An introduction to the theory of "Intelligent Design" (ID) A look at the ID response against evolutionary theory. Introducing outstanding scientists who teach ID. A look at key aspects of ID including "irreducible complexity" and "fine tuning of the cosmos". Our Faith in the CREATOR.
Assisting Missional Churches Through a Growth Strategy Process
Learn the process of how to engage pastors and churches in developing a missional strategy. Nuts and bolts of how to help a church develop a healthy balanced church vision and strategy.
Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Discover essential strategies to make special evangelistic events a success. From effective preparation, to strategic implementation on the day of the event, to vital principles of follow-up. Presented for 2008 Crossover Indianapolis preparation.
Discover essential strategies to make special evangelistic events a success. From effective preparation, to strategic implementation on the day of the event, to vital principles of follow-up. Presented as a training for 2008 Crossover Indianapolis. Recorded by the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Breaking the 35-50 Attendance Barrier - Church Growth for Church Plants
The session overviews the characteristics of the 35-50 church and outlines steps necessary to move beyond. This barrier specifically applies to ethnic churches.
This presentation focuses on how to lead your Sunday School into an evangelistic thrust. It has practical ideas on organizing the Sunday School for outreach
Características de una Iglesia en Misión (Part 1 of 2)
CaracterÃsticas de una Iglesia en Misión (Part 1 of 2) Lo que determina que una congregacion alcance su maximo potencial para ganar al mundo para Cristo
Christianity: One of a Kind, or Just Like the Others? Part Three
In a world of incredible religious diversity it is difficult to know or believe with certainty that what we believe as Christians is right while every other religious perspective is wrong. Is there any way for us to really know for sure? Yes!
Christianity: One of a Kind, or Just Like the Rest? Part One
In a world of incredible religious diversity it is difficult to know or believe with certainty that what we believe as Christians is right while every other religious perspective is wrong. Is there any way for us to really know for sure? YES!
Christianity: One of a Kind, or Just Like the Rest? Part Two
In a world of incredible religious diversity, it's difficult to know or believe with certainty that what we believe as Christians is right while every other religious perspective is wrong. Is there anyway for us to really know for sure? Yes!
The 5th presentation in the Community Development Series. How sensitivity and dependence on the Holy Spirit can strengthen your conversations with people.
Do you have a passion for reaching the people groups in your community? Observe Dr. Richard Vera as he shares his many years of working with many groups - currently in California with churches speaking 52 different languages! You will gain a biblical perspective built around your context-your culture-and your calling.
Entrepreneurial leadership has lost its edge in Southern Baptist life. This workshop will re-introduce the skill and provide seven basic building blocks that will give you a foundation to build entrepreneurial skills once you return home from the conference.
Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Part of the Community Delepment series. Developing new leaders and placing value in mentoring and leadership growth. discussion about he church planting movement in China.
Are you discouraged in ministry? Listen to Pastor Wayne Barber as he takes us on a journey through some of the writings of Paul and see how your life can be a letter to Jesus. The theme of this session is encouragement.
The 4th presentation in the Community Development Training Program. Learning to engage your culture in conversation, sharing your story and conversation across culture.
A portion of Entrepreneurial Leadership includes scanning for the possibilities to further Kingdom work and asking the right questions. This conference will help you develop ways to scan your associational area for the possibilities to further Kingdom work.
Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Evangelism with passion. Billy Graham says it takes 40 people to lead someone to Christ. Paul talks about being one of those 40 and making sure that we're getting the training and passion in our churches that we need to reach the lost.
This message comes from the pastor of a "comback" church in Ohio. Pastor Tom shares his philosophy of effective ministry which includes using the Sunday School for reaching and discipling people for Christ.
Ko-Lay-Oh: Retaining Membership Through Involvement
Part 1 of 2:
Recent studies have indicated a 60% dropout rate among new church members within five years after they join. What can be done to keep new members involved in church? The Ko-Lay-Oh Seminar offers an answer that churches are beginning to use among their membership. Ko-Lay-Oh is a Greek word that means to glue or weld together; to join or to cleave to. Joining a membership roll is not that same thing as becoming a part of the church ministry plan. Ko-Lay-Oh seeks to bridge that gap.
Ko-Lay-Oh: Retaining Membership Through Involvement Prt 2
Part 2 of 2:
Recent studies have indicated a 60% dropout rate among new church members within five years after they join. What can be done to keep new members involved in church? The Ko-Lay-Oh Seminar offers an answer that churches are beginning to use among their membership. Ko-Lay-Oh is a Greek word that means to glue or weld together; to join or to cleave to. Joining a membership roll is not that same thing as becoming a part of the church ministry plan. Ko-Lay-Oh seeks to bridge that gap.
The leadership path to greatness is about more than what we do -- it's about who we are and who we desire to become in Christ. Part 1 of a 5-part series.
The leadership path to greatness is about more than what we do -- it's about who we are and who we desire to become in Christ. Part 2 of a 5-part series.
The leadership path to greatness is about more than what we do -- it's about who we are and who we desire to become in Christ. Part 3 of a 5-part series.
The leadership path to greatness is about more than what we do -- it's about who we are and who we desire to become in Christ. Part 4 of a 5-part series.
The leadership path to greatness is about more than what we do -- it's about who we are and who we desire to become in Christ. Part 5 of a 5-part series.
Part 2 in a series of developing your community, Craig talks about the responsibility of leadership. And leadership lessons from different areas of life.
Society is changing at unprecendented speed. This conference provides principles and practical application in leading effective healthy change in associations and churches.
Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
The 10th presentation in the MSC Support School series. Ellis Goldstein addresses the necessity of building a referral network and some strategies to begin the process.
MSC Support School Building a Referral Network Part 2
The 11th presentation in the MSC Support School series. Ellis Goldstein addresses the necessity of building a referral network and some strategies to begin the process.
MSC Support School Cast a Vision Not a Sales Pitch
The 8th presentation in the MSC Support School series, Ellis Goldstein uses the example of Nehemiah to teach how to cast a vision rather than a sales pitch.
The 12th presentation in the MSC Support School Series. Mike Riggins deals with ministry partner Development. How to communicate effectively, how to write a prayer letter and some guidelines for showing appreciation for Partners.
The 1st presentation in the MSC Support School program. Mike Riggins shares how MSC personnel can raise support for the ministry God is calling them to.
The 4th presentation in the MSC Support School program. A further look at the Biblical basis of raising support. This is the 4th Part in a 12 part series.
Part two of four presentations on prayer and spiritual warfare. The focus is on barriers to our prayers and why God may delay an answer to our prayers.
Part three in a four part series of presentations on prayer and spiritual warfare. Dr. Lawless teaches from several passages of scriptures relating to the prayer life of Jesus, praying for leaders and families.
Karry Godwin teaches on the importance of "Praying Through
Your Instrument". Learn how to bring your worship team
up to Kingdom music not just church music.
Is having a "Revival" still relevant in today's culture? Here Bill Brett a former evangelist and now pastor sharing his passion about how preparation for revivals will yield results in your church. He shares the biblical basis as well as stories of revivals that he has been in and of his current church that is experiencing and ongoing revival.
Primeros pasos para mantener la Iglesia Viva y Activa, 3
Aprendiendo de la declaracion de mision y la necesidad de reproduccion que incluye evangelismo, desarrollo de lideres, manejo de grupos pequenos y el diseno de sistema. Terminado con el flujo relaciones en la iglesia.
Protecting the Innocent: Clergy Sexual Misconduct & the Chruch
Explores ways that the church can write policies and procedures which can help to protect innocents in the church from being victims of clergy sexual misconduct.
Refugees from the ends of the earth are settling right here in your neighborhoods. Cherie Gray talks about ways that Christians are reaching out to refugees and how you can make a difference.
This presentation deals with the disconection of churches with today's culture and finding ways to reconect or connect people for the first time to Christians and church.
This presentation deals with recruiting new Sunday School leaders and teachers. It emphasizes the role of prayer and having integrity in the recruiting process
Scrubbing Up - Diagnosing your Church Health (Part 1 of 2)
Scrubbing Up - Diagnosing your Church Health (Part 1 of 2)
Just like you wouldn't want a surgeon doing exploratory surgery without appropriately readying herself/himself, there is a pre-diagnosis path to walk to make sure you are ready to explore the health of your Church. This workshop is designed to walk through some of that preparatory work.
Scrubbing Up - Diagnosing your Church Health (Part 2 of 2)
Scrubbing Up - Diagnosing your Church Health (Part 2 of 2)
Just like you wouldn't want a surgeon doing exploratory surgery without appropriately readying herself/himself, there is a pre-diagnosis path to walk to make sure you are ready to explore the health of your Church. This workshop is designed to walk through some of that preparatory work.
