Theological Papers
Proposal For Local Church Counseling Ministry
Proposal for Establishing a Biblical Counseling Ministry in the Local Churchby John Woodward Grace Fellowship Int’l. Outline The process can be divided in four phases: Pre-planning, Planning, Training, and Ministry 1. Pre-planning phase Identify and clarify the leader’s understanding of the counseling model. The doctrine of sanctification The role of psychology The biblical model…
Read MoreHappy Mothers Day
Growing up I had a great mother. That was wonderful when I was growing upbut it raised the bar pretty high for me to try to reach when I became a mother myself… It didn’t take me long to realize that I would probably never win an award for “Mother of the Year.” When my…
Read MoreThe Resurrection and Justification
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who accordingto His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope throughthe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”1 Peter 1:3 We have a myriad of reasons to bless our great God, to speak of Him with grateful praises. “Blessed be the…
Read MoreGrace Teaches–Love Compels
The Grace of God Teaches Us [Does the belief in the assuranced security of the born-again believer lead to carelessness and lack of spiritual power? Some believe so, but…] …The fact is, the charge that teaching eternal security leads to carelessness in Christian living is a direct contradiction of God’s word. Many of the strongest…
Read MoreMan As Spirit, Soul, and Body (Table of Contents)
Several chapters are available here for preview. The current edition is available an an e-book or in print at Grace Fellowship. “Man as Spirit, Soul, and Body; Implications for Exchanged Life Counseling” TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION … . … . . 1 Trends in Pastoral Counseling … . … . … 1 The…
Read MoreObedience-Oriented Education, Part 1
INTRODUCTION Obedience-oriented education, as developed in Honduras, grew out of a “TEEE” program, which grew out of a TEE program, which grew out of a TE program. Let us explain these E’s. TE program means Theological Education, usually in a resident seminary or Bible institute. TEE provides Theological Education by Extension. TEEE means Theological Education…
Read MoreObedience-Oriented Education, Part 2
II. TEACHERS MUST MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH PASTORS IN THE FIELD Ephesians 1:17-23 gives us insight into the divine process of theological education: God Himself gives His people (the members of the local church in Ephesus) a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Him and His program. The teacher must help his student-worker to participate…
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IV. WE MUST PERMIT SPONTANEOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH Mark 4:16-19 illustrates how churches take root, grow and develop their different ministries spontaneously, with a minimum of control on the part of the workers responsible. We recognize the Lord Jesus Christ’s supreme authority over all churches and theological institution. Where he reigns the Church develops…
Read MoreHe Giveth More Grace
“He giveth more grace” – James 4:6“He increaseth strength” – Isaiah 40:29“Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied” – Jude 2 He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;To added affliction He addeth His mercy,To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace. When we have exhausted our…
Read MoreCommunication Guidelines
Think about the guidelines and study the supporting Scripture verses. Rate yourself on each of these items: Excellent (3), Good (2), Fair (1), Poor (0) 1. Be a ready listener and do not answer until the other person has finished talking (Prov. 18:13; James 1:19). __________ 2. Be slow to speak. Think first. Don’t be…
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