WORSHIP ACADEMY...Building People

Recommended reading for our students that we believe will challenge and inspire us all to grow in God and our ministries.



Manifest Presence by Jack Hayford
Published by Chosen Books
ISBN 0-8007-9341-2

The Holy Spirit is summoning believers everywhere; the whole world is being touched with a sense of the Spirit's moving us to worship the living God ..." With these words, Jack Hayford invites you to join an unparalleled search into the depth and breadth of what the Holy Spirit is doing and why worship is utterly essential.

Through this fascinating study of God's Word, you'll learn to approach God's throne, the fountainhead of power, with praise that welcomes His creative touch. You'll also discover the immense privilege of worship, the many forms it takes, and the promise it holds for calling your hopes and dreams into life.

Join Pastor Hayford as he reveals God's passion for this global, and very personal, awakening. God is ready to reveal Himself in spiritual power today in your life as you usher in the glory of His manifest presence.




A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards
Tyndale House Publishing
ISBN: 0-8423-6908-2

This modern classic will bring light, clarity, and comfort to the broken hearted. Many Christians have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers. To those believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing and hope.

This tale by Gene Edwards is based on the biblical figures of David, Saul, and Absalom. Chris Bowater says:

        "Every leader, especially those involved in Worship Ministry will one day face betrayal. Every Psalmist one day has to stand before his Saul. But equally, the potential for betrayal is in all of us and we must learn to deal with 'the Saul' inside if we are truly to live under the full potential of the anointing. Essential reading."




Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be by Gabriel Alonso
New Wine Press
ISBN 1-903725-52-6

God has called each one of us to fulfil a special and unique destiny and purpose in Christ. The Bible is very clear about that. Yet, many people struggle to realize their true potential or fail to make the connection between their natural gifts and abilities and their God-given ministry.

This practical and inspiring book will help you make sure that you don't miss out on all that God has for you.

        "Looking for one's purpose or destiny can be exciting, puzzling and frustrating all at the same time! Whether you are just setting out to discover it or doing a course-check mid-journey, this book is full of hope, encouragement and keys to understand and unlock the potential of your life." (Gabriel Alonso)

Chris Bowater says:

        "I have known Gabriel for most of the journey covered in this book . From being a shy yet immensely gifted young percussionist in the early years of the 'France Louange' vision that I led with Robert Radix, a vision that grew to attracting nearly 3000 French believers in a corporate worship event in the Lyon region, to an outstanding teacher of biblical revelation partnering with me again in our Worship Academy vision here in the UK.

Gabriel and his English born wife Andrea are special gifts to the Church today and will guide many in the ways of following Jesus. I am delighted to commend this book"




Riding The Storm by John de Jong
Sovereign Publishing
ISBN: 1 85240 362 1

This is the book I wished I had written! In an age when experience is often preferred to biblical truth, this book addresses stirring creativity, cultural relevance, artistic anointing and much
more, placing them into a strong theological context.

This is no mere reference book, but an in-depth, thoughtful and poetic work capable of touching the most profound desire of any truth worshipper. I commend the man who lives what he has written.

Chris Bowater