Jesus and His apostles required believers to do these things reciprocally: Relationships Love ForgiveBear sufferingsServeBe kindCareHonor Submit Have fellowshipBe clothed with humility Serving Bear burdensWork with Pray Lay down our lives Receive with hospitality Instruction TeachEncourageExhortSpeak the truth Shepherding Spur to love and good deedsStrengthen and build upEdify each one with a hymn, word of instruction, revelation, tongue or its interpretationConfess faults Be of … [Read more...]

 Based on Luke 15 POY! SKIT GUIDELINES: In a small group, participants might simply read their lines, or glance at their lines to get the idea so they can speak in their own words. Most POY! skits require no practice in advance. Have any small children play a brief part. Most scripts have an optional part for children, listed last under Participants. Most scripts have a Narrator who should read the script beforehand to see how to keep moving the story along. It is not necessary to … [Read more...]

Many receive Christ, begin worshipping with others, and then lose interest and stop attending meetings. Jesus warned this would happen because of temptation, persecution and worldly allurement (Matthew 13:20-23). Even so, shepherds can keep most lambs from straying by following these New Testament instructions: Baptize new believers right away, among friends, and lovingly receive them into the Body. Show God’s love to those who repent by baptizing them. “Love bears all things, believes … [Read more...]

New believer, are you eager to obey Jesus and be baptized? We are happy for you. Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles assure you of four advantages that your baptism will bring: Our Lord set the example for us to follow: “Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the spirit descending on him like a dove. A voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well … [Read more...]

                          Do you see people make decisions for Christ and then they fall away? If so, Let God use these guidelines from His Word to help you conserve those seekers who affirm faith. But first, you must slay two popular, Evangelical sacred cows: one is named “Decision” and the other, “Personal”.                               George Patterson recalls, “While planting churches in Honduras, so many dropouts following … [Read more...]

Based on Matt. 13:3-9, 18-23  POY! SKIT GUIDELINES: In a small group, participants might simply read their lines, or glance at their lines to get the idea so they can speak in their own words. Most POY! skits require no practice in advance. Have any small children play a brief part. Most scripts have an optional part for children, listed last under Participants. Most scripts have a Narrator who should read the script beforehand to see how to keep moving the story along. It is not … [Read more...]

             Ministry focused exclusively on the homeless can prove fruitful, but it can also become a bottomless pit of wasted time and resources unless strict guidelines are set in place. Many have focused on the homeless and have found that it is hard establish a church just for them, or even a stable ministry. Most of the homeless suffer with some kind of mental or emotional disorder. They remain content with their identity as victims living in poverty, and seek the attention … [Read more...]

The prayer of faith shall heal the sick, the Lord shall raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.--James 5:15 If you work in a pioneer mission field, then you will experience many occasions to pray for healing. Be prepared. These helps are gleaned from Allan Hodges, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Greeley, Colorado. Talk with the sick person. Get to know the person; seek to find the cause of the illness. Pray for guidance as you listen to the person, or the … [Read more...]

Based on Genesis chapters 1- 2  POY! SKIT GUIDELINES: In a small group, participants might simply read their lines, or glance at their lines to get the idea so they can speak in their own words. Most POY! skits require no practice in advance. Have any small children play a brief part. Most scripts have an optional part for children, listed last under Participants. Most scripts have a Narrator who should read the script beforehand to see how to keep moving the story along. It is not … [Read more...]