II. Bibliography--for adult Christians who wish to grow:
The following bibliography's segments correlate to the KOINOS Christian Ministry seminars.
Right, Wrong, In Between, and Now (Christian Ethics)
In Doing Right, David Gill freshly applies the Ten Commandments, showing their relevance to the 21st century.
In Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics, Steve Wilkens notes, in laymen's terms, strengths and weaknesses of several ethical philosophies.
He compares each system to biblical principles.
Arthur Holmes's Ethics offers, from a Christian persective, a survey of ethical theories similar to that given by Steve Wilkens (see immediately above). If you feel ready for a book with greater depth, find a copy of this Holmes volume.
In these guidelines for making solid decisions based on a consistent pattern of moral values, Lewis Smedes, the author of Forgive and Forget shows us how to live with a clear conscience and identifies core Christian values that allow us to grow and become the best people we can be.
In Mere Morality, Lewis Smedes again shares his expertise with us. Smedes, in the light of five key biblical commands, examines contemporary issues. Case studies make this book especially helpful.
The authors of Church on Sunday, Work on Monday shine insights from biblical ethics specifically on the world of business.
Ministry Inside the Church Walls
In his In the Name of Jesus, the late Henri Nouwen masterfully reflects on Jesus' three temptations in the wilderness, as well as Jesus' threefold interaction with Peter after the first Easter. In doing so, he helps us see how we can avoid twisting ministry into a self-serving life.
What does leadership mean? How does one become a true Christian leader? Robert Clinton, in The Making of a Leader, answers these questions in classic form.
In The Equipping Church, Sue Mallory helps readers picture churches where each member seeks to enable all believers to serves in the manner God intended.
Ministry Outside the Church Walls
Global Christians