The following textbooks are needed for the Affirming Institute classes. Note that these books must be purchased by the student from other sources. We do not sell these books! The cost of these books is not included in tuition.
Apostolic Institute of Ministry
Bible (NRSV preferred)
The Real Truth About Baptism in Jesus' Name* by John Paterson
Highlights in Church History* (aka Student's Handbook) by S.C. McClain ISBN-13: 978-0912315065
The Gifts of the Spirit by Rev. William H. Carey file:///C:/Users/DELL/Downloads/New%20book%20on%20Gifts%20(1).pdf
Acts* by Jet Witherspoon ISBN-13: 978-0912315348
Repairing the Apostolic Church by Rev. William H. Carey and Rev. Nathanael Morales (paperback or ePub from http://www.lulu.com)
Their Story: 20th Century Pentecostals* by Fred J. Foster ISBN-10: 0-912315-05-9
(Used copies might also be found at lower cost on Amazon.com)
The following textbooks are needed for the Apostolic Institute classes. Note that these books must be purchased by the student from other sources. We do not sell these books! The cost of these books is not included in tuition.
Progressive Institute of Ministry
The Progressive Institute of Ministry is an invitation to critical theological reflection and self-exploration. The intention of this program of study is not to promote a particular doctrine. The purpose here is to help the student deliberatively examine their own belief system so that they may become an intentional minister.
The First Course is Faith Living. It includes six small books with assignments as follows. You All May Prophesy by Steve Thompson ISBN-10: 1618424440; ISBN-13: 978-1618424440 Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee ISBN-10: 0842358935; ISBN-13: 978-0842358934 Snakes in the Lobby by Scott McLeod ISBN-10: 1878327763; ISBN-13: 978-1878327765 Hinds Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard ISBN-10: 8087830075; ISBN-13: 978-8087830079 Mountain of Spices by Hannah Hurnard ISBN-10: 0842346112; ISBN-13: 978-0842346115 There Were Two Trees in the Garden by Rick Joyner. ISBN-10: 1929371551; ISBN-13: 978-1929371556
The second course is Old Testament Survey with one text and supplemental materials: The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures 2nd Edition By Michael CooganISBN-13:978-0195378405 ISBN-10:0195378407 Survey of Israel's History by Leon J. Wood ISBN-10: 031034770X; ISBN-13: 978-0310347705 Optional accompanying study materials: Feasts of the Bible pamphlet (Feasts and Holidays of the Bible pamphlet)ISBN-10: 189094758X; ISBN-13: 978-1890947583 Tabernacle pamphlet: Symbolism in the Tabernacle by Rose Publishing. ISBN: 9781890947996