Rick Warren books in order
American Baptist pastor and writer
- Born
- 1954
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
Rick Warren has published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 11 other books, beginning with The Purpose Driven Church (1995). The best-known is The Purpose Driven Life (2002). The latest is The Daniel Plan Cookbook (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Rick Warren
Start here
The Purpose Driven Life
Rick Warren's most-read book.
Newest
The Daniel Plan Cookbook
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
The Purpose Driven Church (1995)
Bible Study Methods (2006)
Non-fiction in order
Answers to Life's Difficult Questions (1997)
The Purpose Driven Life (2002)
The Daniel Plan Journal 40 Days To A Healthier Life (2013)
The Daniel Plan Cookbook (2014)
Children's books in order
The Lord's Prayer (2011)
Other books in order
Dynamic Bible Study Methods (1989)
The Power to Change Your Life (1990)
Personal Bible Study Methods (1997)
Planned for God's Pleasure (2002)
Purpose-Driven Life Scripture Keeper Plus With Cards (2002)
What on Earth Am I Here For? (2003)
Better Together (2004)
Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven® Life Padded HC Deluxe (Purpose Driven Life) (2004)
God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions (Living with Purpose) (2006)
God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose) (2006)
40 Days of Community Better Together Devotional Living with Purpose Paperback (2010)
About Rick Warren
Richard Duane Warren is an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church, an evangelical Baptist megachurch in Lake Forest, California. Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rick Warren FAQ
- How many books has Rick Warren written?
- Rick Warren has published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rick Warren's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Purpose Driven Life.
- What is Rick Warren's latest book?
- The Daniel Plan Cookbook (2014).
- What is Rick Warren's most famous book?
- The Purpose Driven Life (2002) is Rick Warren's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.