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MCM Style Guide

An important resource for use in written work throughout the course of the MCM degree. Familiarize yourself with these standards and rely upon this guide as a reference when formatting your papers and documenting your research. 

Textbooks - Spring 2013

  • BI 5300 - Biblical Interpretation - Dr. Michael White
    (Fairview Campus - January 21 to May 3)

    Roberts, Vaughan, God's Big Picture:  Tracing the Storyline of the Bible.  Downers Grove:  InterVarsity, 2002.  ISBN:  978-0-8308-5364-9.

    Kostenberger, Andreas and Richard Patterson.  Invitation to Biblical Interpretation:  Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology, in Invitation to Theological Studies Series.  Grand Rapids:  Kregel, 2011. ISBN:  082543047X.
  • CM 5000 - Spiritual Formation - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online Course - January 14 to March 8)

    Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress. Oxford World’s Classics. W. R. Owens, edited with introduction and notes. New York: Oxford, 2003. ISBN: 0192803611.

    McGrath, Alister E. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction: Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1999.  ISBN: 0631212817.

    Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1991. ISBN: 1576830276.

  • CM 5310 - Evangelism and Church Planting -  Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Online Course -March 11 to May 3)

    Brock, Charles, Indigenous Church Planting:  A Practical Journey.  Neosho, MO:  church Growth International, 1994.  ($10.00 (U.S.) if ordered from www.churchgrowthinternational.com).  ISBN:  1885504276.

    Payne, Jervis David, Discovering Church Planting:  An Introduction to the Whats, Whys, and Hows of Global Church Planting.  Colorado springs, CO:  Authentic/Paternoster, 2009.  ISBN: 13-978-1-60657-029-6.

    Stetzer, Ed, Planting Missional Churches.  Nashville, TN:  Broadman and Holman, 2003.  ISBN:  0-8054-4370-3 (If a student has already used Ed Stetzer's book at the undergraduate level, he should buy:  Malphurs, Aubrey, Church Planting for the 21st Century.  Grand Rapids, MI:  Baker Books, 1992.  ISBN:  9780801065149.

    Sjorgen, Steve, Rob Lewin, Community of Kindness:  A Fresh Approach to Planting and Growing a Church.  Ventura, CA:  Regal Books, 2003.  ISBN:  0-8307-2972-0.
  • CM 5332 - Leadership Development - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus - January 21 to May 3)

    Blanchard, Ken. The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence. Colorado Springs: Cook, 2007.  ISBN: 978-0781445436.

    Blanchard, Ken and Phil Hodges. Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time. Nashville: Nelson, 2008. ISBN: 9781400314201.  

    MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership. Nashville: Nelson, 2004. ISBN # 0-7852-6251-2.

    Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN: 0-8010-9187-X.

  • CM 6390 - Integration Project - Dr. Larry McDonald - Dr Bill Cashion
    (Class meeting on January 15, 6-9 p.m.)

    Strunk, William and E. B. White. The of Elements Style, 4th ed. New York: Longman, 2000. ISBN: 020530902X.

    Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed, Chicago: University of Chicago, 2007. ISBN: 0226823377.

    Vyhmeister, Nancy Jean. Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology, 2nd ed., Zondervan, 2008. ISBN: 031027440-0.

  • NT 5300 - New Testament Research and Application - Dr. Ken Hemphill
    (Fairview Campus - January 21 to May 3)

    Kostenberger, Andreas J., L. Scott Kellum and Charles L. Quarles. The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown. Nashville: B & H, 2009.  ISBN # 978-080544365-3.

    Longenecker, Bruce W., The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World.  Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.  ISBN # 978-0-8010-2607-2.

  • OT 5300 - Old Testament Research and Application - Dr. Keith Lester
    (Online Course - March 11 to May 3)

    Dillard, Raymond B. and Tremper Longman, III.  An Introduction to the Old Testament, 2nd ed.  Grand Rapids:  Zondervan, 2006.  ISBN:  0310263417.

  • TH 5340 - Christian Apologetics - Dr. Walter Johnson
    (Online Course - January 14 to March 8)

    Cabal, Ted, ed.  The Apologetics Study Bible:  Understand Why You Believe.  Nashville:  Holman, 2007.  ISBN:  158640024X.

    Taylor, James E.  Introducing Apologetics:  Cultivating Christian Commitment.  Grand Rapids:  Baker, 2006.  ISBN:  0801027861.

  • TH 5345 - Christian Faith and World Religions - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus - January 21 to May 3)

    Corduan, Winfried. Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions, 2nd ed., Downers Grove:  IVP Academic, 2012.  ISBN:  9780830815241. 

    Olasky, Marvin. The Religions Next Door: What We Need to Know About Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam - And What Reporters Are Missing. Nashville: B & H, 2004. ISBN: 9780805431438.

Textbooks-Summer 2013

  • BI 5300-Biblical Interpretation - Dr. Donny Mathis
    (Online – May 20 to July 15)
    Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, rev. ed.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. ISBN: 9780785252252.

    Stein, Robert H.  A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, 2nd ed.  Grand Rapids:  Baker Academic, 2011.  ISBN:  978-0-8010-3373-5.

    Metzger, Bruce.  The Bible in Translation:  Ancient and English Versions.  Grand Rapids:  Baker Academic, 2001.  ISBN:  978-0-8010-2282-1. 

  • CM 5005-Theology of the Christian Life - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online – May 20 to July 15)
    Bridges, Jerry and Gary Bevington.  The Bookends of the Christian Life.  Wheaton:  Crossway, 2009.  ISBN:  1433503190.

    McDonald, Larry S.  the Merging of Theology and Spirituality:  An Examination of the Life and Work of Alister E. McGrath.  Lanham, MD:  University Press of America, 20006.  ISBN:  0761834680.

    Packer, J. I.  Rediscovering Holiness:  Know the Fullness of Life with God.  Ventura, CA:  Regal, 2009.  ISBN:  0830751068.

    Tidball, Dereck.  The Message of Holiness.  The Bible Speaks Today series.  Downers Grove:  InterVarsity, 2010.  ISBN:  083082412X.

    Fairview Campus Intensive course - June 6-7 and 10-12

  • CM 5345-Introduction to Christian Missions - Dr. Bill Cashion
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Hesselgrave, David J.  Paradigms in Conflict:  Ten Questions in Christian Missions Today.  Grand Rapids:  Kregel Publications, 2005.  ISBN:  0825427703.

    Moreau, A. Scott, et. al.  Introducing World Missions:  A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey.  Grand Rapids:  Baker, 2004.  ISBN:  0801026482.


  • CM 5355-Practicum in International Missions - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Venezuela, South America - Trip Dates - July 19-27)

    Bahuley, Kitt.  CuttureShock!  Venezuela:  A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette.  Oregon City, OR:  Cavendish, Marshall Corporation, 2009.  ISBN-13:  9780761455691.

    Elmer, Duane.  Cross-cultural Servanthood:  Serving the World in Christlike Humility.  Downers Grove:  IVP Books, 2006.  ISBN-10:  0830833781.

Textbooks - Fall 2013

  • CM 5000-Spiritual Formation - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Fairview Campus)

    Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress. Oxford World’s Classics. W. R. Owens, edited with introduction and notes. New York: Oxford, 2003. ISBN:  0192803611.

    McGrath, Alister E. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction: Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1999.
    ISBN:  0631212817.

    Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1991. ISBN:  1576830276. 
  • CM 5305-Personal Evangelism - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Fairview Campus)

    Reid, alvin.  Evangelism Handbook:  Biblical, Spiritual, Intentional, Missional.  Nashville:  B & H, 2009.  ISBN:  978-0805445428.

    McRaney, Will.  The Art of Personal Evangelism:  Sharing Jesus in a Changing Culture. Nashville:  B & H Academic. ISBN:  0805426248.
  • CM 5316-Church Revitalization - Dr. Ken Hemphill
    (Fairview Campus)

    Required:
    Deutschman, Alan.  Change or die:  The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life.  New York:  Harper collins, 2007.  ISBN:  0061373672. 

    Hemphill, Ken.  The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth:  Grow Your church to Its Natural God-Given Size, rev. ed., Travelers Rest, SC:  Auxano, 2011.

    Hemphill, Ken.  External Impact:  The Passion of Kingdom-Centered Communities.  Nashville:  B & H, 2008.  ISBN:  9780805446609.

    Rainer, Thom S.  Breakout Churches:  Discover How to Make the Leap.  Grand Rapids:  Zondervan, 2005.  ISBN:  0310293472.

    Recommended:
    Putman, David and Ed Stetzer.  Breaking the Missional Code:  Your Church Can Become a Missionary in Your Community.  Nashville:  B & H, 2006.  ISBN:  0805443592.
  • CM 5331-Discipleship - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Online Course – October 14 to December 6)

    Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Grand Rapids: Revell, 1993. ISBN:  0800731220.

    Hull, Bill. The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2006. ISBN: 1576838978.

    Rainer, Thom and Eric Geiger. Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples, 2nd ed. Nashville: B & H, 2006.  ISBN: 978-0-8054-4799-6.

    Wilkins, Michael J. Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992. ISBN: 0310521513.

  • CM 5332-Leadership Development - Dr. Bill Cashion
    (Online Course – August 19 to October 11)    

    Arbinger Institute, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2010. ISBN:  1576759776.

    MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership. Nashville: Nelson, 2004. ISBN:  0-7852-6251-2.

    Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN: 0-8010-9187-X.

    Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, 2nd rev. Chicago:  Moody, 1994. ISBN:  0-8024-6799-7.

  • CM 6390-Integration Project - Dr. Bill Cashion/Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online Course - August 19 to December 6)

    A group Integration Project meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

    Strunk, William and E. B. White.  The Elements of Style, 4th ed. New York:  Longman, 2000.  ISBN:   020530902X.

    Turabian, Kate L.  A Manual for writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th ed, Chicago:  University of Chicago, 2007.  ISBN:  0226823377.

    Vyhmeister, Nancy Jean.  Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers:  For Students of Religion and Theology, 2nd ed., Zondervan, 2008.  ISBN:  031027440-0.

  • NT 5300-New Testament Research and Application - Dr. Michael White
    (Online Course October 14 to December 6)

    Carson, D.A. and Douglas Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament, 2nd edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. ISBN:  978-0310238591.

    McKnight, Scott. The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. ISBN:  978-0310492986.

  • NT 5340-The Book of Romans - Dr. Hayne Griffin
    (Fairview Campus)

    Stott, John R. W.  The Message of Romans:  God's Good News for the World.  The Bible Speaks Today.  Downers Grove:  IVP, 2001.  ISBN:  0830812466. 
  • OT 5300-Old Testament Research and Application - Dr. Keith Lester
    (Fairview Campus)

    Merrill, Eugene H., Mark Rooker, and Michael A. Grisanti. The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament. Nashville: B & H, 2011. ISBN: 0805440313.

  • TH 5300-Christian Theology - Dr. Larry McDonald
    (Online Course - August 19 to October 11)

    Akin, Daniel L., ed.  A Theology for the Church.  Nashville:  B & H, 2007.  ISBN:  9780805426403.

    Stott, John R. W.  Your Mind Matters:  The Place of the Mind in the Christian Life.  IVP Classics Series.  Downers Grove:  InterVarsity, 2007.  ISBN:  0830834087.