Recommended Reading
From Pastor's Book Shelf
Holy Bible – the Word of God by Holy Spirit (Pastor uses the New King James Version but has several other translations and paraphrases for reference and occasional use.)
Once an Arafat Man: the true story of how a PLO sniper found a new life by Tass Saada;
Tyndale House Publishers. This book sheds a different light on the PLO, Arabs, Iranians, Iraqis, and even Israel from a Scriptural standpoint.
Turning Points: an autobiography by Charlie Sharpe; Baxter Press
Pastor Charlie is the founder of Ozark Mutual Life Insurance Company,
CNS Ministries, and the Heartland Community near Bethel, Missouri. This book is the on-going fulfillment of a dream and vision to help troubled youth and addicted adults in the Northeastern part of the state of Missouri.
The Remnant: Restoring Integrity to American Ministry by Larry Stockstill;
Charisma House This book should be required reading before anyone is ordained into the ministry and a reference guide to be read monthly thereafter.
The Elijah Legacy: the life and times of Elijah – prophetic significance for Israel, Islam and the Church in the Last Days by David Davis; Kehitat HaCarmel, Mt Carmel, Israel You will be thrilled at what God is doing on a regular basis in the Holy Land today as Bible prophecy is being fulfilled.
The Road to Carmel: a couple’s journey from Broadway to Mount Carmel by David Davis;
Kehitat HaCarmel, Mt Carmel, Israel This is a wonderful testimony of God's amazing grace and His restoration power.
Passion and Persistence by Joel Comiskey; Cell Group Resources/TOUCH Outreach Min.
While Children Slept by Trena McDougal; Christ for the Nations, Inc.
This is the true story of smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain before it fell.
Transition in a Nutshell by Jim Clark; Bethany World Prayer Center
An excellent source for learning about cell group ministries
101 Things Every Pastor Should Know by Jim Clark; Xolon Press This, too, should be required reading before anyone enters the ministry and kept as a handy guide thereafter. It covers everything a pastor always wanted to know but was afraid to ask!
A Significant Life by Jim Graff; Waterbrook Press
Why some churches grow while others remain stagnant. Graff is brother-in-law to Joel Osteen and son-in-law of the late John Osteen, founder of Lakewood Church in Houston. Graff's heart is to equip pastors in rural towns of America to do great things for God.
Experiencing God: Knowing and doing the will of God by Henry T. Blackaby and
Claude V. King; LifeWay
The Seven Pillars of Health by Dr. Don Colbert, MD; Siloam, a Strang Company - If you follow the guidelines of this book, your life will never be the same! Personal Testimony of Pastor Davis: "Just by following the first pillar alone, my blood has thinned to the best consistency that it's been for years."
The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren; Zondervan. Lot's of good stuff here!
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