Alum Launches Publishing Company
Jerry Charles (‘83) recently launched Peak Vista Press in an effort to help unpublished authors get their works printed. Jerry serves as a book broker utilizing his contacts with a graphic designer and an on demand printer in Phoenix, AZ to publish religious books.
Visit the website at www.peakvistapress.com to see recently published books.
Peak Vista Press
18070 Tonto Ct.
Peyton, CO 80831-7134
719-749-2126 Email: infor@peakvistapress.com |
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Peace to War: Shifting Allegiances in the Assemblies of God by Paul Alexander (’95)
Once the Pentecostal peace witness extended throughout the movement and around the world—but was eventually muted and almost completely lost in the American Assemblies of God. This book tells the story of that shift.
Paul is professor of Theology & Ethics and director of the D. Min. program at Azusa Pacific University, Graduate School of Theology. |
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Signs & Wonders: Why Pentecostalism is the World’s Fastest Growing Faith by Paul Alexander
Combining personal stories and sound scholarship, Paul examines the phenomenal worldwide success of Pentecostalism. Interweaving stories of his own and his family's experiences with an account of Pentecostalism's history and tenets, Alexander provides a unique and accessible perspective on the movement.
Order at www.josseybass.com |
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The Coming of the Son of Man by Paul Bortolazzo (’87)
This is a biblical novel highlighting the events which will warn believers of His coming. It is part of the Watchmen Trilogy which highlights the future events from the book of Revelation.
For more information or to place an order, contact Tate Publishing at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore |
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'TIL ETERNITY: Facing the Consequences of the Second Coming by Paul Bortolazzo
'Til Eternity highlights the events coming before, during, and after the Second Coming of Christ. We will begin with the next event on God's end time calendar.
For more information or to purchase, visit www.paulbortolazzo.com |
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A Missionary's Memoir: Dreaming a Dream, Speaking a Dream and Doing a Dream.
By Eldon Brown (’75)
Eldon is a retired Assemblies of God Missionary who served 43 years as a church planter and teacher in seven nations: South Korea, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Belgium, Thailand, Ukraine and USA.
His memoir can be viewed on the link: http://issuu.com/eldonandrewbrown |
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God’s Women—Then and Now (a biblical basis for women in ministry and leadership), co-authored by Deborah Gill (‘78/’79) and Barbara Cavaness (’75), is now out in its second edition (by Authentic Media of OM Publishers) both in English and Tamil in India. They also wrote an accompanying Study Guide with discovery-learning questions suitable for individual reflection or group interaction which is available in six languages. Drs. Gill, Cavaness, and (Beth) Grant (’79) recently spoke at conferences in Bangalore, Kolkatta, and Chennai (formerly Madras) at the invitation of the All India Women’s Committee.
The AG Ministry to the Blind has also made the book available for the blind on audio cassettes. Gill and Cavaness are now writing an Independent Study Text/course on the book for Global University at the baccalaureate level.
Contact dgill@agts.edu for copies of the book, God’s Women—Then and Now, or Study Guide. |
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Off-Road Disciplines: Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders By Earl Creps (’02)
Earl contends that some of our most important encounters with God occur unexpectedly—complete with the bumps and bruises that happen when you go “off-road.” Becoming an off-road leader requires the cultivation of certain spiritual disciplines that allow the Holy Spirit to form our interior lives, moving us out of the center so that Jesus can occupy His rightful place.
Click here for ordering information. |
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Reverse Mentoring: How Young Leaders Can Transform the Church and Why We Should Let Them, by Earl Creps
Creps' book is a topic of interest both inside and outside the church as older leaders realize that they're not "getting it" when it comes to technologies (iPod, IM, blogging) or cultural issues such as the fact that younger people see the world in an entirely different way.
To read more, click here. |
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Ryan’s Story by Ken Dignan (’76)
Ryan’s Story chronicles a difficult and dark time in the life of a unique and wonderful teenager. Ryan manifested symptoms of bipolar disorder, but it went undiagnosed until he was seventeen. Neither he, nor anyone else in his family knew much about the disorder. Ryan’s Story provides a look at how bipolar drastically alters the life of any individual who has it.
Click here for ordering information. |
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Til Healing Comes by Ken Dignan
This is a book about hope and healing. It endeavors to grapple with why God allows suffering, pain and death. But it also reveals what the Bible says about prayer, faith and divine healing. It is a well balanced presentation that takes into account the truth that God can and does miracles. |
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Net Worth Principle: Build Wealth Without Budgeting.
by Paul Ebisch (‘98)
This book turns finances upside down. It takes your bottom line and makes it your top priority. You don't have to budget. You only need to make financial decisions through the lens of net worth.
Visit Paul’s website at www.networthprinciple.com for ordering information. |
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Confessions of an Insignificant Pastor: What Pastors Wish They Could Tell You! by Mark Elliott (’88)
This transparent and pertinent book will challenge you to the core of your being. Mark Elliott takes off the gloves and gets real with what ministry is like and how to persevere in troubled times.
To order online visit the website. |
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Raising Children On Purpose, Helping Your Kids Find Their Calling by Wesley Fleming (’88)
The book provides parents with the ability to discover the unique plan God has for their children and to cultivate a passion within them to pursue it.
Visit his website: www.RaisingChildrenOnPurpose.com
Available for purchase at all Christian Book Stores as well as B&N, Borders, CBD. |
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Why Great Men Fall by Wayde Goodall (’03)
Author Wayde Goodall has helped pull countless men from the depths of moral lapses and has penned his observations in this discerning guidebook for men. Profiling well-known leaders who have fallen from grace, this book helps you recognize and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls men face each day. Available for purchase at Christian Book Stores as well as B&N, Borders, CBD. |
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Beyond the Soiled Curtain:Project Rescue's Fight for the Victims of the Sex-Slave Industry by David (’78) and Beth (’79) Grant
Exposing one of the greatest human tragedies of the 21st century - it is also the inspiring story of the people of Project Rescue reaching into the brothels to rescue them. |
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| Cheryl (Goodman) and Bill Gray (’84), U.S. missionaries, published a book entitled Extreme Passion which shares Bill’s testimony and stories of their ministry in Mobile, Alabama’s inner city. |
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Silk Road Stories: Amazing Tales of God’s Work in an Ancient Land by Mark Hausfeld (‘83) with Lynda Hausfeld and Ken Horn
The book is a collection of narratives that presents the miraculous, the tragic, and the heroic in the countries of the silk road.
Mark currently serves as International Director of Global Initiatives: Reaching Islamic Peoples. He served in Pakistan and started Pakistan Teen Challenge. Subsequently, he served as area director of Central Eurasia. He was the 2007 J. Philip Hogan Professor of World Missions at AGTS.
Available online at Onward Books. |
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Dictionary of Hermeneutics by Jim Hernando (78’)
Easily navigate your way through the maze of hermeneutical study with this one-of-a-kind resource. This book offers concise definitions and examples of terms, expressions, and persons related to the field of hermeneutics, its presuppositions, and its theories.
Click here for ordering information. |
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Christ in Us: The Exalted Christ and the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit by Paul Hughes (‘86)
How does the Holy Spirit indwell the believer, and why should one seek that experience? In this collection of articles based on over twenty years' personal experience as well as academic study, the author relates Spirit Baptism and spiritual gifts to their source, the exalted Jesus Christ.
Click here for ordering information. |
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His Way: Twelve Studies for Spiritual Growth by Tom Jewett (’83)
"His Way" is a collection of twelve short studies for spiritual growth. Each study can be used by the individual for personal enrichment or in a group setting. Discussion questions are included.
Tom is the editor of Failed Ambition: The Civil War Journals & Letters of Cavalryman Homer Harris Jewett, and George Anson Jewett: Pioneering Iowa Entrepreneur. |
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Apostolic Function in Twenty-First Century Missions
by Alan Johnson (‘91)
Johnson introduces the idea of apostolic function as the paradigm of missionary self-identity that reminds us to focus our efforts on where Christ is not named.
Dr. Johnson, the first AGTS J. Philip Hogan Professor of World Missions (2006–2007), is a 20-year missionary to Thailand.
Order at www.agts.edu/more/johnsonbook251. |
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Led by the Spirit: The History of the American Assemblies of God Missionaries in the Philippines, (with an introduction by John Bueno, AGWM Executive Director) by Dave Johnson (‘87)
From 1926 until the present, this 676 page book chronicles the story of 302 missionaries who have served or are currently serving in the Philippines.
Ordering information: www.daveanddebbiejohnson.com
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Romans by Craig Keener (‘85/’87)
Published as part of the New Covenant Commentary Series. NCCS is designed for ministers and students who require a commentary that interacts with the text and context of each New Testament book and pays specific attention to the impact of the text upon the faith and praxis of contemporary faith communities.
Dr. Craig S. Keener is one of the most prolific New Testament scholars today. He has written seven commentaries and six books including his two-volume commentary on the Gospel of John, Paul, Women and Wives: Marriage and Women’s Ministry in the Letters of Paul and Defending Black Faith. His 1995 publication of the IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over 350,000 copies in nine languages. |
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Let’s Get Together by Gabe Lett (’03)
The book explores the state of community in the Church today and offers sound biblical principles upon which to connect to the family of God.
Click here for ordering information. |
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Daily Strength for the Battle: You, God’s Word, 5 Minutes by Scott McChrystal (‘84)
McChrystal, a retired Army chaplain, serves as Military and VA endorser for the AG. He has written this devotional book of daily readings for soldiers.
Obtain a copy by contacting: dailystrengthforthebattle@gmail.com |
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Empowered for Global Mission: A Missionary Look at the Book of Acts by Denny Miller (’05).
A scholarly interpretation of the book of Acts from a missionary and Pentecostal point of view.
Other available titles include: From Azusa to Africa to the Nations, Power Ministry: How to Minister in the Spirit’s Power, Acts: The Spirit of God in Mission.
Order from ALSO at alsoorders@africashope.org. |
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General Epistles: Faith for Turbulent Times
by Annette Newberry (‘96/’03/’07)
Published in English and French by Life Publishers International as part of the Africa’s Hope Discovery Series, this is a collection of Bible-school curriculum written for the African ministry context.
Under appointment with AG World Missions, Dr. Newberry has served as a missionary/educator in Malawi, Africa; Jamaica, West Indies; and Belize, Central America. She is visiting professor of church history and missions at AGTS. |
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Stanley M. Horton: Shaper of Pentecostal Theology
by Lois Olena (’06) with Ray Gannon (‘82/’84)
Lois Olena, D.Min. project coordinator and visiting professor of practical theology and Jewish studies at AGTS, authored the book. “Dr. Stanley Horton’s life falls squarely within the last century of Pentecostalism and has profoundly impacted it,” said Dr. Olena.
Order at www.agts.edu/more/hortonbook251 |
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Dr. David Penchansky (’80) has written the following books:
Twilight of the Gods: Polytheism in the Hebrew Bible. St. Louis, Westminster/John Knox Press, (2005). What Rough Beast?: Images of God in the Hebrew Bible. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1999.The Politics of Biblical Theology 1995, in Mercer Press' "Studies in American Biblical Hermeneutics Series" edited by Charles Mabee. The Betrayal of God, 1990, Westminster/John Knox. |
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The Beauty of the Balance: Toward an Evangelical-Pentecostal Theology by Terry Tramel (’08)
The Beauty of the Balance seeks to find common ground between Evangelical and Pentecostal theology, as well as offering a better articulation of some of the controversial claims of Pentecostalism.
To order contact: LifeSprings Resources at 1-800-541-1376 or www.lifespringsresources.com |
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Missions in the Age of the Spirit by John York (’83)
This thorough study of the Great Commission prepares readers to understand and fulfill the Mission of God—the salvation of the world. Follows the development of missions throughout Scripture and analyzes the failures and successes of the Early Church through to the modern church. Looks at the necessary spiritual development of the would-be foreign missionary and the particular issues faced in ministering within another country. |
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A Time to Heal: The Biblical Ministry of Divine Healing
by Paul Zinter (’98)
The book encourages believers to become channels of the grace of God both to other believers and to those who have not yet accepted Christ.
Click here for more information on ordering. |
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“What Am I Doing Here? Ah, God Sent Me” by Ralph Adcock (‘88/’02)
A great reference for pastors, 'What Am I Doing Here?' is refreshing look at smaller churches in America. Published by Tate Publishing in 2004. |
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