A Christian Book Gift Guide for Men
Whether you're shopping for Father's Day gift or looking for the perfect book for a family member or friend, this guide has meaningful gifts for men in any life stage. From theology classics to books on friendship, work, calling, and everyday faithfulness, there's something here for everyone.
For the man who wants to live wisely
To Live Well
In To Live Well, Alan Noble shows you how you can not only endure but flourish in life through exploring the seven virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance, faith, hope, and love. This book won't give you a ten-step plan to fix everything. It doesn't promise clarity overnight. But it will invite you into something deeper: an ancient, time-tested path of habits of heart and mind that shape who we are and how we live.
For the man searching for deeper meaning
When Life Feels Empty
When Life Feels Empty offers a road map back to what your soul has been yearning for through seven ancient practices to help you reconnect with God and rediscover the fullness of life he intends for you. This book will show you how to step away from the disorder of modern life, stop settling for feeling lost or incomplete, and discover a path to fulfillment through the One who has been pursuing you the entire time.
For the man seeking friendships that last
Enduring Friendship
Bryan Loritts mines one of the Bible's least-known books for insights into how friendships can flourish even in the midst of sin and brokenness. With careful exposition and insight, he unpacks how the apostle Paul helped Philemon and Onesimus reconcile a most unlikely relationship with truth, repentance, and grace. With God’s work and steadfast love, discover how even difficult friendships can be transformed into friendships that endure.
For the dad who wants to disciple his kids
Family Discipleship that Works
In Family Discipleship That Works, Dembowczyk says that the goal of discipling our kids isn't just passing along head knowledge. It's teaching them to act like Jesus. The Bible itself is not just a story but a drama in which we ourselves participate, and our kids have roles to play too. Dembowczyk offers practical advice and a wealth of ideas for teaching our kids to imitate the character traits of Jesus himself as we "act out" the Christian life together.
For the man who loves the classics
Knowing God
Drawing from Packer's rich theological insight, Knowing God blends deep spiritual truths with practical guidance, helping believers renew their understanding of God’s character and His faithful love. Named one of the top fifty books that have shaped evangelicals by Christianity Today, this inspiring resource bridges head knowledge and heartfelt devotion, making it a must-read for those yearning to deepen their spiritual walk.
For the man seeking spiritual maturity
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Long obedience requires a deepening life of prayer. Eugene Peterson finds encouragement for today's pilgrims in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134), sung by travelers on their way to worship in Jerusalem. With prophetic and pastoral wisdom, Peterson shows how the psalms teach us to grow in worship, service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community, blessing, and more.
For the man who wants to lead more thoughtfully
The Art of Asking Better Questions
In The Art of Asking Better Questions, J.R. Briggs offers a thoughtful exploration of how intentional, well-crafted questions can transform relationships, leadership, and spiritual growth. Guided by the wisdom of Jesus as the ultimate question-asker, Briggs argues that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others.
For the man who wants to change his perspective on work
Discovering Joy in Work
Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how work is intended to produce lasting value and should be meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort. Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be. He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are.
For the man at a crossroads in life
Hinge Moments
In life we have moments in time in which we have an opportunity before us to make a change or to respond to a situation. According to Michael Lindsay, president of Gordon College, what follows these instances will depend intrinsically on the decisions we make and the actions we take. These are what he calls "hinge moments"―opportunities to open (or close) doors to various pathways of our lives.
For the man who wants his faith to come alive
The Thrill of Orthodoxy
In The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Trevin Wax turns the tables on those who believe Christian teaching is narrow and outdated. Returning to the church's creeds, he explains what orthodoxy isand why we can have proper confidence in it, and lays out common ways we can stray from it. By showing how heresies are always actually narrower than orthodoxy―taking one aspect of the truth and wielding it as a weapon against others―Wax shows us that false teaching ultimately proves bland and boring, and that orthodoxy is where true adventure can be found.
For the man who feels too busy to grow spiritually
The Common Rule
Habits form us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy people. We yearn for the freedom of the gospel but remain shackled by our screens and exhausted by our routines. How can we truly break free, find rest, and form a life that aligns our habits with our foundational beliefs? According to Justin Earley, the answer is a rule of life. The Common Rule's four daily and four weekly habits transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor.
For the man navigating a new season of leadership
Canoeing the Mountains
Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding ministry leaders through uncharted territory. In Canoeing the Mountains, Bolsinger provides a thoughtful and practical guide for leaders facing the unprecedented challenges of a rapidly changing world.
