Kenton J. Kutney

Preaching , by Timothy Keller Approximately 6 hours reading time.  They say, 'It takes one to know one!'  If that's so then it's probably a good thing that this New York Times best-selling author is also a pastor and  preacher.   I went over this book three times, not because it is a 'comprehensive text' but for much the same compelling reason as Rev. Fred Fulford, who says it has helped the most of anything he has read since Bryan Chapel's 'Christ-Centered Preaching'."  Fred  estimates this to be the best book he has read on Preaching in a decade.   Timothy Keller offers up fresh insights on communicating the essence of the Christian faith, whether it is delivered via a Sunday sermon - or a chat in a coffee shop.  Well-known for his other solid books like, 'Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering', 'The Reason for God', and  'The Meaning of Marriage', Keller here offers another practical re...

I feel fortunate to have been asked by David Solmes to reflect on literary works that would be of interest to leaders, recommended by leaders.  Whatever your age or stage I invite you to join me in the quest of reading more deeply and widely.  I don't know of any better way to enrich your own life than through the gift of reading. We are all starting from different places but we have converged at this point, this opportunity, to discover together.  Join in! A Review of  Courageous Leadership  by Bill Hybels (Approximately a 9-hour read.)  Rev. Kenton J. Kutney  [I wonder if this title isn't 'Courageous' because Hybels submitted the manuscript to his wife to edit out all his jokes?  Just a thought.] Courageous Leadership  is actually based on more than a 100 pages of sermons collected over all of Bill Hybels' time of "repeated challenges" at Willow Creek Church.  It has taken that long for this book to brew.  Picture this book ...