Ezine for the Week of March 22, 2010

Growing in Christ is the key to growing a faith, a family and a fellowship!

News

Our new bog dealing with practical and Biblical church growth and leadership…

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ITW Financial Challenge

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Research Highlights

Big problem in our churches!

Why Churches Fail: Part I

http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=42340&columnid=4545

Why Churches Fail Part II

http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=42339&columnid=4545

The number one reason why people stop coming to any given church, (your church) was reported by over 91% people citing the significant factor or main reason being conflict and gossip! (James 3:5-6)

More research and insights from Schaeffer himself

Research Methods Research Findings

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http://www.churchleadership.org/

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Weekly Bible Study

John 11:1-19 Lazarus Dies!

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=65317&columnid=3803

Easter Bible Study

Jesus Suffering and Resurrection

The Crucifixion of Jesus!

The Passion of Jesus! Jesus' Crucifixion From A Medical Point of View!

http://70030.netministry.com/pages.asp?pageid=56861

John & more Bible Studies archives

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Bible Reading Plans

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Monthly Bible Study Article

Becoming Salt and Light

How is your seasoning?

This problem of a lack of salt and light has been our mantra for this ministry for over thirty years. We believe that the lack of Bible study and Bible knowledge are two of the root causes of the problems that most Christians face, because without this knowledge, they are unable to make healthy and wise decisions. The lack of salt and light is also one of the root problems that most, if not all of our local churches worldwide face.

http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=64811&columnid=4541

Approaches to Studying Scripture

http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31419&columnid=3801

Christianity is not just the proclamation of the Gospel; it is also the example of the Gospel!

Monthly Leadership Article

Church Breakdowns are Festered by our Response

Why People in Church Fight? Part II Defensiveness, Criticalness, Contemptuous and Withdraw!

Why People in Church Fight?

Research Findings about Church Relationship Breakdowns!

http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=48713&columnid=4545

What on the "Blogs" this Week?

New: Do you have a hard time understanding what God is ... doing?

Are you a Sheep? The Good Shepherd

I need a little insight and help with a new book!

We need your prayers!

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Revelation 12 at www.biblicaleschatology.org/

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This and Next Weeks Bible Reading Schedule

Week

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Gospels

Law

History

Psalms

Poetry

Prophecy

Epistles

Mark 3-4

Genesis 44-47

I Samuel 6-10

Psalms 33-35

Job 23-24

Isaiah 62-66

I Corinthians 7-8

Mark 5-6

Genesis 48-50

I Samuel 11-15

Psalms 36-38

Job 25-26

Jeremiah 1-6

I Corinthians 9-10

Our Bible reading chart is sent to you 1 and 2 weeks ahead, if you have finished it, you did it! You can also spend time in the Psalms and Proverbs…

To view entire chart: Weekly Bible Reading Chart More Bible Reading Plans

Our Main Books

The New Exodus

How to Build your Faith to Share your Faith

BuildingHealthy Relationships...

Into Thy Word

How to Study the Bible!

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We Need your Help! Every small bit of help, helps us serve our Lord!

It is our VISION and call, and commitment to point the church back onto the path of making disciples. It is our passion and directive to lead Christians away from our false perceptions and into His way.

Help us help them, help us help you!

Church Growth Tip of the Week

A church's spiritual health is a matter of focus. To develop an action plan, to change the pew-sitting church into the Christ powered church, you have to go beyond talking about it and actually do something! This requires a focus on Christ that turns into passion and conviction. That passion must come from growth in Christ. If it does not, you will be working for yourselves and not for the Lord and Creator of the Universe! The focus must be on Christ, not the church. That focus determines whether you have a survival mentality or a service mentality. Do you have a church filled with competing agendas, or one with a purpose that is poured out to our Lord? (Philippians 3:10)

Prayer Guide for your Church and Pastor!

Pray that your church family gives Christ real, authentic adoration, praise, impassioned worship, and glory both in private and collectively as a Church, and that worship is never a show, entertainment, or talent focused, rather making God the audience to our praise (Gal. 6:14).

From http://www.churchleadership.org/

Last Week's Bible Study Lessons

John 10:22-42 John 10:1-21 John 9:24-41 John 9:1-23

Building a Life of Hope

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