Books & Articles
Jesus Loves Me
Do you know what you believe about Jesus? How confident are you about your faith?
At a time when “truth” is up for grabs, Pastor John helps Christians understand what they believe — and why. John clearly and faithfully explains essential Christian beliefs, using simple stories that have resonated with his congregation of thousands. He guides readers into these basic beliefs, and most importantly, he illustrates why these beliefs matter.
Jesus Skeptic
Can we know if Jesus actually lived? Have Jesus's followers been a force for good or evil in history?
John wrote Jesus Skeptic to unveil convincing physical evidence that will enlighten seekers, skeptics, and longtime Christians alike. In a generation that wants to make the world a better place, we can discover what humanity's greatest champions had in common: a Christian faith.
Hope of Nations
What in the world is happening? Where is society heading? And how do we live for Christ now?
Every week a terrorist attack, riot, or political scandal makes the headlines—and we feel the world around us shaking again. We struggle to separate truth from biased statements and hope from naïveté. We wonder how we got here and where these uncertain days will take us.
John shares how to live for Christ right now in the midst of a divided and shaking world.
I Am Strong
This book embodies John's heart as a shepherd and pastor. Written for the grieving, the doubting, and the hurting, I Am Strong addresses the difficult questions we ask in our suffering and pain. John wrote I Am Strong to give comfort, hope, and strength to the hurting.
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The Great Evangelical Recession
John wrote this book shortly after he left his journalism career to become a Senior Pastor. It offers a glimpse into his ability to understand the culture and lead the church in these times. The final six chapters reveal his philosophy of ministry. In this book, John identifies key factors that are reshaping the American church, and he offers a biblical vision to stabilize and expand the church.