Recommended Reading
Trainees will utilise the 5x5x5 Bible reading plan to go through the whole New Testament in the year, focusing on daily personal reading and prayer.
Trainees and trainers will spend time in their catchups discussing issues arising from this crucial daily time with God, and documenting prayer points in their quarterly planner, as well as reading through a complementary assortment of books. A range to select from is provided below, with more specific recommendations within the manuals for each traineeship.
Being Like Jesus
Prayer and Godliness
- Praying With Your Eyes Open (Richard Pratt)
- A Praying Life (Paul E Miller)
- The Cross And Christian Ministry (Don Carson)
- Call To Spiritual Reformation (Don Carson)
- The Pursuit of Holiness (Jerry Bridges)
- Compared to Her (Sophie de Witt). Recommended for female trainees.
Thinking Like Jesus
Studying the Bible
- According To Plan (Graeme Goldsworthy)
- Postcard From Palestine (Andrew Reid)
- Interpreting God's Plan (RJ Gibson)
Thinking Theologically
- The Blueprint (Philip Jensen, Tony Payne)
- Know The Truth (Bruce Milne)
- The Everlasting God (Broughton Knox)
- Westminster Confession Of Faith
Relationships in Ministry
- Zeal Without Burnout (Christopher Ash)
- Cross Talk (Michale R. Emlet)
- Going The Distance (Peter Brain)
- The Contemplative Pastor (Eugene Peterson)
Serving Like Jesus
Evangelism & World Mission
- Marks of the Messenger (J Mack Styles)
- The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission (John Dickson)
- Hospitality Evangelism (Kel Willis)
- Know And Tell The Gospel (John Chapman)
- The Welcoming Church (Peter Corney)
Teaching the Bible
- One-To-One Bible Reading (David Helm)
- Setting Hearts On Fire (John Chapman)
- Growth Groups (Col Marshal)
- Leading Better Bible Studies (Rod Morris, Karen Morris)
- Biblical Preaching (Haddon Robinson)
- Word Filled Women’s Ministry (Gloria Furman, Kathleen Nielson). Recommended for female trainees.
Training Others in Ministry
- The Trellis And The Vine (Col Marshal)
- Passing The Baton (Col Marshal)
- Intentional Discipleship (Ron Bennett)
Leadership
- Mission Minded (Peter Bolt)
- God’s Good Design (Claire Smith)
- Embers To A Flame (Harry Reeder). Recommended for potential candidates.
Ministry Papers
The ministry papers are a series thinking through gospel-focused ministry for youth leaders, small group leaders, ministry teams, pastors and families. Trainees and trainers will work through an selection of these papers across the course of the year.