Warren D. Carter – Elder

Wien, Österreich

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Recommended study books

for Small Groups

notes: **** means that there is a study or discussion guide available or included

{a.uk} means that the book is available from England (with no Zoll costs) via: www.amazon.com.uk

{cbd} most of the books on this list are also available from the USA via: www.ChristianBook.com … the ones with this notation are not available thru the UK branch of Amazon.com, but can be ordered very cheaply from Christian Book Distributors in the USA – but are subject to Zoll

{D} designates some of the books that we know of, that are available auf Deutsche

Getting to Know God

1. Blackaby, Henry T. Experiencing God, Souther Baptist Conv (1990) **** {a.uk}

2. Colson, Charles W. Loving God, Zondervan (1983) **** {a.uk}

3. Packer, James I. Knowing God, InterVarsity Press (1973) **** {a.uk} {D}

Discipleship – Basic Christian Life

1. NavPress Growing in Christ: Design for Discipleship [comprehensive studies – 7 workbooks + a leaders guide], (1980) **** {a.uk} {D}

2. Getz, Gene A. The Walk – the measure of spiritual maturity, Broadman & Holman (1994) {a.uk}

3. Bunyan, John The Pilgrim’s Progress (~1680; Modernized version and study guide by Dr. John L. Musselman; Jackson Institute; P.O. Box 500071; Atlanta, GA 31150; tel: 770/ 518.7994; e-mail: jmusselman@mindspring.com; 1966) ****

4. McGrath, Alister Beyond the Quiet Time: practical evangelical spirituality [5 lessons of 1½ -2 hours each, on nourishing your spiritual life], Baker (1995) **** {a.uk}

5. Sheldon, Charles M. In His Steps: what would Jesus do?, (~1896, Spire edition: 1984) {a.uk} {D}

6. Colson, Charles W. The Body – being light in darkness, Word (1992) **** {cbd} {D}

7. Swindoll, Charles R. Living Beyond the Daily Grind [26-week study on daily life, going thru Psalms and Proverbs], Word (1988) **** {cbd}

8. McCarthy, Kevin W. The On-Purpose Person, NavPress (1992) {a.uk}

Discipleship – Personal Character Development

1. Hybels, Bill Descending into Greatness, Zondervan/ Willow Creek Resource Center; 67 East Algonquin Road; South Barrington, IL 60010; tel: 708/ 765.6222 (1993) {cbd} {D}

2. Swindoll, Charles R. Improving Your Serve: the art of unselfish living, Word (1981) {a.uk} {D}

3. Swindoll, Charles R. The Quest for Character, Multnomah (1987) {a.uk}

4. Crabb, Larry J. Inside Out – real change is possible IF you’re willing to start from the … , NavPress (1988) **** {a.uk} {D}

5. Churches Alive! The Love One Another Bible Study [7 workbooks with 5 lessons each], (P.O. Box 3800; San Bernadino, CA 92413; tel: 714/ 886.5364: 1979) ****

6. Swindoll, Charles R. Dropping Your Guard: the value of open relationships, Word (1983) **** {a.uk}

Discipleship – Advanced

1. Bruce, A.B. The Training of the Twelve, (4th ed: 1894, Kregel Publications edition: 1971) {a.uk}

2. Musselman, John L. Modernized version and study guide of Bruce’s The Training of the Twelve, Jackson Institute; P.O. Box 500071; Atlanta, GA 31150; tel: 770/ 518.7994; e-mail: jmusselman@mindspring.com; (1966) ****

3. Stanley, Paul D. + Clinton, J. Robert Connecting – the mentoring relationships you need to succeed in life, NavPress (1992) **** {a.uk} {D}

4. Spader, Dann + Mayes, Gary Growing a Healthy Church – 4th edition, Moody/ Sonlife Ministries (526 North Main Street; Elburn, IL; tel: 800/ 770.4769 or 630/ 365.5855: 1996) **** {a.uk}

5. Krallmann, Günter Mentoring for Mission – a handbook on leadership principles exemplified by Jesus Christ, Globe Europe e.V.; Kermagstr. 47a; D-46483 Wesel; BRD; tel: +49-2857/ 73.94; (1992) {D}

6. Greenleaf, Robert K. Servant Leadership – a journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness, Paulist Press (1977) {a.uk}

How to study the Bible

1. Fee, Gordon D. + Stuart, Douglas How to Read the Bible for All its Worth – a guide to understanding the Bible, Zondervan (1982) {a.uk} {D}

2. Finzel, Hans Opening the Book – key methods of applying inductive study to all of Scripture, Victor (1987) ****

3. Jensen, Irving L. Enjoy Your Bible – making the most of your time with God’s Word, Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc (1969) ****

4. Sproul, R.C. Knowing Scripture, InterVarsity Press (1977) {cbd}

5. Pink, Arthur W. Interpretation of the Scriptures, Baker Books (1972)

Giving Away Your Faith

1. Hybels, Bill Becoming a Contagious Christian, Zondervan (1994) **** {a.uk} {D}

2. Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism, Spire (1963) {a.uk} {D}

3. Aldrich, Joseph C. Life-Style Evangelism, Multnomah (1981) **** {a.uk}

4. Petersen, Jim Evangelism as a Lifestyle, NavPress (1980) {a.uk}

Christian Doctrine

1. Little, Paul E. Know What You Believe, Victor Books (1970) {a.uk} {D}

2. Davies, Chris/ Kristensen, Brede/ Lum, Ada Jesus One of Us –Bible studies on the person of Jesus Christ [~ 50 studies in workbook format], InterVarsity Press (1981) ****

3. Stott, John R. The Cross of Christ, InterVarsity Press (1986) {a.uk}

4. Lloyd-Jones, Martyn Joy Unspeakable – power & renewal in the Holy Spirit, Harold Shaw Publishers (1984) {cbd} {D}

Grace

1. Swindoll, Charles R. The Grace Awakening, Word (1990) **** {a.uk} {D}

2. Bridges, Jerry Transforming Grace, NavPress (1991) **** {cbd}

3. George, Bob Growing in Grace, Harvest House (1991) **** {a.uk}

Prayer

7. Bounds, Edward M. The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer, Baker Books (1992) {cbd}

• Power Through Prayer, Baker Book House (1972) {D}

• The Weapon of Prayer, Baker Book House (1975)

• The Necessity of Prayer, Baker Book House (1976)

• Prayer and Praying Men, Baker Book House (1977)

• Purpose in Prayer, Baker Book House (1978)

• The Realities of Prayer, Baker Book House (1978)

• The Essentials of Prayer, Baker Book House (1979)

• The Possibilities of Prayer, Baker Book House (1979)

8. Foster, Richard J. Prayer — Finding the Heart's True Home, Harper (1992) {a.uk} {D}

1. Maxwell, John C. One Hour with God – Weekly Plan for Spiritual Growth, Injoy; 5295 Triangle Parkway; Norcross, GA 30092; tel: 800/ 333.6506; web site: www.gospelcom.net/injoy/index.html (1994) ****

2. Torrey, R.A. How to Pray, Moody Press (1989, original: circa 1900) {a.uk} {D}

9. White, John Daring to Draw Near — [biblical] People in Prayer, InterVarsity Press (1977) {cbd}

3. Eastman, Dick The Hour that Changes the World: a practical plan for personal prayer, Baker Book House (1978) {a.uk}

4. Murray, Andrew With Christ in the School of Prayer, Revell/Spire Books (1953) {a.uk}

5. Glaphré, Gilliland Talking with God: A Woman's Workshop on Prayer, Zondervan (1985) **** {cbd}

6. Duewel, Wesley L. Mighty Prevailing Prayer, Zondervan (1990) {a.uk} {D}

7. Rinker, Rosalind Prayer: Conversing With God, Zondervan (1970) {a.uk}

8. Mueller, George Answers to Prayer, (~1896; no date for this Moody Press edition) {a.uk}

9. Bryant, Al – compiler Sermon Outlines on Prayer, [44 teaching outlines from various teachers], Kregel Publications (1992)

Prayer & Mission

1. Duewel, Wesley L. Touch the World Through Prayer, Zondervan (1986) {a.uk}

2. Eastman, Dick Love On Its Knees, Chosen Books (1989) {cbd} {D}

3. Johnstone, Patrick J. Operation World — 5th edition, Zondervan (1993) {cbd} {D}

Prayer & the Spiritual Disciplines

1. Tozer, A.W. The Pursuit of God, Christian Publications (1948, this Horizon House edition: 1976) **** {a.uk} {D}

10. Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline, Harper & Row (1978) **** {a.uk} {D}

2. Willard, Dallas The Spirit of the Disciplines, Harper Collins (1988) {a.uk}

3. Wallis, Arthur God’s Chosen Fast, Christian Literature Crusade (1968) {D}

Prayer & a Deeper Spiritual Life

1. Thomas à Kempis The Imitation of Christ, (~1415, this translation: 1952, Dorset Press: 1986) {a.uk} {D}

2. Mulholland, M. Robert, Jr. Invitation to a Journey — a road map for spiritual formation, InterVarsity Press (1993) {a.uk}

11. Brother Lawrence The Practice of the Presence of God, (~1688, Spire edition: 1958) {a.uk}

3. Sproul, R.C. The Soul’s Quest for God – Satisfying the hunger for spiritual communion with God, Tyndale (1992) {a.uk} {D}

4. Pink, Arthur W. Spiritual Growth, (1971, Baker Book edition: 1976) {a.uk}

5. Guyon, Mme. Jeanne Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ, (~1685, Christian Books Publishing edition: 1975) {a.uk} {D}

6. Lovett, C.S. Longing to be Loved, Personal Christianity Chapel; web site: www.cslovettbooks.com/bookstore/bookstore.html (1982)

Prayer & Spiritual Warfare

1. Anderson, Neil T. The Bondage Breaker, Harvest House (1990) **** {a.uk} {D}

2. Anderson, Neil T. Victory over the Darkness, Regal (1990) **** {a.uk} {D}

3. Warner, Timothy M. Spiritual Warfare – Victory over the Powers of this Dark World, Crossway Books (1991) {a.uk} {D}

4. White, Tom The Believer’s Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Servant Books (1990)

Men

1. Hughes, R. Kent Disciplines of a Godly Man, Crossway Books (1991) **** {a.uk}

2. Elmore, Tim Soul Provider: becoming a confident spiritual leader at home, among friends, at work, & in your church, Thomas Nelson/ Here’s Life Publishers; P.O. Box 1576; San Bernardino, CA 92402; also available through Injoy on web page: http://search.gospelcom.net/injoy/shop/author2.html#Elmore (1992) ****

3. Sanders, J. Oswald Spiritual Leadership, Moody (1967 & 1980) {a.uk}

4. Getz, Gene A. The Measure of a Man, Regal (1974) **** {a.uk} {D}

5. MacDonald, Gordon The Effective Father, Tyndale (1977) {a.uk}

Marriage

1. Allender, Dan B. + Longman III, Tremper Intimate Allies, Tyndale (1995) {a.uk}

2. Allender, Dan B. + Longman III, Tremper Bold Love, NavPress (1992) **** {a.uk}

3. Crabb, Larry J. The Marriage Builder: A Blueprint for Couples and Counselors, Zondervan Publishers (1982) {cbd} {D}

4. Powel, John The Secret of Staying in Love, Argus Comm’ns; DLM Inc.; 1 DLM Park; Allen, TX 75002 (1974) {a.uk}

5. Powel, John Unconditional Love, Argus Comm’ns; DLM Inc.; One DLM Park; Allen, TX 75002 (1978) {a.uk}

6. Miller, Sherod + Nunnally, Elam W. + Wackman, Daniel B. Talking Together – Couple Communication I, Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc.; 1925 Nicollet Avenue; Minneapolis, MN 55403; tel: 612/ 871.7388; web site: www.couplecommunication.com/program.html (1979) ****

For Small Group Leaders/ Apprentice-Leaders

1. Barker, Steve et al. Good Things Come in Small Groups: the dynamics of good group life, InterVarsity Press (1985) **** {a.uk}

2. Cho, Dr. Paul Yonggi Successful Home Cell Groups, Bridge Publishing, Inc.; 2500 Hamilton Blvd.; South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (1981) {a.uk} {D}

Sm Grp study bks

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