Cover of The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

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The Purpose Driven Life

  • purpose
  • Christian living
  • discipleship
  • 40 days
  • church
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Why I'd hand it to you

Rick Warren guides readers through forty short chapters on why they are here, meant to be read one a day. His answer is that life makes sense in light of God's purposes, which he lays out as worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and mission. Each chapter ends with a point to consider and a verse to remember, and many churches have used it for group studies. My caution is that the format can feel formulaic, and the style is very much of its early-2000s moment. Mature believers may find it basic. For someone newer to faith, it is a clear, steady guide.

— Matt Jordan

Quick summary

Book
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Who it's for
People newer to faith, or church small groups, who want a steady forty-day guide to purpose.
Key topics
  • God's purposes for your life
  • Worship, fellowship and discipleship
  • Ministry and mission
  • A 40-day reading plan
Shelves
Faith, Psychology

Details

Author
Rick Warren
ASIN
031033750X
On these shelves
Faith Psychology
Short link
mattsbooks.org/r/pdli