GENERAL HINTS Assist the host in settling the people in comfortable, informal manner and making room for all. Younger children on floor. But have all facing you and in control. Seek to create a friendly, warm atmosphere of informality. Resist the feeling that this is your moment to preach or teach a great deal. No,… Read More ›
PURPOSE: To disciple and train Christian young people in the local church with a life of Christian service in mind To expand the efforts of our church in ministries of edification and evangelism To give Christian young people an opportunity to invest their summer in a way that will yield eternal results. REQUIREMENTS: Single young… Read More ›
“What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.” I Corinthians 14:26 Singing, prayer, Scripture, sharing, testimonies: all these may be used in various ways and proportions under the guidance of the… Read More ›
The following are excerpts from a letter written to a young person seeking advice on preparation for service to Christ. It raises issues that ought to concern every Christian young person and especially those who desire to serve Christ in the fullest possible way. Dear ——- … Several things in your letter made me happy… Read More ›
INTRODUCTORY Avoid human extremes: Pride or carelessness. Say neither, “None could be good enough for our pulpit;” nor, “Anyone will do.” In actuality, the Pulpit Committee does not really “CALL” a man. God’s man is of God. There must be a balance between your own urging a prospect and the Holy Spirit’s work. At all… Read More ›
GENERAL AND UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES Marriage is permanent–until death. Marriages of both believers and unbelievers are binding. Divorce is forbidden. Incorrigible adultery might end a marriage and free the innocent partner, but this should be proven by a prayerful inquiry by church leaders. Where this is not possible to ascertain, the case should be handled as… Read More ›
A Word of Challenge to You Who Guide New Believers Yours is a GREAT work of URGENCY! You are joining an illustrious band of workers that includes even the Apostle Paul, Acts 14:22; 15:36. He plainly says, “Follow me; you do the same!” Philippians 4:9. Satan will hinder this work. First, he will try to sidetrack… Read More ›
Scripture does not teach: FAITH IN CHRIST + BAPTISM ⇒⇒⇒ SALVATION The Bible instead teaches this: FAITH IN CHRIST ⇒⇒⇒ SALVATION AND BAPTISM Baptism then is a visual statement of one’s faith in Christ. In its very form Baptism symbolizes and speaks of our immersion in the Spirit. This Spirit baptism takes place at conversion. … Read More ›
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES MADE PRACTICAL FOR YOUR FAMILY AND HOW THIS WILL AFFECT CHURCH PROGRAMS I. The family is God’s concern. II. Family is God’s nature – Father and Son III. Family is God’s way of governing the universe, Ephesians 3:14,15 IV. Family is God’s way of saving and reuniting us with himself. Spiritually, we must… Read More ›
My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” —Ps. 42:3 Most adults today have witnessed the spectacle of churches divided and defeated by confusion and sin. Or perhaps they have seen a group shriveled, struggling, almost lifeless, and yet clinging to a… Read More ›