Academic Programs

Textbook ISBN: 0-6-062839-1 Richard J. Foster

Celebration of Discipline explores the “classic Disciplines,” or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life.

Textbook ISBN 9781576839881 (New Edition) “Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, we’re not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. 

In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do―and what we should take responsibility for ourselves. As you deepen your relationship with God, learn more about His character, and understand the Holy Spirit’s role in holiness, your spiritual growth will mature. The included study guide contains 12 lessons.

Textbook ISBN: 978-1-43355122 Mark Dover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another’s spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day.

Textbook Evangelist Yolie Thomas

An introduction to personal one- on- one ministry as every believer of Jesus Christ is commissioned to evangelize according Matthew 28:18-20.

Textbook ISBN: 9780927545051 Dean Sherman

God has called Christians to overcome the world and drive back the forces of evil and darkness at work within it. Spiritual warfare is not just casting out demons; it is Spirit-controlled thinking and attitudes. This course delivers a no-nonsense, solidly-grounded approach to the unseen world. (Available in Spanish: Guerra Espiritual)

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Textbook ISBN:9781594733123 Stephen B. Roberts

This is the first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral care–a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. It integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches on spiritual care.

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Textbook ISBN:9780883689516 Dr. Myles Munroe

Exercise your intrinsic power and gifting Recognize what true authority is Identify the different types of authority Become the leader God intended Live out your life’s purpose Tap into God’s Powerful Authority and Fulfill Your Destiny and Potential.

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Textbook ISBN:9780834117730 Toler/Towns

This course is based on the foundational premise that stewardship is the management of time, talents, and treasures.

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DV 7033

Textbook ISBN:9780884197720 Dr. David Shibley

In this course you will discover a global Jesus generation that is creating discomfort in the church and change in missions worldwide. God is calling you to become part of a contagious epidemic of missions-hearted believers who will bring global fame to His name!

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Textbook ISBN:9781426700088 Creasy Dean

This course will take youth leaders, pastors, teachers, parents, and anyone who lives or works with teenagers on an eye-opening journey discovering 10 time-honored rules of youth ministry that must be broken if today’s young people are going to be reached with the gospel.

Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration  Textbook ISBN:9780801068140 James D. Berkley

Conceived and compiled by the editors of Leadership journal, this book covers the full spectrum of ministry practice. Readers will learn about perennial topics such as time management, negotiating the terms of a call, handling crisis and conflict, hiring and managing staff, conducting special fund drives, spending church money, and dealing with tax and law considerations.

Textbook ISBN:9781581345711 Gary C. Newton (or ETA)

A strategy for growing toward Christlikeness must be based on the actual ways that people grow and develop into maturity in Christ. Through identifying and understanding how we grow spiritually, this course will help you become more intentional in Bible study, prayer, lifestyle choices, evangelism, and spiritual gifts.

Textbook Watchman Nee

In this book, Watchman Nee teaches us who are in Christ what Christ did for us, and how to live by His power within us. He instructs us on the power of the blood, the power of the cross, God’s eternal purpose, and the goal of the Gospel.

“Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics”

Textbook ISBN:9780801027888 Jeannine K. Brown

Jeannine K. Brown believes that communication is at the heart of what we do when we open the Bible that we are actively engaging God in a conversation that can be life changing. By learning about how Scripture communicates, modern readers can extract much more meaning out of the text than they could if simply reading the Bible as though it was a list of rules or a collection of stories. In Scripture as Communication, Brown offers professors, students, church leaders, and laity a basic guide to the theory and practice of biblical interpretation.

Textbook ISBN: 9781581342833

Samuel J. Schultz, Gary V. Smith

The sweeping overview of God’s working from creation through the events Malachi. The textbook includes the patriarchs, Israel’s trek to the Promised Land, David’s reign, Solomon’s kingdom, the kingdom of Judah, and the exile.  Also, the poetry and prophecy are explored to gain insight into God’s dealings with His people and to relate these great writings of the prophets to us today. With a chronological sequence of events, historic and contextual information is readily grasped.

Textbook Evangelical Training Association

This course brings unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a central theme–the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, the gospels of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Textbook ISBN 10:0-8010-2275-4

Michael J. Anthony

Christian Education’s foundation is biblical studies and theology but it seeks to integrate them with knowledge that is gleaned from the social sciences:  education, sociology, and psychology. Studying Christian education gives us a biblical perspective on how God created us to learn and interact together.

Part I discusses the historical, philosophical, theological, cross-cultural perspectives; evangelism and discipleship, lifespan development, moral and faith development as well as spiritual formation.

“Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Revised and Updated: Organizing, Leading, and Managing Your Youth Ministry” Textbook Duffy Robbins

Duffy Robbins, offers an updated and revised edition of his book about the important, behind-the-scenes mechanics of youth ministry. The tasks of budgeting, decision-making, time management, team ministry, staff relationships, conflict resolution, working with parents, and a range of other issues, are the things that keep a ministry together and functioning well.

Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Textbook ISBN: 9780785264194 John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell gives in this power-packed guidebook: Leadership 101. Here the consummate leader offers a succinct and inspiring framework for enhancing the leadership abilities you already possess. One of the keys to successful leadership is applying the concepts that have made other leaders strong. Here’s your opportunity to do just that.

Textbook ISBN: 9781581342833

Samuel J. Schultz, Gary V. Smith

The sweeping overview of God’s working from creation through the events Malachi. The textbook includes the patriarchs, Israel’s trek to the Promised Land, David’s reign, Solomon’s kingdom, the kingdom of Judah, and the exile.  Also, the poetry and prophecy are explored to gain insight into God’s dealings with His people and to relate these great writings of the prophets to us today. With a chronological sequence of events, historic and contextual information is readily grasped.

Textbook Evangelical Training Association

This course brings unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a central theme–the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, the gospels of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Textbook ISBN 10:0-8010-2275-4

Michael J. Anthony

Christian Education’s foundation is biblical studies and theology but it seeks to integrate them with knowledge that is gleaned from the social sciences:  education, sociology, and psychology. Studying Christian education gives us a biblical perspective on how God created us to learn and interact together.

Part I discusses the historical, philosophical, theological, cross-cultural perspectives; evangelism and discipleship, lifespan development, moral and faith development as well as spiritual formation.

Textbook  ISBN: 978-1-4336-6918-7

Henry and Richard Blackaby

Is there any hope for leaders who are not experiencing fulfillment or reaching the potential God intends for them?  If anything can revolutionize today’s Christian leaders, it is when they understand God’s design for those he calls to lead.  This course is for those who sense God wants to accomplish more through their lives.

Textbook  ISBN: 978080541600

Bruce Powers

This course provides students with a full range of information on critical issues in Christian education and gives a practical guide for day-to-day administration of church education programs.

Textbook ISBN: 0-88070-969-3

Dr. Howard Hendricks

This course offers seven proven ways to make your teaching come alive. The Seven Laws of the Teacher will renew your thinking about teaching and help you unleash your effectiveness as a communicator of biblical truth.

Textbook ISBN:  9780687008124

Jack Seymour

This course deals with four main themes:  formation, faith community, spiritual growth, and religious instruction.  It engages students from beginning to end, offering colorful descriptions, formative analysis, invitations for self-reflection, and visionary possibilities for the future of Christian education.

Textbook ISBN:  9780875522524

Norman DeJong

In this course, the author declares that the American people must respond to the challenge we face in education.  He goes on to say that Christianity is the only source from which a solution can be found.

Textbook ISBN- 13: 978-0-8170-1500-8

How To Be the Best Christian Study Group Leader by Israel Galindo. This course introduces students to the dialogical learning approach.  Dialogical learning is a structured, intentional process that leads to insights and deep understanding, and ultimately, application in the life of the learner.

Textbook ISBN 978-1-4347-6733-2

Be Skillful: God’s Guidebook to Wise Living by Warren W. Wiersbe

Our world yearns for how-to-guides and the secret to a fulfilled life.  However, no truth is man-made. The wisdom that God granted King Solomon is the same wisdom that would benefit us today- if only we would seek it.  This course offers principles to develop godly character daily.

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Celebration of Disciplines by Richard Foster

This course will cover 12 Disciplines that have been divided into three movements of the Spirit.  The author will show how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life by providing a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become a part of our daily activities and bring the abundance of God into your lives.

Textbook ISBN:9781581345711 Gary C. Newton (or ETA)

A strategy for growing toward Christlikeness must be based on the actual ways that people grow and develop into maturity in Christ. Through identifying and understanding how we grow spiritually, this course will help you become more intentional in Bible study, prayer, lifestyle choices, evangelism, and spiritual gifts.

Textbook Watchman Nee

In this book, Watchman Nee teaches us who are in Christ what Christ did for us, and how to live by His power within us. He instructs us on the power of the blood, the power of the cross, God’s eternal purpose, and the goal of the Gospel.

Textbook ISBN:9780768424447

Kris Valotton’s Learn the basics of your prophetic ministry. Kris Valotton’s (of Bethel Church in Redding, California) “Basic Training for the Prophetic”.

Textbook ISBN:9780883686522 Sumrall Lester

Dr. Sumrall discusses subjects including the charismatic renewal, the weapons of our warfare, how you can receive the gifts, the devil’s counterfeit, and the purpose of ministry gifts. You can be included in the great outpouring of God’s Spirit!

Textbook Oswald Chambers

Christianity needs powerful voices in today’s world, voices from strong leaders guided by God and devoted to Christ. Spiritual Leadership will encourage you to place your talents and powers at His disposal so you can become a leader used for His glory.        

Textbook ISBN:9780892744039 Dr. T. L. Osborn

Healing the Sick has been acclaimed around the world to be a modern-day classic on divine healing. Throughout his ministry, T.L. Osborn has personally witnessed the miraculous healings of multitudes of individuals who have heard and believed on the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Healing the Sick has been and will continue to be one of the Body of Christ’s foremost authoritative teachings on divine healing.

Textbook ISBN:9781602665620 Paul Zinter

Jesus provided a price for mankind to be healed from every sickness upon the earth. This course is designed to reveal that awesome provision and to equip the student with knowledge of how to walk in that provision. It will build the student’s faith both to receive and to minister the healing power of God!

Workbook Norman Robertson

Ministering In The Power Of The Holy Spirit is a complete Bible course of 12 lessons that will teach you in-depth all about the anointing and how to develop your ministry in the supernatural. This teaching manual/workbook will give you revelation knowledge and you will definitely want to add it to your spiritual reference library -ideal for personal, family or group bible study.

Textbook ISBN: 0-6-062839-1 Richard J. Foster

Celebration of Discipline explores the “classic Disciplines,” or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life.

Textbook ISBN 9781576839881 (New Edition) “Be holy, for I am  holy,” commands God. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, we’re not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. 

In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do―and what we should take responsibility for ourselves. As you deepen your relationship with God, learn more about His character, and understand the Holy Spirit’s role in holiness, your spiritual growth will mature. The included study guide contains 12 lessons.

Textbook ISBN: 978-1-43355122 Mark Dover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another’s spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day.

Textbook Evangelist Yolie Thomas

An introduction to personal one- on- one ministry as every believer of Jesus Christ is commissioned to evangelize according Matthew 28:18-20.

Textbook ISBN: 9780927545051 Dean Sherman

God has called Christians to overcome the world and drive back the forces of evil and darkness at work within it. Spiritual warfare is not just casting out demons; it is Spirit-controlled thinking and attitudes. This course delivers a no-nonsense, solidly-grounded approach to the unseen world. (Available in Spanish: Guerra Espiritual)