My Top 20 Missional Books List

Top 20 Books List ReadingHere is my suggested Top 20 Missional Books List…right now. By the way…I see everything as mission! I could have listed a lot more in each category, but these will keep you busy for a while. Some are classics; some are newer on my list.

I am not 100% in agreement with every word in every book. But I have found all of these to be informative, challenging and very helpful in causing me to think and consider new ways of “being” and living. These books are not all by Christian authors; don’t let that hinder your mining for gold here.

I have put these books under categories of life and growth that are important to me, and maybe you too. I try to read a new book in each category every year. (more…)

Lifeschool 109: How to Innovate Your Life With Lifelong Learning

A strong posture to take as we navigate through life is that of a learner; to constantly desire growth in wisdom and understanding. In this episode, Caesar and Heath talk about ways you can excel at growth in every important area of life and give you their plan for picking your reading list for the upcoming 12 months.

how to innovate your life

Studies have shown that those individuals that remain engaged in lifelong learning stay productive and emotionally healthier throughout all of life–even well into older age. With the process we share in this episode of Lifeschool you’ll also have the added benefit of an expanded relational base and the ability to model this lifestyle for others. Get started now…

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7 Ways to Be a More Generous Person

Generosity can transform the world. It starts by changing the “giver” and then moves outward to bless others. I want to learn to be a more generous person. Care to join me?

Regardless of your income, if you live in America or most parts of the “western world”, you are living as, and among, some of the wealthiest people in human history. We have access to resources to such a degree that we barely notice anymore.  (more…)

Lifeschool 108: How to Plan Awesome Dates With Your Spouse

Dating and date nights are not just for the young and in love. Date nights are an important part to keeping love and romance alive in your marriage. Today, we discuss the importance of having date nights with your spouse and give some practical tips on how to make them fun and meaningful.

how to plan dates with your spouse

What Are You Doing Friday Night?

Feeling like the man or woman sleeping next to you is becoming more like a roommate or business partner? Maybe it’s been too long since you’ve been on a date with your spouse! What used to come easily as something that built intimacy and deeper connection can easily fall by the wayside of business, tiredness and just plain… life. Get started now…

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Lifeschool 107: How To Talk About Politics Without Being A Jerk

Our world is divided. People of varying opinions and beliefs are attempting to make sense of it all while demonizing those who are different than them. How might being a follower of Jesus change the way we have political conversations? In this episode, Caesar and Heath give you a way to avoid becoming a polarizing jerk.

how to talk about politics

Have you ever felt like you were innocently sharing your opinion about some topic of the day when things turned ugly? Do you find it hard to be loving when people hold such radically different views than you do? Especially when it comes to politics and government, all while claiming to be Christians? If not, you’ve probably just avoided today’s hot-button issues all together. Get started now…

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Lifeschool 106: Finding True Meaning in Your Small Group

What’s the difference between a Small Group and a Missional Community? On This Episode, Caesar and Heath look at the traditional “small group” model and suggest ways to transition them into a more “missional” mode of life-on-life together in community.

Small Group to Missional Community

You may have been in your current small group for years–or maybe you’ve given up on that already. Love it? Hate it? Take heart! You were designed to live a rich life as part of God’s family in community on mission with others. Get started now…

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