Education Masters, FFCU:
If you are a Master’s Level student in FFCU (Family of Faith Christian University) studying for an M.Ed. in Global School Leadership and taking EDUC 5403, EDUC 5503, or EDUC 5603 then this page is for you:
EDUC 5403 Student Character, Values, and Spiritual Formation
EDUC 5503 Philosophy and Practice of Classroom Management
EDUC 5603 Internship
Required Reading
Clark, Randy. Intimacy with God. Nashville TN: Emanate Books, 2021.
Dorsch, Landen. Gears of Grace, Edmonton, Canada: Landen Dorsch, 2023.
Hogue, Rodney, Forgiveness, Abilene, TX: Rodney Hogue Ministries, 2008.
Pathak, Jay, and Dave Runyon, The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2012.
Smith, James, K.A. You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2016.
Taylor, Lesley A. Unleash Your Kingdom Disciplines: 27 Keys to Nurturing Spiritual Formation. 2024.
Virkler, Mark, and Patti Virkler, 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image, 2010. [Pages 13-93].
Selected chapters of these books only (PDFs available within the course):
Comer, John Mark. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do As He Did. London, UK: SPCK. 2024. [Pages x-xvii].
Liebscher, Banning. Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 2016. [Pages 173-205].
Bennett, Tom. (2020). Running the Room: The Teacher’s Guide to Behaviour. Ipswich, UK: John Catt Educational.
Smith, David I. (2018). On Christian Teaching: Practicing Faith in the Classroom. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
Taylor, Lesley A., & Joel D. Taylor. (2024). Unleash a Kingdom Lifestyle: 27 Keys to Walking in Your God-given Identity, Fruit, and Gifts.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash Life: 27 Keys to Making Smart Choices. 6th ed.
Selected chapters of these books only (PDFs available within the course):
Graham, Donovan L. (2023). Teaching Redemptively: Joining Jesus’ Restoration Project in Your Classroom. 3rd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design Publications. (Chapter 1, A Tale of Two Schools).
Badley, Ken, and Margaretta Patrick. (2022). The Complexities of Authority in the Classroom: Fostering Democracy for Student Learning. New York, NY: Routledge. (Preface, Chapter 1, Introduction, Chapter 2, Classroom Management: A Dialogue with Larger Social Questions).
Kohn, Alfie, No Contest: The Case Against Competition. (1986). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. (Chapter 1, The Number One Obsession).
Overman, Christian. (2006). Assumptions that Affect our Lives. 4th ed. New York: NY, Ablaze Pub Co. (Chapter 7, A Hebraic Education).
Silk, Danny. Culture of Honor, (2009). Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image. (Chapter 1, A Supernatural Culture).
Van Brummelen, Harry. (2009). Walking with God in the Classroom: Christian Approaches to Teaching and Learning. 3rd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design Publications. (Chapter 6, How Do We Give Leadership that Fosters Classroom Communities?).
Van Dyk, John. Letters to Lisa: Conversations with a Christian Teacher. (1997). Sioux City, IA: Dordt Press. (Chapter 1, Teaching Christianly: What is it?).
Wong, Harry K., and Rosemary T. Wong. (2018). The First Days of School. 5th ed. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications Inc. (Chapter 10, Why You Want a Well-Managed Classroom; Chapter 15, How to Teach Classroom Procedures; Chapter 16, How to Teach Consistency in the Classroom).
Journal Article (PDF available within the course):
Hull, John E. (2003). “Aiming for Christian Education, Settling for Christians Educating: The Christian School’s Replication of a Public School Paradigm.” Christian Scholars Review, XXXII:2, p. 203-224.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2026). Unpack Your Action Based Research Project: Nine Purposeful Steps From Pondering Your Question to Presenting Your Findings. 3rd ed.
Taylor, Lesley A. and Martha Beardsell ed. (2025). HERO Watch: Engaging the Disengaged to Author Their Story. (Available on Amazon)
Recommended Reading
Adams, Julian C. The Kiss of the Father. Maidstone, Kent: River Publishing. 2015.
Greig, Pete. How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People. London, UK: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. 2022.
Greig, Pete. How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. London, UK: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. 2019.
Taylor, Lesley A. & Joel D. Taylor. Unleash a Kingdom Lifestyle: 27 Keys to Walking in Your God-given Identity, Fruit, and Gifts. 2024.
Willard, Dallas. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God. London, UK: William Collins, 1998.
Dix, Paul. (2017). When the Adults Change Everything Changes: Seismic Shifts in School Behaviour. Williston, VT: Independent Thinking Press.
Backlund, Steve. (2016). The Culture of Empowerment: How to Champion People. Redding, CA: Igniting Hope Ministries.
Clark, Randy. (2013). There is More. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books.
Hull, John E. (2023). Education for Hope: A Course Correction. Altona, Canada: FreisenPress..
Lemov, Doug. (2021). Teach Like a Champion 3.0. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash a Coaching Culture: 27 Keys to Powerful Conversations Making Smart Choices. 2nd ed.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash Influence: 27 Keys to Leadership for (Almost) Everyone. 2nd ed.
Wong, Harry K. et al. (2018). The Classroom Management Book. 2nd ed. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications Inc.
(Also, John Holt and John Taylor Gatto offer thought-provoking insights into facilitating learning.)
Eisner, Elliot W. (2005). Reimagining Schools: The Selected Works of Elliot Eisner. New York, NY: Routledge.