John G. Gage Book Series
Mr. Gage has served in full time ministry for over 50 years, including eight years at Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL, eight years at First Baptist Atlanta with Dr. Charles Stanley, and twenty years at Valley Baptist, Bakersfield, CA. In addition, he has played trumpet professionally since 1966 and has served as Associate Director of Bands at Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, where he conducted a 118-piece symphonic string orchestra and an 80-piece concert band. Mr. Gage brings his varied experience into authoring a dozen books, which are included on this site.
Downloadable Books
For multiple copies, each of the following books is available on Amazon (with the exception of “Reflections”)
but are available here as a part of your BBSL subscription.
Belonging To God's Family
An exploration of what it means to be a part of an ideal family, have an ideal Father, and a clear explanation on becoming a member of God’s forever family. Includes a listing of suggested Bible passages to deal with specific life questions.
INFLUENCE - Leadership Skills For Everyone
Designed for developing young leaders, this study delineates leadership principles from the book of Nehemiah. Includes discussion questions for each chapter, for group study.
IMPACT
Developing a Sermon-Aligned Curriculum” provides guidance on developing a team to write Sunday School/Life Group lessons that align with a sermon or sermon series.
Helpful Hints for Bible Study Teachers
Guidelines for having an effective, involved class.
Hymns in Worship: Rediscovering the Power of the Familiar
A plea for balance in worship planning, and for including songs in worship which resonate with an older generation for whom hymns play a significant part in their spiritual journey.
Meditations For Musicians
Written as a forty-day perspective for those going on short term mission projects, these devotionals focus on God’s provision.
HOPE - Encouraging Stories & Biblical Promises
A collection of inspirational devotional thoughts from 2023 filled with stories of people who overcame obstacles to accomplish great things.
Reflections
Another collection of inspirational devotional thoughts from 2024, with applicable spiritual insights and encouragement.
My Faith Journey
Forty autobiographical events, from which I learned about God’s provision, protection and providence.
Insights on Worship From the Minor Prophets
Principles on worship gleaned from the Hebrew “Book of Twelve”, or collection of minor prophet books. Includes a listing of Kings from both Judah and Israel, and where each prophet fit in those timelines.
Nine Nuggets From Psalm 119
Devotional Thoughts on God’s Word
Encouragement in Adversity
Twenty chapters on dealing with various life challenges and disappointments from a Biblical perspective.
Character For Kids & Love, Dad
These are two of John’s books that have been published and can’t be given away free, but they are available on Amazon!
You can click on either book which will take you to the Amazon Page with more details and purchase options.
Character For Kids
Pub. Wipf and Stock. For ages 3-10, 13 devotionals on specific character traits for kids, with corresponding interactive activities.
Love, Dad
47 Devotionals on Character for the Entire Family”, pub. Trilogy Pub. Co. A collection of devotionals on 47 different character traits. Includes some wonderful Sermon illustrations.