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Followship: The Essence of Our Journey with Jesus (2005)
	When Jesus said, "Follow Me," He wasn't kidding. Being a follower is the essence of the spiritual journey that Jesus has called us to pursue. Although leadership is a quality we all desire to embrace, we must first learn to be followers in the Jesus journey. This book addresses some of the core issues related to being a follower of Jesus, and its uniqueness is found in discovering the adventure of a life of "followship." With a style that is conversational, illustrative, authentic, and witty, this book will appeal to those who have begun a spiritual journey, and to those who have yet to embark on that road. This book is a great tool for defining and pursuing spiritual development, and the end result of reading it promises a greater passion that is ignited in following hard after Jesus. Pick up a copy of Followship: The Essence of our Journey with Jesus - and walk this way. 93 pages.

Recommended Reading (after you've read mine, of course...)

Apologetics/Christian Philosophy

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis - the classic when it comes to philosophical/rational thinking related to Christian faith
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright - a postmodern apologetic that feels like modern day Lewis
Can Man Live Without God by Ravi Zacharias - highly philosophical, difficult reading, but rich

Spiritual Formation/Discipleship

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard - simply one of the best books of all time
Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper - the title alone inspires and convicts
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster - serious reading for the serious disciple
The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer - when reading this, it reminds me how much more I need to know God

Devotional/Inspirational

Your God is Too Safe by Mark Buchanan - God used parts of this book to speak to me about coming to Buffalo
The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey - a great reorientation to the Jewish Jesus
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers - a classic day by day reminder of the character of God

Missional Reading

Invading Secular Space by Martin Robinson and Dwight Smith - they nail the purpose of the church
Church Next by Eddie Gibbs - a good look at what was, and what should be in church life
Breaking the Missional Code by Ed Stetzer - a practical look at the how and why of church
An Unstoppable Force by Erwin McManus - pure brilliance