Category Archives: Ministry Monday

“FORWARD” 2014 TEACHING CALENDAR

Earlier in the year I posted, “The Power of a Teaching Calendar.” In that post, I talked about the power of having a consistent teaching calendar. In this post, I am listing an actual teaching calendar that was created by Pastor David McCool and myself. We are now in September, so teachers, and pastors areContinueContinue reading ““FORWARD” 2014 TEACHING CALENDAR”

1) THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED

Our English word “parable” is a transliteration of the Greek parabole (pronounced para-bow-LAY) which simply means “to place beside, to cast alongside.” A parable, then, is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It puts the known next to the unknown so that we may learn. When Jesus said, “The kingdomContinueContinue reading “1) THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED”

5) EVANGELISM 101

We will be taking a break from our daily scheduled posts this week to launch the “Faith Work 101” sermon series that can be used as a back to school series for your church, student ministry or personal devotion. This message was originally preached at Adrian United by David Morehead on 9-5-10. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962),ContinueContinue reading “5) EVANGELISM 101”

2) GOD’S WORD 101

We will be taking a break from our daily scheduled posts this week to launch the “Faith Work 101” sermon series that can be used as a back to school series for your church, student ministry or personal devotion. This message was originally preached at Adrian United by David Morehead on 8-15-10. Last Sunday weContinueContinue reading “2) GOD’S WORD 101”

1) PRAYER 101

We will be taking a break from our daily scheduled posts this week to launch the “Faith Work 101” sermon series that can be used as a back to school series for your church, student ministry or personal devotion. This message was originally preached at Adrian United by David Morehead on 8-8-10. Yesterday, August 7th,ContinueContinue reading “1) PRAYER 101”

7) WHO’S YOUR PAUL/ PETER? YOU NEED A “MENTOR”

THE ART OF MENTORING  (Excerpts from an Article Written by Mark Foster) Mentoring is a word that we are hearing more and more today.  There have always been mentors, but it is being stressed more today and with good reason.  One of the most pressing needs of our day is the training of young menContinueContinue reading “7) WHO’S YOUR PAUL/ PETER? YOU NEED A “MENTOR””

6) WHO’S YOUR RHODA? YOU NEED A “LITTLE ONE”

Rhoda was a doorkeeper in the house of Mary in Jerusalem. During a lengthy prayer vigil, Rhoda got up to answer the door – and there was Peter, unexpectedly and supernaturally freed from jail! She got so excited, she forget to let him in and instead ran to tell her companions that their prayers hadContinueContinue reading “6) WHO’S YOUR RHODA? YOU NEED A “LITTLE ONE””

5) WHO’S YOUR BARNABAS? YOU NEED AN ENCOURAGER!

We are living in times when people desperately need encouragement. Followers of Christ are challenged in Scripture to encourage each other daily. It is our Christian duty to encourage each other. Encouragement means to come alongside to help. The word “encourage” is used in the Bible to mean: to make strong; to cheer up or causeContinueContinue reading “5) WHO’S YOUR BARNABAS? YOU NEED AN ENCOURAGER!”