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Lay Leader Training Institute |
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Equipping the Body of Christ to Lead Through Discipleship |
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Required Reading List |
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Cycle 6 Required Reading List
Every Class: The Bible, translation of your choice
1. Introduction to Missional Church – “Missional Renaissance” by McNeal, Reggie “Introducing the Missional Church” by Roxburgh, Alan, (Baker Books, 2009)
2. Introduction to Reformed Theology - “What is Reformed Theology” by R.C. Sproul
3. Presbyterian Polity – “The Book of Order”, The Book of Confessions”, “The Presbyterian Planning Calendar”
4. Old Testament God in a New Testament World – “Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind” by Longman III, T. “The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story” by Bartholomew, C. and M. Goheen 5. New Testament – “What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Their Writings “by Kenneth Berding (Editor), Matt Williams (Editor) 6. Hermeneutics – “ How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth” by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart
7. Introduction to Missional Preaching — See Syllabus 8. Worship & Sacraments – “The Book of Order” & “Introduction to Christian Worship” (3rd Edition) by James F. White
9. Theology of Ministry– “The Soul of Ministry” by Raynderson “The Gift of Being Yourself” by David Benner
10. Pastoral Care & Counseling – “Strategies for Brief Pastoral Counseling (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling)” by Howard W. Stone.
11. Evangelism for Today’s Leaders– “Church Morph” by Eddie Gibbs 12. Starting New Initiatives—PCUSA Sponsored course—Required Materials TBD 13. Christian Education – “Growing In Faith: Education and Christian Practices” by Craig Dykstra
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