Wisdom Tools
Bibliography of Works Referenced during Presentation
Alpha Course
Don leads this program in his church. He is also a national trainer to train local church leaders. Find more at Alpha USA web site: or contact Richard Ricks for more information (309-698-1864)
Choung, James
James developed a new tool to help Christians explain our faith with four circles. His presentation can be found in Session 4 of Don's presentation, or find it at You Tube by searching with James Choung.
Everts, Don
Don is the co-author of "I Once Was Lost." He is also the author of several other works including books, study guides, and a new book coming out in the summer of 2012. He refers to this book in Session 1 of this presentation.
McIntosh, Gary
Author, speaker, and church consultant - Gary also pens a monthly newsletter Growth Points that can be found on the GRR sites. Don referenced his book, Beyond the First Visit (Baker Books, 2006) in Session 4 because of Gary's emphasis on churches having an intentional and planned strategy for reaching.
Pippert, Becky
Becky's Book, Out of the Salt Shaker into the World (2nd edition: IV Press, 1999), was an important challenge and blessing to Don as he continued his journey into sharing Christ with people. Find Don's reference to this book in Session 1.
Singlehurst, Lawrence
Sewing, Reaping, Keeping is the book by Singlehurst that Don recommends, especially the chapter on strategy being intentional.
Stewart, James
Scottish Preacher and author who Don recommends as one who sums up what Christians struggle with in making our Lord known.
Wright, Christopher J. H.
Author of The Mission of God and several other books. Being a Christian is to be on mission.
Exercises
Video of Wisdom Tools Being Used
Worksheets
Shift #1: Helping Christians Understand Themselves
Shift # 2: Helping Christians to Speak Post-Modern
Shift # 3: Helping Churches Program for Evangelism
Shift #4: Helping Christians Shift