2013 M-Bag Review

128 sets of 4 books- The ESV Global Study Bible, New Bible Commentary, New Bible Dictionary, and Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem- arrived safely into the hands of 128 faithful but under-trained pastors in the following countries in 2013:Uganda (16 sets distibuted by Pastor Martin Odi)India (16 sets distributed by Pastor Vijay Raju)Tanzania (16 sets distributed by Pastor Emmanuel Mruu)Kenya (32 sets distributed by Pastors George Kariuki and Herman Timonah; 16 sets each)Egypt (48 sets distributed by Hanaa Samuel to seminary students in Cairo)

In addition, I sent two M-Bags of 50 books each to Bible colleges in Rwanda and Uganda. Here is one of the thank you notes:Dear Ken Alison Aull

Hi, I'm glad to greet you.

Thank you so much Friends. Yes, the M-Bag of books has arrived. They are good books which will help our Rwanda Friends theological College.

As I told you, the Bible College will start in February 2014. We are finishing the buildings, classes, dormitoriess and library that will be used by the college. The completion of the building has to finish before October 2013 takes end.

Friends, you are investing more in Chirstlike leaders. May God continue to bless you in all works you are doing.

Please, have special times for praying for that wonderful Bible College we would like to start in the Great Lakes Region.

Thank you

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Augustin Habimana

Here are the 50 books, including the 4 above, that make up a Leaders' M-Bag Library for Bible Colleges and Seminaries overseas:1. The ESV (English Standard Version) Global Study Bible. Crossway Bibles.

2. The Crossway Comprehensive Concordance. William Mounce, compiler. Crossway Books.

3. New Bible Commentary. Wenham, Motyer, Carson, France, editors. IVP (Inter-Varsity Press).

4. New Bible Dictionary. IVP.

5. Africa Bible Commentary. Written by 70 African Bible scholars with numerous articles covering issues specific to African culture. Tokunboh Adeyemo, editor. Zondervan.

6. Systematic Theology. Wayne Grudem. IVP.

7. The Portable Seminary. David Horton, general editor. A master's level overview in one volume with over 60 evangelical contributors covering all major doctrines, Old and New Testament surveys, church history, world religions, hermeneutics, missions, church leadership, ethics, apologetics. Bethany House Publishers.

8. Basic Christianity. John Stott. IVP.

9. Knowing God. J. I. Packer. IVP.

10. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. Mark Dever. Expositional Preaching, Biblical Theology, The Gospel, A Biblical Understanding of Conversion, A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism, A Biblical Understanding of Church Membership, Church Discipline, A Concern for Discipleship and Growth, Biblical Church Leadership. Crossway Books.

11. The Westminster Confession of Faith-with a parallel Modern English Study Version. Great Commission Publications.

12. Christ-Centered Preaching. Bryan Chapell. Baker Academic.

13. The Christian Counselor's New Testament and Proverbs. Jay Adams. Includes copious footnotes and supplemental material for Christian counselors. Timeless Texts.

14. Essential Truths of the Christian Faith. R. C. Sproul. 100 key doctrines in simple language. Tyndale House.

15. Classic Teachings on the Nature of God (3 books in 1)- The Holiness of God,

Chosen by God, Pleasing God. R. C. Sproul.

16. According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible- An Introduction to Biblical Theology. Graeme Goldsworthy. IVP.

17. Getting the Message- A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible. Daniel Doriani. Presbyterian and Reformed.

18. Heaven. Randy Alcorn. Tyndale.

19. If God is Good- Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil. Randy Alcorn. Multnomah.

20. The Treasure Principle. Randy Alcorn. Multnomah.

21. The Purity Principle. Randy Alcorn. Multnomah.

22. The Grace and Truth Paradox. Randy Alcorn. Multnomah.

23. Biblical Eldership. Alexander Strauch. Lewis and Roth.

24. The New Testament Deacon. Alexander Strauch. Lewis and Roth.

25. If You Bite and Devour One Another. Alexander Strauch. Lewis and Roth.

26. Tell the Truth- A Training Manual on the Message and Methods of God-Centered Witnessing. Will Metzger. IVP.

27. A Ready Defense- The Best of Josh McDowell. Thomas Nelson.

28. One on One Discipling. Al and Lorraine Broom. A nine lesson fill-in-the-blank study on the basics of the Christian faith (assurance of salvation, attributes of God, the Bible, prayer, the Spirit-filled life, fellowship, witnessing, temptation, obedience). Multiplication Ministries.

29. Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament. John Walton. Zondervan.

30. Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament. H. Wayne House. Zondervan.

31. The Liberation of a Resentful Wife. Carol Arnold, co-founder of Equipping Pastors International with her late husband, Dr. Jack Arnold. Carol still travels the world teaching pastors and their wives on marriage. Excellent for pre-marital counseling and for helping marriages in trouble. Sunny Publishers.

32. Great Words. Jack Anold, co-founder of Equipping Pastors International with his wife, Carol. Predestination, Salvation, Gospel, Grace, Mercy, Atonement, Substitution, Redemption, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Propitiation, Death. Christian Education and Publications of the Presbyterian Church in America.

33. When the Road is Rough and Steep- Messages from the Bible for those Facing Hardships. Harry Kilbride. Tragedy, Depression, Doubt, Anguish. Pleasant Word.

34. The Supremacy of God in Preaching. John Piper. Baker Books.

35. Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions. John Piper. Crossway Books.

36. Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. John Piper. Crossway.

37. Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ. John Piper. Crossway.

38. Finally Alive. John Piper. Christian Focus Publications.

39. Prepared to Preach. Greg Scharf. Christian Focus.

40. The Gospel According to Jesus. John MacArthur. Zondervan.

41. Slave- The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ. John MacArthur. Thomas Nelson.

42. What the Bible Says About Parenting- God's Plan for Rearing Your Child. John MacArthur. Thomas Nelson.

43. Strange Fire. John MacArthur. A biblical critique of the Charismatic Movement, especially the health, wealth and prosperity gospel. Thomas Nelson.

44. God's Gospel of Grace- The doctrine of salvation from the pages of the Free Grace Broadcaster. Various puritan and reformed preachers. Chapel Library.

45. Practical Wisdom for Pastors- Words of encouragement and counsel for a lifetime of ministry. Curtis Thomas. Crossway.

46. The Meaning of Marriage. Timothy Keller. Riverhead Books.

47. The Fruitful Life. Jerry Bridges. Study of the Fruit of the Spirit of Gal. 5:22-23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). Navpress.

48. Reasoning from the Scriptures with Muslims. Ron Rhodes. Harvest House Publishers.

49. Biblical Eschatology. Jonathan Menn. Wipf and Stock Publishers.

50. Overcoming Temptation. Ralph Lloyd. Self-published.

May God grant you and your families a wonderful and memorable Christmas and a safe and happy 2014!Love, in Christ,

Ken, Alison, Kevin and Becca