Resources for Going Deeper
Books by Amy Howard
Growing up as a disciple happens as we go
Practical, Spirit-led resources for healing prayer, discipleship, and building cultures of encounter in your church.
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Books by Amy Howard
Resources to help you go deeper
Tools for healing prayer, discipleship, and building cultures of encounter, for individuals, small groups, and whole churches.
Prayer ministry training
KingdomMinistry Training Manual
by Amy Howard
Move beyond fear into a courageous life of faith.
For church leaders
Encounter BuilderCreating & Sustaining Cultures of Transformation
by Amy Howard
Build a community where renewal is normal.
A 12-week journey
EncounterLifeParticipant Workbook
by Amy Howard
Get in the way of being loved well.
For cohort leaders
EncounterLifeWorkbook: Coaches' Edition
by Amy Howard
Lead your group through EncounterLife with confidence.
A closer look Find the right book for your next step Whether you're stepping into prayer ministry, leading a cohort, or building a culture of encounter in your church, there's a resource for you.
Prayer ministry training
KingdomMinistry Training Manual
by Amy Howard
Move beyond fear into a courageous life of faith.
Once you have received the love of God, you have something to share with the world. This stand-alone guide gives you a biblical framework for healing, practical tools for ministry, and best practices for stepping out to follow Jesus.
A biblical and theological framework for healing Basic, trustworthy tools for prayer ministry Best practices for individuals, small groups, and churches The textbook for ECMC's training seminars
For church leaders
Encounter BuilderCreating & Sustaining Cultures of Transformation
by Amy Howard
Build a community where renewal is normal.
A guide and handbook for launching Encounter Weekends, and for building oases of freedom, genuine fellowship, and encounter with God in your church.
A step-by-step guide to launching your own Encounter Weekend Worksheets, forms, sample team letters, and more Teaching notes for every Encounter Weekend session Pairs with EncounterBuilder coaching
Healing & freedom together
Healing prayer in community Real tools. Real community.
EncounterLife
A 12-week journey
EncounterLifeParticipant Workbook
by Amy Howard
Get in the way of being loved well.
Learn what it means to be loved by God in your heart, soul, mind, and strength, so you can share that love with others.
Tools and practices for your whole being Follow Jesus deeper into love and further out on mission Made for EncounterLife cohorts and small groups Growing up as a disciple happens as we go
For cohort leaders
EncounterLifeWorkbook: Coaches' Edition
by Amy Howard
Lead your group through EncounterLife with confidence.
Everything you need to guide your cohort, small group, or congregation through the 12-week EncounterLife journey, from beginning to end.
Detailed coaches' notes for every session A complete teaching in each chapter Further reading, next steps, and sharing prompts For EncounterLife coaches and group leaders
See them in action
Built for ordinary people following Jesus
Kingdom · Ministry Training Manual
From bystanders to activated followers of Jesus
Our desire to join God in the work of healing and freedom is often held back by a lack of confidence or trustworthy tools. Kingdom gives you a biblical framework for healing and practical tools to step out in ministry.
Encounter Builder · For church leaders
Build oases of freedom, fellowship & encounter with God
A guide and handbook for leaders who want sustainable renewal to be not only possible, but normal. Includes a step-by-step guide to launching an Encounter Weekend, plus worksheets, forms, and teaching notes.
Once you have received the love of God, you have something to share with the world
From Kingdom: Ministry Training Manual
EncounterLife · Participant Workbook
Deeper into love. Further out on mission.
A 12-week journey of learning what it means to be loved by God in heart, soul, mind, and strength, so you can share that love with others. Growing up as a disciple happens as we go.
EncounterLife · Coaches' Edition
Coach your group toward real connection
Give each person room to share without judgment and bring their experiences, pain, anxiety, and joy to Jesus in the presence of others. Includes detailed coaches' notes and a complete teaching for every session.
About the author
Amy Howard
Founder, Encounter Culture Mission Collaborative
Amy Howard is an ordained minister, spiritual director, author, podcaster, doctoral candidate, and mother of six boys. She is the founder of Encounter Culture Mission Collaborative and co-founder of Trinitas, a spiritual direction certification program.
With over 15 years of experience in spiritual direction, healing prayer ministry, church planting, and teaching, Amy helps people move beyond performance-based Christianity into a more honest, relational, and sustainable way of following Jesus.
Prayer ministry training
For church leaders
A 12-week journey
For cohort leaders
