Here are some books that I have read and have found especially valuable:
Asian-American Ministry:
- Growing Healthy Asian American Churches ~ Peter Cha (Editor), S. Steve Kang (Editor), Helen Lee (Editor)
- Pursuing the Pearl: A Comprehensive Resource for Multi-Asian Ministry ~ Ken Uyeda Fong
- Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders ~ Paul Tokunaga
- Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents: Asian American Discipleship ~ Jeanette Yep (Editor), Peter Cha (Editor), Paul Tokunaga (Author), Greg Jao (Author), Susan Cho Van Riesen (Author)
- Developing Asian American Leaders (free PDF) by Paul Tokunaga, Collin Tadao Tomikawa, Sam Barkat, Susan Cho Van Riesen, Brad Wong, Jeanette Yep
- God’s New Whiz Kids?: Korean American Evangelicals on Campus ~ Rebecca Y. Kim
Developing Godly Character:
- Like A Rock: Laying The Foundation For The Rest Of Your Life ~ Andy Stanley
- Authentic Christianity ~ Ray C. Stedman
- Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul ~ Erwin Raphael McManus
- Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God ~ Francis Chan
Preaching:
- Invitation to Biblical Preaching: Proclaiming Truth with Clarity and Relevance (Invitation to Theological Studies Series) ~ Donald Sunukjian
- Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication ~ Andy Stanley
- The Art & Craft of Biblical Preaching
- Deep Preaching: Creating Sermons that Go Beyond the Superficial ~ J. Kent Edwards
- Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages ~ Haddon W. Robinson
- Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching: The Steps from Text to Narrative Sermon ~ J. Kent Edwards
- Preaching with Variety: How to Re-create the Dynamics of Biblical Genres ~ Jeffrey D. Arthurs
Dating and Marriage:
- Men Are Like Waffles–Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences
- Every Man’s Marriage: An Every Man’s Guide to Winning the Heart of a Woman
- 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged
- Sacred Marriage ~ Gary Thomas
For Pastors:
- Confessions of a Reformission Rev.: Hard Lessons from an Emerging Missional Church (The Leadership Network Innovation) ~ Mark Driscoll
- The Heart of a Great Pastor: How to Grow Stronger and Thrive Wherever God Has Planted You ~ H. B. London
- The Monkey and the Fish: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church ~ Dave Gibbons
Prayer:
- The God Who Hears ~ W. Bingham Hunter
- Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home ~ Richard Foster
- Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be With God ~ Bill Hybels
- Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? ~ Philip Yancey
