RESOURCES FOR 'THE BETA PLUS SERIES
GROWING IN CHRIST:
A widely used 7 session DVD series that has been very effective in presenting the uniqueness of Jesus Christ in the light of New Age thinking. An excellent follow-up to some popular basic courses. (This course is best suited for those already associated with a church). It leads people to a personal, life-changing decision for Jesus Christ, and also to experience the anointing power of the Holy Spirit. This growth in experience is seen to be shared in ministry within and beyond the local church. Growth in Christ is designed to enable participants in accomplishing the goals and purposes of the local congregation.
7 DVD disks (for the 7 sessions)-cost $135
Group Leader's Workbook-cost $10
Participant's Workbook-cost $5
FORMING AND LEADING HOME GROUPS:
A short seminar (possibly a Fri. evening-Sat early evening) designed to start off leadership development of the home group-based church. The beginnings of a process that moves beyond the program church (even where home groups already exist) and moves towards a church that is thoroughly home group-based. These are the Meta churches of the future. An expert in group development is not required to lead this seminar. All who are potential leaders will require the workbook. Present group leaders of churches will most definetely need to learn how to facilitate a group that is now operating in entirely different ways than formerly known.
Participants Training Manual -cost $5
BASICS IN CHRISTIAN GROWTH:
A primer for participants in new home groups (following the Growing In Christ series). Designed for basic understandings of personal discipleship, spiritual growth, and commitment to the worship and ministering life of the congregation. Please note: A suggested process of continued education is outlined in the book, There Must Be Another Way by Charles Alexander (See link:Books by Charles Alexander). This course is intended to be part of the ongoing education process which takes place on alternative weeks to the home group. (E.g.,two times per month).
Participant's Workbook-cost $8
LEADING THE LEADERS:
A series of studies presented by a leading elder or zone leader (once the church has reached this stage of development), and is designed to enable, teach, and encourage the home group leaders in their regular meetings. Appendix 2 offers a process for gathering church members to determine and enable goal setting for effective mission. (Group leaders do not need this manual).
Training Manual -cost $10
LET’S WORSHIP:
A Handbook for Reform-Minded Churches of Liturgical and Non-Liturgical Persuasions.
This is a ‘how to’ book and is especially designed for congregations with a heart for church-planting and/or churches that would appreciate practical help in worshipping God at the highest level they can attain. Most churches realize that the assembling of the congregation for worship is the most important activity they do together. Many feel frustrated by the lack of resources, or the ability to use well those resources they have. For all types of churches, a common biblical principle is applied. It is one that employs a loose structure, but also of allowing for Spirit-led movement. An Alternative Liturgy of Holy Communion is provided for liturgical churches. This liturgy employs the principles of worship that are developed in the handbook.
Cost $8
ANOTHER WAY
A powerful CD Powerpoint presentation (with audio). This CD is designed to be a one day seminar with church congregations. Are you satified with where you are? Where are you goiong? How are you going to get there? This four session presentation, with group questions etc, identifies changing social conditions and new possibilities of motivation in the Spirit plus appropriate new structures honouring an equipped priesthood of believers. Many of the resources are mentioned on this page. Watch your church come alive in Christ!
Cost. $25
Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars; mailing costs are not included in prices. Please email for total prices for your order.:
orders@timothyministry.ca (You will be invoiced upon delivery) OR
Send a cheque directly to: Timothy Ministry, 281 Tuscany Dr. NW Calgary AB T3L 2H9
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