What We Love About the Black Church (Judson Press) is a celebration of the vitality and strengths of America's African-American churches. Written by two white authors -- William H. Crouch and Joel Gregory -- the book also includes contributions from an assortment of black church leaders, including Bryan Carter, A. Louis Patterson Jr., Ralph Douglas West and others.

Jesus Manifesto (Thomas Nelson), by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola, is a reminder that our faith is not about concepts, strategies and techniques but about Jesus. Reggie McNeal says, "This book is destined to be a classic devotional volume that will inspire generations of Jesus-followers."

In Spiritual Warfare and Missions (B&H Books), Jerry Rankin and Ed Stetzer argue that Satan's ongoing strategy is to convince Christians that the Great Commission is optional. The authors call on Christians to access the power of Christ and His resurrection to carry the gospel to the nations.

In The Lost Commandment (Kregel), Dave Greber helps us understand that a key to discipleship is demonstrating Christ's presence in our lives by the way we love one another.

It's a little late for Fathers Day, but you'll still enjoy Jerry Drace's book From the Heart of a Father (Dove Inspirational Press). Drace (who has written for Preaching on several occasions) offers biblical counsel to fathers on topics ranging finances to sexual purity.