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Topics:	Intercessory prayer, Prayer, Pursuit of God, Renewal, Revivals, Spiritual formation, Spiritual passion
Filters:	Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Prayer, Shepherd, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	1 Kings 18:42-46, Jonah 4:1-3, James 5:15-18
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

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ESPECIALLY FOR LEADERS

Deepening Your Conversation with God
by Ben Patterson
Written expressly for church leaders, this book is honest, well-written, and challenging.

Leadership Prayers
by Richard Kriegbaum
This gift book, written by the former president of a Christian college, stands out for its realistic prayers pouring out the feelings of a leader.

The Way of the Heart
by Henri Nouwen
Reclaims the values of silence and solitude in a society that values the opposite (one subhead reads: "The compulsive minister").

Working the Angles
by Eugene H. Peterson
Calls Christian leaders back to their true, central work: praying, teaching the Scriptures, and giving spiritual guidance.

GENERAL CLASSICS

Adventure in Prayer
by Catherine Marshall
This short book builds your faith to want to start praying. A great introduction for beginners.

Power through Prayer
by E. M. Bounds
A powerful exhortation to preachers and other leaders to pray without ceasing. Respected Christian leader Ted Engstrom called it "the finest work on prayer ever written!"

Prayer
by Richard Foster
The author of Celebration of Discipline explains various types of prayer—in a way that makes you want to explore and learn.

The Pursuit of God
by A .W. Tozer
If you've lost your hunger for God, this book will give you cravings for a holy life with a holy God.

A Testament of Devotion
by Thomas Kelly
Says longtime Christian leader David Seamands, "Ruskin said, 'Whenever a new book comes out, I read an old one.' This is one of the "oldies" I read and reread."

With Christ in the School of Prayer
by Andrew Murray
Paul Cedar, who directed the "Celebrate Jesus" movement, says, "I find myself returning to this classic again and again for the deepening of my personal prayer life."

DEVOTIONALS

My Utmost for His Highest
by Oswald Chambers
This devotional by a World War I chaplain still ranks as one of the best for awakening the soul to God.

The Seeking Heart
by Francois Fenelon
An updated version of spiritual counsel given 400 years ago, this book is humane, wise, life-changing.

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
by Philip Yancey
Yancey masterfully delves into one of the most important aspects of the Christian life--prayer. He explores the questions you might be asking as a fellow pilgrim seeking a rich life of interaction with God. (Zondervan, 2006; ISBN 0310271053)

Seeing is Believing
by Gregory Boyd
Too often our experience of prayer is drab, difficult, and mechanical. We consider prayer to be an obligation. Boyd explores the centuries-old Christian practice of imaginative prayer to help us see what prayer can be. (Baker, 2004; ISBN 080106502X)

Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
by Brennan Manning
Discover the unconditional love of God which leads to an open and intimate relationship with Him. While it is easy to verbally affirm this love, often it is difficult to truly embrace. Learn to accept the love of God as your Father. (NavPress 2002; ISBN 1576833348)

Transformed Into Fire
by Judith Hougen
Sometimes the pursuit of greater intimacy with God seems futile. The problem may be a lack of willingness to forsake the old self and embrace our true identity in Christ. Let all of life become a response to the love of God. (Kregel Publications, 2002; ISBN 0825428904)

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
by Philip Yancey
Yancey masterfully delves into one of the most important aspects of the Christian life--prayer. He explores the questions you might be asking as a fellow pilgrim seeking a rich life of interaction with God. (Zondervan, 2006; ISBN 0310271053)

Seeing is Believing
by Gregory Boyd
Too often our experience of prayer is drab, difficult, and mechanical. We consider prayer to be an obligation. Boyd explores the centuries-old Christian practice of imaginative prayer to help us see what prayer can be. (Baker, 2004; ISBN 080106502X)

Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
by Brennan Manning
Discover the unconditional love of God which leads to an open and intimate relationship with Him. While it is easy to verbally affirm this love, often it is difficult to truly embrace. Learn to accept the love of God as your Father. (NavPress 2002; ISBN 1576833348)

Transformed Into Fire
by Judith Hougen
Sometimes the pursuit of greater intimacy with God seems futile. The problem may be a lack of willingness to forsake the old self and embrace our true identity in Christ. Let all of life become a response to the love of God. (Kregel Publications, 2002; ISBN 0825428904)