While we believe that no spiritual book replaces reading the Bible, our leadership team and church members regularly quote, discuss, and recommend these Christian books. You may find us studying one of these texts in our connection or community groups!
Wisdom of the Desert by Thomas Merton
The Critical Journey by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A Guelich
The Way of the Heart by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
Mudhouse Sabbath by Lauren Winner
Atchison Blue by Judith Valente
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Simple Path by Mother Teresa
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
Deepen Your Faith At Lakeland Community Church
Whether you want to feel more engaged with your church, you want to enrich your personal relationship with Jesus, or you just feel stuck and feel the need to reach out, Lakeland Community has opportunities for everyone, at every point in their spiritual lives:
Attend a five-minute getting-to-know-you chat after church.
Participate in our 30-minute Discover Lakeland sessions.
Come to one of our many events.
Connect through groups, service, missions, and more.
Download the Church Center App to stay connected to our church community
Our Church Center app for your phone and desktop provides resources that keep you connected to our church community and your individual faith journey. Get our church calendar, directory, group signup information, and more.