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PRACTICAL RESOURCES FOR THE MINISTRY
Third Millennium Ministries recommends these resources for those desiring to study some of the more practical areas of the ministry. We have selected books that include some kind of study guide, review questions, or exercises. Together with our own Third Millennium courses, these may bring you closer to completing a full curriculum of a traditional seminary program. We recommend that you study these materials in groups, if possible.
NOTE: In order to have access to all the resources on this page, including the free PDFs, you must create an account on this site and then click the link in the margin of this page, "Enrol me in this course."
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Habits of Grace, David Mathis
"Hear his voice. Have his ear. Belong to his body. Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God’s voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church. Though seemingly normal and routine, the everyday “habits of grace” we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which his love and power flow — including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus." - Description on web site "Desiring God"
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Character of Christian Leadership, Richard Wolfe
Effective Christian leadership requires both biblical character and good practices or skills. However, if you were only able to have either character or ability as a leader, it would be best to choose character. Christian leadership is especially built upon the Christ-like character. This book focuses on the character of an effective Christian leader. - Description given by the author
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Shepherding God's Flock, T. M. Moore
This book is a study guide for training elders. The author says, "Shepherding is Jesus' recommended method for making disciples. We can learn from Him and His disciples how to care for, lead, and nurture God's flocks in our own churches."
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Christ-Centered Preaching, Bryan Chapell
"This complete guide to expository preaching teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and delivery--the trademarks of great preaching. With the help of charts and creative learning exercises, Chapell shows how expository preaching can reveal the redemptive aims of Scripture and offers a comprehensive approach to the theory and practice of preaching. He also provides help for special preaching situations." - Description on Amazon.com
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Preaching, Timothy Keller
"Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way." - Description on Amazon.com
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Biblical Preaching, Haddon Robinson
"Biblical Preaching balances the practical how-to with sound homiletical theory. Ten sermon preparation stages surface that are content-oriented and follow the process of sermon-making from start to finish. . . . Robinson's analogies and picturesque language, sprinkled with intelligent humor, produce a painless learning experience."-Moody Monthly
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Teaching to Change Lives, Howard Hendricks
"One of the most effective and influential Christian teachers of this century reveals how all teachers -- from parents to Sunday school leaders, from pastors to professors -- can make the most of their priceless opportunity to inspire, to instruct, and to permanently impact lives for the kingdom of God. Based on seven proven, easy-to-grasp laws any teacher can apply, Howard Hendricks's classic teaching manual is a must-read for anyone who wants to teach with power and passion, excitement and excellence." - Description on Amazon.com
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The Seven Laws of the Learner, Bruce Wilkinson
"Written for teachers, including Sunday school teachers, parents, and professionals, this book outlines scriptural principles and techniques that will revolutionize your ability to teach to change lives. From the "law of the learner" to the "law of equipping," each chapter presents hands-on, practical tools for you to employ in your own classroom." - Description on Amazon.com
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Tell the Truth, Will Metzger
In...Tell the Truth, Will Metzger reinstates the truth framework necessary for the survival of evangelicalism. Biblical illiteracy among evangelicals is on the rise. Theological discernment between truth and error is increasingly elusive. We need to be recalibrated not to the changing times but to the changeless gospel. As useful as it is passionate, Tell the Truth will refocus and re-energize a whole new generation to communicate the whole gospel, wholly by grace, truthfully and lovingly. Includes a study guide and new training materials for personal witnessing! - Description on Amazon.com
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Basic Greek and Exegesis, Richard B. Ramsay
This book gives a basic introduction to New Testament Greek, in parallel with an introduction to exegesis. It teaches some basic vocabulary, grammar, and linguistic tools, including Internet resources and software. The Greek exercises have an answer guide at the back. The student applies what he is learning as he progresses through the manual, developing an exegetical report on a passage of his own choosing. He will be prepared to apply this knowledge in the preparation of Bible studies or sermons. - Description given by author
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An Exercise in Exegesis, Richard B. Ramsay
This is a brief article (13 pages) giving a basic explanation of how to do an exegesis of a Bible passage, studying Psalm 42 with the use of e-Sword software. If you prefer to use some other software, such as Logos or BibleWorks, or if you have your own library of books, you can still do the same exercise, because the same principles apply. It teaches three major aspects of biblical hermeneutics: preparation, investigation of the original meaning, and application for today. - Description given by author
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These resources are tools that a pastor or leader can use to disciple others. They need no additional study guides and are self-explanatory. We recommend that the mentor form a group of interested people, give them whichever booklet he intends to study, and that he meet with them once a week to discuss each lesson. Some materials are offered free in PDF format, and others must be purchased.
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The Walk, Stephen Smallman
"The Walk is a book written to those who have expressed a desire to follow Christ as his disciple. It assumes no prior understanding of what that means, nor does it assume that the person has actually come to the point of professing faith. It uses as a starting point someone who is simply wondering, "What next?" Stephen also addresses those who have grown up Christian and may be wondering how to step out in their own faith. The Walk is designed to be used as much as read. It will be helpful to someone who wants to read on his own, but also includes readings and projects that will make it useful as a workbook for that individual, in a mentor relationship, or for use in groups." - Description on Amazon.com
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Am I Good Enough?, Richard B. Ramsay
This booklet is a Bible study workbook on the basic doctrines of salvation. It is recommended either for interested non-Christians, new Christians, or for people you are not sure about. Many are deprived of the joy that could be theirs because they are still trying to somehow earn God's love. This study will help them understand grace. - Description given by the author
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Pressing On, Richard B. Ramsay
The purpose of this Bible study workbook is to guide Christian believers in their process of spiritual growth, using the means of grace. It gives guidelines for such things as prayer, Bible study, sharing your faith, discovering your spiritual gifts, and for finding God’s will for your life. - Description given by the author
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Synopsis of the Bible, Richard B. Ramsay
This booklet gives a brief overview of the whole Bible. It is meant especially for new Christians, to help them get acquainted with the bigger picture and help them find their way around the Bible. It summarizes the contents, outlines the chronology, gives geographical orientation with maps, explains the main message, and describes the basic contents of each book of the Bible. - Description given by the author
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