East-West Recommends: Christian Biographies

Every believer has a story that testifies to the good news of God’s grace. Our unique experiences encourage, convict, and inspire others in their pursuit of Christ. And in some instances God allows our stories to be documented in books for the enjoyment of the masses.

That’s the case for this list of Christian biographies recommended by our worldwide staff.

Biographies

Through the Gates of Splendor, by T.S. Eliot. Recommended by a missionary in Central Asia.

The Insanity of God, by Nik Ripkin. Recommended by Amy Burch from our Field Ministries team and our Vice President of Equipping.

Love Does, by Bob Goff. Recommended by Kristin Sheehy from our Development department.

The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. Recommended by a missionary in South Asia.

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, by Eric Metaxas. Recommended by Michael Lambert from our Development department and Judy Wood from our Women’s Ministry department.

To the Golden Shore, by Courtney Anderson. Recommended by a stateside missionary.

Becoming Odyssa, by Jennifer Pharr Davis. Recommended by Chelsea Ryden from our Development department.

Miraculous Movements, by Jerry Trousdale. Recommended by a missionary to Africa.

Six Days of War: The Making of the Modern Middle East, by Michael Oren. Recommended by a missionary in the Middle East.

Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller. Recommended by Kate Boyd from our Development department.

Shadow of the Almighty, by Elisabeth Elliot. Recommended by a missionary in Southeast Asia.

The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen. Recommended by Judy Wood from our Women’s Ministry department.

Kisses from Katie, by Katie Davis. Recommended by Kristin Sheehy from our Development department.

Have you read any of these? What would you add to this list?

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