Books

We love this book! A great model for women’s ministry in the local church. Building fellowship while fixing our eyes on Jesus, and helping women understand and unpack the Bible together.

This book should be required reading for anyone thinking of starting a women’s ministry in their church.

This book walks through important reasons for why churches should implement a women’s ministry, as well as the important principles in how to implement women’s ministry well.

It is deeply rooted in Scripture, and useful for both pastors and women’s ministry leaders.

An excellent guide to what it should look like for men and women to be serving alongside each other in biblically appropriate ways in the local church.

DeYoung speaks from experience, is clear and engaging as he shares his vision for complementarian ministry.

A helpful read unpacking what we mean by complementarianism, the concerns people have around this topic, and what the Bible has to say.

Really good questions and activities to help you think through how to embrace God’s good design for men and women in helpful and healthy ways. Particularly useful for those in church leadership.

This book shares reflections from different women in different circumstances who are all committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with those around them.

An encouraging read to help remind you that no matter your situation, there are ways of sharing the gospel.

A great book for those starting on the journey of women’s discipleship.

Melissa’s book works as a guide to provide topics of conversation and questions to ask as you meet with another Christian woman, or you can read it on your own to prepare you for future discipleship opportunities.

Kathleen Nielson’s ‘Women and God’ walks readers through the Bible to see what God has to say about women. She addresses difficult passages, such as the treatment of captured women in the OT, as well as dwelling on the gentle and invitational way Jesus relates to women.

Full of theological wisdom and practical advice for women. Well worth a read for everyone, but particularly if you have ever wondered if the Bible is sexist.

Claire Smith is an Australian author and theologian. Her book ‘God’s Good Design’ is incredibly helpful and insightful.

Smith works through 7 key Bible passages that speak of women’s role in the home and church, and helps to show readers that God’s design for gender really is good.

‘Priscilla, Where are You’ is a short but engaging book, calling female readers to engage deeply with theology, and pursue sound doctrine, holding up Priscilla as our model.

Brand encourages readers not to be ‘wimpy women’, but to be active theologians for the good of the whole church. A good book to start setting the vision for Biblical Womanhood.

A modern day classic, Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word is an excellent book, calling women to deepen their Biblical literacy and giving you the tools to improve your understanding of Scripture.

A short, but powerful book extolling the virtues of Scripture memorization, and providing tips and techniques for how to memorize effectively.

This book provides a range of tools to help you ‘dig deeper’ into God’s Word. These tips will help you understand the Bible better and make the most of your Bible reading time.

This book walks you through the Bible, helping to make sense of the different sections of Scripture.

It helps to show that the Bible is one big story, and explains how key characters, places and events fit into that story.

Linda Allcock’s Deeper Still calls readers to move beyond skimming the Bible and instead learn to meditate on the great treasure of God’s word.

A beautiful blend of exhortation and strategies to put into practice.