Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Evangelism Made Easy

Renaissance CoC Evangelism Training

Part 1

Part 2

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Trauma-Informed Evangelism | Siburt Institute | Abilene Christian University

Many people leave churches and faith because they have experienced spiritual abuse and trauma due to toxic religious narratives. In this session we explore the concepts of spiritual abuse and religious trauma, and we discuss pastoral leadership practices and postures that foster congregations that are healing for the spiritually traumatized.

Charles Kiser is a cofounder and pastor of Storyline Christian Community, a network of missional communities in Dallas, Texas. Randy Harris is Siburt Institute senior consultant and university fellow, and Dr. Carson Reed is Siburt Institute executive director. Intersection: Where Theology and Practice Meet is an ongoing focused conversation sponsored by the Siburt Institute.

The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry equips and serves church leaders and other Christ-followers for God’s mission in the world. Established in 2012, the institute reflects ACU’s commitment to support and resource the vital work of churches across the nation. The institute bears the name of the late Charles Siburt, who committed his personal and professional life to understanding the complex needs of congregations. Continuing this long tradition of serving churches, the Siburt Institute offers an array of programs designed to enhance spiritual growth and spark theological imagination, provides resources to encourage the pursuit of God’s mission in the world, and creates networking spaces for ministry transitions, consulting, and learning.

Learn about all of these resources and experiences hosted by the Siburt Institute: https://bit.ly/3juvix9

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

What Happens After I Die?

https://youtu.be/c4zuTz1nMCo

The true convert does not receive the gospel as an addition to his previous life, but in exchange for it. -- Paul Washer

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Baptism, Is it Necessary?

Buried With Him: Understanding Baptism
By Randy Roper

Baptism is so central to our identity in the church and is such an important theme throughout the New Testament. Yet baptism is often misunderstood. In this message, Randy examines what the Bible says about baptism.

https://youtu.be/bPpEk718Xc0

Stuff on Baptism and bookmarks

Why Baptism?

Baptism

Purpose:
Acts 2:38
Mark 16:15-16
Acts 22:16
1 Peter 3:20-21
Acts 10:48
John 3:5
Luke 7:30

Read 2 Corinthians 5:17 with Galatians 3:27

Action:
Romans 6:3-5
Acts 8:36-38
Mark 1:9-10
John 3:23

Candidates:
Those taught = Matthew 28:19, (See also Isaiah 28:9)
Believers = Mark 16:15-16, Acts 8:36-37
Must repent = Acts 2:38
Must confess faith = Acts 8:36-38, Matthew 10:32-33.

Infants Not Need: Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:13-15, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 14:12

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Finding Peace of Mind in Christ - Phil Robertson

https://youtu.be/Y9DUqYZ-QUU

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Jesus Can

Jesus Can!

For a copy of the Gospel of Mark ready to use, please click on this link

Series at the Edmond Church of Christ by Dr. David Duncan

Below is the minister who popularized this approach originally.

Jesus Can! ... by Rex Boyles

Rex was raised on a farm near Sudan, Texas. His mother and father raised four boys on that farm. They took them to church every time the doors were open … sent them to school … taught them to work in the fields … let them play football, basketball, and baseball … loved them with a tough and tender kind of love.

Rex became a Christian in the church of Christ in Sudan. It was there that his Bible class teachers reinforced what his mother and father were teaching him at home. It was there that he made the decision to obey Jesus.

When Rex went to college at Abilene Christian and Lubbock Christian, he received teaching and saw examples that inspired him to become a teacher. He wanted to teach young people about Jesus … to help them understand that Jesus can really be their best Friend.

Rex received further Bible training at the Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, Texas. When he graduated, he served the Lord in Olton, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. When he returned to Sunset, he was given the opportunity to train young men and women to serve the Lord in mission fields all over the world, through the Adventures in Missions (AIM) program. In 10 years some 600 young adults made it their aim to teach the gospel in over 30 nations and over 20 states.

In the 30 years that Rex has been teaching people about Jesus, God has allowed him to preach in 12 foreign countries and some 30 states. Whether it is across the street or around the world, Rex teaches about a “real” Jesus, who offers “good news for the poor”, “grace for the sinner”, and “comfort for the broken and bruised”.

Rex has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Lubbock Christian University and is a Licensed Social Worker. He recently completed his Master's work in Professional Counseling through Regions University in Montgomery, Alabama.

Rex is blessed with a loving family, faithful friends, and now an incredible ministry.

Making Disciples through Discovery Bible Study

Good resources for Discovery Bible Study by Alameda Church at

https://alameda.church/resources/dbs

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

2021 New Day Conference

Hey folks!

The 2021 New Day Conference begins soon -- there's still time to register! We have All Church pass which provides unlimited registrations. All online participants, whether registering as an individual or using the All Church Pass, need to register so that we can send login information.

The Conference is a great opportunity for our entire congregation to explore and begin using disciple-making tools and resources.

Not only will our members be able to watch live but we can replay any of the sessions at your convenience. To do this, everyone needs to register. It's fast and easy and now that you've purchased the All Church Pass it's totally free for our members.

Here's how your members register:

1. Go to newdayresources.org/register and click Register Now

2. Fill out your information

3. Choose Redeem an All Church Pass and use Registration Code NEWDAY21 at checkout.

We have included in this email graphics that you can use at our church to get the word out: