Books for New Christians

Books to help the new Christian grow! If you have recently become a Christian, congratulations! We are delighted for you and pray that you will become rooted and established in your faith (see Colossians 2:6-7). Here you will find a number of books for new Christians, including books on prayer, Bible reading and sharing your new faith with others.

You may have a lot of questions. Hopefully you are now part of a Church where you can enjoy being with other Christians and be encouraged and nurtured in your new faith.
In addition to this there are numerous books that will help you. Below we have highlighted a selection of books that we hope will encourage, inform, inspire and challenge you as you begin on the exciting road of discipleship.

If you are looking for a basic introduction to living as a Christian, we’d suggest Stephen Gaukroger’s First Steps: The Handbook for Following Christ
This books is a down-to-earth explanation of how to live when you make a decision to follow Christ. No heavy theology, but a practical, light approach with plenty of humour. Ten chapters cover the steps to salvation, what Church is all about, pressures Christians face, the Bible, prayer, sharing the good news, lifestyle, guidance, mission, and keeping going. Warm, positive and relevant to today's world, this is an ideal book for new believers, post-Alpha and enquirers groups.
Stephen Gaukroger is an internationally known and respected preacher and teacher. He is currently senior pastor at Gold Hill, one of the largest mainstream churches in the UK

Check out this review!

Just over a month ago, I made a decision to follow Christ. Among the books I was given one stood out as a relaxed and modern counsel on Christian life ... a practical guide to everyday life as a newly converted Christian ...
I found First Steps to be both motivating and challenging, but the chapters move quickly and some topics would benefit from being covered in more depth. Despite this, it has answered many of my first questions and is helping me lay the foundations for a strong Christian life. (Reviewed by Georgina Benson, a freelance writer from London, in Youthwork October 2004)
 

For a book that covers many of the same themes but in a little more depth, check out John White’s The Fight: A practical handbook of Christian living:
John White describes the framework of the disciple's life: prayer, Bible study, witness, power over sin and dependence on God.
‘(John White) is another gifted communicator who uses all his abilities in this stimulating look at life as a fight. There are many books on the Christian life for young or growing Christians, but this is undoubtedly one of the best.’ (Floodtide )
 
Two other books for new Christians:
A Life Worth Living by Nicky Gumbel.
Just for Starters by Phillip Jensen.
 

A first book on Prayer

Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels.
Slowing down to be with God. Why should we pray? How can we when we are so busy? Bill Hybels, pastor of one of America’s fastest-growing churches, has faced these questions – and found answers. God invites us into his presence. He wants a conversation with us in which we speak and listen. And he calls us to develop spiritually healthy habits of prayer. Full of practical wisdom, this new edition of Bill Hybels bestseller shows us the way into the adventure of prayer.
 

A first book on Reading Your Bible

30 Days: Alpha Bible Notes by Nicky Gumbel.
An introduction to Bible reading designed to be read over thirty days. Nicky Gumbel (the man behind the Alpha course) has selected thirty passages from the Old and New Testaments which he has found particularly helpful. Ideal for anyone who is interested in beginning to explore the Bible.
 

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