Two special ways of serving in a local church are elders and deacons. Elders are to shepherd the flock, providing protection, nourishment, and leading the flock. They care for the spiritual needs of the saints. The deacons are servants who meet the physical needs of the saints.
This document provides updates from Johan and Ina Greeff's ministry work in South Africa and abroad. It discusses positive reports from church planting efforts in South Africa and India that are leading to drops in crime and improvements in welfare. It encourages the church to be "radical" and "militant" in advancing God's kingdom through obedience, telling others about God's love, and making his wisdom known. It then provides pictures and summaries of their outreach and preaching activities at various churches and conferences in South Africa. It requests prayers for protection of their home base, Shepherd's Flock Ministries, which has come under attack. It concludes by thanking supporters and requesting continued prayers as their international travel ministry continues.
The biblical role of deacons in the church old powrpoint versionTony Williams
Deacons and elders are distinct roles in the church. Deacons are called to serve the practical needs of others so that elders and pastors can focus on spiritual matters like prayer and preaching. The first deacons mentioned in Acts 6 were chosen for their spiritual qualifications and character in order to oversee benevolence ministry. Deacons are called to assist the pastor and serve others humbly as representatives of Christ.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of elders and deacons in the New Testament church. It outlines that elders are responsible for oversight of the local congregation, settling disputes, prayer, authority over the church, and imparting the word of God. Deacons serve to assist elders and take care of physical needs like administrative tasks. Both offices work together under the oversight of elders. Biblical qualifications for both roles are also presented, emphasizing character over worldly achievements.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor to lead their congregation of 1900 members. They are looking for a powerful preacher and teacher who can help them pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through traditional Reformed worship and ministries of caring and compassion. The pastor will be responsible for worship leadership, theological education, administration of staff, and strategic guidance in formulating the church's vision.
The document discusses the roles and qualifications of ministers, deacons, and elders in the local church. Deacons are called to serve and assist spiritual leaders by meeting the natural needs of the church. Elders, also called bishops, oversee the flock as spiritual leaders and administrators. Both deacons and elders are necessary positions in every church according to the New Testament. Spiritual gifts like apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers are also discussed, noting they are appointed by God for spiritual oversight of the body of Christ regardless of gender.
The document discusses Acts 6:1-7, where the early Christian community was growing rapidly but Greek-speaking widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. This caused potential disunity among the disciples. The disciples decided to appoint seven wise and Spirit-filled men to oversee the daily distribution of food, allowing the disciples to focus on prayer and ministry of the word. As a result, the word of God continued to spread and the number of disciples greatly increased, including many priests.
Two special ways of serving in a local church are elders and deacons. Elders are to shepherd the flock, providing protection, nourishment, and leading the flock. They care for the spiritual needs of the saints. The deacons are servants who meet the physical needs of the saints.
This document provides updates from Johan and Ina Greeff's ministry work in South Africa and abroad. It discusses positive reports from church planting efforts in South Africa and India that are leading to drops in crime and improvements in welfare. It encourages the church to be "radical" and "militant" in advancing God's kingdom through obedience, telling others about God's love, and making his wisdom known. It then provides pictures and summaries of their outreach and preaching activities at various churches and conferences in South Africa. It requests prayers for protection of their home base, Shepherd's Flock Ministries, which has come under attack. It concludes by thanking supporters and requesting continued prayers as their international travel ministry continues.
The biblical role of deacons in the church old powrpoint versionTony Williams
Deacons and elders are distinct roles in the church. Deacons are called to serve the practical needs of others so that elders and pastors can focus on spiritual matters like prayer and preaching. The first deacons mentioned in Acts 6 were chosen for their spiritual qualifications and character in order to oversee benevolence ministry. Deacons are called to assist the pastor and serve others humbly as representatives of Christ.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of elders and deacons in the New Testament church. It outlines that elders are responsible for oversight of the local congregation, settling disputes, prayer, authority over the church, and imparting the word of God. Deacons serve to assist elders and take care of physical needs like administrative tasks. Both offices work together under the oversight of elders. Biblical qualifications for both roles are also presented, emphasizing character over worldly achievements.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor to lead their congregation of 1900 members. They are looking for a powerful preacher and teacher who can help them pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through traditional Reformed worship and ministries of caring and compassion. The pastor will be responsible for worship leadership, theological education, administration of staff, and strategic guidance in formulating the church's vision.
The document discusses the roles and qualifications of ministers, deacons, and elders in the local church. Deacons are called to serve and assist spiritual leaders by meeting the natural needs of the church. Elders, also called bishops, oversee the flock as spiritual leaders and administrators. Both deacons and elders are necessary positions in every church according to the New Testament. Spiritual gifts like apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers are also discussed, noting they are appointed by God for spiritual oversight of the body of Christ regardless of gender.
The document discusses Acts 6:1-7, where the early Christian community was growing rapidly but Greek-speaking widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. This caused potential disunity among the disciples. The disciples decided to appoint seven wise and Spirit-filled men to oversee the daily distribution of food, allowing the disciples to focus on prayer and ministry of the word. As a result, the word of God continued to spread and the number of disciples greatly increased, including many priests.
This document encourages church members to consider serving as Elders or Deacons. It discusses the leadership and hospitality roles of Deacons and Elders in strengthening the church. Members are asked to reflect on whether God is calling them to serve in one of these positions based on their gifts and to discuss it with others in the coming week.
This document discusses spiritual gifts and Christian responsibilities. It outlines four Old Testament offices - prophet, priest, judge, and king - and describes their roles. Prophets represent God to man, priests represent man to God, judges represent between man and man/God, and kings represent man before man to help them follow God. It also discusses talents and gifts, noting talents plus gifts equals ministry. Spiritual gifts help accomplish loving God and neighbors. The document encourages finding your gifts to help in ministry for believers and unbelievers.
The document discusses the harvest of souls for Christ globally and throughout history. It notes that over 4 billion people remain non-Christian and the number grows daily. Examples are given of large church planting movements in India and China that have led to millions coming to faith recently. The early church in Acts is highlighted for its rapid growth. In conclusion, simple, organic church models are advocated for as being more effective at reproducing and spreading the gospel than large, attractional churches.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of pastoral care. It references several Bible verses about shepherding God's people and quotes that describe pastors, teachers, and other church leaders being called to equip believers and help the church grow in faith. The key aspects of pastoral care mentioned are counseling, prayer, spiritual disciplines, service to the community, and teaching to challenge and help people mature in their faith.
The document provides an end of year reflection on the blessings and work of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Raleigh over the past year. It discusses how the Lord has given them a new voice to spread the Good News locally and throughout the Diocese through their website and newsletter. It encourages readers to trust in God's plans and surrender to Him, rather than relying on their own ways. It highlights how Charismatics can experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith through listening to God.
This document appears to be notes from a confirmation retreat that discuss various topics related to the Catholic Church, including losing members to evangelical faiths, the importance of religious freedom and the church, and different cardinals under consideration for pope. It also includes prayers for the selection of a new pope to lead the church.
Paarl is the third oldest town in South Africa, with a population of about 242,000 people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Every Nation Paarl was planted in 2007 and is led by Pastor Christo Pretorius and his wife Tobia, along with their three children. The document provides prayer points for wisdom and guidance for the church's leaders, for youth leaders to impact the community's youth, and for more teachers so the church can serve more families.
WISDOM FOR THE HEART MONTHLY BILINGUAL MAGAZINE 24 June - 2017Billy Judson
This document provides a summary of the June 2017 issue of the bilingual magazine "Wisdom for the Heart". It highlights several articles in the issue, including ones on women being channels for spiritual revival, the importance of homes, churches and communities, and Good News Bible College's efforts to equip saints for ministry. It also advertises upcoming events like a national women's conference and graduation service. In addition, it previews several articles in the issue on topics like the promises to the 7 churches in Revelation, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibilities of the church in mission and evangelism work.
This lesson, written by Chuck Webster, gives an overview of the organization of the New Testament Church. It is the 8th lesson in the Lads to Leaders PEARLS book.
The document provides a vision for uniting local churches in Christ through prayer, worship, and fellowship. It outlines plans to [1] bring churches together on common ground, [2] combine efforts to host large-scale evangelism events, and [3] support underprivileged youth and those in need. The mission is described as revolutionary revival through unity in the body of Christ. A biography is included of a man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity after experiencing the Holy Spirit. Details are given for an upcoming large event to encourage salvation, praise, and refreshing.
This document gives thanks to God for several "legacy churches" in the Western North Carolina Conference. It expresses gratitude for how these churches have served their communities through worship, fellowship, baptisms, funerals and acts of service. While some of these legacy churches are closing, the document celebrates that their members will continue God's mission as they join new congregations.
This document provides a prayer guide for May 31-June 6 with prompts for adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. It focuses on praising God's attributes from scripture, confessing sins and asking for forgiveness, giving thanks for blessings, and requesting intercession for upcoming ministry opportunities and specific church families. The guide encourages bringing requests to God with trust and dependency.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor to lead their congregation of 1900 members. They are looking for a powerful preacher and teacher who can help them pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their mission. The pastor will provide worship leadership, theological education, and strategic guidance. Westminster values traditional Reformed worship that integrates excellence in preaching, music, liturgy, and sacraments. They also feel empowered by the Holy Spirit to pursue God's word and share their talents through caring ministries.
Jun 15, 08 Pm Purpose Driven Church 1cor 1.10Robert Bliss
This document discusses the purpose of the church and how Christians should conduct themselves. The key points are:
1) The church's main purposes are to bring glory to God, edify and strengthen one another, and preach the gospel.
2) Christians should work on speaking, thinking, deciding, and mending together as a united body.
3) The gospel message is about Jesus, his actions, our salvation, and our life through him.
4) Those needing spiritual guidance or assistance can pray, share their needs, or make other requests to the church.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor (head of staff) to lead their congregation of 1900 members founded in 1864. Responsibilities include worship leadership, theological education, administration, and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic preacher and teacher who can help the congregation pursue Jesus and live out their mission through caring ministries empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Charisms, Signs, and Gifts of a Teacher (of the faith)Oka Kurniawan
Jesus sent his disciples to preach so that people may believe, and charisms are meant to build the Church. Those called to preach include pastors, leaders, and others given the charism who are humble, teachable, and willing to persevere without seeing results or credit. In answering the call to preach, one should respond as Isaiah did by saying "Here I am Lord."
This document discusses the importance of evangelism and inviting others to learn about Christianity. It provides biblical references encouraging Christians to share their faith with others and quotes showing that personal invitation is the most effective way for people to come to Christ. It also gives examples from history of how the early church grew rapidly through evangelism and personal outreach.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 14, 2022. It includes details about the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, sermon topic, and other parts of the service. It welcomes all people and shares the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry.
Caleb Kolstad served on the pastoral staff at First Baptist Church in Carmel, Indiana under Joseph Flatt. During this time, Flatt observed Kolstad's growing passion for pastoral ministry, verse-by-verse preaching, and commitment to the local church. Flatt recommends Kolstad highly for his personal godliness, commitment to sound doctrine and the authority of Scripture, and passionate preaching.
Eric Walsh is a pastor currently working at Troy First Baptist Church in Troy, Tennessee. He received education degrees from various universities and seminaries. He has over 30 years of experience in ministry, serving as a pastor, minister of music, associate pastor, and in other roles. His background includes working with churches in Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, British Columbia. He is married with four children and several grandchildren.
This document encourages church members to consider serving as Elders or Deacons. It discusses the leadership and hospitality roles of Deacons and Elders in strengthening the church. Members are asked to reflect on whether God is calling them to serve in one of these positions based on their gifts and to discuss it with others in the coming week.
This document discusses spiritual gifts and Christian responsibilities. It outlines four Old Testament offices - prophet, priest, judge, and king - and describes their roles. Prophets represent God to man, priests represent man to God, judges represent between man and man/God, and kings represent man before man to help them follow God. It also discusses talents and gifts, noting talents plus gifts equals ministry. Spiritual gifts help accomplish loving God and neighbors. The document encourages finding your gifts to help in ministry for believers and unbelievers.
The document discusses the harvest of souls for Christ globally and throughout history. It notes that over 4 billion people remain non-Christian and the number grows daily. Examples are given of large church planting movements in India and China that have led to millions coming to faith recently. The early church in Acts is highlighted for its rapid growth. In conclusion, simple, organic church models are advocated for as being more effective at reproducing and spreading the gospel than large, attractional churches.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of pastoral care. It references several Bible verses about shepherding God's people and quotes that describe pastors, teachers, and other church leaders being called to equip believers and help the church grow in faith. The key aspects of pastoral care mentioned are counseling, prayer, spiritual disciplines, service to the community, and teaching to challenge and help people mature in their faith.
The document provides an end of year reflection on the blessings and work of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Raleigh over the past year. It discusses how the Lord has given them a new voice to spread the Good News locally and throughout the Diocese through their website and newsletter. It encourages readers to trust in God's plans and surrender to Him, rather than relying on their own ways. It highlights how Charismatics can experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith through listening to God.
This document appears to be notes from a confirmation retreat that discuss various topics related to the Catholic Church, including losing members to evangelical faiths, the importance of religious freedom and the church, and different cardinals under consideration for pope. It also includes prayers for the selection of a new pope to lead the church.
Paarl is the third oldest town in South Africa, with a population of about 242,000 people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Every Nation Paarl was planted in 2007 and is led by Pastor Christo Pretorius and his wife Tobia, along with their three children. The document provides prayer points for wisdom and guidance for the church's leaders, for youth leaders to impact the community's youth, and for more teachers so the church can serve more families.
WISDOM FOR THE HEART MONTHLY BILINGUAL MAGAZINE 24 June - 2017Billy Judson
This document provides a summary of the June 2017 issue of the bilingual magazine "Wisdom for the Heart". It highlights several articles in the issue, including ones on women being channels for spiritual revival, the importance of homes, churches and communities, and Good News Bible College's efforts to equip saints for ministry. It also advertises upcoming events like a national women's conference and graduation service. In addition, it previews several articles in the issue on topics like the promises to the 7 churches in Revelation, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibilities of the church in mission and evangelism work.
This lesson, written by Chuck Webster, gives an overview of the organization of the New Testament Church. It is the 8th lesson in the Lads to Leaders PEARLS book.
The document provides a vision for uniting local churches in Christ through prayer, worship, and fellowship. It outlines plans to [1] bring churches together on common ground, [2] combine efforts to host large-scale evangelism events, and [3] support underprivileged youth and those in need. The mission is described as revolutionary revival through unity in the body of Christ. A biography is included of a man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity after experiencing the Holy Spirit. Details are given for an upcoming large event to encourage salvation, praise, and refreshing.
This document gives thanks to God for several "legacy churches" in the Western North Carolina Conference. It expresses gratitude for how these churches have served their communities through worship, fellowship, baptisms, funerals and acts of service. While some of these legacy churches are closing, the document celebrates that their members will continue God's mission as they join new congregations.
This document provides a prayer guide for May 31-June 6 with prompts for adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. It focuses on praising God's attributes from scripture, confessing sins and asking for forgiveness, giving thanks for blessings, and requesting intercession for upcoming ministry opportunities and specific church families. The guide encourages bringing requests to God with trust and dependency.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor to lead their congregation of 1900 members. They are looking for a powerful preacher and teacher who can help them pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their mission. The pastor will provide worship leadership, theological education, and strategic guidance. Westminster values traditional Reformed worship that integrates excellence in preaching, music, liturgy, and sacraments. They also feel empowered by the Holy Spirit to pursue God's word and share their talents through caring ministries.
Jun 15, 08 Pm Purpose Driven Church 1cor 1.10Robert Bliss
This document discusses the purpose of the church and how Christians should conduct themselves. The key points are:
1) The church's main purposes are to bring glory to God, edify and strengthen one another, and preach the gospel.
2) Christians should work on speaking, thinking, deciding, and mending together as a united body.
3) The gospel message is about Jesus, his actions, our salvation, and our life through him.
4) Those needing spiritual guidance or assistance can pray, share their needs, or make other requests to the church.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is seeking a new pastor (head of staff) to lead their congregation of 1900 members founded in 1864. Responsibilities include worship leadership, theological education, administration, and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic preacher and teacher who can help the congregation pursue Jesus and live out their mission through caring ministries empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Charisms, Signs, and Gifts of a Teacher (of the faith)Oka Kurniawan
Jesus sent his disciples to preach so that people may believe, and charisms are meant to build the Church. Those called to preach include pastors, leaders, and others given the charism who are humble, teachable, and willing to persevere without seeing results or credit. In answering the call to preach, one should respond as Isaiah did by saying "Here I am Lord."
This document discusses the importance of evangelism and inviting others to learn about Christianity. It provides biblical references encouraging Christians to share their faith with others and quotes showing that personal invitation is the most effective way for people to come to Christ. It also gives examples from history of how the early church grew rapidly through evangelism and personal outreach.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 14, 2022. It includes details about the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, sermon topic, and other parts of the service. It welcomes all people and shares the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry.
Caleb Kolstad served on the pastoral staff at First Baptist Church in Carmel, Indiana under Joseph Flatt. During this time, Flatt observed Kolstad's growing passion for pastoral ministry, verse-by-verse preaching, and commitment to the local church. Flatt recommends Kolstad highly for his personal godliness, commitment to sound doctrine and the authority of Scripture, and passionate preaching.
Eric Walsh is a pastor currently working at Troy First Baptist Church in Troy, Tennessee. He received education degrees from various universities and seminaries. He has over 30 years of experience in ministry, serving as a pastor, minister of music, associate pastor, and in other roles. His background includes working with churches in Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, British Columbia. He is married with four children and several grandchildren.
The instrumental group from the author's church performed at a nursing home to evangelize through music. They played trumpet, flute, clarinet, melodicas, organ, and violins. The pastor and deacon also participated. Seeing the elderly women and men receive and be moved by the melodies blessed the group. They were committed to continuing to help those who need God's strength.
The Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church aims to engage the congregation and community in several ways:
1) It offers a variety of choirs and ensembles to provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in and explore their musical gifts.
2) It chooses music from a diversity of styles, genres, cultures and time periods to represent the universal Christian church and speak to different congregants.
3) In addition to enhancing worship services, the music program provides educational and cultural opportunities for both church members and the broader community through concerts, recitals and other musical events.
Worship Bulletin with insert 10.09.2022.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides the order of service for the October 9, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon by guest preacher Guy Sayles titled "The Flow of Love and Joy". Announcements are provided about upcoming events like a men's fellowship tour and gardeners meeting. The service concludes with a sending blessing and invitation to fellowship after the service.
This document discusses the different gifts or talents that Christians can have based on passages from the Bible. It explains that just as the human body has different parts that serve different functions, so does the body of Christ, which is made up of many believers. The gifts mentioned include teaching, serving, encouragement, leadership, giving, healing, prophecy, evangelism, and pastoral care. Each gift plays an important role in the church and the body of Christ consists of many members with varying gifts.
This document provides information about church services and events at Rivers of Joy Baptist Church led by Pastor Charles E. Whisnant and other leaders. It includes the schedule for Sunday and Wednesday services which will involve Bible study, teaching, worship and prayer. Teachings will cover topics such as wisdom in Proverbs, the gospel according to Romans, and having the mind of Christ from Philippians. The purpose of preaching is also discussed as bringing truth, addressing experience, leading to transformation, and stimulating godliness.
The document discusses the spiritual gift of apostleship. It provides biblical references that describe the apostles' roles and establishes criteria for identifying apostleship, such as establishing new ministries/churches and overseeing other groups. However, it notes some issues with directly applying the original apostles' experiences today. Instead, it offers a modernized list of traits associated with apostleship, such as being culturally sensitive when ministering across communities/countries and demonstrating vision for the church's mission. Readers are asked to reflect on examples from their own lives that align with these traits rather than immediately deciding if this is their spiritual gift. The document closes with a prayer.
This document provides information about a book titled "The Lost Art of Pure Worship" by James W. Goll and Chris DuPré. It includes a dedication to worship teams that the authors have worked with over the years. It also includes acknowledgments thanking those involved in the production of the book, including the publishing team at Destiny Image. The document provides endorsements for the book from several Christian leaders who recommend it as an inspiring work about restoring pure worship.
The document is a letter from an Indian pastor requesting partnership and support from American churches for his small, struggling ministry in rural India. He describes facing persecution from Hindu nationalists and difficulties conducting outreach due to lack of funds. He asks the American churches to pray for his ministry, consider him a coworker, and send financial support, clothing for orphans, and correspondence to encourage his work.
This document describes the polity and leadership structure of Presbyterian churches. It discusses that Presbyterian polity rejects governance by single bishops and differs from congregational polity by having a hierarchy of local congregations, presbyteries, and synods. The roles of elders (presbyters), deacons, doctors/teachers, and saints (laity) are outlined based on teachings from the Bible and John Calvin. The goal of this polity is to equip believers for ministry and building up the body of Christ.
This document provides the order of service for the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on June 5th, 2022. It includes the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a confirmation of youth. The sermon title is "The Room Where It Happens" and focuses on Pentecost Sunday and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The service celebrates the confirmation of several youth and their statements of faith.
The document discusses different leadership functions in the church based on Ephesians 4:11-13. It outlines five main functions: Apostle (ground breaker), Prophet (truth revealer), Evangelist (story teller), Pastor (soul healer), and Teacher (light giver). It argues that the pastor and teacher roles have become overly emphasized in many churches, to the neglect of other important functions like the apostle, prophet, and evangelist. The document also provides historical context for how these roles were understood and implemented in the early church.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 12: Finding People to TeachJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 12 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Finding People to Teach” and discusses how missionaries should exercise faith to find the people God is preparing to hear the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-12-finding-people-to-teach-video-and-podcast/
This document is the March/April 2014 issue of the Herald, the newsletter of Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada. It contains articles from the Rector, Assistant Curate, Director of Children and Youth Ministry, and Associate Clergy. The Rector's article encourages embracing Lent as a time of renewal. The Assistant Curate reflects on Lent as a time of conversion and preparation. The Director announces upcoming children's programs. The Associate Clergy announces his semi-retirement while praising the liturgy, education, and care ministries of the parish.
Diocese of Lafayette. Presentation 2: How Do We Promote and Enable Ongoing Co...pennpadre
This document summarizes discussions from a parish commission on helping parishioners encounter Christ and grow as disciples. They considered topics like the changing religious landscape, models of discipleship, and evaluating their efforts. The commission recommended the parish focus on helping people encounter Jesus through scripture study groups, worship, and service. They outlined a "discipleship pathway" with programs at different commitment levels. While some metrics like attendance, collections and programs were up significantly, the parish aims to further develop intentional discipleship and form missionaries through additional initiatives.
The document provides an order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 7, 2022, which is the Ninth Sunday of Pentecost. The service includes welcome and announcements, a call to worship, hymns of praise, prayers, scripture readings from Luke and Isaiah, a sermon, the sacrament of baptism for Olivia Grace Torphy, sharing communion, and a sending blessing. The service focuses on themes of God's love, hospitality, relationship, ministry, prophetic witness, forgiveness, justice, and walking humbly with God.
Extraordinary documents that show even a non or anti-charismatic church responding well to this move of God that has been so controversial. The friendship of the pastors made this all possible. Their love for one another before this move allowed them to trust each other enough to test out this move together. Well worth the read!
This document provides information about the Deerfoot Church of Christ congregation located in Pinson, Alabama. It includes the names and contact information for church elders, ministers, and service times. It also lists upcoming events, prayers requests, attendance numbers, and a sermon summary on the topic of edification. The document serves to inform members about the church's leadership, schedule, needs, and spiritual growth opportunities.
The document discusses how to handle objections that may arise when sharing the gospel. It identifies four types of objections - exposure, worldview, emotional, and willful - and provides examples of each. For each type, it notes why the objections may occur and tips for addressing them, including listening closely, asking follow up questions, finding common ground, and presenting Jesus through the power of the Spirit without arguing. The overall message is to expect objections but deal with them respectfully and focus on understanding the perspective of the other person.
Rev. R. Darrel Davis is a Christian communicator, evangelist, and apologist based in Garner, NC who has shared the gospel message with thousands around the world since 1999. He has experience sharing the gospel message with people from many backgrounds and worldviews. Over 3,000 people have trusted Christ through his evangelism work. He has mentored evangelism teams, taught evangelism principles, and served in evangelism leadership roles. His core competencies include preaching the gospel, one-on-one witnessing, mentoring believers in evangelism, and developing evangelism strategies for churches.
Each year, hundreds gather in the Bahamas for the annual Exuma Family Regatta, which began as a sailing tradition in the 1950s. In April-May 2011, a team led by David Cobb will partner with local churches to share the gospel with attendees at festivities around the Regatta. The team will both witness and equip Bahamian believers to share their faith. Darrel needs to raise $2,136 to cover expenses for Mission Exuma 2011 and asks for support through prayer and financial gifts.
1) St. Patrick's Day is a day to honor St. Patrick, a missionary who spread Christianity in Ireland in the 400s AD. He used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
2) The document discusses that all people are sinners but God offers forgiveness and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for sins and rose from the dead.
3) It encourages readers to pray, read the Bible, attend church, be baptized, and share their faith in Jesus with others.
The First Night celebration in downtown Raleigh draws large crowds each year who come to ring in the new year. In 2011, 9 people shared nearly 4,000 gospel tracts with attendees between 7-11 PM, taking advantage of the opportunity provided by such a large crowd. One conversation with some teens was cut short when their father made them leave. The outreach was considered a success overall. The document goes on to describe plans for an outreach at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, where the author will lead a team of 5 others, including a new mentee named Michael Creech, and requests donations to fund the trip.
The document describes an encounter at a horseshoe ministry booth at the Kansas State Fair where a volunteer named Darrel Davis shares the gospel with a family - a mother, father, and 21-year-old son named Daniel. While the mother and father indicate they are already Christians, Daniel is unsure if he has truly committed his life to Christ. Davis is prompted by the Holy Spirit to focus on Daniel, and through using an evangelism tool called an Evangecube, Daniel decides to surrender his life to Christ at the booth. Davis sees this as an important reminder to never assume someone's salvation and to continue asking questions.
The document describes an encounter at a horseshoe ministry booth at the Kansas State Fair where a volunteer named Darrel Davis shares the gospel with a family - a mother, father, and 21-year-old son named Daniel. While the mother and father indicate they are already Christians, Daniel is unsure if he has truly committed his life to Christ. Davis is prompted by the Holy Spirit to focus on Daniel, and through using an evangelism tool called an Evangecube, Daniel decides to surrender his life to Christ. Davis shares that he led 12 people to Christ at the fair and over 4,800 people heard the gospel message.
The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association has invited ICE team members to help with an outreach at the 2010 Kansas State Fair using free personalized horseshoes with John 3:16 stamped on them to share the gospel. The document requests a donation of $1312 to cover costs and asks the reader to pray for the mission and souls to be saved.
This document discusses Foundation Ministries' plans to participate in outreach at the 2010 Riverfest in Wichita, KS from May 13-16. The outreach aims to share the gospel with Juggalos, a group of young people who follow a band. In the past, several Juggalos were saved through similar outreach. The organizers need $700 more to cover expenses and are asking for donations. The document provides contact information for the ministry and lists their upcoming outreach opportunities.
The document is a request for financial support to equip nearly 3,000 pastors and workers in Davao City, Philippines from April 5-23, 2010. The author needs to raise $4,465 by the end of the month to participate, and must raise $1,700 by March 19 to purchase airline tickets and renew his passport. He will be teaching principles of evangelism and conducting revival meetings to impact many people and multiply evangelism efforts through the pastors and workers.
The document is a letter from Darrel Davis, the director of Foundation Ministries, asking for prayer and financial support for upcoming ministry opportunities. Davis thanks supporters for their past partnership and prays that God will supply the ministry's needs through continued support. He outlines two exciting outreach opportunities in New Orleans for Mardi Gras evangelism in February and in Davao City, Philippines in April to equip 3000 pastors. Davis requests financial support of $600 for the New Orleans trip and $9900 for the Philippines trip. He provides an enclosed response form for readers to indicate their prayer and financial support.
The document summarizes an upcoming mission trip by a team to the Philippines in April 2010 to teach evangelism principles and share the gospel. The team will work with pastors and churches on the islands of Mindanao and Negros, holding conferences and evangelistic meetings. In a previous 2001 mission, over 850 people trusted Christ. The team needs to raise $9,900 to cover costs and is requesting donations from $50-100 per month or one-time gifts to participate in this mission with the goal of reaching many people for Christ.
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This document summarizes the work of Foundation Ministries, a Christian evangelism organization. It was founded in 1999 and is interdenominational. It has touched thousands of lives worldwide through street evangelism, area-wide crusades, and international missions. The mission is to introduce people to Jesus Christ and equip followers to do the same through various outreach and training programs. Partnership support is invited to help continue this evangelism work.
Bonnie was a seminary student who participated in an evangelism training program. She was initially nervous but grew in confidence as she witnessed to others under the mentorship of Darrel. By the end of the week, Bonnie had led several people to Christ on her own. Darrel emphasizes the importance of equipping others in evangelism to multiply ministry efforts and continue spreading the gospel message.
This document discusses the importance and power of praying for lost or unsaved people by name. It encourages making a list of specific people who don't know Christ and praying for them daily. Some key things to pray for include that God would remove any false sense of security, bring conviction of sin, open their hearts and minds to the gospel, and send believers to witness to them. The document also provides the acronym "SHAPES" to guide prayers and ensure believers are properly prepared to pray effectively for the lost.
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The author will be traveling from May 10-30th to participate in ministry opportunities in Tulsa, OK, Wichita, KS, Abilene, TX, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They will drive approximately 3,700 miles to do street evangelism, speak in local churches, mentor members in evangelism, and meet with ministry partners. They need to raise $2,751 to cover fuel, food, lodging, supplies, and a contingency fund in case of vehicle breakdown during their travels. They ask readers to partner with them financially or through prayer for their safety, ministry, and children during the trip.
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March 25, 2009
Dear Fellow Laborers For The Lord:
I am writing to you regarding Darrell and Penny Davis and Foundation Ministries. Darrell and
Penny are a wonderful ministry team. They both have a strong passion to see lost people come
to know Christ an Savior and also to see believers share their passion for reaching the lost.
Darrell is a gifted proclaimer of God's word and Penny is a talented musician and singer. I have
had Darrell and Penny lead in revival services in a previous pastorate and again in my current
place of ministry. Also, in our recent revival time together, Darrell led some of our folks in an .
Evangelism Training Seminar and did an excellent job with that as well. I would recommend
that you invite Darrell and Penny to come minister in your church or at your ministry event.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Tom McLean, Pastor
Summerville Baptist Church