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Willard, Dallas. 1991. The Spirit of the Disciplines. San Francisco: Harpercollins.
Timeless classic to read and reflect.
Willis, Avery T. Jr., and Mark Snowden. 2010. Truth That Sticks: How
to Communicate Velcro Truth in a Teflon World. Colorado Springs, CO:
NavPress.
From the unreached billions among oral cultures around the world, these
authors bring oral communication strategy home to propose a small
group model of discipling through the orality preferences all of us have
in common.
Willis, Avery T. Jr., and Matt Willis. 2009. Learning to Soar: How to Grow through
Transitions and Trials. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
As a mother eagle prompts her young to get out of the nest and fly, so God
prompts us, nudging us towards spiritual growth. This book moves us to respond
to God’s prompts.
Winter, Ralph. 1969. Theological Education by Extension. South Pasadena:
William Carey Library.
A detailed documentation of the initiation of the early Theological Education
by Extension movement.
Woodberry, Dudley J. 2008, 2011. From Seed to Fruit: Global Trends, Fruitful
Practices, and Emerging Issues among Muslims. Pasadena, CA: William Carey
Library.
A landmark study, highly recommended for anyone interested in how God is
working among the Muslim people today.
Wright, Christopher J.W. and Jonathan Lamb, eds. 2009. Understanding and
Using the Bible. London: SPCK Publishing.
This book explores Christian belief about the Bible and how to use and apply
our knowledge of the Bible in a variety of contexts ranging across cultures and
social settings.
Wright, N. T. 1992. The New Testament and the People of God. Minneapolis,
MN: Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
One of five volumes that addresses theological questions on the origins of
Christianity. This volume focuses on first-century Palestinian Judaism and contains
excellent cultural and historical insights.
Zuck, Roy B. 2002. Teaching as Jesus Taught. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock.
Instead of focusing entirely on what Jesus taught, Zuck puts the emphasis on
how Jesus taught and engaged his audience. Zuck suggests that we might apply
such tactics to how we share our faith and pass on his message.