Ezine for the Week of May 3, 2010

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

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We need your help!

We have a $72K shortfall, and we need your partnership to make our obligations and keep this ministry going!

ITW Financial Challenge

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We are a ministry making a difference for the Kingdom of God, and... We need your Partnership!

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Research Highlights

Big problem in our churches!

The Defensive Mechanisms of Criticism and Withdraw

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Research Findings about Church Relationship Breakdowns!

Research Methods Research Findings

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Weekly Bible Study

John 12:1-19

Hosanna in the Highest!

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Bible Reading Plans

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Monthly Bible Study Article

Christ Our Assurance

What is Assurance? First, there is the assurance of salvation, which feeds into the assurance of hope that gives us trust, which in turn gives us our confidence, purpose, and motive for Christian living. This assurance is our certainty that we are saved because "God calls us;" we do not call on Him for our salvation. We receive it only as an act of undeserving grace that we cannot get on our own by merit or birthright. The Holy Spirit gives us testimony and empowers us; we are then to receive our faith and persevere in it.

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Monthly Leadership Article

What is Leadership?

A basic description of leadership is the duty and call of the person who is in charge to take charge with courage and character, and to risk leading his/her people where they need to go and how they need to be led. It is a position that seeks vision, opportunities, and needs and then motivates others to get it done through the resources, talents, and time they can contribute...

http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=65616&columnid=4541

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

The Book of the Ages Why is the Bible Important?

What on the "Blogs" this Week?

New: Is there a Contradiction in John 12?

History of Inductive Bible Study

Believe!? "Do you believe this?"

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

We need your prayers!

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Revelation 14 at www.biblicaleschatology.org/

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What happens when you support us?

Your gift is not only supporting us to do ministry, but you partner with us to come along side to do real ministry to other pastors too. You help those in ministry who have no means to go to higher education or receive seminary level educational resources or the means to pastor their flock effectively.

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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 15-16

Exodus 17-20

II Samuel 5-9

Psalms 51-53

Job 35-36

Jeremiah 27-31

II Corinthians 4-5

Luke 1-2

Exodus 21-24

II Samuel 10-14

Psalms 54-56

Job 37-38

Jeremiah 32-36

II Corinthians 6-8

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

Find out what the image of your church is in the community. To do this, go door to door, and ask people how you can pray for them, then come together as a church to pray for them. While you are asking them for prayer requests, ask if they know about your church and what you can do to improve. By doing this, you will get a feel about how the community sees you and then you can know what areas need improvement and work. This is a great project for all ages, especially youth groups! This prayer task can also be turned into a very effective way to reach out to people and transition into a "Lighthouse of Prayer." (Matthew 10)

Prayer Guide for your Church and Pastor

Pray that you as a church family remain faithful and good stewards, so the financial needs are met (Psalm. 91:15-16; Phil. 4:19).

From www.churchleadership.org/

Last Week's Bible Study Lessons

John 11:38-57 John 11:20-37 John 11:1-19

The Book of the Ages Why is the Bible Important? Inductive Bible Study System

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Romans 12:12

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