Recommended Reading for BTC & LWSOM Students
The books listed below are recommended by BTC and LWSOM faculty to supplement your coursework and personal ministry development. Some titles are required reading for specific courses — check your course syllabus for details. All books are available through the Bill Winston Ministries store or major book retailers.
By Dr. Bill Winston
Faith / Business / Ministry
Faith & The Marketplace
Dr. Bill Winston
A life-transforming exploration of how faith and vocation are inseparable in the Kingdom of God. Learn how to function as a king or priest in God’s economy and build a ministry or business that transforms your community.
Kingdom Living
The Kingdom of God in You
Dr. Bill Winston
Understand how the Kingdom of God functions on earth through the Church and how God’s abundant life is available within every born-again believer. One of the foundational texts for the LWSOM program.
Faith / Purpose
Possessing Your Mountain
Dr. Bill Winston
Equips believers to rise above opposition and take hold of the God-given promises and territory assigned to them. Essential reading for understanding kingdom authority.
Kingdom Living / Faith
Imitate God and Get Results
Dr. Bill Winston
Discover what it means to be an imitator of God as stated in Ephesians 5:1, and how walking in love and faith produces supernatural results in every area of life.
Ministry & Leadership
Leadership / Ministry
Spiritual Leadership
J. Oswald Sanders
A classic and essential guide for anyone called to ministry leadership. Sanders draws on Scripture and history to define the qualities of God-appointed, Spirit-empowered leaders.
Leadership / Ministry
The Making of a Leader
Dr. Frank Damazio
A thorough and practical study of the process God uses to develop leaders for His purposes. Covers character development, trials, spiritual gifts, and the calling to ministry.
Leadership / Character
Integrity
Dr. Henry Cloud
Explores the six qualities of character that define what it means to be a person of integrity — essential reading for the Leading with Integrity LWSOM module.
Prayer & Intercession
Prayer
The Art of Prayer
Kenneth Hagin
A foundational text on the different types of prayer and how to develop an effective, consistent prayer life rooted in the Word of God.
Prayer / Intercession
Intercessory Prayer
Dutch Sheets
Unlocks the mystery of prayer and explains why it is so critical to the Body of Christ. Recommended to complement the Dynamics of Prayer module.
Evangelism & Missions
Evangelism / Missions
The Complete Evangelism Guidebook
Scott Dawson (Editor)
A comprehensive, practical guide to personal and church evangelism. Covers theory, strategy, methodology, and real-world application for equipping believers to share the Gospel effectively.
Required Course Texts
Some BTC and LWSOM courses require specific textbooks that are NOT included in tuition. Required texts will be listed on your course syllabus at the start of each term. Contact the office for details.
BTC Office: (708) 697-5309
LWSOM Office: (708) 697-5388
Bill Winston Ministries Bookstore
Many of the recommended titles above — and additional teaching resources — are available directly from the Bill Winston Ministries store.