1.    How can I deepen my biblical insight?

1.1  The Bible as my personal companion and main resource. Informational and formational reading
1.2  Different learning methods of all ages and how to teach the Bible using a variety
of styles
1.3  Biblical computer programs, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, maps and other resources that will enhance a personal knowledge and Biblical teaching
1.4  The authority of the Bible in today’s world
1.5  Exegesis of a certain book or passages in the Bible

1.    Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart «How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth» (1.1), (1.2) и (4.4)
2.    Gordon D. Fee, Craig M. Gay, James Houston, J. I. Packer, Eugene H. Peterson, Loren Wilkinson, Elmer Dyck “The Act of Bible Reading: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Biblical Interpretation” (1.1)
3.    Alexander Men “How to read the Bible, in 3 parts” (Only in Russian). (1.1)
The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.sfi.ru/lib.asp?rubr_id=927
4.    Brian R. Coffey "Quick and Easy Guide to the Bible" (Ezdra Publishing House) (1.1)
5.    Henry A. Virkler “Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation”   (1.2) and (4.4). The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.rusbaptist.stunda.org/dop/g00.htm; http://www.gn.iphosting.ru/lib/germ/germ1.html
6.    Kay Arthur “How to Study Your Bible”
7.    Inductive method of learning the Bible (1.2) and (4.4)
The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.blagovestnik.org/books/00338.htm
8.    Richard J. Foster “Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth“(1.2), (2.1), (4.4) and (4.5) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.fictionbook.ru/author/foster_richard/proslavlenie_discipliniy...
9.    Learning the Bible (1.2) and (4.4) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.biblechurch.ru/resources/index.php?top=9
10.    BibleQuote –  in this Bible computer’s program are: Bible, commentaries, other Christian books  and Bible dictionaries. (1.3) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://jesuschrist.ru/software/    
11.    http://www.church.kiev.ua/ - Christian Library in Internet. Sections: Apologetic, Theology, History, Teaching, Instructions to a Preacher, Family and Marriage, Interpretations, Christian life.  Открытая христианская библиотека (бесплатные книги on-line).
12.    http://www.idcl.org.ua/ - Website of the Institute for the Development of Christian Leadership.
13.    http://bibleoteka.by.ru/ - Internet Christian Library
14.    http://unseal.narod.ru – Bible and Science
15.     Dowley T. “Candle Illustrated Bible Encyclopedia” (1.3)
16.    Bible tour / Electronic guides. Version 1.1 (United Bible Societies, 2005) (1.3)
17.    Good News, educational edition + DVD video on the New Testament. Translation form the Greek language(United Bible Societies, 2006) (1.3)
18.    Helley’s Bible Handbook – updated and revised, helpful tips for Bible study, new maps, photographs, and illustrations. (1.3)
19.    “A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible” by Leland Ryken and Tremper Longman III.
20.    Nustrem E. “Russian Bible Dictionary” (1.3)
21.    Gordon D. Fee “New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for students and pastors” (1.5)
22.    Douglas Stuart “Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for students and pastors” (1.5)
23.    Batchelor M. “Opening Up the Bible” (1.3)
24.    Henrichsen W., Jackson G. “Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible” (1.2)
25.    Geoff Bennett “The Bible: Dig A Little Deeper” (1.1)
26.    Samuel J. Schultz ”Old Testament speaks…” (1.1)
27.    Mary Evans “Old Testament Introducation” (1.3)
28.    Steven Motyer “Introduction to New Testament” – review of the New Testament books, charts, schemes, maps.
29.    Merrill C.Tenney “New Testament Survey” (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1961) (1.1)
30.    Valentina Kuznetsova “Commentary on the Epistle to Galates church” (Father Alexander Menn Orthodox Open University, Moscow, 2003) (1.5) http://www.al-menn.ru/
31.     Valentina Kuznetsova «The Commentary on the Gospel of Mark” (FAMOOU, Moscow, 2000) (1.5)
32.    Valentina Kuznetsova “The Gospel of Matthew. The commentary” (FAMOOU, Moscow, 2002) (1.5)
33.    Valentina Kuznetsova “The Gospel of Luke. The Commentary” (FAMOOU, Moscow, 2004) (1.5)
34.    Explanatory New Testament (FAMOOU, Moscow 2005) (1.5)
35.    Linda K. Taylor, Neil S. Wilson “Tyndale Handbook of Bible Charts and Maps (Tyndale Reference Library)” (1.3)
36.    Tim Dowley “Kregel Pictorial Guide to Bible Facts & Figures (Kregel Pictorial Guides)” (1.3)
37.    Tim Dowley “The Student Bible Atlas” (1.3)
38.    Robert Backhouse and Richard Scott “The Student Guide to Bible People” (1.3)
39.    David F. Payne “The Collegeville Bible Time-Line”  (1.3)
40.    Robert Backhouse “The Student Bible Guide to Jerusalem” (1.3)
41.    Other useful recourses
http://www.invictory.org/ - Website of Christian resources
http://uucyc.ru/ - Generator of Christian Ideas
http://www.lifecity.tv/ - free download of Christian video and audio

2.    How can I grow as a pastor?

2.1  Spiritual disciplines and my personal sanctification

2.2  What are my gifts and my skills, and how do I develop them?

2.3  How can I become a better teacher and preacher?

2.4  The development of worship in different settings and on different occasions

2.5  How can I become a better leader and visionary?

2.6  Priorities and use of time, vacation planning and burnout prevention

2.7  Delegation and equipment of lay leaders and future pastors

1.    John Wesley “A Plain Account of Christian Perfection” (Kindle Edition - Jan 5, 2005) (2.1)
2.    Richard J. Foster “Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth” (2.1)
The electronic version of the book in the Russian language is available at http://www.fictionbook.ru/author/foster_richard/proslavlenie_discipliniy...
3.    Gordon MacDonald “Restoring Your Spiritual Passion (Help Quench Your Inner Thirst)” (2.1)
4.    John MacArthur “The Keys to Spiritual Growth: Unlocking Riches of God” (2.1)
5.    James MacDonald “I Really Want to Change... So, Help Me God” (2.1)
6.    Rufus Friday Ajiboye “…And Then They Will Fast” (2.1)
7.    Christian А. Schwarz “A New Test «Spiritual Gifts» (2.2)
8.    http://www.imbf.org/resources/tests/gifts.htm - on-line test on spiritual gifts (2.2)
9.    http://www.slovo-bible.ru/viewpage.php?page_id=17  - description of the spiritual gifts. (2.2)
10.    http://www.biblestudy.ru/qna/kat27.shtml - answers to the questions on spiritual gifts (2.2)
11.    Fred B. Craddock “Preaching” (2.3)
12.    Haddon W. Robinson Torrey W. Robinson “It's All in How You Tell It: Preaching First-Person Expository Messages” (2.3)
13.    Haddon W. Robinson “Biblical Preaching” (2.3)
14.    James Braga “How to Prepare Bible Messages” (2.3)
15.    Preaching the Word of God, student handbook (BEE International, Moscow 1997) (2.3) available only in Russian
16.    Glen Coul, Quentin McGhee “Homiletics.  Preparing Biblical Sermons. A Handbook for students” (2.3)
17.    Bruce H. Wilkinson     “Teaching With Style: Applied Principles of Learning Series” (2.3)
18.    Claus Douglas “Celebration of God's Love” (2.4)
19.    Robert B. Rayburn “O Come Let Us Worship: Corporate Worship in the Evangelical Church” (2.4)
20.    Bill Hybels “Courageous Leadership” (2.5)
21.    John C. Maxwell “Developing The Leader Within You” (2.5)
22.    John C. Maxwell “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” The electronic version of the book in the Russian language is available at http://www.koob.ru/maxwell/maxwell_21_zakon (2.5)
23.    John C. Maxwell “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow”  The electronic version of the book in the Russian language is available at  http://www.koob.ru/maxwell/  (2.5)
24.    Rick Warren “The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?” (2.5)
25.    Henry Cloud “9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life: A Psychologist Learns from His Patients What Really Works and What Doesn't” (2.5)
26.     Charles E. Hummel “Freedom from the Tyranny of the Urgent” (2.6)
27.    Gordon MacDonald “Ordering Your Private World” The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.messia.ru/bibliotk/m/mkdonaldg/index.htm  (2.6)
28.    John C. Maxwell “Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential” (2.7)
29.    John C. Maxwell “The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants” (2.7)
30.    Gary R. Collins “Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality” (2.7)

3.    The mission of The United Methodist Church

3.1 The local church as the most significant arena for disciple making
3.2 Church planting and church development
3.2 Strategic planning
3.3 Updating of evangelism methods and ministry
3.4 Worship – the centerpiece of the church
3.6 Fellowship – the welcoming and healing atmosphere of the church
3.4 Nurturing Christian discipleship through small groups and other ministry.
3.5 Equipping and sending Christians to serve in the world

1.    The Book of Discipline, NEBoD, 2005, Part V, Chapter 1, Local Church, ¶¶ 201–272 (3.1)
2.    Rick Warren “The Purpose-Driven Church” The electronic version of the book is available at http://www.libtxt.info/lib_page_105519.html
http://libukraine.info/libua_105519.html
http://libclab.info/lib_page_105519.html
3.    Christian А. Schwarz “Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches” (3.2)
4.    Donald A. McGavran “Principles of Church Growth” (3.2)
5.    “Realization of new churches. Training manual.” Book 1-3 (3.2)
6.    Christian А. Schwarz “The Basics of Evangelism” (3.4)
7.    Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg “Becoming A Contagious Christian” (3.4)
8.    Torrey R. A. “Personal Work: Being Part One Of How To Work For Christ; A Compendium Of Effective Methods” The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://aviv000.narod.ru/Liznoe_blagoveztie_kniga.html (3.4)
9.    Jim Petersen “Living Proof: Sharing the Gospel Naturally” (3.4)
10.    “Three stories. A training handbook for evangelizing Christians” (3.4)
11.    Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy “The Insider: Bringing the Kingdom of God into Your Everyday World” (3.4)
12.    Claus Douglas “Celebration of God's Love” (3.5) and (3.6)
13.    Robert B. Rayburn “O Come Let Us Worship: Corporate Worship in the Evangelical Church” (3.5)
14.    Steve Barker, Ron Nicholas “Good Things Come in Small Groups: The Dynamics of Good Group Life” (3.7) and (4.1)
15.    Karen Morris and Rod Morris “Leading Better Bible Studies: Essential Skills for Effective Small Groups” (3.7) and (4.1)
16.    Neal F. McBride “How to Lead Small Groups” (3.7) and (4.1)
17.    Aleksey Prokopenko “Small Groups” (Penza, “Otkrovenie”, 2005) (3.7) and (4.1)

4.    What are the best practices today?

4.1 Different types of small groups for different needs and purposes     
4.2 Sunday School for children and adults
4.3 Christian camps for children, youth and adults
4.4 Bible study methods and curricula
4.5 rayer ministry
4.6 Faith-sharing
4.7 Ministry among addicted persons and their families
4.8 Social ministry
4.9 Stewardship, tithing and fund raising
4.10 Means of communication and technology
4.11 Fine Arts as a help in ministry
4.12 Music in ministry
4.13 Planning of worship and preaching

1.    “Discovery in the Bible study” – introductory method of studying the Bible with emphasis on studying, work with a small group and teaching. (Moscow, “Spiritual Revival”,1998) (4.1)
2.    “How to Lead Small Group Bible Studies” - a Navigator Guide (4.1)
3.    “Small group Bible Study” is available in Russian at http://www.ngchurch.org.ua/methodical_manuals/home_groups/4.htm  
4.    Rockwell Taylor “Developing Excellent Leaders” (ChurchSmart recourses) (4.1)
5.    Books #12-15 from the previous section.
6.    Abydenova N., Berezhnoy A., Blinova A. Vol. 1: Sunday School. Sunday school teacher handbook. (edited by Donald Marsden) (Center Narniya, Moscow, 2003) (4.2)
7.    Sannikov Sergey “How to organize a Sunday school” (“Bogomyslie”, 1999) (4.2)
8.    Teacher handbook: Teaching Children Ages 3 to 16. Vol. 1. (“Svet”, 2000) (4.2)
9.    “200 Games for Bible studies” (“Kredo” St.-Petersburg) (2.4)
10.    Mary Grace Becker “Fun Science: That Teaches God's Word” (Bible Funstuff) (4.2)
11.    Eleanor Ann Daniel and John William Wade “Foundations for Christian Education” (4.2)
12.    William Yount “Created to Learn” (4.2)
13.    Sunday school books Irina Ivanova works on. With CDs. (Pskov) irina4all@gmail.com (4.2)
14.    Sannikov Sergey “Developmental Psychology” (4.2)
You can find books on developmental psychology here: http://www.koob.ru/age_psychology
15.    Marlene D. Lefever “Creative Teaching Methods” (4.2) and (4.4)
16.    Bogdanuk N. “Travel to the Happiness” (“Bogomyslie”, 2006) (4.3)
17.    Bukata N. “The way to Canaan” (“Bogomyslie”, 2003) (4.3)
18.    Nataliya Ilikchieva “Compass. A Way to the City of the King of Kings.” Teacher handbook. (4.3)
19.    Vasilkovskaya O. “Animals Serve God” (“Bogomyslie”, 2006) (4.3)
20.    Doug Fields “Purpose-Driven®Youth Ministry”
21.    Books 1,3,4,5,6,7 of the section How can I deepen my biblical insight (4.4)
22.    Gordon L. Addington “Discovering the Bible”
23.    Bible studying
http://www.biblechurch.ru/resources/index.php?top=9
24.    Maxie Dunnam “The Workbook of Living Prayer” (4.5)
25.    Donald E. Demaray “Devotions and Prayers of John Wesley” (4.5)
26.    Richard J. Foster “Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth” (1.2), (2.1), (4.4) and (4.5)
27.    Alexander Men “A Practical Guide for Prayer” (“Fund of Alexander Man”, 2002) (4.5) The electronic version of the book is available at http://lib.ru/HRISTIAN/MEN/prakruk.txt, http://thelib.ru/books/men_aleksandr/prakticheskoe_rukovodstvo_k_molitve...
28.    Surozhskey Antoniy “A School of Prayer” (“Christian Life”, Klin, 2004) (4.5)
29.    Books for the sections 3.4 – 3.9
30.    David Faust “Taking Truth Next Door: Offering Honest Answers to 21St-Century Seekers” (4.6)
31.    Terry Webb “The Tree of Renewed Life: Spiritual Renewal of the Church Through the 12-Step Program” (4.7)
32.    Evgeniy Procenko “Drags and Drag addiction. Hope in distress”. (“Triada”, 2006) (4.7)
33.    Robert S McGee “Rapha's 12-step program for overcoming chemical dependency: With support materials from the Search for significance” (4.7)
34.    Terence T. Gorski and Merlene Miller “Staying Sober: A Guide for Relapse Prevention” (4.7)
35.    Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth and Paul Meier “Love Is a Choice” (4.7)
36.    Ron Ross “When I Grow Up... I Want to be an Adult” (4.7)
37.    Patrick Dixon “AIDS and You” (4.7)
38.    Jeff Park, Thomas Beckner “Effective Jail and Prison Ministry for the 21st century” (4.8)
39.    Larry Burkett “How To Manage Your Money” (4.9)
40.    Larry Burkett “Your Finances In Changing Times (The Christian Financial Concepts Series)” (4.9)
41.    Larry Burkett “Debt Free Living” (4.9)
42.    For the section “Communication and technology” (4.10)  the following websites may be useful:
http://www.invictory.org/  - Mega portal of Christian Recourses
http://jesuschrist.ru/ - Server of Christian Communication
http://uucyc.ru/  - Generator of Christian Ideas
http://www.lifecity.tv/ - free download of movies, audio files, clips, concerts

43.    Ned Bustard “It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God” (4.11) and (8.7)
44.    Bachinin V. A. “Introduction to Christian Aesthetics” (4.11) and (8.7)
45.    Francis A. Schaeffer “Art And the Bible: Two Essays (Ivp Classics)” (4.11) and (8.7)
46.    Vinogradov U. “Sacramental History of the New Testament in the World Art  Masterpieces” (4.11) and (8.7)
47.    Andrew Wilson-Dickson “The Story of Christian Music” (4.12)
48.    Bob Sorge “Exploring Worship” (4.12)
49.    Ron Kenoly and Dick Bernal “Lifting Him Up” (4.12)
50.    Calvin M. Johansson “Music & Ministry: A Biblical Counterpoint”
51.    http://enjoymp3s.com/ Enjoy Christian Music
52.    http://www.radiomv.com/russian/  Internet Christian Radio

5.    How can church administration be done in a good way?

5.1 How to organize and administrate a local church effectively
5.2 Selection and education of church councils, committees and individual leaders
5.2 Records and archives
5.3 Financial planning
5.4 Book keeping, transparency and auditing
5.5 National law and local regulations

1.    Rick Warren “The Purpose-Driven Church” The electronic version of the book is available at
http://www.libtxt.info/lib_page_105519.html
http://libukraine.info/libua_105519.html
http://libclab.info/lib_page_105519.html

6.    How can I get help and help others in difficult times?

6.1 Counseling in a Psychological and Biblical perspective
6.2 Counseling relationship to Christian ethics and sanctification
6.2 Counseling among friends and cases for experts
6.3 Loss and grieving process
6.4 Counseling in different age levels
6.5 Conflicts among friends, in the family and in the church
6.6 Family matters
6.7 Other difficult matters

1.    John Patton “Pastoral Care”
2.    Henry Cloud and John Townsend “How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth”
3.    Roger H. Crook “Introduction to Christian Ethics” (6.2)
4.    Gary R. Collins “Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide” (6.1) – (6.3)
5.    Erick Evalds “Pastoral Care and Therapy” (6.1)-(6.2)
6.    Dion Rober “Soul Therapy”
7.    Jay E. Adams “The Christian Counselor's Manual” (6.1) – (6.3)
8.    Paul D. Meier, Frank B. Minirth, and Frank Wichern “Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications” (6.1)-(6.3)
9.    Harold Sala “Coffee Cup Counseling” (6.3)
10.    Josh D. McDowell and Ed Stewart “Friendship 911 Collection My Friend Is Struggling With.. Conflicts With Others” (6.3)
11.    Kathe Wunnenberg “Grieving the Loss of a Loved One, a Devotional Companion”
12.    Henry Cloud and John Townsend “Boundaries” (6.5) – (6.6)
13.    Ken Sande “The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict” (6.6)
14.    Henry Cloud and John Townsend “Boundaries in Marriage” (6.7)
15.    Gary Chapman “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” (6.7) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.koob.ru/chapman/5_love_language
http://www.follow.ru/article/128/1
http://www.baptistyouth.ru/base/books/detail.php?ID=1830
16.    John Townsend, Henry Cloud “The Mom Factor” (6.7)
17.    Henry Cloud, John Townsend “Raising Great Kids Workbook for Parents of School-Age Children” (6.7)
18.    Gary Smalley and John Trent “Love Is A Decision” (6.7)
19.    Linda Kondracki Sibley “Let's Talk, Let's Listen, Too” (6.7)
20.    Betty Gash “From Heart to Heart” (6.8)
21.    Paula Sandford “Healing Victims of Sexual Abuse” (6.8)
22.    Marion L. Soards “Scripture & Homosexuality: Biblical Authority and the Church Today” (6.8)
23.    Dan B. Allender and Larry Crabb “Hope When You're Hurting: Answers to Four Questions Hurting People Ask” (6.8)
24.    David Martyn Lloyd-Jones “Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure” (6.8)
25.    Marion Stroud “Face to Face with Cancer: Comfort and Practical Advice for Sufferers and Carers” (6.8)
26.    Josh McDowell and Ed Stewart “Friendship 911 Collection My Friend Is Struggling With.. Past Sexual Abuse” (6.8)
27.    Josh McDowell and Ed Stewart “Friendship 911 Collection My Friend Is Struggling With¿ Unplanned Pregnancy” (6.8)
28.    Josh McDowell and Ed Stewart “Friendship 911 Collection My Friend Is Struggling With.. Death Of A Loved One” (6.8)
29.    Josh McDowell and Ed Stewart “Struggling with thoughts of suicide (My Friend is struggling with...)” (6.8)
30.    Randy Gilbert “Victory over Depression” (6.8)

7.    What does it mean that I am a United Methodist pastor?

7.1 What made Methodism movement such a strong instrument in God’s hand?
7.2 Doctrinal standards and our theological task (Cf. The Book of Discipline, NEBoD ¶¶ 101-104)
7.3 The Social Creed and Social Principles
7.4 United Methodist polity and practice
7.5 The obligations and freedom of a United Methodist pastor

1.    Michael Henderson “John Wesleys Class Meeting (a model for making disiples)” (7.1)
2.    Skevington Wood “The Burning Heart: John Wesley : Evangelist” (7.1)
3.    The Book of Discipline, NEBoD, 2005, Part IV, Social Principles, ¶¶ 160–166 (7.3)
4.    Evelyn Erbele “What we believe in” (RUMC,2005) (7.4)
5.    The Book of Discipline, NEBoD, 2005, Part V, Chapter II, The Ministry if the Ordained, ¶¶ 301–369 (7.5)

8.    How do I relate to people of other faiths and confessions?

8.1 Other religions
8.2 Cults and sects
8.3 Orthodox faith and culture
8.4 Protestantism in Eurasia
8.5 Ecumenical matters
8.6 Secularism as philosophy and life style
8.7 Christian faith the fine arts

1.    Alexander Men “The History of Religion in 6 Volumes. Series: In the Search of the Way, Truth and Life”(Alexander Men Fund, Moscow, 2000) (8.1)
Four volumes are available at
http://lib.ru/HRISTIAN/MEN/1__tom.txt - Vol.1
http://bookz.ru/authors/men_-aleksandr/2__tom/1-2__tom.html - Vol.2
http://wap.lib.beeline.ru/lib.ru/HRISTIAN/MEN/3__tom.txt?b=0&k=500&p=1 – Vol.3
http://lib.mediaring.ru/HRISTIAN/MEN/4__tom.txt - Vol.4

2.    Alexander Men “The History of Religion (in 2 Volumes)” Publishing group “FORUM-INFRA-M”, 1997) (8.1)
3.    Joseph Doré “Christianisme, Judaïsme et Islam : Fidélité et Ouverture” (8.1)
4.    Bassam M. Madany “The Bible and Islam: Sharing God's word with a Muslim : a basic guide” (8.1)
5.    Patrick Sookhdeo “A Christian's Pocket Guide To Islam” (8.1)
6.    Schedrovitskiy D. V. “Shining Koran” (8.1)
7.    Harold J. Berry “What they believe” (8.2) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.ostrovchurch.baptist.spb.ru/books/what%20do%20they%20believe%...
8.    Werner Gitt “What about the Other Religions” (8.2) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://www.blagovestnik.org/books/books009.htm
9.    Raymond Franz “Crisis of Conscience” (8.2) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://franz.jwforum.org/
10.    Ron Rhodes “Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses” (8.2)
11.    Florence Bulle “The Many Faces of Deception” (8.2)
12.    Timothy Ware “The Orthodox Church” (8.3)
13.    Alexander Shmeman “ The Historical Way of the Orthodoxy” (8.3) The electronic version of the book in Russian is available at http://apologia.narod.ru/history/smeman/smeman.htm
14.    Trostnikov V. “The Orthodox Civilization” (Moscow, 2004) (8.3)
15.    Makariy Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna “History of the Russian Church” – The history of Christianity in Russia till equiapostolic knyaz Vladimir as an introduction into the history of the Russian church, book 1. (Moscow, 1994) (8.3)
16.    “Orthodoxy and Religions of the West” a book of articles (Moscow, 2005) (8.3) and (8.5)
17.    Smirnov M. U. “Reformation and Protestantism” Dictionary (St.-Petersburg University, 2005) (8.4)
18.    Podberezskiy I. V. “Protestants and Others” (St.-Petersburg, “Mirt”, 2000) (8.4)
19.    Karetnikova M. S. “Protestantism” (St.-Petersburg, “Bible for all”, 1994) (8.4)
20.    The Book of Discipline, NEBoD, 2005, Part V, Chapter 1, Section III, Ecumenical Shared Ministries, ¶¶ 207–211(8.5)
21.    Badru D. Kateregga and David W. Shenk “A Muslim and a Christian in Dialogue” (8.1) and (8.5)
22.    “What Unites and What divides?” Basic ecumenical knowledge.(BBI, Moscow) (8.5)
23.    Bodrov A. “The Doctrine of Salvation in Different Christian Confessions” (BBI, Moscow) (8.5)
24.    Clements Roy “Christianity in the Modern World” (8.5)
25.    David Jacobus Bosch “Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission (American Society of Missiology Series, No. 16)” (8.5)
26.    David Noebel “Understanding the Times: The Collision of Today's Competing Worldviews” (8.5)
27.    Books 43-47 in the section Fine Arts as a help in ministry  4.11