Abraham, William J. The Logic of Evangelism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989.

Adams, James R. So You Can’t Stand Evangelism? A Thinking Person’s Guide to Church Growth. Cambridge: Cowley Publications, 1994.

Adeney, Bernard T. Strange Virtues. Ethics in a Multicultural World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press. 1995.

Arias, Mortimer. Evangelization and the Subversive Memory of Jesus. Announcing the Reign of God. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1984.

Armstrong, Richard Stoll. The Pastor-Evangelist in Worship. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986.

Barna, George. The Barna Report: What Americans Believe. An Annual Survey of Values and.

Religious Views in the United States. Ventura: Regal Books, a division of Gospel Light, 1991

________. Evangelism That Works. How to Reach Changing Generations with the Unchanging Gospel. Ventura: Regal Books, a division of Gospel Light, 1995.

Bierly, Steve R., "Evangelism for the Ordinary Church." Leadership Journal. Summer 1997.

Birch, Bruce C. and Larry L Rasmussen.. Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life. Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1989.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. NY: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1963.

Brueggeman, Walter. Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism. Living in a Three-Storied Universe.

Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993.

________ . Texts Under Negotiation. The Bible and Postmodern Imagination. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993.

Bush, Luis and Lorry Lutz. Partnering in Ministry. The Direction of World Evangelism. Downers

Grove: InterVarsity Press. 1990.

Campolo, Tony. The Church & the American Teenager. What Works and What Doesn’t Work in Youth Ministry. Formerly titled Growing Up in America. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989.

Casey, Michael W. Saddlebags, City Streets and Cyberspace. A History of Preaching in the Churches of

Christ. Abilene: Abilene Christian University Press, 1995.

A communication revolution has occurred which greatly affects our communication of the Gospel. Communication has shifted from being print-based to electronically -based. A new media needs a contemporary format.

Carrier, Herve SJ. Evangelizing the Culture of Modernity. Faith and Culture Series. An Orbis Series on Contextualizing Gospel and Church, gen. ed. Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S. Maryknowll, NY:

Orbis Books, 1993.

Clement, Shirley F., Swanson, Roger K., The Faith-Sharing Congregation. Developing a Strategy for the Congregation as Evangelist. Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 1996.

Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Discipleship. Grand Rapids: Fleming H. Revell, 1928.

Dawn, Marva J. Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down, a Theology of Worship for the Turn-of-the- Century Culture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1995.

Derk, Jay Michael. Trinity, Community, and Communication: Challenge and Opportunity for United

The opportunity to connect homebound people together for Bible study, for discussion, for a prayer and dramatic community interaction through the Internet is enormous. A good Web site can assist mission, ministry, education, community building and outreach.

Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Conflict. Building Relationships for Effective Ministry. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press. 1993.

Foster, Charles R., Brelsford, Theodore. We are the Church Together. Cultural Diversity in Congregational Life. Valley Forge: Trinity Press International. 1996.

George, Carl F. Prepare Your Church for the Future. Introducing the Meta-Church: Large enough to celebrate, small enough to care. New York: Fleming H. Revell Company. 1991.

Graham, Billy. Just As I Am. The Autobiography of Billy Graham. HarperSanFrancisco: Zondervan, 1997.

Groothuis, Douglas. The Soul in Cyber-Space. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1997.

A challenging and well researched theological book about the medium of cyberspace and spirituality. The author argues technology shapes us and affects the Gospel message. He warns of challenges facing us with the twenty-first century church to discern what is real, what is true and what is to be treasured. Readers are invited to visit his Web page at: http://www.gospelcom.net/ivpress/groothuis. E-mail address is: DGROOTH133@aol.com.

Hendricksen, Walter A. Disciples are made-not born. Colorado Springs: Chariot Victor Publishing.

1988.

Hinson, William H. A Place to Dig in. Doing Evangelism in the Local Church. Nashville: Abingdon Press. 1987.

Howe, Neil and Bill Strauss. 13th Generation. Abort, Retry, Ignore, Fail? NY: Vintage Books, a

division of Random House, 1993.

Hunter, George G. III. Church for the Unchurched. Nashville: Abington, 1996.

________ . How to Reach Secular People. Nashville: Abingdom Press, 1992.

Huston, Sterling W. Crusade Evangelism and the Local Church. Minneapolis: World Wide Publishers. 1996.

The Billy Graham School of Evangelism recommend this book. Everything you need from organizing a city for a crusade, to mobilizing prayer groups six months in advance is listed with a valuable time line and suggested goals for a successful large outreach.

Hybels, Bill, Lee Strobal, Mark Mittleberg. Becoming a Contagious Christian. Communicating Your

Faith in a Style that Fits You. Willow Creek Community Church’s Evangelism Course,

including video. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House. 1995.

Johnson, Ben Campbell. Rethinking Evangelism: A Theological Approach. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1987.

________ . Speaking of God. Evangelism as Initial Spiritual Guidance. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991.

Johnson, Patrick. Operation World. A Day to Day Guide to Praying for the World. fourth Ed. WEC publications. 1976.

Kennedy, D. James. Evangelism Explosion. The Coral Ridge Program for Lay Witness. Third edition.

Wheaton: Tyndall House Publishers, 1983.

Kerr, Hugh T. The Simple Gospel. Reflections on Christian Faith. Lousiville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991.

Loder, James E. The Transforming Moment: Understanding Convictional Experiences. 2nd ed.

Colorado Springs, CO: Helmers Howard, 1989.

Middleton, J. Richard, with Brian J. Walsh. Truth is Stranger Than It Used to Be. Biblical Faith in a Postmodern Age. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995.

Nelson, C. Ellis. Congregations. Their Power to Form and Transform. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988.

Newbigin, Leslie. The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society. Grand Rapids: Eerdsmans. 1989.

Oswald, Roy M. and Otto Kroeger. Personality Type and Religious Leadership. New York: Alban

Institute, 1993.

Outler, Alber C. Evangelism and Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit, repr. Nashville: Discipleship

Resources, 1996.

Palmer, Parker J. The Company of Strangers. Christians and the renewal of America’s Public Life. NY: Crossroad, 1996.

Posterski, Donald C. Reinventing Evangelism. New Strategies for Presenting Christ in Today’s World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1989.

Roof, Wade Clark. A Generation of Seekers. The Spiritual Journeys of the Baby Boom Generation. San Francisco: Harper Collins Publishers, 1993.

Rydberg, Denny, with Robin Dursch and Ken Beebe. Building Community in Youth Groups. Loveland: Group Books. Ninth printing. 1995.

Shoemaker, Helen S. Prayer and Evangelism. Waco: Word Books, 1974.

Jesus prayed greatly, lived greatly and died greatly. He taught his disciples how to pray, not preach. Evangelism without prayer is powerless.

Schowalter, Richard P., and Schaller, Lyal E., ed. Igniting A New Generation of Believers. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995.

Senter, Mark III. The Coming Revolution in Youth Ministry and Its Radical Impact on the Church. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1992.

Smith, Luther E., Jr. Intimacy and Mission: Intentional Community as Crucible for Radical Discipleship. Schottdate: Herald Press, 1994.

Spong, John Shelby. This Hebrew LORD. NY: Seabury, 1974.

Stott, John R. W. The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century. Between Two Worlds. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.

________ . Baptism and Fullness, The Work of the Holy Spirit Today. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1975.

Straus, William and Neil Howe. Generations. The History of America’s Future. 1584 to 2069. NY: Quill, 1991.

Strobel, Lee. Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry & Mary. How to Reach Friends and Family Who Avoid God and the Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.

Thurman, Howard. Jesus and the Disinherited. Richmond: First published 1949 by Abingdon Press. Friends United Press edition 1981.

Truluck, Rembert S. Invitation to Freedom. Bible Studies in Personal Evangelism. Gaithersburg, Maryland. Chi Rho Press, 1993.

Underhill, Evelyn. The Spiritual Life. Wilton: Hodder and Stoughten, 1937.

Ward, Graham. Ed. The Postmodern God, A Theological Reader. Blackwell Readings in Modern

Theology. Malden: Blackwell Publishers, Inc. 1997.

Surfing the net is the ultimate postmodern experience. Electronic libraries, chat-lines, info sites, data banks, on-line shopping and audiovisual tours with 3-D graphics are available at our fingertips. We can act anonymously or construct an identity. Reality is what you want it to be. God and religion can only be accessed by those with sufficient financial backing in this medium.

Willimon, William H. Worship as Pastoral Care. Eighth Printing. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989.

Wright, Timothy. Unfinished Evangelism. More Than Getting Them in the Door. Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1995.

________ . A Community of Joy. How to Create Contemporary Worship. Effective Church Series. Nashville: Abington Press, 1994.

Bess, Howard H. Pastor, I Am Gay. Palmer: Palmer Publishing Company, 1995.

This is a prophetic witness from a heterosexual American Baptist pastor who has a remarkable understanding of the dignity and sanctity of gay and lesbian people. This is an excellent book for those new to the issues involved in the Bible and homosexuality.

Boswell, John. Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980.

This Yale history professor offers a scholarly look at Christianity, social tolerance and homosexuality for the first 1500 years of the church. Careful exegesis of the traditional "texts of terror" affirm homosexuals in the church and their early holy unions while exposing those who condemn homosexuality as being misled by faulty translation and poor interpretation.

Comstock, Gary David. Gay Theology Without Apology. Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press, 1993.

This is an important work in the growing field of gay liberation theology with a critique of heterosexism in the Bible.

Fortunato, John E. Embracing the Exile. Healing Journeys of Gay Christians. San Francisco:

Harper Collins Publishers, 1982.

A gay psychotherapist reflects on faith, hope and the love of God for all ‘exiled’ gay men and lesbians seeking hope and encouragement.

Furnish, Victor Paul. The Moral Teaching of Paul: Selected Issues. Nashville: Abingdon, 1970.

An objective, scholarly exegetical work exploring the moral teachings of the apostle Paul. A careful look at frequently misinterpreted passages condemning homosexuality. Readers are urged to read the controversial texts in context.

Glaser, Chris. Coming Out to God. Prayers for Lesbians and Gay Men, their Families and Friends. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991.

In a collection of sixty prayers combining spirituality and sexuality, the author helps sexual minorities experience intimacy with God. A classic in devotional literature.

________. Uncommon Calling. A Gay Christian’s Struggle to Serve the Church. Louisville:

Westminster John Knox Press, 1988.

The author describes his personal journey of coming out to family, friends, church and to himself with how the church reacted to his disclosure.

________. The Word is Out. The Bible Reclaimed for Lesbians and Gay Men. 365 Meditations.

San Francisco: Harper Collins, 1994.

A simple, yet profound daily devotional reader written to empower sexual minorities in daily life.

Goss, Robert. Jesus Acted Up. San Francisco: Harper Collins Publishers, 1994.

Gay activist and former Jesuit priest combines a celebration of "queerness" with liberation theology to challenge homophobia of many churches with both outrageousness and prophecy. This is in your face and confrontational.

Helminiak, Daniel A. What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality. San Francisco: Alamo Square Press, 1994.

A careful, current biblical scholarship relating to homosexual issues with historical-critical research. He is faithful to both scripture and scholarship with complex biblical material while showing how the Bible has been used to justify slavery, inquisitions, apartheid and the subjugation of women and homosexuals.

Heyward, Carter. Touching Our Strength. The Erotic as Power and the Love of God. San Francisco:

HarperCollins Publishers, 1984.

This feminist and radical Episcopal priest and theologian dares to equate erotic power with the love of God.

Horner, Tom. Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1978.

This is a critical and respectful approach to Holy Scripture with a good biblical history of the practice of homosexuality. A valuable work with useful suggestions for further reading and a complete list of biblical references to homosexuality in a clearly written work.

Johnston, Maury. Gays Under Grace. A Gay Christian’s Response to Homosexuality. Nashville:

Winston-Derek Publishers, 1983.

This book is an aggressive attack upon anti-gay ideology of "Falwellian" fundamentalism. It is also an objective, critical review of various life-styles among some gay Christians who tend to give credence to the extremist accusations that allgays are "immoral and perverted."

McNeill, John J., S.J. The Church and the Homosexual. Kansas City, KS: Sheed & Ward, 1976.

McNeill calls upon the Vatican to make a public act of repentance for its homophobia. Because he refused to give up his ministry to gay people, he was expelled as a Jesuit priest. He writes as a practicing psychotherapist and theologian.

________ . Taking a Chance on God. Boston: Beacon Press, 1988.

McNeill explains how both tradition and Scripture support the love between people of the same sex and shows that a positively gay identity is compatible with Christian faith.

Mollenkott, Virginia Ramey. Sensuous Spirituality: Out from Fundamentalism. New York: Crossroad,

1993.

This evangelical, lesbian feminist provides a careful theological and social analysis empowering, welcoming and honoring all orientations towards spiritual and sexual wholeness.

Nelson, James R. Embodiment: An Approach to Sexuality and Christian Theology. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 1978.

Sexuality is the expression of one’s total self as male and female. This is a study in theological ethics exploring both traditional and unconventional sexuality issues within the context of God’s fulfilling grace.

________. Ed. Sexuality and the Sacred. Sources for Theological Reflection. Louisville:

Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994.

Two underlying convictions are expressed in this volume. Sexuality is far more comprehensive than simply genital sex and secondly is intended by God to be fully integrated and basic to our spirituality.

O’Neill, Craig and Ritter, Kathleen. Coming Out Within. Stages of Spiritual Awakening for Lesbians

and Gay Men. The Journey from Loss to Transformation. HarperSanFrancisco. 1992.

This is a book for everyone who affirms, cares and stands with sexual minorities and sees them as blessing. The authors explore loss as a catalyst for growth and spiritual transformation.

Perry, Troy. The Lord is My Shepherd and He knows I’m Gay. Austin, TX: Liberty Press, 1987.

A frank and revealing autobiography of the founder of the Universal Fellowship of the Metropolitan Community Church.

________. Don’t Be Afraid Anymore. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1990.

This is the account of the single most influential gay Christian individual and organization of the world for "Christ’s beloved outcasts from conventional churchianity."

Piazza, Michael S. The Truth about being Holy Gay or Lesbian Homosexuals and Christian. Dallas: Sources of Hope Publishing House, 1994.

A senior pastor writes of his experience that people can be gay or lesbian and Christian with a close look at scriptures often used to terrorize them.

Scanzoni, Letha and Mollenkott, Virginia R. Is the Homosexual my Neighbor? New York: Harper & Row, 1978.

This is a classic work calling Christians to love and acceptance is a powerful wake-up call to reexamine attitudes toward gay and lesbian people. It is earnest, forceful and down to earth.

Scroggs, Robin. The New Testament and Homosexuality: Contextual Background for Contemporary Debate. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1983.

An exegetically concise and objective study of the Greek New Testament and homosexuality.

Spong, John Shelby. Living in Sin? A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality. San Francisco: Harper &

Row, 1978.

Spong offers a pastoral, inclusive teaching about equal, loving, nonexploitative relationships. He courageously calls the church to accept committed gay and lesbian relationships.

________ . Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1991.

This Episcopal priest and bishops calls readers to rescue the Bible from the "clutches of a mindless literalism" while respecting and honoring its eternal truths. He gets people thinking about the Bible.

White, Mel. Stranger at the Gate. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.

The author details his twenty five years of being counseled, exorcised, electric-shocked, prayed for and nearly driven to suicide because his church said homosexuality was wrong. Helpful Biblical resources are listed.

White, Nancy. Our Tribe. Queer Folks, God, Jesus and the Bible. San Francisco: Harper Collins Publishers, 1995.

A "queer tribal history and message of all-redeeming love" is teased from the pages of this book in an effort to reclaim the Bible from a document of oppression to one of inclusion for sexual minorities.

Bogel, Darlene. Strangers in a Christian Land. Reaching Out with Hope and Healing to the Homosexual.

Old Tappan: Chosen Books, 1990.

Attempts to provide a biblical case for the underlying causes of homosexuality and God’ provision for freedom from homosexual orientation and behavior through Christ.

________. Long Road to Love. A True Story of Hope for the Homosexual. Old Tappan: Chosen Books,

1985.

Autobiography of an ex-gay minister who converts her sexual orientation through Christian conversion.

Clark, Keith Capuchin. Being Sexual and….Celibate. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1986.

A candid discussion from a Roman Catholic perspective on sexuality and celibacy, addressing issues of intimacy, loneliness, relationships and prayer.

Comiskey, Andrew. Pursuing Sexual Wholeness. How Jesus Heals the Homosexual. Lake Mary:

Creation House, 1989.

Offers sexual wholeness, orientation change, repentance, realigning desires, and breaking the addiction of homosexuality based on an ex-gay program.

________. Pursuing Sexual Wholenss Guide. For Group or Individual Use, based on the Living Waters

Sexual Redemption in Christ program. Santa Monica: Living Streams Ministries, 1988.

A step-by-step program. Claims sixty-five percent or more of those who complete this course find "freedom from homosexuality and most find greater power to deal with their disordered desires."

Dallas, Joe. Desires in Conflict. Answering the Struggle for Sexual Identity. Eugene: Harvest

House Publishers, 1991.

This ex-gay minister offers help for restoring sexual wholeness through conversion to Christ. He is founder and president of Exodus International.

Howard, Jeanette. Out of Egypt. Leaving Lesbianism Behind. Real Help for those who struggle with

lesbianism and those who counsel them. Great Britain: Monarch Publications, 1991.

This book is written from a former lesbian who is now an ex-gay counselor.

Hurst, Ed. Homosexuality: Laying the Axe to the Roots. Minneapolis: Outpost publishers, 1980.

This ex-gay ministry interprets homosexuality and orientation as sin from a conservative Christian perspective devoted to address "sinful attitudes" of gay and lesbian people.

Linamen, Karen Scalf and Keith A. Wall. Deadly Secrets. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1990.

One man’s struggle to live with his sexuality and AIDS status as he "comes out" and confesses his "secret sins" to his local church and pastor.

Payne, Leanne. Restoring the Christian Soul through Healing Prayer. Overcoming the Three Great

This is a classic Christian psychology and spiritual theology who interprets homosexuality with neurosis. She combines Holy Spirit empowerment and conversion with Christ to straighten out the homosexual in sexual and spiritual orientation.

________. The Healing Presence. How God’s Grace Can Work in You to Bring Healing in Your Broken

Places and the Joy of Living in His Love. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1989.

The author critiques popular psychology, Christian healing and the spiritual life along with the dangers of Jungian psychology. As we learn to practice the Presence of Jesus, lives will changed.

________. The Broken Image. Restoring Personal Wholeness through Healing Prayer. Wheaton:

Crossway Books, 1981.

Case after case of homosexuals and others in identity crisis recovering sexual wholeness and reorientation toward "normal sexuality" by the power of the Holy Spirit working through healing prayer.

Rentzel, Lori. Emotional Dependency. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1990.

Same-sex emotional dependencies are discussed as counterfeit relationships contrary to the will of God. This is written in an attempt to empower people to overcome homosexuality.

Williams, Don. The Bond that Breaks: Will Homosexuality Split the Church? Los Angeles: BIM, 1978.

This perspective is from a Presbyterian Task Force to Study Homosexuality which says yes, homosexuality can disrupt congregations and cause church disunity. A traditional interpretation of Scripture.

Worthen, Frank. Leadership. San Rafael: Love in Action International, 1988.

This ex-gay minister addresses leadership issues and problems facing churches who have no experience with ex-gay ministry. He researches "fallen leaders" who were pushed into this ministry before they were "cured of their homosexuality."

________. Steps Out of Homosexuality. San Rafael: Love in Action, 1984.

A blueprint for change by a former homosexual.

Allison, Dorothy. Skin. Talking About Sex, Class & Literature. New York: Firebrand Books, 1994.

This compelling collection of essays, autobiographical narratives and performance pieces explores what it means to be "queer and happy about it in a world that is still arguing just what it means to be queer."

Bawer, Bruce. A Place At The Table. The Gay Individual in American Society. New York: Simon and

Schuster, 1993.

An important book for all struggling to come to terms with their sexuality and place in America.

Berzon, Betty. Permanent Partners. Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships that Last. New York:

Penguin Publishers, 1990.

Written by a psychotherapist, old myths and familiar lies are exposed offering helpful insights for couples to build a mutually satisfying life together.

Crooks, Robert and Karla Baur. Our Sexuality. Fifth Ed. Redwood City: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 1993.

This carefully written textbook on human sexuality offers an inclusive and respectful discussion on homosexuality and possible causes from genetic to socio-psychological.

Kettelhack, Guy. Dancing Around the Volcano. Freeing Our Erotic Lives: Decoding the Enigma of Gay

Men and Sex. New York: Crown Publishers, 1996.

A sometimes disturbing and provocative of one gay man’s search for sexual identify "as the journey of the soul." It is erotic life.

Kennedy, James E. About Face. New York: A Birch Lane Press Book, 1995.

A former Army lawyer’s autobiography while in military service forced to prosecute gay men and lesbians in uniform.

Moberly, Elizabeth R. Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic. Cambridge: James Clarke & Co., 1981.

Dr. Moberly is known as the originator of gender-affirmative therapy for homosexuals. She presents a psychoanalytic interpretation to root causes of homosexuality.

Nava, Michael and Robert Dawidoff. Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America. New York:

St. Martin’s Press, 1994.

A comprehensive, readable and persuasive primer on gay rights.

Seel, Pierre. I, Pierre Seel, Deported Homosexual. A Memoir of Nazi Terror. France: Harper Collins

Books, 1995.

A testimony reminding us of the special sufferings of homosexuals at the hands of the Nazis which did not end with the Liberation.

Tessina, Tina. Gay Relationships for Men and Women. How to Find Them. How to Improve Them.

How to Make Them Last. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989.

This insightful book guides sexual minorities into creating healthy, loving relationships with special issues faced by same-sex couples.

Tessina, Tina B. and Riley K. Smith. True Partners. A Workbook for Building a Lasting Intimate

Relationship. New York: Putnam Publishing Group, 1993.

This helpful book is for everyone whether in a traditional or alternative relationship, whether heterosexual or same-sex.

Zuniga, Jose. Soldier of the Year. The Story of a Gay American Patriot. New York: Pocket Books,

1994.

A story of homophobia and hypocrisy that pervade the American military.

Bounds, E. M. Power through Prayer. Pittsburgh: Whitaker House. 1982.

Bruteau, Beatrice. "Prayer: Insight & Manifestation." Contemplative Review. Vol. 16, No. 3. Fall 1983.

Brown, Colin. ed. The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, vol. 1., Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1986.

Carson, D. A. The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus. An Exposition of John 14-17. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House. 1980.

Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline, the Path to Spiritual Growth. Revised and expanded. San Francisco: Harper, 1988.

Guyon, Madame., Arthur, Donna C., ed. Experiencing God through Prayer. Pittsburgh: Whitaker

House, 1984.

Jeremias, Joachim. The Eucharistic Words of Jesus. Eighth Impression. Philadelphia: Trinity Press International, 1990.

Keating, Thomas. The Mystery of Christ. The Liturgy as Spiritual Experience. Rockport: Element,

1991.

________ . Open Mind, Open Heart. Warwick, NY: Amity House, 1986.

May, Gerald. "To Bear the Beams of Love: Contemplation and Personal Growth." The Way

Supplement, Summer 1987.

Moody, D. L. Prevailing Prayer. A Moody Classic. Chicago: Moody Press.

Murray, Andrew. With Christ in the School of Prayer. Springdale: Whitaker House. 1981.

________ . The Believer’s Prayer Life. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers. 1983.

Nowen, Henri J. M. Life of the Beloved. Spiritual Living in a Secular World. New York: Crossroad, 1992.

Tilden, Edwards. Living in the Presence. Disciplines for the Spiritual Heart. San Francisco: Harper & Row, c. 1987. rev. 1995.

Tulku, Tarthang. "The Real Human Challenge," Gesar. Emeryville, CA: Dharma Pres.

Ulanov, Ann. "What Do We Think People Are Doing When They Pray?" Anglican Theological Review. Vol. 60, No. 4, Oct. 1978.

Wink, Walter. "Prayer and the Powers." Sojourners, 14 Oct. & 24 Nov. 1990.

Woods, Richard. "Stages of Spiritual Development: Retrieving Ancient Christian Wisdom." Journal of Spiritual Formation. Vol. 1, No. 3, Nov. 1994.

Estella, Jeanne and Andre Heurer. "Spiritual Direction in Cyberspace. Presence: The Journal of

Spiritual Directors International. Vol. 3, Number 2. May, 1997.

Levine, John R. and Carol Baroudi. Internet for Dummies. Indianapolis: IDG Books, 1993.

Plumley, Sue. The 10 Minute Guide to Windows 95. Second Edition. Indianapolis: QUE. 1997.