From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org Do you read from the Bible or read into the Bible? Do you know the difference? What does Biblical interpretation mean to you? What should it mean and how should you delve into and teach the most Holy Precepts of our LORD? By your will or His?We have a major problem in our churches; people, even pastors go to the Bible and just collect from it what they feel and want, forcing it so that they miss receiving what they need and what God has for all of us. Thus, people are not experiencing the true wonders and Truth and riches of God's principles... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=77775&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 9 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36158&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Under Schaeffer's guidance and vision, ITW and FASICLD were started in Carmel California as a think-tank and Bible literacy project. This endeavor came into fruition the late 70's to strategize how to reach and train pastors and church leaders to focus on Christ centered principles. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=35968&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Seventh Trumpet http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33579&view=post&blogid= Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How well do you Manage your personal life, is it with godly terms?When I was with a church growth-consulting firm, we did a major study of pastors, and came up with some startling statistics... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33036&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Stewardship Part IQ: What does stewardship mean to you?There are two words that send the average congregation and common churchgoer into fear and panic, from the leadership and pastorate, that fears to offend or drive people away, to the church member who may be too far stretched in time and giving, and cannot give anymore, to the person who does not want to be convicted, lest he be forced to reach for the sacred will of his wallet or the exercise of His call. Yet, these two words are simple, and needed, because the church and the body of Christ could not function without them being proclaimed and exercised: These simple words are... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32854&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Small Group Curriculum ModelSmall groups are designed to meet the deepest relational and learning needs of the congregation. Small groups can help provide the framework for people to be challenged to worship God with joy, passion, and conviction by learning who they are in Christ so they can develop the trusting faith in Jesus as Savior and LORD... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32242&view=post&blogid= Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Father's Hand! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=65142&view=post&blogid= Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 8 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36157&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you willing to take an honest look at some of the reasons why people are not coming to your church?1,103 churches surveyed and tracked for 12-plus years http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=35969&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 It is our goal that you and your congregation is Equipped to be Discipled and Encouraged togrow and develop spiritually. Then help teach others these principles. We specialize in designing these resources to be used by pastors so they can in turn teach others these principles of discipleship. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33034&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Here is a tool to help the People in your church find out what there Spiritual Gifts are. This is an "inventory" format; it is not as accurate as our other assessment, but this makes a good tool to start out with. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32852&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt. 18:20)Small Groups are the way to grow your church in Him! Your church is called to make Small Groups! So what can you do? Start to think small! For God to do something big in your life and in your church, you need to start thinking small-Small Groups! Small Groups are important and essential. They are the primary and best means to learn and grow in our walk with Christ. All Christians who are serious about their faith should be in a Small Group. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32241&view=post&blogid= Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This Bible reading plan will take you through the entire Bible in an historical linier timeline order with the first events first to the last. Each line represents a days reading, you may progress as you do your devotions in any order you would like. This list will take one year if each line is read each day. If you read more on one day and less on another, you can still track your progress. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31610&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The question before us is what the Christian life, true spirituality, really is,and how it may be lived in a twentieth-century setting. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36837&view=post&blogid= Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo: Capítulo 7 de Libro de Juan http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36156&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Third Woe Commences http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33578&view=post&blogid= Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you Willing to Improve Your Preaching? What About Your Words? When we preach, and whether we use a pulpit or not, we are the "vicars" of Christ on earth-His ambassadors and representatives. In addition, we have been given the stewardship of a special call to proclaim His precepts in truth. In so doing, we are to preach in His power, in clarity, and in genuineness with passion and conviction. And, to top it off, we need to make sure our words are edifying and never condescending or evil. Because, when we preach, we are leading others to Christ. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33033&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How to Mobilize the People in your church according to their Spiritual Gifts.This section is primarily for the Church leadership and the Mentor Groups. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32849&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Getting to Know You, As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Prov. 27:17)The Small Group is the prime platform for establishing and instilling the Great Commandment and the Great Commission that Jesus gave us in Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 12:29-31. The Small Group is also the vehicle with which to develop and experience authentic relationships and growing discipleship. This builds a Church of authentic community, poured out to His precepts and being in relational intimacy and fullness in Him. This is what we are called to emulate from our Lord. Because people will be... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32240&view=post&blogid= Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Read through the Bible weekly.This Bible reading plan is designed to be more flexible for you. So instead of having an assigned daily reading, you have your reading for the entire week. That way you can fit into your busy schedule, as sometimes we have more time on one day and not another. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31609&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Fruit of the Spirit Part IIThe Fruit of the Spirit is the continual and indispensable application of God's work in us that spurs our growing, effectual, spiritual development. This, in turn, assembles the elements we need to further build and live out our faith so we can effectively and graciously relate to others around us. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=54543&view=post&blogid= Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0400 If you are a pastor you must ask yourself this question, am I running on fumes, is my tank empty? I found several diseases among pastors and Christian workers that I have worked with and observed over the years; and each disease I have personally felt when I have gone unchecked. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=39272&view=post&blogid= Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We compared over 1,103 churches for 15 years to what constitutes a healthy church from our other research. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36571&view=post&blogid= Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo: Capítulo 6 de Libro de Juan http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36155&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400