Books by Kent Bailey
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Recommended Books
by Other Authors
Whiskey, Wounds and the Way of Christ
Tough Trials, Honest Faith
by Kent Bailey
Temporary Cover, Book Coming Spring 2026
I’m very happy to announce my flagship book for the entire ministry Tough Trials, Honest Faith. You’ll find an open and often raw look at the way God trained me to be the man I am today. I hope it speaks to your life in a way you didn’t expect.
Pastoring Men
by Patrick Morley
What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Men's Discipleship Matters Now More Than Ever
This is, by far, one of the best books I have read about setting up a ministry to your men. It is a step-by-step guide to building a ministry that will last. It includes insights from decades of Pat Morley’s personal experiences and addresses the “how” as well as the “why”.
Pat Morley has a large library of books, all of which are highly recommended. Click here for his website book page.
Sculpting Men: A Complete Guide For Men's Ministry And Leadership
by Vince Miller
This is also, by far, one of the best books I have read about setting up a ministry to your men. Vince is incredibly good at explaining both of the essential elements to build a discipleship program for your men: the “why” of men’s discipleship and the “how-to”.
Vince Miller has a large library of Bible Studies which I would highly recommend to any men’s group. He has a way of pulling lessons from Scripture that are both powerful and meaningful for today’s men.
The Man in the Mirror
by Patrick Morley
Solving the 24 Problems Men Face
Reading this book is a life-changing experience. Pat Morley has a way of verbalizing what is already in your head. Great for personal study or group study. You will not regret it.
A Man’s Guide to Spiritual Disicplines
by Patrick Morley
12 Habits to Strengthen Your Walk with Christ
This is not your usual spiritual discipline guide. Pat Morley defines what a spiritual discipline actually is, then takes the time to explain the how and why of each of the disciplines he advocates. This is a great guidebook for a Men’s Group or small group mentoring.
The Men We Need
by Brant Hansen
God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up
As the title and subtitle imply, this is no ordinary book about how to man up. Brant Hansen nails it in the first chapter. Masculinity is about taking responsibility. This is a perfect book for men who are tired of playing the game and want to pursue authentic faith in Christ.
What if Christianity is True?
by Patrick Morley
Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Of all the books that give evidence for Christianity, this is the first one that really made me think. This is an excellent book for new believers and those curious about personal faith. I recommend it for small groups and one-on-one discipleship.
“What If Christianity Is True? is a conversational and intellectually honest guide for spiritually curious adults who want to believe but need solid answers first—without pressure, clichés, or religious jargon.”*
copied directly from Amazon because it perfectly describes the experience of the book
Experiencing God
by Henry and Richard Blackaby, et al
I have personally done this study three times over the last 25 years. The first time I worked through the study became a major turning point in my walk with Christ. I no longer prayed for all the things I wanted God to do for me. Instead, my entire focus in prayer changed to “look where God is working and join Him in it”. I highly recommend it for group and personal study.
Wild at Heart and Captivating
by John Eldridge and John and Stasi Eldridge
These two books are included together in this recommendation. They are essentials for a strong marriage. Men need to read both to understand themselves and their wives. Women would benefit greatly from reading both as well.
John Eldridge wrote Wild at Heart to explain why men have a deep longing for purpose and meaning.
He and his wife Stasi wrote the book, Captivating, to examine the deep longing of a woman’s soul, the desire for “an irreplaceable role in the great adventure” and to bring life and beauty into the world.