| Reading Christian books, listing to Christian music, and | | | | book to read first. Take a vote, make a list of the |
| partaking in other contemporary Christian | | | | top three choices, and read the books in that order. |
| entertainment can be a source of spiritual renewal | | | | Book club members should commit to reading the |
| and great joy. Christian entertainment can also | | | | book prior to the next meeting, and the discussion |
| present a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with | | | | leader should commit to developing a list of study |
| other Christians in an environment infused with the | | | | guide questions or points of discussion. If themes in |
| spirit and love of God. | | | | the book correspond to passages in the Bible, the |
| You can participate in the joyful celebration of God's | | | | discussion leader should be prepared to guide book |
| work through man by starting a Christian book club, a | | | | club members to those passages. |
| Bible study group, or hosting a "listening" party for | | | | Each of the book club members should then |
| the latest contemporary Christian music. | | | | purchase the book that has been chosen. The Fisher |
| To launch a book club, decide upon the date and | | | | of Men online bookstore offers deep discounts on |
| time of the first meeting, then post a notice on the | | | | Christian books, music, software, Bibles, videos, and |
| bulletin board at your church, or make an | | | | gifts. |
| announcement in your church's newsletter or bulletin. | | | | Whether your book club chooses a Christian novel or |
| Try and recruit book club members from diverse age | | | | a non-fiction book, such as "The Purpose-Driven Life," |
| groups and backgrounds. Having differing views will | | | | you can have a lively discussion of Christian principles |
| add interest to later book club discussions. Ask each | | | | in an environment of fellowship and community. |
| book club member to bring the titles of two | | | | According a recent study, about half of Americans |
| suggested books to the first meeting. | | | | will buy at least one Christian book this year. The |
| At your first meeting, decide upon a regular day and | | | | uptick in the sales of Christian titles has led secular |
| time for future meetings. The maximum time | | | | online and brick-and-mortar bookstores to carry |
| between meetings should be one month, although | | | | unprecedented numbers of Christian books. However, |
| many book clubs meet every two weeks. Also | | | | instead of shopping at secular bookstores, many |
| discuss who will lead the book club discussions. Some | | | | Christians are choosing to support online bookstores |
| clubs have a single leader for all books, while others | | | | owned and operated by other Christians. Common |
| choose to have the person who selected the book | | | | thought is that Christians should monetarily support |
| lead that particular book's discussion. You may also | | | | the ministries of other Christians who are spreading |
| wish to decide whether refreshments will be served | | | | God's word through the sale of bibles, as well as |
| and, if so, who is responsible for providing snacks and | | | | through the sale of Christian books, videos, software, |
| beverages. | | | | music, and audio books. |
| The final - and most fun - step is deciding which | | | | |