Textbook List
AST Textbook List
Note: All courses require The Holy Bible (King James Version) unless otherwise specified.
BIB1205 Biblical Foundations for Ministry
Zondervan Handbook to the Bible. (2002). Edited by David Alexander and Pat Alexander. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
BIB1306 Old Testament Survey (DIS)
Dillard, R.D. & Longman, T. (2006). An introduction to the Old Testament: second edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN-13: 978-0310263418
BIB1307 New Testament Survey (DIS)
Tenney, M. C. (1985). New Testament survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. ISBN #0802836119.
BIB1340 Pentateuch
Hamilton, V. P. (2005). Handbook on the Pentateuch. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. ISBN 0801027160
BIB2145 Theological Foundations (GE Carousel)
BIB1420 Biblical Introduction
Alexander, D. & Alexander P. (1999). Zondervan Handbook to the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
BIB1425 Basic Theology
Clanton et al. (1985). Bible doctrines: Foundation of the Church. Hazelwood: Word Aflame Publications.
BIB1705 Personal & Spiritual Development
Haney, J. (1997). When ye pray. Stockton. Hartline Marketing. http://sales.pentecostalpublishing.com/productDetails.asp?guid=7AD460D7C7761982E044080020B266CA&c=BOOK&pid=10118&sid=507&ptc=PPH123
Nee, W. (1972). Spiritual authority. New York: Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc. ISBN 0-935008-35-7.
Timms, D. (2008). Living the Lord's prayer. Grand Rapids: Bethany House.
BIB2145 Theological Foundations
Couch, M. (2000). An introduction to classical Evangelical hermeneutics: A guide to the history and practice of biblical interpretation. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.
Wilson, N. J. (2009). Rightly dividing the Word. Sacramento, CA: Insignia Publications.
BIB2230: Interpreting Scripture
The Essential IVP Reference Collection: The Complete Electronic Bible Study Resource. (2003). InterVarsity Press. CD-ROM.
N.T. Write. (2005). The Last Word: Beyond the Bible Wars to a New Understanding of the Authority of Scripture. Harper Collins: New York.
Fee, G and Douglas Stuart (2003). How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Zondervan: Grand Rapids.
Strong, James. (2001). The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Nelson: Nashville.
BIB3405/6440 Matthew: The Kingdom among Us
Kraybill, Donald B. (2003). The Upside-Down Kingdom. Rev. ed. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press.
Charette, B. (2000). Restoring presence: The Spirit in Matthew’s gospel. London: Sheffield Academic Press.
BIB3600 Holy Spirit
Ensey, J. R. (2008). Evidential tongues. Willis, TX: Advance Ministries.
Stronstad, R. (1984). The charismatic theology of St. Luke. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers.
BIB3705 Personal Formation
Warren, R. (2007). The Purpose Driven Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
BIB3707 Spiritual Formation
Bunyan, J. Pooley, R. (Ed.) (2009). Pilgrim’s Progress. London, England: Penguin Books Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1409232988
BIB3750 Systematic Biblical Theology (Major Cohort)
This course will utilize articles from the PASTOR’S Course and two books written by Dr. Wilson. The articles and books will be uploaded to the course site and available at no cost to the student.
BIB4090 Apostolic Age
De Pressense, E. (2006). The early years of Christianity: A comprehensive history of the first three centuries of the Christian church; the Apostolic age V1. Â Whitefish, MT: Kessinger Publishing. ISBN13: 978-1428630475
Boora, K.S. (2010). Apostolic (Acts 2:38) and post-apostolic (Matthew 28:19) baptism volume 1. ISBN13: 978-1-4500-7554-1
BIB4435 John’s Literature and Theology
Seagraves, D. (2008). Reading between the Lines: Messiah in the Old Testament.
Kysar, R. (2007). John: The maverick Gospel. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
Kysar, R. (1986). Augsburg Commentary on the New Testament: 1, 2, 3 John. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
BIB4455 Paul's Literature and Theology (Major Cohort)
Bruce, F.F. (2000). Paul, apostle of the heart set free. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
BIB5450 Ephesians (SALT)
Foulkes, F. (2008). Ephesians. Revised ed. Tyndale New Testament Commentary Series. Eerdmans
Martin, R. (1992). Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon. Interpretation Commentary Series. Westminster / John Knox
Stott, J. R. W. (1991). The message of Ephesians. The Bible speaks today series. IVP
BIB5600 Human Spirituality
Nee, W. (2007). Release of the Spirit: The breaking of the outward man. West Sussex, United Kingdom: New Wine Press.
Rosenbach, W. E. & Taylor, R. L. (eds.). (2006). Contemporary issues in leadership. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
CHM1110 Dynamics of Christian Ministry (DIS)
Banks, R. & Ledbetter, B. (2004). Reviewing leadership: A Christian evaluation of current approaches. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group.
Burns, J. M. (2010). Leadership. New York: Harper Perennial Modern Classics.
Butler-Bowdon, T. (2007). 50 success classics: Winning wisdom for life and work from 50 landmark books. Yarmouth, ME: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
CHM2140 Evangelism & Church Planting
Conn. H. (2002). Ministering the gospel in a diverse and changing world. P&R Publishing, ISBN 0-87552-401-X
Ranier, T. S. (1996). Effective evangelistic churches: Successful churches reveal what works and what doesn’t. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
CHM2700 Church Leadership and Administration
Dugas, P.D. (1990). Theological church government: God’s plan for the governing of his church. Portland, OR: Apostolic Book Publishers. (http://sales.pentecostalpublishing.com/productDetails.asp?sid=507&ptc=PPH123&pid=4915&c=BOOK&guid=4580BCFD81944572E044080)
Gangel, K.O. (1989). Feeding and leading: A practical handbook on administration in churches and Christian organizations. Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN: 0-8010-6331-0
CHM3420 Practical Ministry
Nelson Minister’s Manual NKJV. (2004). Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Schwarz, Christian A. (1996). Natural church development: A guide to eight essential qualities of healthy churches. Church Smart Resources.
Anderson, David A. (2004). Multicultural ministry: Finding your church’s unique rhythm. Zondervan.
CHM3530 Social Ethics in Ministry
Rae, S. B. (2009). Moral choices: An introduction to ethics. (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN 978-0-310-29109-1
CHM3710 Strategic Leadership
Babbes, G. S & Zigarelli, M. (2006). The Minister's MBA: Essential Business Tools for Maximum Ministry Success. B & H Publishing Group.
Lencioni, P. (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass.
Malphurs, A. (1999). Developing a Vision for Ministry in the 21st Century. Grand Rapids: Baker Books.
CHM3720 Conflict Transformation in Ministry
Poirier, A. (2006). The Peace Making Pastor: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Church Conflict. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books. 978-0-8010-6589-7
CHM4890 Ministry in Context
Ford, K.G. (2007). Transforming church: Bringing out the good to get to great. Carol Stream, IL: Salt River/Tyndale House.
Myers, J.R. (2007). Organic community: Creating a place where people naturally connect. Grand Rapids: Baker Books.
ENG1115 English Reading & Comp
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. New York:American Psychological Association.
American Psychological Association. (2009). Mastering APA style: Student's workbook and training guide. New York: American Psychological Association.
McCuen-Metherell, J. R. & Winkler, A. C. (2007). Readings for Writers, 12th ed. Independence, KY: Wadsworth Publishing.
ENG2015 Introduction to Literature (GE Carousel)
Barnet, S., Burto, W., & Cain, W.E. (2008). An introduction to literature (15th ed.). New York: Pearson Longman.
Sheldon, C. M. (2008). In his steps. Uhrichsville: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
HIS2250 Ancient World History
Finegan, J. (1997). Myth and mystery. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academics. ISBN13: 978-0801021602
Gonzales, J. (1984). The story of Christianity – Volume 1. New York, NY: HarperSan Francisco.
Weisser, T. (1981). After the way called heresy. Kearney, NE: Morris. ASIN: B0006YWFF8
ICS4335 The Church in Context
Boora, K. (2010). Apostolic and post-Apostolic water baptism (Vol. 1). Xlibris, Corp.
Rivers, F. (2003). And the shofar blew. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Ryken, L. (2002). The Word of God in English. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
MIN5700 Potential and Personal Emergence
Wilson, N. J. (2003). Ultimate leadership: The defining moment. Sacramento, CA: Reach Worldwide. ISBN: 078-0971773912.
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Cashman, K. (2008). Leadership from the inside out: Becoming a leader for life (2nd Ed.). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
MIN5705 Vision: Knowing through Seeing
Wildavsky, A. (2005). Moses as Political Leader. Jerusalem: Shalem Press. ISBN-13: 9789657052310.
MIN5710 Mission: Global to Individual
Kaiser, Jr., W. C. (2008). The promise-plan of God. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing.
Stronstad, R. (1984). The charismatic theology of St. Luke. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers.
Wilson, N.J. (2009). Rightly dividing the Word. Sacramento, CA: Insignia Publications.
MUS3345 Worship Ministry
Navarro, K. J. (2001). The complete worship leader. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN-13: 978-0801091162.
Siewert, A. (1998). Worship team handbook. Chicago, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN-13: 978-0830819430.
Wilson-Dickson, A. (2003). The story of Christian music: From Gregorian chant to black gospel, an authoritative illustrative guide to all the major traditions of music for worship. Augsburg Fortress Publishers . ISBN-13: 978-0800634742.
PSY2100 General Psychology (GE Carousel)
Lahey, Benjamin. (2005). Psychology: An introduction, 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN #0073228826 (Buy used paperback copy (Amazon.com about $10 used paperback– you do not need the CD)
Faw, Harold W, (1995). Psychology in Christian Perspective: an analysis of key issues. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN #0-8010-2012-3. ( Amazon.com about $10 used paperback)
PSY3100 Principles of Christian Counseling (DIS)
Hightower, J. E., Jr. (Ed.). (1999). Caring for people from birth to death. New York: Haworth Pres, Inc. ISBN: 978-0789005724
Baus, B. (2009). Christian counseling: “How to” guide to compassionate Christian care. ISBN: 978-0982524008
Pixler, Steve, (2007). The creation & fall of the family. Continuum Ministry Resources; New York, NY. ISBN: 978-0979626111
SSC3300 Sociology of Families
Grunlan, S. A. (1999) Marriage and Family. Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan Publishing.
THE1105 Fundamental Doctrine
Wilson, N. J. (1993). In bonds of love. Sacramento, CA: Reach Worldwide, Inc.
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Other reading material will be supplied online.
THE2800 Pentecostalism
Bartleman, F. (2000). Azusa street. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House. ISBN: 0883686384
French, Talmadge L. (1999). Our God is one: The story of the oneness Pentecostals. Indianapolis: Voice and Vision Publications. http://www.amazon.com/Our-God-One-Talmadge-French/dp/1888251204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271149007&sr=1-1
THE3200 Apostolic Theology: Contemporary Issues (Major Cohort)
Erickson, G. D. (1993). Pentecostal worship: A biblical and practical approach. Hazelwoood, MA: Word Aflame Press. ISBN 0-932581-52-8
Nee, W. (1972). Spiritual authority. New York: Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc. ISBN 0-935008-35-7.
Wilson, N. J. (1993). In bonds of love. Sacramento, CA: Reach Worldwide, Inc.
