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)
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
The 1st presentation in the No One Is Invincible. Billy Beecham talks about temptation and the storms that face us, especially when we're in a position of ministry or leadership. We are all susceptible and no one is invincible. Avoiding tragedy with God's help.
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
Character is the foundation for ministry. We can have a call from God and lots of competence but unless it is supported by godly characer we will not be the leader God desires.
Dr. Joseph Bunce talks about resources for pastoral counseling, as well as the steps to take to avoid burnout and maintain balance in bi-vocational ministry
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.
The 2nd presentation in the Disaster Relief series. John Lucas speaks to feeding unit training, food service safety as well as Team Meetings and devotions.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.