A Reading List for the Christian CEO
Books for Living Out Faith Through Leadership
As business leaders, our calling is not limited to what we achieve, but to how we steward what has been entrusted to us. Scripture presents work as purposeful, creative, and deeply connected to God’s redemptive plan. From the earliest chapters of Genesis to the life of the early Church, leadership is consistently framed as stewardship under God’s authority.
For CEOs and business owners who desire to live out their faith through how they lead, decide, and build, the books below offer wisdom, challenge, and practical guidance. They are not formulas for success, but resources that encourage faithfulness.
Recommended Books for Faith-Driven Leadership:
Garden City, by John Mark Comer
A compelling vision for work as cultivation rather than exploitation. Comer invites leaders to see business as part of God’s original design to bring order, beauty, and flourishing to the world.
Culture Making, by Andy Crouch
Rather than critiquing culture or withdrawing from it, Crouch calls leaders to actively create culture through faithful presence, creativity, and responsibility.
Created to Flourish, by Peter Greer
A thoughtful exploration of how businesses can pursue profit while advancing human flourishing, grounded in biblical stewardship and practical leadership insight.
The Call, by Os Guinness
A classic work on vocation that reminds leaders their primary calling is to God, and their work flows from that first allegiance.
A Light Shines Bright in Babylon, by Buck Jacobs
A powerful study of Daniel’s leadership that speaks directly to modern executives navigating secular systems with faith and integrity.
I, Radical, by Buck Jacobs
An invitation to reject comfortable Christianity and embrace courageous, integrated faith in leadership and life.
Faith-Driven Entrepreneur, by Henry Kaestner, J. D. Greear, and Chip Ingram
A practical guide for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses rooted in trust, generosity, and obedience rather than fear and control.
Every Good Endeavor, by Timothy Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf
A foundational resource for understanding how faith integrates with work, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.
Jesus Is My CEO, by Simon Lee
Mover of Men and Mountains, by R. G. LeTourneau
The autobiography of a pioneering industrialist whose faith shaped both innovation and generosity.
The Economics of Neighborly Love, by Tom Nelson
Explores how biblical love of neighbor applies to business, economics, and community impact.
The Redemptive Business, by Praxis Labs
A modern exploration of building businesses that create redemptive impact in people, systems, and culture.
Called to Create, by Jordan Raynor
Encourages leaders to embrace creativity and entrepreneurship as acts of worship and service.
Five Mere Christians, by Jordan Raynor
Profiles business leaders who integrated faith and work in diverse, compelling ways.
The Sacredness of Secular Work, by Jordan Raynor
A clear theological case for why everyday work matters eternally.
Practicing the King’s Economy, by Michael J. Rhodes, Robby Holt, Brian Fikkert, and Christopher J. H. Wright
A thoughtful examination of how biblical economics shape generosity, justice, and stewardship.
God Owns My Business, by Stanley Tam
A testimony of radical stewardship and obedience in business leadership.
Why Business Matters to God, by Jeff Van Duzer
A foundational theological framework for understanding business as part of God’s mission in the world.
It Is Not Your Business to Succeed, by Brandon West
A countercultural reminder that obedience and faithfulness matter more than outcomes.
Scripture for Reflection and Meditation
Genesis 1:26–28, Exodus 31:1–5, 2 Samuel 8:15, 1 Kings 3:5–14, 5:7, 15:5, 15:11–13, 2 Kings 18:3–7, 22:2, 23:4–5, 2 Chronicles 17:3–6, 29:1–11, 31:20–21, Proverbs 11:10, 15:3, 16:12, 29:2, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 5:13–16, 6:19–21, 12:36, 14:13–21, 22:36–40, 25:21–23, Mark 9:24, Luke 9:25–26, Acts 11:25–26, Romans 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 5:9–11, 20, Galatians 5:22–23, Ephesians 2:10, 3:16–21, Colossians 3:17–23, James 2:20, 1 Peter 4:10–11
Closing Thought
Reading does not replace obedience, but it often clarifies it. These books are invitations to think deeply, lead wisely, and steward faithfully. As Christian CEOs, our goal is not merely to succeed, but to be found faithful with what God has entrusted to us.
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