Constantly growing in your faith is so important and cannot be fulfilled simply by attending church every Sunday. Attending a small church is one way to grow your faith, but part of what Delighting in God stands for at Gateway is spending time as an individual with God, soaking up as much as you can.

We also understand that it can be hard to know what to do in order to challenge and strengthen your faith. That’s why we developed this section of the website: Growth & Resources.

Take a look around, we hope you will find what is posted useful, but don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like a recommendation on a topic you don’t see covered or if you would like to share a personal book review of your own.

Email Lisa Herbert: lisaherbert@live.ca with all recommendations, requests and concerns.



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SACRED ENCOUNTERS by Tamara Park

I strongly recommend this book. It is the story of a woman who finished her degree in theology and then didn't know what to do. She wanted her faith to become real to her, so she and two friends went on a pilgrimage across Europe. Along the way, Tamara and her friends seek out peoples' answers to the question "Who is God to you?"

SOUL CRAVINGS by Erwin McManus

This book analyzes the deep cravings that every person has deep within their soul. It brings new light to who God is, and how we should be living our lives in accordance to that.

THE IRRESISTIBLE REVOLUTION by Shane Claiborne

Shane Claiborne is the leader of the Simple Way church, which is a movement towards ultimate community and love and acceptance for everyone. The book explains his basic concepts and conclusions on life as a Radical Christian.

THE NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIFE by Watchman Nee

This classic work unfolds the path of faith and presents the eternal purpose of God in simple terms.

THE CALVARY ROAD by Roy Hession

Roy Hession was a 20th century British evangelist and author. His post World War II work is well known especially among young people. In 1950 Roy and his wife Revel published their first book The Calvary Road. The nature of religious revival is discussed as well as the prerequisites and consequences of the activity of God in the heart of man. According to Hession, man can learn how Jesus can fill you with His Spirit through brokenness, repentance and confession.

MERE CHRISTIANITY by C.S. Lewis

Mere Christianity is a revised and enlarged edition of the three books produced from C.S. Lewis' radio broadcasts in England during World War II: The Case for Christianity, Christian Behaviour, and Beyond Personality.

THE RAGAMUFFIN GOSPEL by Brennan Manning

Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. In this newly repackaged edition—now with full appendix, study questions, and the author’s own epilogue, “Ragamuffin Ten Years Later,” Brennan Manning reminds us that nothing could be further from the truth. The Father beckons us to Himself with a “furious love” that burns brightly and constantly. Only when we truly embrace God’s grace can we bask in the joy of a gospel that enfolds the most needy of His flock—the “ragamuffins.”

THE CALL by Os Guinness

The Call continues to stand as a classic, reflective work on life's purpose. Best-selling author Os Guinness goes beyond our
surface understanding of God's call and addresses the fact that God has a specific calling for our individual lives. Why am I here? What is God's call in my life? How do I fit God's call with my own individuality? Guinness helps the reader discover answers to these questions, and more – perfect for individual or group study.