Jan 22
When I was an education major at Freed-Hardeman University we learned the teaching technique of breaking a class into groups. I enjoyed this method of teaching then and have used it ever since in Bible classes. How I do it. I typically divide the class into groups of about 4-6 people. I ask them to …
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Jan 21
It is hard to say what is the best thing I have done to enrich my ministry. I have attended various lectureships, received a graduate degree, and read many books. I am blessed by reading ministry related blogs and listening to podcasts. While all of these continue to enrich my work, maybe the best thing I have done …
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Jan 11
Is your church involved in missions? When was the last time you had a Bible class studying missions? At Seven Oaks we didn’t know if we had ever had a class on missions. We are currently having a class open for any to attend on Sunday mornings. It is aimed at those primarily involved in …
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Jan 07
In 2014, the Seven Oaks Church of Christ did a new benevolent ministry. This ministry proved successful and I wanted to share it with others. The idea is certainly not original to us and has been done by other churches in various forms. We simply asked every individual in attendance Sunday morning to give a …
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Dec 02
Churches and ministries are making plans for 2015. Some good works are ending. Some are past their prime and need to be stopped because they are no longer effective. But others will not see 2015 because of other reasons. Consider four reasons why good works come to an end. Immorality – Brotherhood Mutual insurance …
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Sep 21
One of our outreaches for Seven Oaks Church of Christ this year was a “Friends Night in the Park.” We have a local park with a nice pavilion, playground, basketball courts, and lots of open space. We reserved the pavilion, took our grill, bought 400 hotdogs, chips, drinks, and desserts. We encouraged our people to …
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Sep 09
I wrote on a previous post about “How I Preach from my iPad Mini.” In this post I want to share with you some of my favorite apps for ministry and preaching. You likely are familiar with most of these, but it might be helpful to find out how I use them. Bible Apps Accordance …
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Jul 16
Since coming to preach in Mayfield, Kentucky I have been involved with the New Pathways for Children ministry. The work began in 1990 and has grown through the sacrifices of Christians in this region. The facility has undergone a renewal in the last three years through the leadership fo Glen and Ricky Burse. Their number …
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Jun 19
I was visiting with a brother who’s health has declined in recent months. He has been in lots of pain and discomfort. His health has caused him to miss worship on a regular basis. He said they had received an incredible amount of support from friends, family, and fellow Christians. People have brought food, set with …
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Jun 10
This past Sunday we completed our second “We are the Sermon” ministry. The idea was not original to us, and certainly not complicated. The aim of the ministry was to reach out to our community with acts of service and love. A secondary aim is developing deeper friendships and relationships with one another as we …
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