Recommended Reading 
I would like to recommend a book by Bob DeWaay. Bob has written the best refutation of the Purpose Drive Life in his new book Redefining Christianity, Understanding the Purpose Driven Life.
I had a chance to read Bob's manuscript in November and then one more time upon its recent release. Bob's first accomplishment is that he has written a book that is easy for lay person to understand. Redefining Christianity does not dive into deep theology but does offer two appendices (The Invisible and the Visible Church) and (The Churches of Revelation) that offer a deeper theological understanding of how the church is defined according to the gospel. Any Christian will be able to understand how Rick Warren's vision for the church is in direct opposition to the guidance described in the Bible.
Bob takes the reader through Rick Warren's constant misuse of scripture for his own purposes. He demonstrates how Rick Warren purposely uses multiple translations to support a journey of self-discovery rather than an examination of our true sinful nature. He also heads off the criticism by Warren's supporters that Rick is actually quite orthodox in his own beliefs. Bob acknowledges that Warren may be orthodox in private but he fails to share that orthodoxy in public where it counts. Warren fears that such a public demonstration will hurt the numbers coming into Saddleback Church. Bob shares that Warren is running a church that appeals to the unregenerate by meeting their felt needs. This method does guarantee that the numbers of people coming to the church will increase. However, it will be at the expense of true gospel teaching and the bible believing Christians who will eventually be driven out.
The book goes on to demonstrate that Warren has far succeeded his mentor Robert Schuller by duplicating his efforts in a form of a franchise model. Bob shares how pastors signing on to the Purpose Driven Church model are no different than those who sign a contract with McDonald's. The Purpose Driven Life model is one that if you follow the exact methods of Rick Warren your church attendance will grow by 20%. By signing the contract your role changes from pastor to a PDL franchise owner.
Pastors who support the Purpose Driven Life will have a very difficult time with this book. They will find themselves in the uncomfortable position of opposing the gospel to justify their support for the church growth movement. However, in my opinion the best part of the book is not the refutation of Rick Warren. It is the clear explanation of what the church is supposed be according the gospel. What is the church? How is the gospel to be proclaimed? Who is the true head of the church? All these questions are answered as Bob puts the nail in the coffin of the watered-down gospel of Rick Warren. This is must read for those who wish protect the church, the bible and the true meaning of evangelism.
You may purchase Redefining Christianity here
Ashamed of the Gospel-When the Church Becomes Like The World
by John MacArthur.
Crossway Books, 1993
A great book explaining how the church has become market driven instead spirit lead.
Spirit Wars-Pagan Revival in America
by Peter Jones.
WinePress Publishing 1997
Documentation of the pagan revival in Christian America.
The New Age Movement and The Biblical Worldview
by John Newport.
Wm. B Eerdmans Publishing Co. 1998
In depth study of the New Age movement in America.
A Time of Departing
by Ray Yungen
Lighthouse Trails Publishing 2002
The book that brought my attention to contemplative prayer. You may purchase through this link.
Tornado in a Junkyard-The Relentless Myth of Darwinism
by James Perloff.
Refuge Books 1999.
The best refutation of Darwinism written in laymans terms.
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