My Church
We tend to think of church as a place we go for worship, prayer, and the teaching of God’s Word. The Bible indicates church is not a building; rather, church is the people of God, living and worshiping in community as we love and serve Jesus Christ, one another, and the world around us. These resources help us understand what the church is and how the church should operate, according to biblical standards.
Healthy Church Evaluation
This “puzzle piece” resource can be used to evaluate church health and to help churches grow towards better health in areas like teaching, evangelism, fellowship, prayer, membership and more.
The Marks of a Disciple
This Bible study walks through the 6 marks of a disciple of Jesus. It is a journey through scripture examining what a transformed heart, mind, affections, will, relationships and purpose look like in the life of those who follow Christ. It is a great resource for personal reflection, as a discipleship tool for new believers and for churches.
True Prosperity: A Bible Study for the African Church
Africans are often ruled by their fears of the physical world and spiritual forces. They know sickness and death, lack and loss. and the prosperity gospel scams them with a chance for a better life. These 30 Bible study lessons counter the prosperity gospel by presenting the biblical idea of flourishing.
Evangelism and Discipleship Training Manual
This collection of resources from Nairobi, Kenya, includes evangelism tools, short- and long-term discipleship methods, and a simple church assessment.
Grow Discipleship Set
This small book helps new believers grow in their walk with Jesus, gives them a good foundation to continue learning, and helps them be rooted and built up in Christ.
Africa Theology Series
This series includes volumes in biblical, systematic, and applied theology. Each book is co-authored by experienced missionaries and African authors and is contextualized to meet the needs of the local African pastor.
Demonology for the Global Church
Christian communities are in desperate need of a biblical understanding of the demonic – an understanding that will transcend cultural frameworks, challenge assumptions, rebuke errors, and unite Christians in scriptural truth. This book endeavors to provide the biblical and theological essentials for a unified Christian perspective of the demonic
Oral Narration of Bible Stories and Bible Study
These resources teach you how to prepare and lead a Bible study that includes oral narration of a Bible story. There are also several sets of Bible story lessons on specific themes.
Introduction to Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics deals with general principles for interpreting the Bible. The primary purpose is to discover the truths and values expressed in the Bible. This theological studies course was created to be taught in a church setting.
Commands of Christ
This Bible study series equips followers of Jesus to obey His commands. These include the commands to repent and believe, to be baptized, to pray, to make disciples, to love, to persevere, to practice the Lord’s Supper, to give, and to gather.
Healthy Church Leadership
This manual helps your local church learn how to examine itself in various areas of biblical health. It also offers solutions in how to
leverage the things you are doing well and address the areas where you are struggling.