New book idea...need your help

[lynnmosher]

I posted this at CW and would like to enlist the help of everyone here who is willing to leave an answer...

Hey, everyone! An idea for a new book popped into my head this morning. I don't know when I will get to it but am going to try. However, I need a little input from everyone.

In the world of preachers, teachers, and Christian writers, who do you respect the most that you would value their opinion? Thanks for your help!

[lynnmosher]

Sorry I didn't make myself clear. I was hoping to ask people like Max Lucado, Rick Warren, Ed Young, Jr., Kay Arthur, Charles Stanley, etc., a few questions and using their answers for the different chapters. If I say any more, I'm afraid I'll give away the book's concept.

When I say Christian writers, I was looking for those who write spiritual growth rather than fiction. I hope this clears things up a little.

[Xenia]

You know... this is a tough question and one that should be easy to answer. I am finding as I think about it that I am coming up with more preachers/teachers/writers that I do NOT respect than those I do. The only writer I can think of is Chuck Missler. I love Francine Rivers but she is a fiction writer. Her books are historical though and she always has teachings in the back for group studies.

My absolute favorite preacher/teacher is Joe Focht http://www.ccphilly.org/audio/.

I also respect Chuck Smith and Charles Stanley.

[Cymrugirl]

Fiction writers might not be such a bad idea. Sadly, a lot of authors whose books have touched us have garnered more respect than many pastors who've tried more direct methods.

Ms. Rivers has an incredible testimony.

[MissyKay]

Charles Stanley is good. But probably the one I respect the most is Charles Crismier. He has a radio minsitry called Save America Ministries and has written a couple books.

I'm not a Rick Warren fan, nor Joel Osteen.

[lynnmosher]

Thanks for the input! I appreciate it.