1) Good works show who we truly are, but some people profess faith in God yet are disobedient and worthless for good works.
2) We need biblical patterns to learn good works, which help our teaching and withstand opponents.
3) God's people are zealous for good works because they understand they have been redeemed and are being transformed into Christ's image.
An overview in missions and how you can get involved and prepared to serve and do the thing that is uniquely Christian, going out and serving others with your talent and love.
The document presents the vision, goal, purpose and target market of the G.I.F.T. Foundation, which aims to provide resources and funds to individuals and organizations fulfilling the Great Commission of spreading the gospel. The foundation's vision is to assemble an extraordinary foundation to support mission work. Its goal is to be the nation's leader in providing such resources. The purpose is to defray costs by providing valuable resources to mission trips. The target market includes philanthropic individuals, foundations, companies, church members, athletes and celebrities.
This document summarizes the purpose and goals of the Caradoc Mission church Ladies Brunch Meeting. The meeting aims to (1) encourage and support one another through fellowship, (2) share testimonies of God's faithfulness, (3) challenge negative thoughts and stand together in unity, (4) restore hope and encouragement, and (5) enable one another to actively use their spiritual gifts. The meetings take place on the final Saturday of each month.
141004 five same different series (part 3) - ps. timothy loheaglepointcf
This document discusses how Christians can make their mission of spreading the gospel meaningful. It emphasizes that the great commission given by Jesus to make disciples of all nations is the church's mission. For this mission to be great, it is important to have purpose and personalize the message. The document also discusses how Christians can invest in others as ambassadors of Christ by including others, investing in them through love, prayer and engaging them with the gospel message. This will lead to small moves from Christians that can result in big changes in those they reach out to.
This document provides guidance on building a revolutionary small group movement. It discusses that people experience transformation through community, as God designed people to do life together. Small group life allows sharing perspectives safely and doing life together through both ups and downs. The document defines the values of small groups at NorthRidge Church as being who you are, doing life together, engaging God's truth through discussion and prayer, inviting others, and connecting regularly. It emphasizes the importance of leadership and developing a sustainable leadership model for small groups.
Vincentian spirituality involves an inward life of prayer and meditation and an outward life of bearing witness to Christ's love by meeting the needs of others. It is grounded in sacred scripture and emphasizes divine providence, prayer, virtues like simplicity and zeal, and recognizing the poor as our masters consistent with charity and justice.
For the Greater provides faith-based capital campaigns to churches and non-profits to fund projects through above-average gifts within a specified timeframe. They lead campaigns raising funds for new construction, renovation, debt reduction, and more based in scripture and prayer. For the Greater engages parishioners, builds community, and handles all campaign details from creating a case statement to follow through. Pastors commend For the Greater for strengthening parish bonds and spiritual growth through the campaign process beyond just fundraising.
1) Good works show who we truly are, but some people profess faith in God yet are disobedient and worthless for good works.
2) We need biblical patterns to learn good works, which help our teaching and withstand opponents.
3) God's people are zealous for good works because they understand they have been redeemed and are being transformed into Christ's image.
An overview in missions and how you can get involved and prepared to serve and do the thing that is uniquely Christian, going out and serving others with your talent and love.
The document presents the vision, goal, purpose and target market of the G.I.F.T. Foundation, which aims to provide resources and funds to individuals and organizations fulfilling the Great Commission of spreading the gospel. The foundation's vision is to assemble an extraordinary foundation to support mission work. Its goal is to be the nation's leader in providing such resources. The purpose is to defray costs by providing valuable resources to mission trips. The target market includes philanthropic individuals, foundations, companies, church members, athletes and celebrities.
This document summarizes the purpose and goals of the Caradoc Mission church Ladies Brunch Meeting. The meeting aims to (1) encourage and support one another through fellowship, (2) share testimonies of God's faithfulness, (3) challenge negative thoughts and stand together in unity, (4) restore hope and encouragement, and (5) enable one another to actively use their spiritual gifts. The meetings take place on the final Saturday of each month.
141004 five same different series (part 3) - ps. timothy loheaglepointcf
This document discusses how Christians can make their mission of spreading the gospel meaningful. It emphasizes that the great commission given by Jesus to make disciples of all nations is the church's mission. For this mission to be great, it is important to have purpose and personalize the message. The document also discusses how Christians can invest in others as ambassadors of Christ by including others, investing in them through love, prayer and engaging them with the gospel message. This will lead to small moves from Christians that can result in big changes in those they reach out to.
This document provides guidance on building a revolutionary small group movement. It discusses that people experience transformation through community, as God designed people to do life together. Small group life allows sharing perspectives safely and doing life together through both ups and downs. The document defines the values of small groups at NorthRidge Church as being who you are, doing life together, engaging God's truth through discussion and prayer, inviting others, and connecting regularly. It emphasizes the importance of leadership and developing a sustainable leadership model for small groups.
Vincentian spirituality involves an inward life of prayer and meditation and an outward life of bearing witness to Christ's love by meeting the needs of others. It is grounded in sacred scripture and emphasizes divine providence, prayer, virtues like simplicity and zeal, and recognizing the poor as our masters consistent with charity and justice.
For the Greater provides faith-based capital campaigns to churches and non-profits to fund projects through above-average gifts within a specified timeframe. They lead campaigns raising funds for new construction, renovation, debt reduction, and more based in scripture and prayer. For the Greater engages parishioners, builds community, and handles all campaign details from creating a case statement to follow through. Pastors commend For the Greater for strengthening parish bonds and spiritual growth through the campaign process beyond just fundraising.
The document outlines the duties of Vincentians which include: being missionaries who relieve the needs of the poor and instill a sense of missionary vocation in others. Vincentians should set life priorities amid distractions, have profound love for God and humanity, make the poor feel welcome, create homes for refugees, and foster justice awareness while combating indifference. They should use their skills to investigate and address the root causes of poverty, help provide education for all, and find peace while respecting human liberty.
Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the beginning of the Christian church. Over 3,000 people were baptized that day. The church calls us beyond our personal concerns to worship God together. We are stewards of the gifts God has given us, including our time, talents, treasures, and relationships. As stewards, we are called to use our gifts to fulfill God's purposes and support the church through proportional giving according to our abilities. The parish budget for 2012 is around $775,000, and each of the 660 pledging units is asked to pledge an average of $1,174 to meet this goal.
EnFellowship Magazine is an online publication focused on practicing Christian fellowship through acts of servanthood and helping others feel special by sharing the truth and love of Christ. The magazine, newspaper, articles and blogs on EnFellowship.com allow contributors to provide perspectives that show readers they are not alone and inspire encouragement through stories of triumphs and tragedies. This online community welcomes all who work in faith, fellowship, unconditional love and truth.
The sermon discusses creating a culture of generosity within a church. It argues that churches should teach that money is a resource to be used to do good works and help those in need, not something to be obsessed over or to define one's identity. When people experience God's grace through the church, they will be moved to generous giving. While generosity can help the church's budget, the real goal is spiritual formation. A church that cultivates generosity is effectively helping its members grow in their faith and values.
This document discusses how Christians today can reject Jesus in the same way he was rejected during crucifixion. It suggests that by preferring worldly things over spiritual things, trying to fit in with peers, avoiding responsibility, and pride, people today can effectively crucify Jesus again. However, it notes that by being crucified with Christ, openly confessing him, being united with him, and serving righteousness, readers can change their current approach to rejecting Jesus.
This document discusses the importance of generosity and being a wise steward of the resources God provides. It makes several key points:
1. True generosity comes from understanding that everything belongs to God and we are responsible for using our resources for His purposes.
2. Generous giving brings joy, as investing in God's work on earth allows us to partner with Him and spend eternity with those whose lives were touched.
3. Leaders should cultivate generosity in others by setting a godly example, teaching biblical principles of stewardship, and motivating people with stories of how generosity impacts lives.
Helaman gave his young warriors spiritual exercises to strengthen their testimonies and build their faith, preparing them for when God needed them. Personal Progress similarly strengthens young women spiritually through scripture study, prayer, and living the gospel, preparing them to stand as witnesses of God in the world. As young women complete the Personal Progress program and live its principles, they collectively contribute millions of hours of service, making the world a better place.
1) As ambassadors for Christ, Christians represent Christ to the world and are called to provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be through churches, ministries, and service to the community.
2) To be an ambassador of Christ, one must put God's plan into action by being a good example through involvement in their church and community as well as sharing their faith and knowledge of the gospel with others.
3) To truly be an ambassador, one must have faith in Jesus Christ as their savior, be reconciled with God through faith in Christ's death and resurrection, and seek to enter God's kingdom by taking the message of Christ to the ends of the earth.
The document discusses the purpose of the Personal Progress program, which is to facilitate conversion in young women through small, righteous efforts to follow Jesus Christ. Conversion is described as a process of changing one's nature, brought about through faith, the Holy Ghost, service, experiencing power and miracles, gaining a sure testimony, experiencing a countenance change, and becoming like Jesus. Examples are given of Stephen from the Book of Acts who experienced conversion even while facing death, and how mothers can participate in Personal Progress with their daughters to strengthen their relationship through shared conversion experiences.
Devin Kroner has demonstrated immense compassion for congregants at Cross Points Church, actively working to meet their needs and resolve problems with his pastoral heart. He approaches ministry with exceptional intelligence, wisdom beyond his years, and an ability to think innovatively to further God's kingdom. Steve Van Buskirk, an elder at Cross Points Church, highly recommends Devin without hesitation for his integrity, strong work ethic, and talents as an articulate, dynamic preacher.
This document announces a launch event dinner on October 24th costing $20 per person to hear about and support the Missions Ministry at New Hope. Attendees will learn about Christian adventures, missions goals and testimonies. Speakers Matt Dorn and Erin Corry will share their experiences working with Millennials. On October 25th, there will be a presentation to the entire congregation about the beginning of the New Hope Chapel Missions Ministry. The vision is to encourage, strengthen and equip partners to serve and lead others to the gospel. The mission is to go into the world, preach the gospel to all creation, make disciples of all nations, and develop ministry partnerships to plant seeds until Christ's return
This document provides guidance on financial wisdom learned from observing ants. It discusses lessons such as ants being determined, looking for opportunities regardless of defeat, cooperating effectively as a community rather than individuals, communicating chemically, planning for the future by storing food, and working with single-minded focus as a team toward a common goal. It encourages applying these lessons through diligence, cooperation, communication, future planning, and singular mission focus. Groups of up to 21 people called "Brother's Keepers" will meet regularly to support each other's businesses through referrals and advice in line with biblical principles of appreciation, encouragement, and service.
To close out 2013, I wanted to give you some inspiration and exhortation for your finances in the New Year.
What follows is a collection of some of my favorite quotes on managing your money.
May you have a blessed, prosperous, and financially fit 2014.
Happy New Year!!!
1. The document discusses the history of views on sex, from a "necessary evil" in Roman Catholicism to a "wonderful gift" in modern times.
2. It argues that sex is a holy act, as it was created by God, is holy by design, and has specific purposes including creating intimacy between partners, representing the relationship between Christ and the Church, and procreation.
3. The deeper meaning of sex is that it allows a married couple to represent the full image of God through their sexual union as male and female.
Global migration is happening at an unprecedented rate, with over 200 million migrants worldwide. This has resulted in over 150 unreached people groups now living in North Carolina alone. The document advocates discovering these people groups through their community institutions like markets and salons. This discovery then naturally leads to engagement, where relationships can be formed by being honest about wanting to share the gospel. The goal is to go to these groups in their communities rather than isolating them, make disciples, and plant churches to reach these groups with the gospel.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that provides person-to-person service to those in need. The purpose is the spiritual growth of members and serving the poor while bringing them closer to God. Essential elements include spirituality, friendship, and service. Core values are based on identifying with Jesus and serving the poor with humility, prayer, and charity. The main work involves home visits to understand and address needs, along with programs like food pantries, disaster relief, and advocacy.
This document discusses key aspects of pastoral success and fruitful churches. It outlines 4 characteristics of a fruitful church: being rooted in relationship with Jesus Christ, being a biblical church that develops God's heart, being willing to change methods while keeping the message, and seeing every disciple as an ambassador. It also discusses high impact ministry, simple church processes, 3 questions for church leadership teams, and effective church ministries that reach the unchurched. Finally, it covers 4 pastoral leadership roles, aspects of winning leadership, and overcoming barriers to church growth.
This document provides an overview of various online collaboration and creative tools including Compfight, Morguefile, Animoto, Wordle, Sign Up Genius, We Gather, Audioboo, Wall Wisher, Drop Box, Glogster EDU, Twitter, Fakebook, Slideshare, and Devolver. The agenda includes reviewing the tools, breaking into groups to try them out, and discussing other uses. Instructions and links are provided for each tool to help participants get started using them. The goal is to focus energy on building new ways to collaborate and be creative using these cloud-based tools.
Faith Cafe Notes for Soul Revolution Chapter 8Roy Bauer
This document discusses different approaches to dealing with conflict:
1) I Win, You Lose - Trying to prove yourself right can damage relationships.
2) We Both Lose - Avoiding conflict prevents learning and hurts relationships.
3) I Lose, You Win - Giving in to preserve relationships only creates superficial unity.
4) We Both Win - Open communication to understand issues and compromise, attacking the problem not the person, following Jesus' example of loving despite differences. The document encourages reflecting on current conflicts and praying for God's guidance in addressing them with truth and love.
The document outlines the duties of Vincentians which include: being missionaries who relieve the needs of the poor and instill a sense of missionary vocation in others. Vincentians should set life priorities amid distractions, have profound love for God and humanity, make the poor feel welcome, create homes for refugees, and foster justice awareness while combating indifference. They should use their skills to investigate and address the root causes of poverty, help provide education for all, and find peace while respecting human liberty.
Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the beginning of the Christian church. Over 3,000 people were baptized that day. The church calls us beyond our personal concerns to worship God together. We are stewards of the gifts God has given us, including our time, talents, treasures, and relationships. As stewards, we are called to use our gifts to fulfill God's purposes and support the church through proportional giving according to our abilities. The parish budget for 2012 is around $775,000, and each of the 660 pledging units is asked to pledge an average of $1,174 to meet this goal.
EnFellowship Magazine is an online publication focused on practicing Christian fellowship through acts of servanthood and helping others feel special by sharing the truth and love of Christ. The magazine, newspaper, articles and blogs on EnFellowship.com allow contributors to provide perspectives that show readers they are not alone and inspire encouragement through stories of triumphs and tragedies. This online community welcomes all who work in faith, fellowship, unconditional love and truth.
The sermon discusses creating a culture of generosity within a church. It argues that churches should teach that money is a resource to be used to do good works and help those in need, not something to be obsessed over or to define one's identity. When people experience God's grace through the church, they will be moved to generous giving. While generosity can help the church's budget, the real goal is spiritual formation. A church that cultivates generosity is effectively helping its members grow in their faith and values.
This document discusses how Christians today can reject Jesus in the same way he was rejected during crucifixion. It suggests that by preferring worldly things over spiritual things, trying to fit in with peers, avoiding responsibility, and pride, people today can effectively crucify Jesus again. However, it notes that by being crucified with Christ, openly confessing him, being united with him, and serving righteousness, readers can change their current approach to rejecting Jesus.
This document discusses the importance of generosity and being a wise steward of the resources God provides. It makes several key points:
1. True generosity comes from understanding that everything belongs to God and we are responsible for using our resources for His purposes.
2. Generous giving brings joy, as investing in God's work on earth allows us to partner with Him and spend eternity with those whose lives were touched.
3. Leaders should cultivate generosity in others by setting a godly example, teaching biblical principles of stewardship, and motivating people with stories of how generosity impacts lives.
Helaman gave his young warriors spiritual exercises to strengthen their testimonies and build their faith, preparing them for when God needed them. Personal Progress similarly strengthens young women spiritually through scripture study, prayer, and living the gospel, preparing them to stand as witnesses of God in the world. As young women complete the Personal Progress program and live its principles, they collectively contribute millions of hours of service, making the world a better place.
1) As ambassadors for Christ, Christians represent Christ to the world and are called to provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be through churches, ministries, and service to the community.
2) To be an ambassador of Christ, one must put God's plan into action by being a good example through involvement in their church and community as well as sharing their faith and knowledge of the gospel with others.
3) To truly be an ambassador, one must have faith in Jesus Christ as their savior, be reconciled with God through faith in Christ's death and resurrection, and seek to enter God's kingdom by taking the message of Christ to the ends of the earth.
The document discusses the purpose of the Personal Progress program, which is to facilitate conversion in young women through small, righteous efforts to follow Jesus Christ. Conversion is described as a process of changing one's nature, brought about through faith, the Holy Ghost, service, experiencing power and miracles, gaining a sure testimony, experiencing a countenance change, and becoming like Jesus. Examples are given of Stephen from the Book of Acts who experienced conversion even while facing death, and how mothers can participate in Personal Progress with their daughters to strengthen their relationship through shared conversion experiences.
Devin Kroner has demonstrated immense compassion for congregants at Cross Points Church, actively working to meet their needs and resolve problems with his pastoral heart. He approaches ministry with exceptional intelligence, wisdom beyond his years, and an ability to think innovatively to further God's kingdom. Steve Van Buskirk, an elder at Cross Points Church, highly recommends Devin without hesitation for his integrity, strong work ethic, and talents as an articulate, dynamic preacher.
This document announces a launch event dinner on October 24th costing $20 per person to hear about and support the Missions Ministry at New Hope. Attendees will learn about Christian adventures, missions goals and testimonies. Speakers Matt Dorn and Erin Corry will share their experiences working with Millennials. On October 25th, there will be a presentation to the entire congregation about the beginning of the New Hope Chapel Missions Ministry. The vision is to encourage, strengthen and equip partners to serve and lead others to the gospel. The mission is to go into the world, preach the gospel to all creation, make disciples of all nations, and develop ministry partnerships to plant seeds until Christ's return
This document provides guidance on financial wisdom learned from observing ants. It discusses lessons such as ants being determined, looking for opportunities regardless of defeat, cooperating effectively as a community rather than individuals, communicating chemically, planning for the future by storing food, and working with single-minded focus as a team toward a common goal. It encourages applying these lessons through diligence, cooperation, communication, future planning, and singular mission focus. Groups of up to 21 people called "Brother's Keepers" will meet regularly to support each other's businesses through referrals and advice in line with biblical principles of appreciation, encouragement, and service.
To close out 2013, I wanted to give you some inspiration and exhortation for your finances in the New Year.
What follows is a collection of some of my favorite quotes on managing your money.
May you have a blessed, prosperous, and financially fit 2014.
Happy New Year!!!
1. The document discusses the history of views on sex, from a "necessary evil" in Roman Catholicism to a "wonderful gift" in modern times.
2. It argues that sex is a holy act, as it was created by God, is holy by design, and has specific purposes including creating intimacy between partners, representing the relationship between Christ and the Church, and procreation.
3. The deeper meaning of sex is that it allows a married couple to represent the full image of God through their sexual union as male and female.
Global migration is happening at an unprecedented rate, with over 200 million migrants worldwide. This has resulted in over 150 unreached people groups now living in North Carolina alone. The document advocates discovering these people groups through their community institutions like markets and salons. This discovery then naturally leads to engagement, where relationships can be formed by being honest about wanting to share the gospel. The goal is to go to these groups in their communities rather than isolating them, make disciples, and plant churches to reach these groups with the gospel.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that provides person-to-person service to those in need. The purpose is the spiritual growth of members and serving the poor while bringing them closer to God. Essential elements include spirituality, friendship, and service. Core values are based on identifying with Jesus and serving the poor with humility, prayer, and charity. The main work involves home visits to understand and address needs, along with programs like food pantries, disaster relief, and advocacy.
This document discusses key aspects of pastoral success and fruitful churches. It outlines 4 characteristics of a fruitful church: being rooted in relationship with Jesus Christ, being a biblical church that develops God's heart, being willing to change methods while keeping the message, and seeing every disciple as an ambassador. It also discusses high impact ministry, simple church processes, 3 questions for church leadership teams, and effective church ministries that reach the unchurched. Finally, it covers 4 pastoral leadership roles, aspects of winning leadership, and overcoming barriers to church growth.
This document provides an overview of various online collaboration and creative tools including Compfight, Morguefile, Animoto, Wordle, Sign Up Genius, We Gather, Audioboo, Wall Wisher, Drop Box, Glogster EDU, Twitter, Fakebook, Slideshare, and Devolver. The agenda includes reviewing the tools, breaking into groups to try them out, and discussing other uses. Instructions and links are provided for each tool to help participants get started using them. The goal is to focus energy on building new ways to collaborate and be creative using these cloud-based tools.
Faith Cafe Notes for Soul Revolution Chapter 8Roy Bauer
This document discusses different approaches to dealing with conflict:
1) I Win, You Lose - Trying to prove yourself right can damage relationships.
2) We Both Lose - Avoiding conflict prevents learning and hurts relationships.
3) I Lose, You Win - Giving in to preserve relationships only creates superficial unity.
4) We Both Win - Open communication to understand issues and compromise, attacking the problem not the person, following Jesus' example of loving despite differences. The document encourages reflecting on current conflicts and praying for God's guidance in addressing them with truth and love.
This document provides guidance on maintaining a constant connection with God through prayer and discusses a 60-day experiment called the "60/60 Experiment" where the goal is to stay in continuous and honest conversation with God through prayer. It encourages praying about everything on one's mind and brings up topics to pray about based on passages from the Lord's Prayer, such as God's character, will, daily needs, forgiveness, and avoiding temptation. The document warns that if one ignores what God is saying, they may stop hearing him at all. It aims to revolutionize readers' souls and relationship with God through focused prayer.
This document summarizes a book about spiritual revolution and living according to God's kingdom rather than human kingdoms. It discusses how people get caught up in asserting their own will through relationships, work, parenting, and past trauma. True spiritual maturity is measured by one's willingness to trust God and let him lead them to become loving and life-giving to others. God's kingdom offers a better way to live through an intimate relationship with him and others.
This document provides an excerpt from a book about undergoing a "soul revolution" to become who God intends. It discusses imagining a life free from common maladies and full of joy, love, and generosity. The book is about finding this life through God rather than shallow strategies like achieving certain goals. It notes Jesus said God wants to produce a life-giving reservoir in us, but we must let Him. We are hardwired to seek God as our deepest source of fulfillment. The excerpt prompts reflection on desires, current strategies, images of God, and how parental relationships shape those images.
Spiritual maturity is defined by accepting people as they are without trying to change them, understanding that everyone has their own perspective, and focusing on self-improvement rather than seeking approval or comparing oneself to others. Mature individuals are able to let go of expectations and attachments to material things in order to find inner peace.
Spiritual maturity is an important goal for believers to progress toward. It involves a desire to grow, nourishment through studying God's word regularly, and exercise through consistently applying biblical principles. Reaching maturity takes time and patience - believers should not expect to grow overnight or become discouraged by mistakes and rebukes along the journey. Maintaining hunger for righteousness, feeding daily on scripture, and regularly practicing faith are key steps to advancing toward spiritual maturity.
This document provides guidance for pastors on ensuring Christ is at the center of church ministry. It emphasizes that Christ must be exalted in church meetings, songs, teachings, and preaching. Without focusing on Christ as believers' strength, inspiration and model, the church lacks spiritual nourishment. The document examines how Christ fulfills roles like bread, light and door, arguing people cannot grow or know truth without hearing of Him. It concludes church ministry should uplift Christ above all else as the one who draws people to salvation.
1) When wronged by someone, determine if it was a sin or something you simply didn't like. If it's not a sin, talk to them one-on-one and be willing to compromise.
2) When talking to resolve a conflict, listen to understand their perspective and make "I" statements rather than accusations. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you understand.
3) Even if you disagree, focus on affirming the person and finding a positive resolution rather than being right. For issues that aren't sins, be willing to compromise your preferences to preserve the relationship.
This document outlines the 5 stages of Christian maturity: hearing, recognizing, believing, obeying, and committing. It discusses each stage in detail using biblical references. The stages progress from initially hearing God's word, to recognizing truth and falsehood, believing by faith, obeying God's commands through works, and fully committing one's life to serving God. Quotes from Brother Branham are provided supporting the importance of each stage of spiritual growth and development.
This document provides an overview and introduction to a DiscipleMakers class aimed at teaching participants how to use God's word to lead seekers to saving faith in Jesus Christ. The class will cover topics like conversion, memory scriptures, sin, the cross, grace, repentance, and salvation doctrines. It emphasizes the importance of asking purposeful questions to guide Bible study with seekers, get to the heart of issues, and empower seekers to critically engage with scripture on their own.
This document discusses discipleship, mission, and evangelization. It defines discipleship as having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that leads one to radically follow Him by loving as He loved and serving the poor and disenfranchished. Mission is defined as bringing the Gospel to all people and cultures through witness and proclamation. Evangelization is bringing the Good News of Jesus to every situation seeking conversion through proclaiming Christ and living witness of life. The document encourages all Christians to find opportunities everyday to share their stories of faith.
To grow spiritually, one must create a spiritual growth plan, focus on next steps, and take action. A spiritual growth plan involves loving God and others, as Jesus taught. It is important to focus on next steps of obedience to God's word rather than just listening. Taking action requires training through spiritual disciplines. The document encourages creating a plan, focusing on next steps, and taking action to grow spiritually.
This document outlines 5 stages of spiritual growth for disciples of Jesus Christ:
1. Spiritually dead - characterized by unbelief, rebellion, and rejection of God. They need to hear the gospel clearly and be challenged to believe.
2. Spiritual infant - ignorant of spiritual things and dependent on others. They need personal attention, teaching, modeling, and help developing new habits.
3. Spiritual child - self-centered and over/under confident. They need help feeding themselves spiritually, maintaining their relationship with Christ, and having realistic expectations.
4. Spiritual young adult - moving to being God- and others-centered. They need opportunities to serve, spiritual mentoring, and help
The document discusses becoming a disciple-making church and outlines key aspects of discipleship according to Jesus' model. It emphasizes that discipleship is a lifelong commitment, not just a program or activity. True discipleship results in spiritual growth and character development rather than just knowledge acquisition. The document suggests churches should measure outcomes like spiritual maturity levels and number of mentoring relationships instead of just attendance and offerings.
1. What Does It Mean to be a Disciple of Jesus? KeynoteWilliam Anderson
The document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. It provides biblical passages where Jesus outlines what it means to be his disciple, including denying oneself, carrying one's cross, following Jesus, loving him above all else, obeying his teachings, loving other disciples, and bearing fruit. The document also discusses how disciples are to have Christ at the center and live for him rather than themselves, as exemplified by Jesus' life and ministry of doing the Father's will, depending on the Holy Spirit, studying God's word, spending time in prayer, loving and serving others through proclaiming the gospel, and making disciples.
This document introduces Simple Discipleship, a church discipleship process developed by Dr. Tom Cocklereece. It involves establishing four primary values - worship, word, ministry, and missions - with ten embedded application steps for Christians. Churches implement it using materials like a book, workbook, assessments, and coaching from Cocklereece. The goal is to develop a disciple-making culture with scalable accountability and measurable spiritual growth.
A short introduction to key ideas from Sherry Weddell's "Forming Intentional Disciples" in the context of discipleship in the Catholic faith. More resources available at: http://practicalevangelization.wordpress.com/tag/resources-for-intentional-discipleship/
This document is a chapter from a book about thankfulness. It discusses 17 facts about the power of having a thankful attitude. Some key points include:
- Thankfulness is more powerful than gifts or talents and determines whether one multiplies their blessings or sees them decrease.
- Choosing to focus on the good things in life leads to feelings of thankfulness. Thankful people focus on blessings rather than problems.
- The thankful are always triumphant, as shown through biblical examples like Ruth and King Ahasuerus expressing gratitude for kindness. The Apostle Paul also frequently expressed thankfulness.
- Maintaining an attitude of thankfulness attracts favor and spiritual blessings into one's life from God.
This presentation provides a biblical basis for proper collection of tithes and offerings on the Sabbath day of worship. It demonstrates how the non-biblical custom of plate passing has crept into Seventh-day Adventist church services sometime after 1915. A call for reform is solicited.
Perspectives Lesson Five: Unleashing the Gospel -- 202002MarkTab Ministries
Delivered to the Perspectives class in Statesboro, GA on February 20, 2020
In this lesson we will see how God launched the World Christian movement. We will discover that the Church is a double structure that endures to this day. We will watch how ordinary people chose a strategy of suffering which they learned from Jesus and will consider how we can live with that same apostolic passion. We will examine the biblical grounds of hope for an enormous in-gathering at the end of the age.
Winter, Ralph. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Reader and Study Guide - eBook . William Carey Library. Kindle Edition.
An overview of Georgia-based nonprofit Adventures In Missions, a short-term missions organization that mobilizes young Christians to travel all over the world to serve the poor in the name of Jesus.
The document outlines the mission and goals of the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering. The mission was to inspire and equip young people to follow Jesus' example of compassionate justice. It discusses cultivating mindfulness, openness, and non-judgment to prepare attendees to engage in servant ministry focused on six dimensions: compassion, community, advocacy, servanthood, leadership, and vocation. The gathering aimed to shape participants' faith through practices and experiences that deepen their Christian discipleship.
1) The Contemplative Network provides a space for Christians to deepen their relationship with God through contemplative prayer and acts of service.
2) It encourages two practices: contemplative prayer to discover one's purpose and calling, and living out God's life through practical service, especially to the poor.
3) The Network connects members through shared daily contemplation, stories, and local/national activities like retreats and pilgrimages.
The Lord’s church in an Experience Driven CultureDon McClain
“The Lord’s church in an 'Experience Driven Culture'” - [John 6:60-69] - As churches decline in membership, they begin to compromise to sustain numbers - Many churches have adopted the "market driven" approach – i.e., Find out what people want and give it to them - WHAT EVER THAT IS! — Many churches of Christ are dondoinge the same things! Can the church fight apathy and materialism by feeding people's carnal appetites? Has the word of God lost it’s power & effectiveness? What should the churches response be to the populace and its increasing hunger for an “experience” & disinterest in the truth? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 5/17/2015
This document discusses the role of elders in equipping saints for ministry. It begins by outlining what different groups think elders do versus what elders actually do. It then discusses the biblical call to eldership and defines ruling and teaching elders. The document provides questions for reflection on a Bible passage and discusses how leadership in the church differs from other settings. It outlines challenges facing the modern church and calls for elders to develop spiritual lives and skills to lead through times of change and growth.
Aurora training - Identity. By Mike NorthMike North
This document covers various topics related to identity for children and youth ministry. It discusses how identity is formed through communities and influences, and how young people are working out their identity through stages like identity versus role confusion. It addresses challenging issues around racism, sexuality, gender, and disability. It emphasizes that true identity is found in Christ and what the Bible says about who believers are. Overall, the document provides an overview of key considerations for understanding identity development in young people and effectively ministering to them.
NALC Conference - Promoting Encounters and Accompanying People on the Journeyionpennpadre
This document discusses ways to promote ongoing conversion and help parishioners encounter Christ. It begins with an opening prayer asking God for guidance. It then discusses analyzing who is and isn't attending mass to understand how to reach more people. It emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with Christ over inherited faith. The rest of the document discusses examples of how one parish, St. Monica, has tried different initiatives like Bible studies, men's and women's groups, and intentional discipleship pathways to help parishioners grow closer to God through liturgy, service, and scripture. It analyzes the parish's metrics over time to evaluate what efforts seem to be working to increase participation and faith.
Being a Christian is difficult for several reasons:
1. Following Christ requires changing one's character, which is an extremely difficult task that seems almost impossible.
2. There is confusion, anger, judgment, and violence among Christian traditions and between Christians and non-Christians, which makes Christianity unappealing.
3. Most Christians are nominal and leave their faith outside of church, failing to live authentically or take social action as called for by Christ. This dims Christianity's light for transforming society.
4. The biggest impediment to living out faith is ourselves - our pride, arrogance, lack of interest in others, and failure to use our time, talents, and resources to demonstrate
This document discusses the social mission of the Catholic parish and Catholic social teaching. It provides quotes and teachings from figures like St. Theresa of the Little Flower, Dorothy Day, and Fr. Fred Kammer on charity and justice. The document outlines the constitutive elements of the Church, including Scripture, sacraments, and social mission. It discusses how Catholic social teaching is a key to Catholic identity and addresses the problem that many Catholics are unfamiliar with it. The document provides opportunities for parishes to make social ministry a central and essential part of their community.
About the 2008 New Wilmington Mission Conferencewhodurun4
The document summarizes the New Wilmington Mission Conference held annually in Pennsylvania. The conference is a week-long Christian mission event that attracts people from across the US and world ages 12-24. Attendees participate in worship services, hear speakers, visit mission organization booths, engage in service projects, and enjoy social activities. The goal is to educate youth about global missions and inspire them to find ways to serve God and make a difference in the world. Past attendees describe being changed and finding a community of friends committed to Christian mission work.
Rachel Krause's World Race Mission TripRachel Krause
I was accepted to the World Race mission trip in July and need your help to raise $16,252!
My squad will serve in Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Thailand, Cambodia, Japan, Malaysia, Swaziland, Botswana and South Africa.
We will be working in orphanages, teaching English, doing evangelistic outreach, visiting the elderly and the sick, doing construction, assisting women and children caught in human trafficking and encouraging small tribes of believers in rural areas.
Adventures in Missions is an interdenominational Christian 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible!
Support my mission trip here: http://rachelkrause.theworldrace.org/. Click 'Support Me!' on the top or side of the page to make a donation.
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This presentation is given to youth and young adults groups. The focus is on maintaining your faith through the critical transitional stages of life (e.g. going to college, entering high school). Highlights core elements essential for a foundation in faith.
This presentation is offered for viewing by Roger Jay Schroeder of Comprise | Enrichment & Consulting.
More information on keynote, presentation, topical research, and staff development services offered by Comprise are located on the web at http://comprise.rohair.com/
Peace be with you.
This document discusses the mission priorities and partnerships of the Chicago Presbytery. It highlights three key mission priority teams: Empower Ministry, Develop Congregations, and Advance Justice. Each team oversees various mission covenants that congregations and organizations can partner with to support causes like youth ministry, leadership development, church planting, affordable housing, and anti-trafficking efforts. The document encourages churches to financially support these mission efforts through shared mission giving to help accomplish more as a presbytery.
The document outlines the agenda for a "Sacrament Saturday" event at the Parish of St. Monica. It includes an opening prayer, discussions on the current view of the Catholic Church and the "New Evangelization", spiritual growth phases, formation, parish vision and mission, and practical suggestions for formation. It concludes with a scheduled question and answer period, as well as a summary and evaluation of the day's discussions.
The document discusses the decisions that a community church has made to define itself. It says the church has decided that merely teaching doctrine or having good programs is not enough, but that it needs transformation and experiences of God. It aims to be led by the Holy Spirit with signs and wonders, living out acts of faith rather than just reading about them. The church sees itself as a mission station rather than a museum, settling for nothing less than advancing God's kingdom.
The document outlines the themes and sessions of the St. Blaise Retreat at Malvern Retreat House. The themes include exploring who Jesus is, vocations and the Great Commission, dealing with stress, and prayer. Sessions discuss Jesus' questioning of the disciples' understanding of him, the call to discipleship and mature faith, overcoming stress through Christ, and Jesus reinstating Peter through prayer. The retreat aims to help participants reflect on their relationship with God and path in life.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.