Best Contemporary Christian Music Books of 2025

My Jesus by Anne Wilson is a personal story of love, loss, and faith. The author shares her journey of grief and soul-searching after the tragic loss of her brother Jacob in a car accident. Through her pain, Wilson found solace in creating songs that glorify God and bring hope to others. The book weaves together her experience with an encouraging message for anyone going through a difficult season. It reminds readers that God can bring purpose out of loss and never abandons us. My Jesus is a touching and inspiring read that showcases the beauty that can emerge from suffering.

Easy Piano Hymns for Beginners is a great book for anyone who wants to learn to play their favorite church songs on the piano. The songs are arranged from easiest to hardest, with simple charts and note letter names to help beginners learn quickly. The book includes 37 hymns, carefully curated by a master piano teacher and worship leader. With bonus content such as professionally orchestrated recordings of every song in the book, printable reference guides, and additional lessons for left-hand playing, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to start worshiping right away. Overall, Easy Piano Hymns for Beginners is an excellent resource for beginners looking to learn and grow their piano skills while playing their favorite hymns.

"When Love Overflows" is a memoir book written by Linda Green Bennett about her late husband, Nik "Nikky" Green. The book tells the story of an ordinary man who made an extraordinary impact on his community through his work as an Oklahoma state trooper, prison ministry, youth ministry, and mentoring. The book includes interviews, quotes, and stories from those who were touched by Nik's love and kindness. Linda's journey to continue Nik's work and create a positive change through her public speaking engagements and anti-drug organization is also detailed in the book. Overall, "When Love Overflows" is a heartwarming and inspiring read that showcases the power of love and kindness in changing lives."

This book is a collection of 50 easy piano arrangements of popular praise and worship songs that are sung in churches worldwide. The arrangements, by leading Christian music arranger Carol Tornquist, are perfect for both piano solos and sing-alongs. The book includes complete lyrics and basic chord symbols. Some of the titles included are "How Great Is Our God," "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)," and "You Are My All in All." Overall, this book is a great resource for pianists who want to play contemporary Christian music in a simple way.

The Modern Worship Song Collection is an excellent resource for worship band leaders and individuals looking for a variety of worship music from top Christian artists like Hillsong Worship, Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, Bethel Music, and more. This book compiles the most popular worship songs of the 2010s, including lyrics, piano arrangements, and guitar chords for added versatility. Plus, the free online access to printable lyric and chord sheets makes it easier for worship band members to perform during church services. Overall, this book is a must-have for all worship musicians looking to add modern worship songs to their repertoire.

The Best Praise and Worship Songs Ever (Easy Piano) is a songbook that features over 70 of the best contemporary Christian songs, including "Awesome God," "Blessed Be Your Name," and "Shout to the Lord." It is an excellent resource for church musicians and worship leaders looking for easy-to-play arrangements. The book is published by Hal Leonard, a well-known print music publisher that represents some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves contemporary Christian music and wants to play it on the piano.

The "How To Play Acoustic Guitar" book is the ultimate guide for beginners who want to learn how to play the guitar. With 130 pages of superbly explained guitar lessons, 100 beautifully illustrated guitar chords, and rhythm patterns, this book is better than a guitar teacher. It also includes over 100 easy-to-play guitar songs and step-by-step lesson videos, live, and email support. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to play acoustic guitar quickly and efficiently without any prior knowledge of music.

The "More of the Best Praise & Worship Songs Ever" book is a great collection of simplified arrangements of 76 contemporary worship favorites. It includes well-known songs such as "How Great Is Our God" and "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" and newer hits like "What a Beautiful Name" and "Do It Again." The book is perfect for beginner to intermediate piano players who want to play worship music. Hal Leonard LLC has done an excellent job in publishing and distributing works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles. Overall, this book is a must-have for those who enjoy playing contemporary Christian music on the piano.

This book is a valuable collection of 20 Christian hits arranged for piano, voice, and guitar chords. Top Christian Hits of 2020-2021 includes popular songs such as The Blessing, God So Loved, and There Was Jesus, among others. The book is published by Hal Leonard LLC, the world's largest source of music performance and instructional materials. The company represents some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time, and this book is a testament to their commitment to providing quality music resources for all styles of musicians and ensembles. Overall, this book is a must-have for any contemporary Christian music lover.

The A to Z Praise and Worship Hits is a collection of 40 early advanced piano arrangements featuring current and classic Contemporary Christian favorites. The arrangements by Carol Tornquist are perfect for worship services as piano solos, with effective re-harmonizations and clever treatments of rhythms. The book includes helpful fingerings and approximate performance times. This 136-page book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to add some contemporary Christian music to their piano repertoire.