Reading Materials Matrix
- You will need to purchase the Africa Study Bible for this program.
A full reading list is given in the course description of each module. Most reading materials will be available online. We will inform you where a textbook is to be bought in addition to your LMS reading materials. Please look at the reading list attached to prepare for textbook purchases ahead of time. This list is updated periodically. Note that this program requires very limited textbook purchases.
READING LIST:
KM-01
Textbook
Articles
Trull, Joe. E, and R. Robert Creech (2017) Ethics for Christian Ministry, Moral Formation for Twenty First Century Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group.
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
African Traditional Beliefs and the Bible (2016: 331)Please purchase a copy of this Bible. You will use it throughout the Learning Program.
van der Merwe, Dirk (2016) From Christianising Africa to Africanising Christianity:
Some Hermeneutical Principles. Stellenbosch Theological Journal 2016, Vol 2,
No 2, 559–587.
Study-Guides
Jarvis, J. (2010) The Story of God revise. UT: The Family Bible Storying Devotional..
King, Terry (1992,1997) Ministry Functions. Leadership Development Resources,
King, Terry (1993, 1997)The Transforming Power of Servant Leadership, Leadership Development Resources.
KM-02
Textbooks
Fee, Gordon and Stuart, Douglas. (2014). How to read the Bible for all its Worth 4th
Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House Chapter is available, but we recommend that you purchase this textbook.
Menzies, William, W. and Horton, Stanley.M. (2015 Revised). Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective. MO: Logion Press.
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
The Bible- Writing, History, Reliability (2016:1800-1802)
Interpreting the Bible (2016:1214-1216).
Literary Genres in the Bible” (2016:424-426)
Journal Articles
Adamo, David T. (2015). The Task and Distinctiveness of African Biblical Hermeneutic(s). OTE 28/1 (2015): 31-52.
Walls, Andrew. (2008). Kwame Bediako and Christian Scholarship in Africa. International Bulletin of Missionary Research, Vol. 32, No. 4.
Study-Guides
Jarvis, Kurt, M (2010) The Story of God revised. Saratoga Springs, Utah: The Family Bible Storying Devotional.
King, Terry. (2003) Bible Study Interpretation. Leadership Development Resources. Maryland (used with permission- extracts within the learner-guide)
KM-03
Textbooks
Menzies, William, W. and Horton, Stanley.M. (2015 Revised). Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective. MO: Logion Press.
Keith, W. (2012). Introducing Child Theology: Theological Foundations for Holistic Child Development (revised edition). Penang, Malaysia: Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, Compassion International and the Global Alliance for Advancing Holistic Child Development. (Section 2)
Articles
Africa Study Bible. 2016. Oasis International Limited, Tyndale House Publishers.
“Creation” p. 6
“The Fall” p. 9
“Caring for God’s Creation” p. 74
“An Introduction to Child Theology” p.76-78
“African Traditional Beliefs and the Bible” p.331-333
“Christianity’s African Roots,” p. 1466-1468
“A Narrative Timeline of God’s Work in Africa” p.1937-1965
Ruether. R. (1974)Black Theology vs Feminist Theology. Prepared for “Religion Online”
https://www.religion-online.org/article/black-theology-vs-feminist-theology/
“Theological Trends in Africa: Implications for Missions and Evangelism”
https://www.lausanneworldpulse.com/lausannereports/920/03-2008
Journal Articles
Theron, P.M. and Lotter, G.A., “The Necessity of an Integral Christian Worldview:
Reconnoitering the Challenges for Influencing the Unbelieving World”. Koers Bulletin for Christian Scholarship Vol 74 No.3, 2009
Mission in the Book of Acts: Mission of the Church. Scriptura 103 (2010), p. 66-78 .
KM-04
Textbooks
Barna, George. (2003). Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. Ventura: Regal books. Please purchase this textbook.
Gooding, D and J. Lennox. The Bible and Ethics (2011) UK: The Myrtlefield Trust.
Trull, Joe. E, and R. Robert Creech (2017) Ethics for Christian Ministry, Moral Formation for Twenty First Century Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group.
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited.
“Sexuality and Purity” p. 976
“Marriage” p. 1266
“Divorce” p. 1364
“Christian Ethics in Africa” p. 1862
“Political Corruption” p.339
“Christians in Business” p.608.
“Serving God in Government” p.712
“Power Structures in Society” p.1229.
“Money and Possessions – God’s Wealth in our Hands” p. 143
Olsen, Roger“A Christian’s Response to Situation Ethics – Part 1 and 2”
Journal Articles
Melé, Domènec and Fontrodona, Joan “Christian Ethics and Spirituality in Leading Business Organizations: Editorial Introduction”
Morris, Russel A and Noel B. Woodbridge. Christian Ethics as an Adequate Ethical System in the Context of Modern Culture: A Theological Analysis and Critical Evaluation.
KM – 05
Journal Articles:
Adedibu, B 2018. The changing faces of African Independent Churches as development actors across borders. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies,74(1), 9 pages.
Fatokun, Samson 2005. Christianity in Africa: a historical appraisal. Verbum et
Ecclesia. 26. 10.4102/ve.v26i2.229.
KM-06
Textbooks
Brewster, Dan. (2011). Child, Church and Mission. Compassion International.
Trull, Joe. E, and R. Robert Creech (2017) Ethics for Christian Ministry, Moral Formation for Twenty First Century Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
Apostles and Prophets (1727)
What Makes a Healthy Church (1808-1809)
Similarities Between the Cultures of the Bible and Africa (1368-1371)
The Elderly in Africa (2016: 1358-1359)
Greener, Susan. (2009) Lausanne Occasional Paper on Mission with Children at Risk
Linthicum, D. (2016) Faith Formation after 70: Ministry with Older Adults. Building Faith: A Ministry of Virginia Theological Seminary. https://buildfaith.org/faith-formation-older-adults/
Official AOG Position Paper Apostles and Prophets https://ag.org/Beliefs/Position-Papers/Apostles-and-Prophets
Journal Articles
Roberto, John (ed). (2009) Lifelong Faith: The Theory and Practise of Lifelong Faith Formation. Volume 3.1. LifelongFaith Associates. www.lifelongfaith.com
Master’s Thesis
Codrington, Graeme. (2010). Multi-Generational Ministries in the Context of a Local Church. (Master’s Thesis) UNISA.
KM-07
Textbooks
Jayakaran, Ravi I. (2002). Ten Seed Technique. People’s Republic of China: World Vision China.
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
“Interpreting the Bible” p. 1215.
Wilson, Lawrence W. (2017.) “4 Types of Preachers: Which Style Are You?” Accessed from https://preachersinstitute.com/2014/12/03/4-types-of-preachers-which-style-are-you/
Overview of Learning Styles https://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/
Training Manuals
Kohl, Art (2001). Homiletics: The Art and Science of Preaching. Faith Bible
Baptist Church, New York 14057 (Permission granted to freely copy.)
Van Daele, Leon. (2000). Homiletics. NCMI training Manual.(Duplicated in full with permission.) https://www.scribd.com/document/470785138/HOMILETICS2
Doctoral Thesis
Johnston, CC. (1996). An analysis of sermons: Expository Preaching in the Southern African Context (Master’s Thesis).
KM-08
Textbook
Francois, WD; Simmons, M. (2017). Christian Minister’s Manual: For the Pulpit and Public Square for all Denominations. Atlanta: Francois III & Simmons M. Please purchase this textbook.
Master’s Thesis
Codrington, Graeme. (2010). Multi-Generational Ministries in the Context of a Local Church. (Master’s Thesis) UNISA.
KM-09
Textbooks
Barna, George. (2003). Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. Ventura: Regal books.
Moyo, K. Church at War.(2014). USA and Canada: Trafford Publishers. (kilton 1) Purchase online ebook for R48
Moyo. K.(2014). Responding to Personal Crisis. USA and Canada: Trafford Publishers. (Kilton 2) Purchase online ebook for R48
Trull, Joe. E, and R. Robert Creech (2017) Ethics for Christian Ministry, Moral Formation for Twenty First Century Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group.
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
“Deliverance from Spiritual Powers” p.1732-1733
Peck, J. The Kinds of Spiritual Formation. (2014).
Journal Articles
Manala, Matsobane.(2015). A Therapeutic Community as a Relevant and Efficient Ecclesial
Model in African Christianity. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological
Studies [Online], Volume 72 Number 4.
Tang, A. (2014) The Elements of Spiritual Formation.https://www.academia.edu/18311996/The_Elements_of_Spiritual_Formation
Teo, Wilson Christian Spiritual Formation. (2017). Emerging Leadership Journeys, Vol. 10 Issue.1, pp.138-150. Regent University School of Business & Leadership.
KM-10
Textbooks
Collins, G. R. (2006). Christian Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide (3rd ed.). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Inc. Recommended, but not compulsory to purchase.
Greathead, E. (2016). Children, Church and the Law: A practical guide for churches on the Children’s Act and other laws relating to children. Cape Town: The Warehouse. Please purchase from “the Warehouse” as a PDF or hardcopy (couriered) http://info@warehouse.org.za/
Articles
Africa Study Bible (2016). Illinois, Oasis International Limited.
“Deliverance from Spiritual Powers” p. 1732.
“Healing” p. 1849.
Farmer, A. (2013). The Trouble with Trust in Counselling.
Munson, Robert H. and Munson, Celia P. (2014). “Models of Christian Counselling, Coaching, and Pastoral Care, BUkal Life Care.
Yeagley, L. 2002. Pastoral Counselling: The art of referral
Journal Article
Magezi, V. (2007). Pastoral counselling: towards a diagnostic and interpretational approach in Africa, In die Skriflig, 41(4): 655 – 672.
Self-Awareness Questionnaire
Accessed from: www.empathyforu.com
Doctoral Thesis
Younce, C. L. 2011. The Significance of Developing Core Competencies in Pastoral Care
Ministry. PhD, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
KM-11
Textbooks
Brewster, Dan. (2011). Child, Church and Mission. Compassion International. (Section 4: “Child, Church and Mission)
De Young, Kevin and Gilbert, Greg. (2011). What is the Mission of the Church?
Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom and the Great Commission. Wheaton: Crossway. Recommended to purchase
Journal Articles
Abbas, J. A. (2019). ‘Christian Apologetics as a Response to African Traditional Religion Revivalism’, BTSK Insight, 16(1), pp. 176–193
Kwakye, N. O. (2018). ‘Returning African Christians in Mission to the Gold Coast’, Studies in World Christianity, 24(1), pp. 25–45.
KM-12
Textbooks
Chand, Samuel R. (2010) Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass (A summary).
Gangel, K.O. (1997).Team Leadership in Christian Ministry. Chicago, IL: Moody Pulishers. Recommended to purchase, however the concepts are captured on your LMS
Articles
Africa Study Bible. (2016). Oasis International Limited. Tyndale House Publishers.
Youth and African Society p. 516-519
Rachels, T.R. (2015). Management Principles To Effectively Govern Church Life- Assemblies of God Enrichment Journal.(PDF in the student resource file) or access at http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56dee43ee321400514f98522/t/57549d9086db432801a65ce3/1465163152811/2+Management+Principles+To+Effectively+Govern+Church+Life.pdf
Journal Articles
Waddel, M. (2013). Growing the Servant Heart: The Challenge of Developing Christ-centred
Organisational Leadership. A Claybury International White Paper.England: Claybury International (One Another Ministries).
Osisioma, B. (2013). Accountability In The Church. Conference Paper: Conference of Chancellors, Registrars, And Legal Officers, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), At Basilica of Grace, Diocese of Abuja, Gudu District, Apo, Abuja.
Workbook
AG financial solutions: Interactive Guide to church finance
KM-13
Textbooks
Gangel, K.O. (1997).Team Leadership in Christian Ministry. Chicago, IL: Moody. No need to purchase, this is reference material
Greathead, E. (2016). A Practical Guide for Churches on the Children’s Act and Other Laws Relating to Children. Anglican Church of South Africa Already purchased
Wimberly, J.W. (2010). The Business of the Church: The Uncomfortable Truth that
Faithful Ministry Requires Effective Management. Herdon. VA: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. Highly Recommended.
Journal Articles
Coetsee, D. and Jan Grobblaar. (date unknown). A Church Where Children Are Welcome: A New Paradigm for Children’s Ministry in Africa : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343810448_Welcoming_Africa’s_children_-_theological_and_ministry_perspectives
Osisioma, B. (2013). Accountability In The Church. Conference Paper: Conference of Chancellors, Registrars, And Legal Officers, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), At Basilica of Grace, Diocese of Abuja, Gudu District, Apo, Abuja.
Other:
CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2000http://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2005-038%20childrensact.pdf