East-West’s leaders spend many hours learning and refining their ministry strategies. Take a look at some of the books about missions that have shaped their lives and their ministries at East-West … and maybe check them out for yourself.

Kurt Nelson, President & CEO

Church Planting Movements by David Garrison

The book illustrates how God creates rapidly multiplying movement of churches planting churches throughout a region. Church planting movements are part of the DNA of East-West. This book will help you understand how East-West is sparking these movements in the areas of the world that are in desperate need of the saving knowledge of Christ and His resurrection.

John Maisel, Founder and Chairman Emeritus

Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

This book tells the story of Jim Elliot who gave his life to share Jesus with those who had never heard his name. It is a book that challenges everyone to go to the world to share the message of reconciliation through Jesus Christ no matter the cost.

Joe Wall, Vice President

T4T: The Discipleship Re-Revolution  by Steve Smith with Ying Kai

It shows how God is leading church planting missionaries to develop the rapid multiplication of disciples and churches. It is a terrific guide for pastors and missionaries in  applying biblical principles to church growth and multiplication.

Beverly Pop, Vice President–Development

Inside the Revolution: How the followers of Jihad, Jefferson & Jesus are Battling to Dominate the Middle East  by Joel Rosenberg

This book is an historical account of three religious worldviews set in the Middle East, how they got started, and where they are today. I find it inspiring because Christianity is clearly spreading throughout the region in a most unconventional way.

What book about missions has inspired or impacted you?