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)
Learn practical tips on how to maximize effective use of portable digital devices, pod casting, tele-conferencing, Global Positioning Systems, and more. Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Learn how to use evangelistic balls to teach and share the plan of salvation at sports clinics, Bible clubs, Bible Schools or any children or youth activity.
Presented at the 2009 Mission Leader Orientation (MLO) for Huron & Southeastern Baptist Associations, MICHIGAN (www.findMIchurch.org)
This session guides mission team leaders to valuable resources which will prepare their mission team to enter the mission field. This session addresses how to prepare all participants, key leaders, the host church, the home church for the mission endeavor.
Presented at the 2009 Mission Leader Orientation (MLO) for Huron & Southeastern Baptist Associations, MICHIGAN (www.findMIchurch.org)
Most people become Christ-followers between the ages of 7-12. Childhood is the most influential time in our lives. We are all the products of our childhood. Childhood shapes our faith, values, and who we are. During childhood we memorize more information (math tables, grammar, spelling, scripture verses, etc.) and develop more habits than any other time in life. That is why Children's Ministry is more important than ever.
Topics:
* An Improved Approach to Child Evangelism
* Four Stages of a Child's Faith
* Signs That a Child Is Ready to Follow Christ
* Signs That a Child Is NOT Ready
* Children and Baptism
* The Five Best Times to Reach Un-Churched Families
* Resources for Training Parents and Volunteers
Most people become Christ-followers between the ages of 7-12. Childhood is the most influential time in our lives. We are all the products of our childhood. Childhood shapes our faith, values, and who we are. During childhood we memorize more information (math tables, grammar, spelling, scripture verses, etc.) and develop more habits than any other time in life. That is why Children's Ministry is more important than ever.
Topics:
* An Improved Approach to Child Evangelism
* Four Stages of a Child's Faith
* Signs That a Child Is Ready to Follow Christ
* Signs That a Child Is NOT Ready
* Children and Baptism
* The Five Best Times to Reach Un-Churched Families
* Resources for Training Parents and Volunteers
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.
This presentation from Basic Training for Church Planters, entitled Personal Evangelism, is led by Steve Long. You will find valuable tips from writing your personal testimony to witnessing to an unbeliever to leading them in the prayer of salvation and assimilation into a body of believers.
Jesus commanded, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:18-19). This session of Basic Training for Church Planters deals with Evangelism and People Strategies.
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
Tim Gilliham starts his series with an overview of what to come: how to overcome the bridges and barriers to witness to someone of another culture, and how to view the world from God's eyes.
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!
Pastor Todd Cook from Sagebrush Community Church discusses the issues surrounding communicating with today's culture. He uses the example of his church to show how to grow membership in a contemporary culture.
(PRESENTATION IN SPANISH). Introducción a la paternidad en las iglesias como una forma de extender el Reino de Dios a través de la plantación de nuevas iglesias.
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)
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.
Dr. Shaddix describes for you what is the Harvest and how, as Pastors, do you become a part of it. This presentation was a part of the 2009 NM Statewide Evangelism Conference.
Vance Pitman shows us the four characteristics of a healthy church to be able to Harvest. This presentation was a part of the 2009 NM Statewide Evangelism Conference.
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.
How to know if Church Planting is for you? - Part 01 Calling
This is session one of a three part series that will give you the make-up of an effective church planter. This session will discuss the calling of a church planter.
How to know if Church Planting is for you? - Part 02 Character
This is the SECOND session in a three part series that will give you the make-up of an effective church planter. This session will discuss the character of a church planter.
How to know if Church Planting is for you? - Part 03 Competency
This is the THIRD session in a three part series that will give you the make-up of an effective church planter. This session will discuss the character of a church planter.
Joe Lightner presents a way to train people to Share Jesus without fear. He utilizes a technique that is easy and adaptive. This presentation was given at the Baptist Convention of New Mexico's Synergy Conference.
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.
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.
Dr Frank Cox uses the Prayer of Jabez to help pull us out of our comfort zone. This presentation is from the 2009 New Mexico Statewide Evangelism Conference.
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.
Dr. Jim Shaddix explains the joys and trials of the seasons of Engaging & Sowing from the Apostle Paul and his own perspective. This presentation is from the 2009 NM Statewide Evangelism Conference.
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.
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.
Reaching Pre-Christians through Cowboy Churches - Saddle Up!
The Cowboy Church Movement has broken new ground in our understanding of how we reach out to people groups in a strategic way. This seminar will assist you in a better understanding of the Cowboy Church.
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
HOSTING SUCCESSFUL EVENTS
This lecture/discussion is designed to help pastors and their churches develop events that are conducive to growing their congregation.
This presentation focuses on how to successfully plan and prepare your Sunday School class for a healthy launch into a new year. There is a focus on how to set goals and organize the class to be most effective.
The Ten Commandments for Pastors describes expectations of a pastor. It helps provide a biblical definition to the responsibilities of pastors and their relationship to deacons and members.
This workshop will present principles and an action plan to the ADoM who wants to lead his association into an effective church planting process. Based on a case study of an effective church planting association as well as input from others involved in associational church planting.
Presented at the 2009 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Jay Lowder challenges us in this message to be bold, communicate, have a vision and let the Holy Spirit guide us as we evangelize. This message is from the 2009 New Mexico Statewide Evangelism Conference.
Dr. Frank Cox examines the requirements of a pastor from Paul's letter to the Galatians. This message was presented at the 2009 New Mexico Statewide Evangelism conference.
You want your church to grow and you are passionate about extending the Kingdom of God to reach lost people with the Gospel, but how? This conference will overview multiple options churches should consider, primarily beyond the four walls of their church building. It will also assist you in determining which option is best for your church.
Jay brings to life three reasons why Jesus Prayed on the cross and how it applies to us. This message was presented at the 2009 New Mexico Statewide Evangelism Conference.
Strategic thinking and doing your daily work don't have to be separate events. When you’re daily ministry and your strategic thinking work in tandem, maintaining your ministry direction is less stressful and your results are more impactful. In this workshop, you will learn a mental framework to align strategy and task, and to hit your target in strategic decision-making.
Presented at the 2008 Summit of the Network of Baptist Associations (www.NoBAsbc.org)
Understanding and Discipling the Adolescent World, (Part 2)
A look at the adolescent world as well as the "discipleship" process we bring kids through, and ask the tough questions... that maybe the church is afraid to ask. Part 2 of a 6-part series.
A presentation on strategies for making an annual, focused, intentional effort to plan an evangelistic Vacation Bible School or other summer children's camp.
Do you want to know what to include in your testimony? Sam Swann takes you on a step by step process on what to include, approaches to witnessing and how to mark your New Testament to be ready to share.
Worship Music in Evangelism - what it is not - it is NOT evangelism, primary goal ascribe worth to the Lord, to bless the Lord, to call on the Name of the Lord. Billy Foote takes the biblical perspective from 2 Chronicles 29.
Pastor Todd Cook from Sagebrush Community Church discusses the issues surrounding communicating with today's culture. He uses the example of his church to show how to grow membership in a contemporary culture.
"Starting Well" is a MUST SEE series for both young and old in the ministry. These timeless truths will revolutionize your daily ministry and walk with God. Especially for those that are new in ministry or contemplating ministry, the insights provided in these series will save you years of heartache and possibly make the difference of success vs. failure. Join Peter Roebbelen and Bob Shelton as they discuss "Starting Well".