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How to Have Meaningful Family Worship
by Kevin Swanson
Basing this presentation on three generations that practiced family worship, Kevin Swanson makes a fervent case for family worship. What kind of heart does Dad need to bring into the shepherding of his little ones? What are the obstacles to family worship? Kevin Swanson gives some great practical advice on basic exegetical and teaching methodologies, the elements of worship, the use of illustrations, motivating family members to be attentive during worship, and cultivating good heart attitudes.
Keynote: Suffer the Children: How God Uses ‘Imperfect’ Children to Transform a Local Church
by Kevin Swanson
Kevin Swanson shares the moving testimony of the way the Lord has transformed the heart of a local church by their decision to include special needs children during the worship of the meeting of the local church.
Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello: How to Leave/How to Join a Church
by Kevin Swanson
Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about saying goodbye? In the modern world of transient relationships, millions suffer from the heart calluses that develop following a string of bad goodbyes. The recovery period is long and painful. But the Bible has much to say on the topic, and you will find immediate healing in this terrific message on saying hello and saying goodbye. In this session, Kevin covers the basic things you want to look for before committing to join a church, as well as some helpful heart considerations and practical issues to take into account before leaving a church.
The Covenantal Structure of the Local Church
by Bill Einwechter
This message is a foundational look at the local church as a covenantal institution. In it, Einwechter will explore how a church is constituted and maintained in purity and peace. Attention will also be given as to how a covenantal perspective leads to the successful integration of the church with the family.
Children and the Dominion Mandate
by Bill Einwechter
This message will explain the centrality of children for the fulfillment of the dominion mandate of Genesis 1:26-28. It will seek to show how fruitfulness among Christians is essential if we are to fulfill our calling before God.
Interaction with the Sermon
by Bill Einwechter
Examines the biblical basis for allowing the men of the congregation the opportunity to interact with the teacher in the public meetings of the church. The benefits, practice, and possible pitfalls of “interaction” will be considered.
How to Survive Transitional Periods
by Geoff Botkin
During historic eras when culture moves from apostasy toward biblical fidelity, the transition period can be disquieting for both churches and families. Because the rebuilding process cannot be instant and perfect, churches and families must avoid impatience, formulaic solutions, and anarchy on the road to order, unity, progress, and fruitfulness. This lecture explores critical issues in the reformation process and the gracious attitudes that must guide the careful formation of new churches.
Tackling the Challenge of Church Reformation in Modern America
by Geoff Botkin
Protestant America has inherited weaknesses that make ongoing reformation particularly difficult. There are unresolved issues from the earlier differences with Rome. A culture of statist compliance has weakened the resolve of Christian men, and compromised the great doctrines of a robust Faith. Domineering evangelicalism is uncomfortable with comprehensive reform. The weakened family cannot serve as the necessary foundation for improvement. As reformers prioritize their work, they must make straight paths for their feet (Heb. 12:13). This lecture offers practical suggestions on how weak hands and feeble knees can be strengthened.