
Mass Culture ed Pete Ward
Theology
The Poverty and Justice Bible Bible Society
Introducing Practical Theology Pete Ward
A Theology of Place John Inge
Being Christian Rowan Williams
Lost Icons “ “
Silence and Honey Cakes “ “
A Theology of Food Angel Mendez-Montoya
Ecclesiology
Being church, doing life Mike Moynagh
Church in Life: Innovation, Mission and Ecclesiology “ “
Spirituality
Prayers for a Privileged People Walter Brueggueman
Liturgy of the Ordinary Warren
Readings from the Book of Exile P O’Tuama
Iona Abbey Worship Book Iona Community
Touching he Sacred Chris Thorpe
A Spirituality of the Road D Bosch
Personal Development
Let your Life Speak Parker Palmer
Listening to your Life Julia Mourant