Top ten Christian business books worth reading

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We’ve listed books that cover topics from money management, building businesses, creating generational wealth to impacting society with your newfound resources.

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Boundaries for Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud (2013) – Click here 

Clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud gives practical guidelines on how to prioritize one’s most valuable asset, which is time. Cloud reveals how successful leaders implement boundaries within their organization to thrive beyond their vision. Boundaries for Leaders will inspire you to cultivate a culture and environment consistent of a high-performing results driven team. This book will certainly give you a clear perspective of highly effective team building strategies to ensure you reach your aim and objectives.

Who should read this:

• We recommend this book to business owner with one or more employees looking to step up to the next level.

Whatever the Cost: by David and Jason Benham – Click here 

David and Jason Benham reveal their compelling story on how they went from struggling entrepreneurs, doing part-time odd jobs to becoming two nationally acclaimed real estate entrepreneurs. The twin brothers throughout this book emphasize how inner drive, motivation and applying biblical principles are keys to prospering in any endeavor you choose. One major character attribute in whatever the Cost is the importance of allowing the pain of discipline to mold your mindset into the attitude of a winner.

Who should read this:

• Every entrepreneur in need of motivation and new level of insights should read this book.

Money Won’t Make You Rich by Sunday Adelaja – Click here

Nigerian born Pastor Sunday Adelaja runs the largest church in Europe and is the founder of the Embassy of God based in Ukraine. Adelaja also started an organization for businessmen called “CLUB 1000” where he has already raised up to 200 people to become millionaires within two years applying God’s principles to personal finances. In the introduction he explains how he was able to become a millionaire in less than 9 months. “Money Won’t Make You Rich” detailed how anyone can transform their life by following the principles of wealth from hard work, diligence, creating more value than you receive and so much more. One of the key features of the book is the cover stories included which show how down and outs, alcoholics, those in financial despair were able to transform their economical status by diligently following the principles of law of money.

Who should read this:

• Anyone who wants to master the art of controlling money instead of the reverse.
• Anyone looking for ethical ways to increase their disposable income.

Made in America – My Story by Sam Walton – Click here 

It will be disastrous to complete the top ten Christian books and fail to mention “My Story” the autobiography of Sam Walton.

Sam is the founder of Wal-Mart, which is now the world’s largest company by revenue 485.651 billion (FY 2015). The man of faith founded discount department stores in 1962 whilst still committing to his Christian duties as a Sunday school teacher at the local Presbyterian Church. Made in America, will most certainly encourage you to show extreme diligence, focus, excellent and commitment to your business just like Sam Walton. His business was able to grow into industry dominance simply because he understood the importance of taking care of your staff by offering added financial incentives and customers, in Sam Walton’s words “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.”

Who should read this:

• Those with aspiring to build a business empire that can last generations.

More Than a Hobby by David Green – Click here

More Than a Hobby is the autobiography of David Green the founder of billion dollar arts and craft empire Hobby Lobby, and how he started it from humble beginnings with cash injection of $600 dollars. The devoured Christian uncovers how he achieved high achievements in business learning from his grass root experiences, and applying biblical ethics to all his decisions, which put ahead of his competition. Through reading you would realize becoming a billionaire requires a phenomenal work ethic, for example David Green never allowed managers to spend more than thirty minutes per day on paperwork.

Who should read this:

• Anyone looking to scale their business into a lucrative operation without compromising their moral values.

S. Truett Cathy – How Did You Do It, Truett? – Click here 

S. Truett Cathy penned his life journey and epic rise as one of the most respectful business leaders in the restaurant industry in his biography titled “How Did You Do It, Truett?

Truett is the inventor of the chicken sandwich and founder of Chick-fil-A which now turnover billions a year, offers wisdoms and success principles that you can apply in almost any business.

Who should read this:

• Those looking to build a successful family in parallel with their business, Truett lived up to 98 and now his children run the business empire.

How to Run your Business by the Book – Dave Anderson – Click here 

Business coach Dave Anderson gives lessons on how to establish a successful business using the biblical ethics. These book contains many timeless leadership principles to maximize your effectiveness in rendering services and personal integrity.

Who should read this:

• Those who have a desire to use the Bible to guide their business career instead of using it for spiritual guidance solely.

John C. Maxwell – Failing Forward – Click here

Life coach John C. Maxwell clearly explains why some people succeed and others don’t, which is usually down to the fear of feeling rejected. This book is perfect for anyone looking to change his or her perceptions and response to “failure”, reading this drums up the idea that the key to winning is failing your way to success. If you find yourself procrastinating and being crippled down by fear this is a must read.

Who should read this:

• Those looking to escape and break out of the risk adverse mindset.

Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey – Click here 

Dave Ramsey opens up about how by the age of twenty-six he had established four multi-million dollar real estate portfolio to loosing it all by the age of thirty. In Financial Peace he gives a blueprint on how he reversed his misfortune and built up financial security by first eliminating his personal debts. He offer straightforward guide to saving, smart investing and creating multi-stream of income. In the book he emphasizes how financial freedom is 80% behavior and 20% knowledge, which is refreshing that those who believe, they are not smart enough to climb up the financial ladder.

Who should read this:

• Those that are employed with disposable income and a long-term view to turn it into financial security for themselves and family.

Work as Worship by Mark L. Russell – Click here

Work as Worship profiles a list of America’s most influential and philanthropic Christian businessmen that run established brands from PepsiCo, Chick Fi A, Hobby Lobby, Interstate Batteries, etc). This book covers a wide range of themes to enhance value needed to become a success from stewardship, leadership, money and giving back. The main theme of Work as Worship is on the importance demonstrating integrity, using your business as a voice for good and using your platform as a vehicle to spread the gospel.

Who should read this:

• Anyone looking to use his or her business as a means to change society positively whilst remaining profitable