MSO Textbook List

(Rev. 06/24)

FSO 211: 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

FSO 315: 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.

GSO 211: 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.

GSO 315: 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. 

GSO 333: 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.

KSO 223: 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

 KSO 333: 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.

KSO 344: 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

MSO 115: 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

MSO 116: 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)

MSO 133: 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.

MSO 144: 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.

MSO 312: 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).

PSO 223: 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

PSO 333: 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.

PSO 344:  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.

PSO 415: 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.

PSO 422: I & II Corinthians

• Horton, Stanley M., 1 and 2 Corinthians: A Logion Press Commentary. Springfield, MO:  Gospel Publishing House, 1999.

• Holy Bible (several translations)

PSO 435: 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

RSO 101: OVERVIEW of ADDICTION

• Schwan, A., & Bearman, A. (2022). Psychology of addiction. PALNI Press.

• Florin, J., & Trytek, J. (2021). Foundations of addiction studies. College of DuPage Digital Press.

  Both books are available for free via oercommons.org

YSO 223: 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.

YSO 333: 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.

YSO 344: 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.