“Study to show thyself approved . . .”

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15

Studying is one of the most important parts of our faithfulness to the call of God on our life. We must take time to study and prepare for what God has called us to do. Preparation requires dedication, consecration, direction, patience, and wisdom. As we spend time alone with God, He will instruct us.

A major characteristic of a minister and leader is that she continues to learn. We recommend that as a minister and leader you study the Word of God daily.

T.E.A.C.H. Ministries recommends the following reading for the entire year of 2008

The Holy Bible
The Word of God must be read and studied daily for maximum effectiveness in ministry. T.E.A.C.H. Ministries recommends The Daily Walk Bible (Tyndale House Publishers). The Daily Walk Bible is designed to help you in your spiritual walk with God by bringing together devotionals and a daily reading of the Word. At the end of one year, you will have read the Bible from cover to cover.

Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster (ISBN 0-06-062839-1)
Celebration of Discipline gives us the path to spiritual growth through the disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude, submission, service, confession, worship, guidance, and celebration. This book contains a wealth of examples of how these disciplines can become a part of our daily activities – and how they can help us to shed our superficial habits and “bring the abundance of God into our lives.”

The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (ISBN 08910-99409)
“Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God to His people. The Pursuit of Holiness challenges us to obey God’s command of holiness. This book will help us to understand principles and guidelines in equipping us to lead holy lives.