Recommended Reading Please Note: The following list of resources contain a variety of perspectives that cannot be fully endorsed by the WCD in every manner. We do believe, however, that the discerning reader can benefit greatly from these writings. The Bold Christian (formerly Authority Encounter ) by Chuck Davis Davis presents the case that one key aspect of being a Christ follower is the notion of authority. Living in a world that is rooted in power, Christ followers are challenged daily by powers that seek to interrupt or trample their success in the journey through Christ. In The Bold Christian, Pastor Chuck Davis provides clarifying answers and guidance. Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God who Speaks by Brad Jersak God desires to transform your prayers into intimate conversations, real meetings with a Living Friend. Learn here the biblical foundation for the practice of listening prayer. Continuous Revival by Norman Grubb Grubb was a colleague of Roy Hession, and his book also covers the key to continually walking in the Spirit. This book speaks with great clarity on the Biblical truth of walking in the Spirit. Conversing with God In Scripture by Stephen J. Binz Binz instructs the reader on how to participate in the ancient school of meditation through Lectio Divinia. Dark Night of The Soul by St. John of the Cross This is a spiritual classic. St. John of the Cross offers much wisdom on the path to holiness, and redemptive suffering. Deep Faith: Developing Faith That Releases the Power of God by Rob Reimer There are works of the Kingdom that God wants to accomplish that cannot be accomplished unless the people of God develop deeper faith. Rob Reimers' latest book teaches how you can begin to develop and grow your faith. Deep Wounds, Deep Healing by Charles Kraft Why do some wounds fester and refuse to heal, even after we seek help from those who specialize in treating deep emotional pain? Kraft believes that in order to experience real and lasting freedom from a painful past, we must understand the powerful link between spiritual warfare and inner healing.
Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppressions in the Believers Life by Charles Kraft Charles Kraft covers the role deliverance plays in the life of the believer, as well as practical instruction on making it a part of their lives. Essential Guide To Healing by Bill Johnson, Randy Clark Grounded from start to finish in Scripture, Johnson and Clark lay out the rich theological and historical foundation for healing in the church today. Five Benefits to Grieving Your Losses by Ron Walborn In this in-depth article Walborn illustrates the purpose and place of grief and how to grieve properly. You can read the article here. The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner Benner gives a deep understanding of how the false self operates in each of our lives, and how to embrace your true self instead. Genuine Gold: The Cautiously Charismatic Story Of The Early Christian And Missionary Alliance by Paul King This book documents the supernatural heritage of the early Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) welcoming the supernatural with discernment and calls the denomination to embrace again the charismatic dimensions of the Holy Spirit today and to return to its originally close relation to the Pentecostalcharismatic movement. Healing the Orphan Spirit by Leif Hetland It is time to come into the fullness of who we were created to be, so all of creation will come back to Father God's house. Father God never intended for us to live as orphans without a Father or without a home. Healing the Unaffirmed: Recognizing Emotional Deprivation Disorder by Conrad Baars Baars showcases the role of affirmation and unconditional love in the life of the believer, as well as insight on how to heal from the woundings in these areas. The Hidden Power Of Watching & Praying by Mahesh Chavda Chavda is a modern pastor who is leading a church through a time of revival. The prayer watch has been critical to this movement of God they are experiencing. Chavda shares insights learned on the journey. Holy Fire by R.T. Kendall In Holy Fire, best-selling author and respected theologian R. T. Kendall sets the record straight about the Holy Spirit s role in our lives and in the life of the church.
Hosting The Presence by Bill Johnson Bill Johnson discusses how you can be a person who hosts the Presence of God. Though all believers obviously have the Spirit of God within them, there is more that enables you to be so full that you overflow His Spirit into your world. How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit by A.W. Tozer Tozer tackles the questions of Who is the Holy Spirit and What is the Holy Spirit. Tozer then goes on to provide a detailed and meticulous account of precisely how one goes about being filled by the Holy Spirit. In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson Benson examines how praying at the hours of prayer can help you pray without ceasing. Praying the offices, or the hour of prayer, is one ancient tradition of the church that Benson argues can benefit your prayer life. Invitation to Solitude And Silence by Ruth Haley Barton Barton shows us how to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. It is an invitation to solitude and silence. The Joy of Listening to God by Joyce Huggett Huggett encourages the reader to be quiet before God to hear Him in fresh ways. Let Go by Fenelon Fenelon is another one of the spiritual fathers. This book calls us to die to self. It does so with convicting clarity, supernatural insight, and freeing power for those who will follow the call of Fenelon to Let Go! Mansions of the Heart by R. Thomas Ashbrook Written for anyone who wants to develop a deeper more meaningful relationship with God, Mansions of the Heart offers a step-by-step guide through a spiritual formation road map based on Teresa of Avila s Seven Mansions. Miracle Workers Reformers and The New Mystics by John Crowder Crowder examines Christian mystics throughout the ages who focused on the presence and power of God. Pathways to the King by Rob Reimer Reimer uses scripture and personal insights to demonstrate how to develop intimacy and authority to expand God s Kingdom in the power of Christ, living a life of spiritual renewal and power.
Overcoming the Religious Spirit by Rick Joyner Joyner shows us a simple, straightforward, biblical wisdom for overcoming one of the most destructive evil strongholds afflicting Christians today. Power from on High: What It Is and How to Obtain It by Charles Finney Finney explores the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how to access it. Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton Barton presents a leadership style built around discerning God's will and practically applying it. The Pursuit of God: Finding the Divine in the Everyday by A.W. Tozer Tozer beautifully invites the reader to move beyond just knowing doctrine to seek God above all else and make this seeking the continual foundation upon which their life is built. River Dwellers by Dr. Rob Reimer Did you ever wish there was more to your Christian life? Too often the Christian life is reduced to going to church, attending meetings, serving God, and doing devotions. But Jesus promised us abundant life a deep, intimate, satisfying connection with the living God. How do we access the abundant life that Jesus promised? Reimer shows us that the key is the presence and life of the Holy Spirit within us. Rivers from Eden by Eden Jersak This forty-day spiritual exercise will help you make Listening Prayer a lifestyle. Walk with Brad and Eden Jersak to present God with forty life-changing questions in daily encounters and receive His answers. Soul Care by Dr. Rob Reimer Dr. Rob Reimer challenges readers to engage in an interactive, roll-up-yoursleeves and get messy process -- a journey of self-reflection, Holy Spirit inspiration, deep wrestling, and surrender. It is a process of discovering yourself in true community and discovering God as He pierces through the layers of your heart. Spirit Wars: Winning the Invisible Battle Against Sin And The Enemy by Kris Vallotton Vallotton offers hope and freedom for the spiritual battlefield.
The Spiritual Exercises by St. Ignatius Loyola These are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God. Strengthening the Soul Of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Two Hours to Freedom by Charles Kraft Kraft presents a two hour healing and deliverance model to produce freedom and breakthrough in a believers life. Victory Over the Darkness: Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ by Neil T. Anderson Anderson shows how having an identity firmly rooted in Christ can overcome past and present burdens while offering practical insight on the realities of our freedom in Christ. Walking with God: Talk to Him. Hear from Him. Really by John Eldredge "This is a series of stories of what it looks like to walk with God, over the course of about a year. So begins a remarkable narrative of one man s journey learning to hear the voice of God. The details are intimate and personal. The invitation is for us all. The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen Nearly everything that Nouwen wrote is worth reading. This book walks with us through the disciplines of solitude, silence, and prayer. Wholly Sanctified by A.B Simpson Simpson focuses on the importance of leading a christian life under the power of the Spirit, and the pursuit of holiness in Christ. The Word & Power Church by Doug Banister Banister shows us why and how the walls between evangelicals and charismatics can come down in the setting of a Word and Power church, and a blueprint for making it happen.