Everyone is influenced by others. We are tutored by our parents, teachers, pastors, leaders and friends. We are also mentored and influenced by the books we read as well as the movies we see. This page lists the favorite books and movies of JCI teachers and staff.

 

Joe Miller's Favorite books and movies

 

Creativity

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan

Prayer

Rees Howells, Intercessor by Norman Grubb

Fasting

If My People by Sun Fannin with Larry Fannin

Spiritual Disciplines

Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster

Pastoring

They Smell like Sheep by Dr. Lynn Anderson

Sales and Leadership

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Eldership

Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch

Apostle Paul

Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free by F.F. Bruce

Calvinism vs. Arminianism

Chosen but Free by Norman Geisler

Money and Business

Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn

Movie 1

Castaway with Tom Hanks

Movie 2

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Movie 3

Its a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart

 

Pastor Len Ballenger's Favorite books and movies

 

Devotional

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

General Interest

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Evangelism

The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman

Classics

The Pilgrim’s Progress by Paul Bunyan

Theology

Knowing God by J..I.  Packer

Leadership

The 360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell

Personal Freedom

The Bait of Satan by John Bevere

Worship

Heart of the Artist by Rory Noland

Christian Growth

Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee

Prophetic Insight

The Final Quest by Rick Joyner

Christian Fiction:

This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti

Apologetics

Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell

Business and Organizational Development

The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt

Prayer

Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ by Madame Jeanne Guyon

Identity

Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

Movie 1

Passion of the Christ

Movie 2

Lord of the Rings (all three movies in the series)

Movie 3

Braveheart

 

Steve Rice's favorite books and movies

 

Spiritual Warfare

Living in the Combat Zone by, Rick Renner

Spiritual Warfare

Dressed to Kill by, Rick Renner

Holy Spirit

Dynamic Duo by, Rick Renner

Prayer

I am not but I know I AM by, Louie Giglio

Prayer

Intercessory Prayer by, Dutch Sheets

 

Absolute Surrender by, Andrew Murray

Church Building

Emotionally Healthy Church by, Peter Scazzero

Apologetics

New Evidence that Demands a Verdict by, Josh McDowell

 

Flying Closer to the Flame by, Chuck Swindoll

Christian Growth

Spirit Filled Believers Handbook by, Derek Prince

Movie 1

The Passion

Movie 2

One Night with a King

Movie 3

Hotel Rwanda