Homegrown Resources
Below you will find resources we have created as a church to aid in member discipleship. God has blessed our church with pastors that equip the saints for the work of ministry, and these resources help to that end. Check back for additional resources as they continue to be created and added.
Preaching and Teaching Podcasts
Search these titles on Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcast platforms or click through the links below
Mission Booklets
The primary way that we seek to accomplish our mission as a church is through Corporate Worship, Community Groups, and Missions and Church Planting. Click the links below for access to our vision documents
Corporate Worship Vision Booklet (coming soon)
Community Groups Vision Booklet
Missions and Church Planting Vision Booklet
Community Groups Vision Booklet
Missions and Church Planting Vision Booklet
Music Playlists
Follow these playlists to learn our songs, sing during the week, and prepare for corporate worship
Family Worship
Click the link for information and resources on why family worship is important
Chronological Bible Reading Plan for 2024
This Bible reading system allows you to read the entire Bible in one year while only reading five times a week. Five readings a week gives room to catch up or take a day off to focus on other Bible reading or spiritual disciplines and makes daily Bible reading practical and do-able. Read, listen and keep track of our reading plan on the Woodridge Church App or click this link for a printable copy.
Library
Our church library is located in Room 101. Contact Elijah Grajkowski if you have any suggestions or requests for books that you would like to see added to our library
Bookstore
Visit our bookstore in the church commons lobby area to purchase books that we recommend aiding in personal and family spiritual growth and discipleship. Recommended donations for purchased books can be submitted through our website or app. Select "bookstore" fund when processing payment.
Recommended Resources
Our church aligns with the 1689 Baptist confession of faith as it intersects with the Christian Life. Below you'll find links* to some of the books, articles, ministries, podcasts, blogs, theologians, and music that we highly recommend for discipleship. Of course, being listed below doesn't mean that we necessarily agree with everything written in that book, taught by a ministry, said on a podcast, posted on a blog, written by a theologian, preached by a pastor or sung by a musician. However, it does mean that we agree with it enough to say you should read it, listen to it and enjoy it because it will point you to the greatness of God, the beauty of the gospel and our need for Jesus Christ! Some of the books listed below can be checked out from our church's library.
*When possible we have linked directly to the author/publisher/ministry/musician or to a Christian distributor with the best price we could find.
Ministries
We have been blessed by the faithful work of these ministries.
Theologians
(Pastors, Preachers & Professors)
Voddie Baucham (sermons)
John Bunyan 1628-1688
Grace Abounding by John Bunyan (Autobiography)
John Calvin 1509-1564
D. A. Carson
Martyn Lloyd-Jones 1899-1981 (sermons)
The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Iain Murray
John MacArthur (sermons)
J.C. Ryle 1816-1900
R.C. Sproul 1939-2017 (sermons)
Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892
C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography (2 Volumes)
Paul Washer (sermons)
John Bunyan 1628-1688
Grace Abounding by John Bunyan (Autobiography)
John Calvin 1509-1564
D. A. Carson
Martyn Lloyd-Jones 1899-1981 (sermons)
The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Iain Murray
John MacArthur (sermons)
J.C. Ryle 1816-1900
R.C. Sproul 1939-2017 (sermons)
Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892
C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography (2 Volumes)
Paul Washer (sermons)
Music
Want to sing God-centered, Christ-honoring, theologically rich and heart stirring songs?
Take a listen to the music from these musicians.
Blogs
Here are some of our favorite blogs.
Podcasts
If your looking for something to listen to in the car check out these podcasts.
The Sword and the Trowel
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Wretched Radio
G3 Podcast
Apologia Radio
Alpha and Omega
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Wretched Radio
G3 Podcast
Apologia Radio
Alpha and Omega
Books, Articles and Videos
There are other helpful resources that we encourage our church to read. Some are from the 1689 Baptist confession of faith perspective that we adhere to as a church, and others are not. You will find them listed below in various theological categories.
1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English
A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (Rob Ventura)
Biblical Counseling Seeing with New Eyes by David Powlison
Blame it on the Brain? by Ed Welch
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp
Into the Light, a 6-session video on battling temptation surrounding pornography
The Christian Family & Family Worship
Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes By: Voddie Baucham Jr.
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Let the Little Children Come: Family Worship on Sundays (And the Other Six Days Too) by Scott Aniol
Family Worship by Donald Whitney
The Church
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
Church History
2000 Years of Christ's Power by Nick Needham (4 Volumes)
Meet the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson
Corporate Worship
Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
Corporate Worship by Matt Merker
Current Events and Issues
Critical Race Theory - Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham
Evangelism
Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice with Carl Laferton
Personal Devotion
The Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Prayer
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers by Arthur Bennett
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney
Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
Preaching and Preachers by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Reformed Theology
What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul (book) (video teaching series)
The Calvinist (DVD/BLURAY)
Reformed Systematic Theology by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley
The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe one holy catholic* and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*Catholic means universal and is not a reference to the Roman Catholic Church.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*catholic means universal and is not a reference to the Roman Catholic Church.
The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English
A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (Rob Ventura)
Biblical Counseling Seeing with New Eyes by David Powlison
Blame it on the Brain? by Ed Welch
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp
Into the Light, a 6-session video on battling temptation surrounding pornography
The Christian Family & Family Worship
Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes By: Voddie Baucham Jr.
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Let the Little Children Come: Family Worship on Sundays (And the Other Six Days Too) by Scott Aniol
Family Worship by Donald Whitney
The Church
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
Church History
2000 Years of Christ's Power by Nick Needham (4 Volumes)
Meet the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson
Corporate Worship
Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
Corporate Worship by Matt Merker
Current Events and Issues
Critical Race Theory - Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham
Evangelism
Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice with Carl Laferton
Personal Devotion
The Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Prayer
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers by Arthur Bennett
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney
Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
Preaching and Preachers by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Reformed Theology
What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul (book) (video teaching series)
The Calvinist (DVD/BLURAY)
Reformed Systematic Theology by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley
The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe one holy catholic* and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*Catholic means universal and is not a reference to the Roman Catholic Church.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*catholic means universal and is not a reference to the Roman Catholic Church.