A quick Bible study that addresses the characteristics of a spiritual mature person
Mike Shepherd
God's will is for every person to experience growth and maturity as a follower of Christ. Maturity is not based on age, appearance, achievements or academics. Maturity is determined by attitude. It is your attitude that impacts your character. Without a commitment to spiritual maturity in relationships, we cannot truly fulfill Christ's command that we love our neighbor as ourselves. Share this Bible ...
What kind of person would you follow into an unknown wilderness?
Tami Rudkin
Give each person an index card or small slip of paper. Ask them to think of someone they would be willing to follow into an unknown wilderness. Ask them to list 3 characteristics that person would need to have. (i.e. compassionate, tough, visionary, etc.)
Group members choose their favorite out of a group of motivational phrases.
Tami Rudkin
Write the following phrases on regular sheets of paper, one per sheet. (Use a marker for easier reading)
Attitude is Everything
Commitment to Excellence
Dare to Soar
Whatever it Takes
Think Big
Throw these sheets out on the floor in the middle of your circle. Ask your group to take a minute to think about these phrases. Then ask them to share with the group which of the phrases they like the best and ...
Unfortunately, your church is doing precisely the opposite of what is ethical and legal. It's also putting itself at a great financial risk because of potential liability.
There has been a lot of legal pressure in recent years to make sure that any organization that intentionally brings children in contact with adults does everything in its power to prevent an act of child sexual abuse from occurring. ...
Knowing how much God loves us gives us confidence in our relationship with him and others.
Christians sometimes think that having good self-esteem makes us prideful and self-centered. However, just the opposite is true. As we come to terms with how God has made us and look for the worth he has ascribed to each of us, we will gain confidence in our relationships with him and everyone around us. This three-session course will help you get started.
This course highlights six biblical men of integrity.
Whether an "everyman" like Jacob or a man of supernatural strength like Samson, the Bible tells the story of many men used especially by God. This six-session course will use Scripture lessons and biblical stories to teach you about themes like obedience, equality, humility, fear, suffering, and more. This course includes leader's guides, optional activities, and profiles on each character from the ...