MSO Textbook List
(Rev. 04/23)
FSO211: Biblical Worldview and Contemporary Culture
Childers, E., (2020). Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity. Tyndale Momentum. ASIN: B085FP2P3N
Erdvig, R. C. S. (2020). Beyond Biblical Integration: Immersing You and Your Students in a Biblical Worldview. Summit Ministries. ISBN: 978-1733025652
FSO315: Family Ministry Leadership
Bell, P. (2021). Family Ministry Playbook for Partnering with Parents. Randall House Publications.
Edwards, G. (1992). A Tale of Three Kings. Tyndale.
Hunter, R. (2019). Recalibrate: A New Measure for Family Ministry. Randall House Publications.
Olson, G. (2014). Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 – Everything You Need To Know To Successfully Manage Your Youth Ministry. Zondervan.
GSO211: Biblical Theology of Missions
The Bible
Kaiser, Walter C. Jr. Mission in the Old Testament: Israel as a Light to the Nations. Grand Rapids, MI, 2012.
Wright, J. H. Christopher. The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010.
Piper, John. Let the Nations be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions. Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2003.
GSO315: Global Missions Strategies
Terry, John Mark, and J. D. Payne. Developing a Strategy for Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Cultural Introduction. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-4412-4482-6.
AGWM Africa Strategic Plans and Opportunities. Springfield, MO: AGWM Africa, 2016.
GSO333: Contextualizing Ministry & Missions
Flemming, D. (2005). Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission. InterVarsity Press.
Rheenen, V. G., & Parker, A. (2014). Missions: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Strategies (Second ed.). Zondervan Academic.
GSO 344: Continuing the Mission of God: An Examination of the Book of Acts & Beyond
Marshall, I. Howard. Acts. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity, 1980.
Johnson, Allen R. Apostolic Function in 21st Century Missions. J. Philip Hogan World Missions Series. Springfield, MO: Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2009. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 2009.
GSO 355: Compassion Ministries
Holy Bible (NIV, NKJV or another modern translation)
Corbett, S., & Fikkert, B. (2009). When helping hurts: How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor. . .and yourself. Moody Publishers.
Myers, B. L. (2011). Walking with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Orbis Books.
Articles provided in the course.
KSO223: KidMin Evangelism
Frank, R. (2014). Pulse: Pumping Life Into Your Kids Ministry. Kudu Publishing. ISBN: 978-1938624759
Gruber, D. (2017). Foundations Of Children’s Evangelism: How to Lead Kids to Christ. Logion Press. ISBN: 978-1607314783
Nelson, T. (1993) Children's Ministry Resource Bible-NKJV: Helping Children Grow in the Light of God's Word. Thomas Nelson). ISBN: 978-0840785077
Peach, T. (2014). Your Children’s Ministry from Scratch. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN: 978-1499273199
KSO333: KidMin Presentations
Miller, S., (2004) Down in Front Children’s Sermons: On People, Places, and Things. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
Reynolds, A. (2007). The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday school: Transformational Techniques for Reaching and Teaching Kids. Zondervan.
Walsh, J. (2014). The art of storytelling: Easy steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story. Moody Publishers.
Stonehouse, C., & May, S. (2010). Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey: Guidance for Those who Teach and Nurture. Baker Publishing Group.
KSO344: Foundations of KidMin
Boyd, D. J. (2017). Strong Enough to Last. Gospel Publishing House. ISBN: 9781607314691
Gruber, D. (2012). Cultivating a Cutting Edge Children’s Church. Morning Joy Media. ISBN: 9781937107161
Gruber, D., (2017). 6 Children’s Ministry Essentials. Gospel Publishing House. ISBN: 9781607314707
Wideman, J. (2004). Children’s Ministry Volunteers That Stick. Group Publishing. ISBN: 9780764426735
MSO115: Thinking Theologically
The Bible. Preferably a modern and reliable translation such as NIV, CEV, NKJV, NASV, or NRSV.
Augustine Confessions Second Edition: Foley, M. & Sheed, F.J. (2006). 978-0872208162
Bowman, Robert, and Komoszewski, J. Ed, Putting Jesus In His Place, Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel.
Grudem, W. (2022). Bible Doctrine, 2ND ED. Zondervan. ISBN: 978-0310124306
MSO116: The Spirit-Empowered Assemblies of God Church: Doctrine, History, Missions, and Governance.
Garrison, Alton. A Spirit-empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model. Influence Resources: Springfield, 2015. (There are several sources available and electronic versions. Any later versions are acceptable)
Menzies, William W. and Stanley M. Horton. Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective. Springfield: Logion Press, 1993. (or later)
McGee, Gary. History and Polity of the Assemblies of God (contained within the course or four sets of notes).
MSO 122: New Testament Studies: Christ in the Gospels and Beyond
Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament. 5th Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 978-0310494744 (4th Edition also acceptable - ISBN: 9780310238256)
MSO133: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Fee, G. D. & Stuart, D. (2003). How to read the Bible for all its worth. 3rd Ed., Zondervan.
Stein, Robert H. Playing by the Rules: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Baker, 2011.
The Bible
RECOMMENDED READING:
Hendricks, H. G. & Hendricks, W. D. (2007). Living by the Book. Revised and updated edition. Moody Press.
Kaiser, Walter and Moises Silva. An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics Revised and Expanded Edition. Zondervan Pub. House, 1994, 2007.
Klein, William, Craig Blomberg, Robert Hubbard. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Word, 1993.
MSO144: Old Testament Studies
The Bible. Preferably a modern and reliable translation such as NIV, CEV, NKJV, NASV, or NRSV.
Alexander, T.D. & Baker, D.W. (2002). Theology of the Pentateuch article. (provided in the course)
Alexander, T.D. & Baker, D.W. (2002). Preaching From the Pentateuch article. (provided in the course)
Beyer and Arnold, Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey. 3rd edition (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 2008).
Longman, T. (2009). How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES:
· Alexander, T.D. & Baker, D.W. (2002). Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. IVP Academic.
MSO312: Ministerial Internship
Hughes, R and O’Donnell, S. The Pastor’s Book: A Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Pastoral Ministry. Wheaton: Crossway, 2015. (ISBN: 978-1433545870)
PSO 123: Romans and the Prison Epistles
The Bible. Preferably a modern and reliable translation such as NIV, CEV, NKJV, NASV, or NRSV.
Moo, D. J. (2000). Romans: The NIV Application Commentary: From Biblical Text to Contemporary Life. Zondervan Academic.
Hall, Ronald. 2021 Revised. Portraits of Authentic Christian Community: A Study in the Prison Letters. (Included within the online course - no purchase required.)
PSO 211: Theology and Eschatology
Holy Bible (NIV, NKJV, or another modern translation)
Horton, Stanley M (1994). Systematic Theology, Revised Edition. Gospel Publishing House.
Horton, S. M. (1991). The Ultimate Victory: An Exposition of the Book of Revelation. Gospel Publishing House (Logion Press).
PSO223: The Art of Preaching
Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. (3rd Edition) Baker Academic, 2018
Heisler, Greg. Spirit-Led Preaching. B&H Academic, 2007
PSO333: Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in the Believer’s Relationships, Ethics, and Evangelism
Holy Bible
Coleman, R. E. (2010). The Master Plan of Evangelism. (2nd ed.), Revel.
Longenecker, R. N. (1995). The Expositor's Bible Commentary: Acts. Zondervan Publishing House. ISBN: 978-0310201083.
Pierce, T. B. (1996). Ministerial Ethics: A Guide for Spirit-filled Leaders. Logion Press.
PSO344: Effective Leadership & Conflict Management
Bolsinger, T. E. (2018). Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, an imprint of InterVarsity Press.
Shaw, H. (2020). Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House.
PSO415: Theology of Christian Worship and Prayer
Marshall, T. (2017). Worship is Life: Finding Our Identity in the Story of Worship. Lulu Publishing.
Deyo, J. (2018). Awakening Pure Worship. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image.
Quicke, M. J. (2011). Preaching as Worship. Grand Rapids: Baker Books.
PSO422: I & II Corinthians
Horton, Stanley M., 1 and 2 Corinthians: A Logion Press Commentary. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1999.
Holy Bible (several translations)
PSO435: The Minster & Ministry: Pastoral Ministry, Administration, Finance, & Law
Blue, Ron. (2016). Master Your Money, Moody. (ISBN: 978-0802414519)
Maxwell, J.C. (2018) 21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible: Learning to Lead from the Men and Women of Scripture. Harper Christian Resources.
Scazzero, P. (2015) The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World. Zondervan
YSO223: Youth Evangelism
Bechtle, M. (2006). Evangelism for the Rest of Us: Sharing Christ within Your Personality Style. Baker Books.
Chan, S. (2020). How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being THAT Guy): Personal Evangelism in A Skeptical World. Zondervan.
Cole, C. and Nielson, J. (2016). Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide. Crossway.
McGarry, M. (2021). Lead Them to Jesus: A Handbook for Youth Workers. New Growth Press.
Pope-Levison, P. (2020). Models of Evangelism. Baker Academic.
YSO333: Minister of Youth
Scazzero, Peter. (2015). The Emotionally Healthy Leader. Zondervan.
Clinton, Robert. (2012). The Making of a Leader. NavPress.
Maxwell, John (2014). The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. Center Street.
YSO344: Foundations of Youth Ministry
Borgman, Dean. Foundations for Youth Ministry 2nd Edition. Baker Academic, 2013
McKnight, Tim. Engaging Generation Z: Raising the Bar for Youth Ministry. Kregel Ministry, 2021.
Rochester, René. Models, Mentors Messages: Blueprints of Urban Ministry. Zondervan, 2006.