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Responsibility (Mar 28, 2011 at 8:59 AM) - Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, wrote to the Romans, "For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution..."
Developing your Christian Graces (Mar 21, 2011 at 8:59 AM) - Personal Retreat: Read 2 Peter 1:5-11. Within these verses is a list of virtues which are often called The Christian Graces. These eight virtues form the person that God wants us to be. We will be fruitful Christians only if we cultivate these virtues (read verse 8)...
Personal Retreat: Winning Souls is Wise (May 13, 2009 at 6:31 AM) - Personal Retreat: Winning Souls is Wise | Ministry is one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding professions known to man. Everyday we get to watch people as they travel through their journeys toward the Greatness of God. We get to witness their spiritual, physical and emotional growth. We get to share many of their good times and...
Get a Handle on Stress (Mar 17, 2009 at 9:12 AM) - Get a Handle on Stress | Ministry is a very stressful occupation. So it would be wise to get a handle on your ministry stressors as soon as possible. If you are in ministry for the long haul, the more stressors you can work through the more...
PGR: Spiritual Leadership (Jul 18, 2008 at 1:17 PM) - PGR | Spiritual Leadership | Begin your Day with Fervent Prayer
Suggestions: Pray for God to guide you through your PGR day and that you will not be tempted to become side tracked or loose your train of thought. Pray that your spiritual growth and leadership qualities will be...
PGR: Time With God (Jun 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM) - PGR: Time With God | 1. How much time, or how often, do I pray each day? As ministers we spend a lot time time talking to others. Do we spend a lot of time talking to God? Do you spend seconds, minutes, or hours talking to God daily? Fill in the blank with...
PGR: Successful? Struggling? Praise God! (Jun 10, 2008 at 2:26 PM) - Do you feel as though God is working in your life and your ministry? Do you feel as though God is working in the lives of your members? God is so awesome, turn Him loose and let Him work. The PGR retreat is a time for you to be alone with God.
PGR: The Choice Is Yours (May 19, 2008 at 1:11 PM) - We, as Christians, are taught very valuable lessons from the Old Testament.
Read I Corinthians 10:6-10 I Corinthians 10:11-12 says, "These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come." So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't...
PGR: How is God Working in Your Life and Ministry? (May 6, 2008 at 5:16 PM) - Personal Growth Retreat (PGR): How is God Working in Your Life and Ministry? Personal Growth Retreat Individual One-Day Spiritual Growth Retreat.
PGR: Taking Care of the Needy (Apr 15, 2008 at 1:43 PM) - PERSONAL GROWTH RETREAT: TAKING CARE OF THE NEEDY>>> What are you and your congregation doing to help the needy? There has never been a time when God was not caring for the needy. From the beginning He has had a great desire for us as Christians to take care of those less fortunate that we are. Sometimes we are guilty of using...
PGR: JUST A THOUGHT (Apr 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM) - Please look deep into your heart as you answer the following questions: What is your main purpose for working with your members? What made you decide to...
PGR: How Am I Really Doing? (Mar 11, 2008 at 2:44 PM) - Get Started: Before you begin each part, pray over it. Ask God to give you an open heart and mind. Ask Him to give you ways to better serve your group if you have weaknesses in certain areas. If you are strong on certain points, please stop and give God the glory while thanking Him for giving you the strengths you have. After each point, write at least a paragraph about how you are...
PRG: Guidelines from God (Feb 26, 2008 at 9:30 AM) - Do you feel as though you are becoming spiritually stagnant? Have you ever thought how nice it would be if God would just give you a short set of guidelines to help get you back on track? This months retreat is designed to do just that. It's not hard and it's...
Personal Growth Retreat (PGR): LET'S GET PRACTICAL (Feb 10, 2008 at 2:36 PM) - Ministry is one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding professions known to man. Everyday we get to watch people as they travel through their journeys toward the Greatness of God. We get to witness their spiritual, physical and emotional growth. We get to share many of their good times and weep with them when times are not so good. America is a country where ministers are desperately needed. So it is up to us to make a difference...
Individual One-Day Spiritual Growth Retreat (Jan 28, 2008 at 3:30 PM) - Today we are going to look at five scenarios that will help us in our walk with our God and with our ministries. Each scenario will have questions and I strongly suggest that you write down your answers. It is tempting to...
Personal Retreat: WORKING AS ONE (Dec 31, 2007 at 5:26 PM) - In ministry, as in other professions, it is very common that we work closely with others. The longer we work together the more we depend on each other and the more decisions we will need to make together. Often the decisions made are not the one’s we would prefer but we should have a great attitude if it’s what’s best for the overall team.
Personal Retreat: MULTIPLY YOURSELF (Dec 12, 2007 at 9:46 AM) - It has been said by ministers for years, I really need to multiply my ministry. It has also been said that the best way to multiply your ministry is to begin by multiplying yourself. That seems like a very slow process when you want to see instant success or a growth in numbers in your group. The next question is...
Just Think About It (Nov 26, 2007 at 8:20 PM) - Sometimes in our ministry we get totally off track and need to be reminded of our real priorities. This Personal Retreat is somewhat different from the others because we are going back to basics.
Do you ever become discouraged and feel like you don’t really need to be doing ministry?
The Stress of Ministry (Nov 13, 2007 at 12:07 PM) - Individual One-Day Spiritual Growth Retreat:: Do you feel like you’re under a lot of stress? If you have been in ministry for at least two weeks, you probably know what stress is all about. Every minute is filled with people to serve, to reach out to and to encourage. Then there is the leadership who has certain expectations that you strive to meet...
Cross Thoughts: Do Not Worry About Money & Possessions (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM) - Cross Thoughts | Do Not Worry About Money and Possessions | Jesus tells us not to worry about everyday life, whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. Life consists of far more than food and clothing. Look at the birds. They do not need to...
Teaching Tips - Skits (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM) - Teaching Tips - Skits | One of the best ways to teach and to keep people involved is to use skits. Many people love to read scripture, lead worship, and even lead a prayer...
Daily Bible Readings For November (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM) - November 2011 Daily Bible Readings dealing with Spiritual Blessings-New Testament Promises
Discussion Guide: Serving Others (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM) - Discussion Guide: Serving Others | Begin with a prayer: This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an individual quiet time study. Definition: A servant is a person that serves others. A servant performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer...
Discussion Guide - Responsibility (Sep 29, 2011 at 2:10 PM) - Discussion Guide: Responsibility | This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an individual quiet time study. | Definition: A duty or task that you are required or expected to do; something that you should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc.
October Daily Bible Readings (Sep 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM) - Daily Bible Readings for the Month of October added. We're reading about How To Treat Others this month. Download, Distribute, Enjoy. Blessings!
Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life (Sep 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life | Always be full of joy in the Lord. Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Discussion Guide: Reliability (Sep 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM) - Discussion Guide: Reliability | Begin with a prayer | Definition: Someone able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed: able to be relied on. | Introduction: Definitely Reliable...
Cross Thoughts: Have The Humility of Christ (Aug 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Have the Humility of Christ | Do not be selfish; do not live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as...
Daily Bible Readings: September 2011 (Aug 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM) - Daily Bible Readings: September 2011 | This month's daily Bible readings deal with the subject of sexuality.
