Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
To understand and know who we are in Christ we need to know understand how God sees us. The problem is that most people have a false idea about what God is like that has been created by past experiences especially what they were taught or experienced as a child.To know the truth of who we are in Christ requires us to know the truth about what God is really like as revealed in the Scriptures and supremely in Jesus.
It is common to refer to the process of maturing as a disciple as spiritual formation. Here, based upon work by Greg Ogden, I give a four stage process for growing into maturity, and fruitfulness, as a follower of King Jesus.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
To understand and know who we are in Christ we need to know understand how God sees us. The problem is that most people have a false idea about what God is like that has been created by past experiences especially what they were taught or experienced as a child.To know the truth of who we are in Christ requires us to know the truth about what God is really like as revealed in the Scriptures and supremely in Jesus.
It is common to refer to the process of maturing as a disciple as spiritual formation. Here, based upon work by Greg Ogden, I give a four stage process for growing into maturity, and fruitfulness, as a follower of King Jesus.
Kindness challenge, The spouse is unilaterally happy/dangerous/apostate, get...franktsao4
Recently, I heard some radio programs mentioning the challenge of kindness, or how to make spouses happy unilaterally, or how to promote family harmony in remarried families. These were originally based on goodwill as a start, but they all have one common thing. It is to lift a certain person or a certain group of people aloft and take their happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy as the highest goal. On the surface, it seems achievable, but if you look at it from the perspective of the Bible, this is almost impossible to reach. Because this world is not controlled by man, but God is the boss. So if man’s effort does not conform to God’s will, it will become a waste of energy.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 5: What is the Role of the Book of Mormon?Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 5 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson topic is the role of the Book of Mormon in missionary work. For investigators, an essential part of conversion is receiving a witness from God that the Book of Mormon is true. For missionaries, a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon is also essential to share their message with power. The Book of Mormon is powerful evidence of the divinity of Jesus Christ and provides another testament of his life, mission, and atonement.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-5-what-is-the-role-of-the-book-of-mormon-video-and-podcast/
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 8: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 8 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)” and covers Joseph Smith’s First Vision and how the Book of Mormon and Spirit of God will testify that he was a true latter-day prophet of the Lord.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-8-teaching-the-message-of-the-restoration-part-2-video-and-podcast/
Kindness challenge, The spouse is unilaterally happy/dangerous/apostate, get...franktsao4
Recently, I heard some radio programs mentioning the challenge of kindness, or how to make spouses happy unilaterally, or how to promote family harmony in remarried families. These were originally based on goodwill as a start, but they all have one common thing. It is to lift a certain person or a certain group of people aloft and take their happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy as the highest goal. On the surface, it seems achievable, but if you look at it from the perspective of the Bible, this is almost impossible to reach. Because this world is not controlled by man, but God is the boss. So if man’s effort does not conform to God’s will, it will become a waste of energy.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 5: What is the Role of the Book of Mormon?Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 5 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson topic is the role of the Book of Mormon in missionary work. For investigators, an essential part of conversion is receiving a witness from God that the Book of Mormon is true. For missionaries, a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon is also essential to share their message with power. The Book of Mormon is powerful evidence of the divinity of Jesus Christ and provides another testament of his life, mission, and atonement.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-5-what-is-the-role-of-the-book-of-mormon-video-and-podcast/
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 8: Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 8 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Message of the Restoration (Part 2)” and covers Joseph Smith’s First Vision and how the Book of Mormon and Spirit of God will testify that he was a true latter-day prophet of the Lord.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-8-teaching-the-message-of-the-restoration-part-2-video-and-podcast/
What possibilities exist today in today's Digital Culture? Do you want to "flip" your sacramental preparation? What does it mean to "flip" sacramental preparation? Do you want to supplement what you teach in sacramental preparation with a digital activity or two? What is possible and how can I do it?
A story of innovation! Engaging catechetical ministers in the integration of technology into everyday ministry with youth and adults. This marriage between ministry and technology empowers others to use new tools and media to build God's kingdom.
Simple Photo Tools for Creating Social Media VisualsCaroline Cerveny
So you want to “jazz” up your post with a graphic. What are some ways to do this? You will be introduced to several tools that will help you with this task.
Seeking an "upgrade" in our perspective. Seeing God, the world, the future, and ourselves from Heaven's eyes. A talk given by Russ Fochler at Blazing Fire Church. Go to www.blazingfire.org for link to the audio.
The Encounter Story is filled with uplifting articles of what God is doing throughout the various areas of Encounter Revival Ministries. This is our quarterly publication meant to keep you updated with how your involvement with Encounter is helping us do great things for God and His people in the U.S. and around the world!
Have you ever read a book, heard a speech, or been fortunate enough to meet someone that truly changed your life? Have you ever picked up a book and found that you could not dare set it down until you had absorbed every single morsel of truth?
Or, maybe you can think back to a time when you bought a book, only to run back and buy more and more copies to give away to others - because of the impact it made upon your heart and life?
If so, then I welcome you to the newest book by Pastor Wayne Sutton - the book that will not only cause you to become excited once again about your own life - but also the one book that you will be able to tell people "changed your life", possibly unlike any other book you have read before.
As you buy this book you will learn how to finally achieve permanent change in all areas of your life! You will learn exactly how to co-operate with the spirit of God as the Holy Spirit changes you into the person of destiny you were born to become! You will see your life change before your own eyes, and the eyes of others. You will learn how to finally lay aside guilt, shame, sin, and addictions - by the wonderful grace and awesome power of Jesus!
For more than 35 years, the imminent return of Jesus Christ has been the daily expectation of Pastor Scott and the crown jewel of his teaching ministry. Heart-provoking excerpts from various sermons are sure to excite a passion and rekindling in your heart for the soon coming of the Lord. Holiness: Jesus' Imminent Return will encourage you in many practical areas to expectantly live holy lives as we eagerly await the blessed hope.
The Gutenberg printing press in the 1450s opened new technology that affected the everyday world. This change was part of a disruptive force on church and society – a Copernicum Revolution. New ways of learning and new resources became available. What happened then was a gradual, profound change not just in the ways people communicated but, in the ways, people thought and the ways in which they formed meaning. I believe similar changes are unavoidable now and in fact are already happening. Digital Culture is surrounding us in a variety of ways, is real and can no longer be feared or ignored in the Church. Today’s workshop will provide a place to begin exploring what is meant by Digital Discipleship and/or Digital Ministry.
In the 50th World Day of Social Communications message, entitled Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter, Pope Francis said that “emails, text messages, social networks and chats” can be “fully human forms of communication”.
“It is not technology which determines whether or not communication is authentic, but rather the human heart and our capacity to use wisely the means at our disposal,” the Pope said.
He added: “Communication, wherever and however it takes place, has opened up broader horizons for many people. This is a gift of God which involves a great responsibility. I like to refer to this power of communication as ‘closeness’.”
Goals:
• To raise consciousness – What does it mean to “lead” at a time of transition often referred to as “middle space” in our evolving digital culture?
• To identify the new skills (best-practices) that are needed to effectively engage in ministry in our evolving digital culture.
The everyday world around us is utilizing tools and social media in their communications world. How are our parishes engaged in this digital communications world? What can parish clergy, staff, and parishioners do to engage others in this digital world?
Rather than lament the loss of a 1950s model where churches were typically the center of social of social and cultural life in American, how do we adapt to a world where technology is an integral part of everyday life?
Pope Francis recently said "that if guided by the Holy Spirit, we can discover opportunities to lead humankind toward God" by using the Internet. Is this opportunity one of being a DIGITAL DISCIPLE? Being a Digital Disciple involves being a real person with a passion to share goodness, faith, and more in an online environment. Is it possible? What is the balance of digital communication and authentic and direct human relations? Does it just involve social media or is there more? What does it mean to be connected? What is the "attitude" that I bring to the digital environment? As a lay minister, when I communicate in today's online environment, what are my family, friends, and parishioners expecting? Is proclaiming Christ in the digital era a work of youth or of all of us?
The Technology & Pastoral Planning workshop explores what is important while planning and implementing technology into your parish (or diocesan) Pastoral Plan.
Yes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are the often used tools in our parish digital spaces! Yet these social media tools remain the tip of the iceberg. A number of other tools are available to you! Just because they are strange names does not mean they are to be ignored and forgotten. Rather these twenty-first century tools can each be valuable additions to your ministry resources. Many graduates of our Digital Discipleship Boot Camp have been amazed at how easy and helpful these tools can be in ministry and evangelization. No matter what your ministry these are a gift waiting for you. Come and See! You will be wonderfully surprised!
Building the Future of Catechesis in a Digital WorldCaroline Cerveny
A presentation for the sponsoring groups of Dioceses of Owensboro and Evansville and St. Meinrad School of Theology for the Catechetical Leadership Institute.
This 21st century presents opportunities and challenges. What do today's catechetical leader and catechist need to know about technology? How do we employ technology to transform and enhance catechesis? What does it mean to accept the challenge of, and actively participate in learning new technologies? What catechetical materials exist in a digital format and are we ready for them? What technology standards do we need to move forward? Come to engage in a conversation as we ask ourselves, how do we catechize in a Digital World?
We’ll talk about the basics of being a “digital citizen”. With suggestions of posts that will engage you in sharing not only your personal comments and reflections. We will also cover how to leverage and use the SSJ-TOSF Facebook postings. This is about being a SSJ-TOSF Facebook Ambassador.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
3. Here’s My Heart,
Here’s My Hand
Living Fully in Friendship With God
William A. Barry, SJ
4. Where you can purchase the book
http://astore.amazon.com/interacconnec-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3
Or http://bit.ly/hziYO4
5. Hear I Am Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzp83SWRNZw&feature=youtube_gdata
6. Introduction
He was praying in a certain place, and after he
had finished, one of his disciples said to him,
“Lord teach us to pray.”… “When you pray, say:
‘Father, hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come,
Give us each day our daily bread.
And forgive us your sins,
For we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to
us,
And do not bring us to the trial.’” (Luke 11:1-4)
7. Fr. Barry covers . . .
• Ideas on prayer and how God
communicates with us
• How we decide what comes from God in
our experience and what does not,
traditionally knows as the discernment of
spirits
• Living with today’s dilemmas
• Who God is and what God wants in
creating
• How engaging with God changes us
8. Why Do You Pray?
• Pause for a moment, then
turn to one other person to
share “why do you pray?”
12. Genesis: Chapter 12
Story of God’s
efforts to bring us
back into right
relationship. God
calls Abram and
Sarai, from whom
will come the
Chosen People.
They become http://wapedia.mobi/en/Abraham
Abraham and
Sarah.
13. Genesis: Chapter 12
• In other words, the reversal of the
catastrophe of human sin comes about
by the recovery of an intimate
Story of God’s relationship with God, a relationship in
efforts to bring us
back into right which human beings once again are
relationship. God asked to become partners with God.
calls Abram and
Sarai, from whom
will come the
Chosen People.
They become
Abraham and
Sarah.
14. The God We Believe In
… wants a relationship of intimacy and
partnership with each of us and with
all of us together.
… we are made for union with God, and
our hearts must want that union at a
very deep level.
16. The Effects of Such Prayer
What happens when we pray in this
way? Just as two friends change
because of their deepening intimacy,
so too a deepening intimacy with God
change us. But the change comes
about through the relationship itself,
not through sheer will power. As we
relate to God in this way, we become
more like God
17. Break
We are living in a time of momentous change and can often feel afraid
and anxious. – William Barry, SJ
22. Our Time of Big Changes
We who have lived through any part of the twentieth century have
experienced changes that go far beyond the ordinary.
We are living in a time that is
as revolutionary as any in
history…
• What have I experienced in
my lifetime?
• How have these events and
trends changed my world
and worldview?
• How do I bring these
experiences to my prayer?
23. What have I experienced in my lifetime?
How have these events and trends changed my world and worldview?
How do I bring these experiences to my prayer?
25. Horn Chips Advice as we face massive,
unsettling changes. . .
• He notes that in such tumultuous times we
cannot predict the way ahead: “changes come
that are too great to foresee, far too great to
understand.”
• In all ages, not only in times of great change,
men and women have had to walk forward
into the future with hope and trust, not
knowing precisely how things would turn out.
26. Facing massive changes. . .
Jesus of Nazareth himself
had to go to his death on
the cross in faith and hope
and love, not knowing
how, but trusting that his
Father would bring light
out of this darkness:
“Father, into your hands I
commend my spirit” (Luke http://shayecornell.myadventures.org
23:46)
27. Horn Chips Advice as we face massive,
unsettling changes. . .
• He says: “When the old ways are dead, it
means that a new way is upon us. We cannot
discern it yet, but it is at hand”
• Take comfort in our Christian belief, that no
matter what it looks like, God has done all that
is needful for the salvation of the world in the
life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of
Nazareth.
28. Moreover it will seem that all is lost
“I think we will not see the
new way,” Horn Chips
states. “I think it will not
become visible for seven
generations. In that time
the hoop of the people
will seem to be broken,
and the flowering tree will
seem to be withered.” http://www.fordesigner.com/maps//9677-0.htm
35. Healing Petals
What was your path to prayer?
What happened during this prayer
period?
What might you have photographed?
36. Go Pray!
If you brought a camera, you are
invited to go pray with your camera.
Take as many photos of God’s beautiful
nature as you care to.
Think of…
• Close-ups
• At a distance
• Whatever you are inspired to
photograph!
37. Share with a friend
God likes us and wants our friendship.
God wants each of us to engage in a
relationship of growing intimacy and
friendship. (Barry)
What have I learned about God’s
friendship with me as I reflect on God’s
everyday nature?
What is this friendship like for me?
48. Blessings
Thank you for being part
of the WES Retreat.
“… we are called to
believe that God’s Spirit is
still active in this world, in
spite of appearances, and
that God will reveal the
new way to those who
remain faithful.”
- Barry, SJ
49. On Eagles Wings
The only thing we can hope for is that
our God image becomes more
adequate to the reality of God. How
can this happen?