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The following books, videos, and ministry tools can help you in your ministry. The focus of Base 2 in the We Build People discipleship model is the Law of Instruction that states: "A disciple-making church provides a process of Bible-based, life-centered instruction that contributes to the lifelong learning and development of believers." To learn more about the We Build People discipleship model, click
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7 Basic
Steps to Fasting and Prayer by Bill Bright. |
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PURPOSE:
Being controlled by the Holy Spirit is the secret to
vibrant, joyful Christian living. Specifies how weak people
are made strong through the fruit of the Spirit. Instructs
believers how to make fasting and prayer the key to
“supernatural living.” |
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A New
Way of Life by Robert L. Brandt . |
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PURPOSE:
Interactive study familiarizes students with major
Pentecostal beliefs and practices. Explains biblical basis
of salvation, water baptism, communion, Spirit baptism,
church membership, stewardship, and evangelism. Teaches
personal devotional habits. |
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Celebration
of Discipline by Richard Foster. |
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PURPOSE:
Examines basic Christian disciplines of prayer, study,
worship, and fasting that every believer needs to master.
Roots spiritual life in a strong personal walk with God
expressed through devotional disciplines. |
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Christian
Maturity by Rick Howard. |
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PURPOSE:
Enables people to grow to their full height in Christ. This
study will help motivate believers toward maturity in such
areas as godly desires, foundational truths, Christian
character and useful ministry. |
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Design
for Discipleship by J. Dwight Pentecost. |
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PURPOSE:
Demonstrates that discipleship is a growing experience of
knowledge, commitment, active love, and sacrificial service.
Themes include the call to discipleship, prayer, ministry,
obedience, fellowship, and the disciple’s relationship
with the world at large. |
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Experiencing
God by Henry T. Blackaby & Claude King. |
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PURPOSE:
Motivates men and women to integrate seven aspects of
spirituality into daily life: Knowing, loving, hearing,
joining, believing, obeying, and experiencing the Lord.
Chapters include: “God Speaks to His People,”
“God Speaks Through Circumstances,” “Doing
God’s Will.” Trains believers to become a part of
what God is doing. |
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Fasting
for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns. |
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PURPOSE:
Surveys nine Biblical models of fasting as they apply to
various situations and needs. Teaches both the why and the
how of fasting, based on Isaiah 58. |
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Helping
Christians Grow by Dwayne E. Turner. |
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PURPOSE:
Teaches the responsibility of mature Christians to instruct
new converts in order to help the convert grow spiritually,
and to help themselves grow too. Lessons include:
“Discovering and Doing,” “Like Teacher
&endash;Like Learner,” “Growing in
Families.” |
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Holding
the Harvest by Jerry Noble. |
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PURPOSE:
Helps churches develop lasting relationships with new
converts, so they can become growing Christians in the local
fellowship. Displays step-by-step procedures that start
before the new convert arrives, and continues through
meaningful involvement in various ministries. |
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How to
Study the Bible by G. Raymond Carlson. |
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PURPOSE:
Introduces the learner to the background of our present
Bible, reasons for studying the biblical text, and
techniques for more productive study. Explores different
types of study including inductive, topical, biographical,
word, and synthetic studies. |
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How to
Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur. |
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PURPOSE:
Teaches the art of inductive study. This step-by-step guide
helps Christians interact directly with Scripture as they
develop biblical observation, interpretation, and
application skills. Designed to take students past just
“reading” the Bible into really
“studying.” |
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Leading
Life-Changing Small Groups by Bill Donahue. |
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PURPOSE:
Exhaustive resource for training small group leaders. Covers
virtually every aspect of starting, staff, resourcing,
strategizing, and problem-solving in small group units. |
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Lifestyle
Discipleship by Jim Petersen. |
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PURPOSE:
Builds confidence in those who want to disciple others but
feel ill-equipped to do so. Describes how to create informal
discipling networks. Reveals elements of spiritual
transformation, attractions of sin, and God’s role in
adversity. |
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Lifestyle
Worship by John Garmo. |
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PURPOSE:
Stresses that worship is more than a Sunday-only, at church
occurrence. Shows how to manage home, family, work
relationships, and money in ways that say, “I love you,
God.” |
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Living
By the Book. |
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PURPOSE:
Practical learning by audio tapes designed to deepen your
relationship with Christ and your understanding of
God’s Word. Total of 10 studies, each comprised of 8
audio tapes plus study guide. Topics include: Careers By the
Book, Finances By the Book, Marriage By the Book, Great
Leaders of the Book, Revival By the Book plus 5 more. |
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Mentoring:
Confidence in Finding a Mentor and Becoming One by Bob
Biehl. |
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PURPOSE:
Teaches “mentoring” as the basic process of
one-to-one discipleship. Offers instruction on what
mentoring is, as well as what it is not. Practical insight
is provided on how to find a mentor, how to be a great
protégé, and the benefits of the mentoring
relationship. |
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Prayer
and Worship by Morris Williams. |
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PURPOSE: A
beneficial guide for those who want to discover the keys to
consistent praise, in and out of the sanctuary. Gives
numerous insights for studying the Lord's Prayer and
experiencing the fulfillment that prayer and worship
bring. |
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Preparing
to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit by Richard
Heckman. |
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PURPOSE:
Offers step-by-step instruction on Spirit baptism. Answers
commonly asked questions and thoroughly reviews the biblical
teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit in empowering
believers. Explains the role of the Spirit in the early
church, tongues, and Jesus’ anointing. Equips believers
to receive the baptism for the first time or experience a
refilling. |
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Preparing
to Win. |
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PURPOSE:
Video and study program designed to enlist men to pray with
and for their pastor, create small groups for
accountability, encourage discipleship, provide a personal
evaluation for the development of spiritual maturity, and
develop a committed, willing network of men who are eager to
build the church spiritually. |
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Spiritual
Disciplines for the Christian by Donald S. Whitney. |
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PURPOSE: To
deepen the walk of each believer with God by developing
consistent spiritual disciplines. Draws lessons from church
history. |
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The ABF
Book by Knute Larson. |
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PURPOSE:
Outlines the use of Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s) to
fill the gap between small group (cell) and large group
(celebration) functions of the church. Drawing from personal
experience, presents ABF’s as the church’s primary
discipleship tool, allowing the ministry to grow while
remaining manageable. |
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The
Christian Worker Program. |
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PURPOSE: A
Bible Study Series designed to lead the student first to a
personal relationship with Christ then into an understanding
of the Bible by studying the books and basic doctrines. |
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The
Disciple Making Church by Bill Hull. |
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PURPOSE:
Highlights the keys to maturing disciples in the local
congregation. Applies the principles found in Acts and the
Epistles to the church’s disciple making responsibility
today. Discusses the first church, the missions church, and
the discipling church. Also includes eight principles of a
growing church. |
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The
Harvester’s Handbook by James H. Hall. |
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PURPOSE:
Equips workers to befriend sinners, lead them to Christ and
use a New Convert Manual for discipling converts in
doctrine, character and conduct. Actively involves the
congregation in outreach and training. |
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The Hour
that Changes the World by Dick Eastman. |
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PURPOSE:
Practical plan for personal prayer suggests spending one
hour a day in prayer and study. Offers a 12-part prayer
program that helps Christians develop a consistent daily
devotional habit. |
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The
Navigators Bible Study Handbook. |
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PURPOSE:Provides
in-depth training for do-it-yourself Bible study. Teaches
inductive study skills as well as a variety of other tools
for developing consistent personal investigation of the
word. Aims as equipping believers to feed themselves from
the Word. |
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Ventures
in Discipleship by John R. Martin. |
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PURPOSE:
Explores the meaning of discipleship. Each study contains a
scriptural reference, contemporary writings, a spiritual
exercise, and a project for developing discipling
skills. |
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Your
Bible by Judy Bartel. |
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PURPOSE:
Teaches each student how to do Bible research, understand
the Bible's organization and respect its authenticity.
Familiarizes people with how to use and understand this most
important book. |
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Your
Helpful Friend by Louise Jeter Walker. |
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PURPOSE:
Discover the life, power, guidance and partnership of your
friend, the Holy Spirit, as you study this course. Many
people have experienced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit after
completing this study. |
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Your New
Life in Christ by Michael H. Clarensau. |
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PURPOSE:
Discipleship course designed for new believers. Teaches
fundamental principles of Christian life. Promotes a daily
time of devotion and communion with God using an inductive
format that familiarizes the student with the Bible while
teaching doctrine and devotion. |
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Your New
Life in Christ by Michael Clarensau. |
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PURPOSE: A
self-study discipleship program for new Christians. Teaches
fundamental principles of Christian life, introduces
God’s Word as the source of faith and conduct, explains
that prayer is communion with God, and promotes a daily time
of devotion and communion with God. |