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With more than 2 billion followers globally, Christianity remains the largest religion in the world.
It is expected to remain the religion with the most followers until at least 2050, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2012. With the vast number of Christians worldwide, there are thousands of Christian writers all over the world that are inspiring millions through their words and stories.
I’ve narrowed the field to list 37 of these talented Christian authors, ranging from contemporary authors to ministry leaders, founders, and even ones from the earlier centuries. Some are best-selling and some are more obscure, but all challenge us to follow Christ more closely.
There will be some writers that you know and some that delight and surprise you.
So here we go!
In a hurry?
Here are a few of the top-selling books on Christianity of all-time!
Book | Title | Author | Buy |
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Mere Christianity | C.S. Lewis | Buy on Amazon | |
Jesus Calling | Sarah Young | Buy on Amazon | |
The Case for Christ | Lee Strobel | Buy on Amazon | |
Desiring God | John Piper | Buy on Amazon | |
Radical | David Platt | Buy on Amazon |
1. Sarah Young
![Photo of Sarah Young](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/26beleifs-articlelarge.jpg)
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2. C. S. Lewis
![A modern Christian author, C. S. Lewis.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/c-s-lewis3_orig.jpg)
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Image | Title | Buy |
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6. Kyle Idleman
![kyle idleman](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wby-6viq-400x400-1.jpg)
Kyle is currently the Teaching Pastor of Southeast Christian Church, the fifth largest church in the country with over 20,000 attendees every week. He’s a best-selling author of numerous books including his most recent work, Don’t Give Up.
8. Max Lucado
![Max Lucado, a well-known Christian author](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/640x480.jpg)
9. Beth Moore
![Image of Beth Moore](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/beth-moore.jpg)
10. Ed Gungor
![Ed Gungor, a New York Times bestselling author.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/qdzks3d2-400x400-1.jpg)
11. Billy Graham
![Billy Graham's portrait](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/billy-graham.jpg)
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12. Thom S. Rainer
![Church Answers founder, Thom Rainer](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2015-avatar.jpg)
13. Lysa TerKeurst
![Image of bestselling author, Lysa TerKeurst](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/7-oibc6k-400x400-1.jpg)
14. Kenneth Copeland
![Kenneth Copeland shown on the image](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sumc9-kenneth-copeland-si.jpg)
15. Kelly Minter
![Portrait of Kelly Minter](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lx6jsq6v-400x400-1.jpg)
16. Tony Evans
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17. Liz Curtis Higgs
18. Angie Smith
![An inspiring Christian author, Angie Smith](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wgediwap.jpg)
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19. Joyce Meyer
![Joyce Meyer, a well-known Christian author](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/joyce-meyer-1-1-rd.jpg)
Joyce, known to be a charismatic author and speaker, has written several best-selling Christian books that reached millions of people worldwide. She is the president of Joyce Meyer Ministries that aims to provide humanitarian aid worldwide and to teach both Christians and non-Christians how to apply biblical principles in everyday life.
20. Lisa Harper
![Image of Lisa Harper](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/headshot-1-2015.jpg)
21. Oswald Chambers
22. Jennifer Maggio
![Jennifer Maggio, an award-winning Christian author](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/52822-jennifer-maggio-headshot-400w-tn.jpg)
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23. Matt Chandler
![Pastor and author, Matt Chandler](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/matt-chandler-preaching-1.jpg)
24. Alex Kendrick
![A Christian filmmaker and author, Alex Kendrick](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/large-70-alexteal-headshot.jpg)
25. Stephen Kendrick
![Stephen Kendrick, co-author of the book The Love Dare](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stephen-updated.jpg)
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26. Rachel Jankovic
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27. David Platt
David is the pastor-teacher of McLean Bible Church and has written several books including his New York Times bestseller, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. He is the founder of Radical.net that aims to help churches in pursuing the mission of Christ.
30. Josh McDowell
![Josh McDowell's portrait.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/josh-mcdowell-bio-pic.jpg)
31. Dr. Tim Kimmel
![Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tim-kimmel-2014-2.jpg)
32. James Dobson
![James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/james-dobson-1.jpg)
33. Lee Strobel
![The Case for Christ author, Lee Strobel.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lee-strobel.jpg)
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34. John Piper
![An image of John Piper, founder of The Desiring God Organization.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/photo-of-john-piper-oct-2010-cropped.jpg)
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35. Lauren Chandler
![Portrait of Christian author, Lauren Chandler.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dmd3gzbo-400x400-1.jpg)
Lauren is a worship leader at The Village Church in Flower Mound with her husband, Matt, as the lead teaching pastor. She has written several songs and books including Goodbye to Goodbyes and Steadfast Love.
36. Thomas à Kempis
![A retrieved photo of the well-know classical Christian writer, Thomas à Kempis.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/322103584.jpg)
37. Elisabeth Elliot
![Elisabeth Elliot, an inspiring missionary and bestselling author.](https://milesanthonysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/eliot-1.jpg)
Imagine spending two years together with the people who killed the love of your life? This is what Elisabeth Elliot did when she decided to be a missionary to the Auca people, the tribe who killed her husband. Throughout her life as a missionary, Christian author, and speaker, she has inspired many people around the world, especially with her daily radio program that she began by saying, “You are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
Do You Know More Inspiring Christian Authors?
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Not to mention is John Bunyan from the 17th century who wrote several books including, The Life and Death of Mr. Badman, Saved by Grace, The Holy War, and his bestselling book, Pilgrim’s Progress. A lot of authors indeed with different styles and passions but with one mission, to inspire and teach Christians all over the world through the help of God’s words.
As inspiring and eclectic as this list is, if there are others you think I should add to my list, please leave your comments below.
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