Our pastor is interested in setting up a book stall. Does anyone have an idea about beginning a book collection? Our library books are mostly really old.
Gloria
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My first thought was--a. The Bible is pretty old, yes.
b. I'm not certain what a 'stall' would be; perhaps a small stand/cart closer to the congregation? --where they meet for coffee? And how large this would be for how many books?
c. I would start with books on "living" Here are some ideas: These might not work. I would try to discover, perhaps from the minister, what are the concerns of the congregation; finance? health? family matters? work matters, etc.
Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis
The Pursuit of God – A.W. Tozer
The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
The Cost of Discipleship – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald S. Whitney
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My first thought was--a. The Bible is pretty old, yes.
b. I'm not certain what a 'stall' would be; perhaps a small stand/cart closer to the congregation? --where they meet for coffee? And how large this would be for how many books?
c. I would start with books on "living" Here are some ideas: These might not work. I would try to discover, perhaps from the minister, what are the concerns of the congregation; finance? health? family matters? work matters, etc.
Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis
The Pursuit of God – A.W. Tozer
The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
The Cost of Discipleship – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald S. Whitney
Crazy Love – Francis Chan
Also some fiction:
The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis
The Shack – William P. Young
Redeeming Love – Francine Rivers
This Present Darkness – Frank E. Peretti
The Mark of the Lion Series – Francine Rivers
Safely Home – Randy Alcorn
Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan
Gloria, would you explain what your pastor has in mind with a book stall?