Evangelism and Service, Know the Connection

Charlie Schumacher speaks to us this week about the connection between evangelism and works/service. His basic outline was that good works are important to others because they prove you care, give evidence of faith, and God commands us to do it,  He also emphasized that verbal proclamation of the Gospel is necessary, not just good. Lastly, he said that good works should always be done with eternal purposes in mind.

Yahweh Tsidkenu “I Am Your Righteousness”

Mike “Big O” Owczarek defines the terms “righteousness” and “justification” in light of both Old and New Testament realities, explaining what it means that Christ is our righteousness and how that truth ought to play itself out in the lives of believers.

A Living Body, The Church

In his life training talk, Shawn Vradenburg goes over the reasons both we and our culture push back against the idea of church, then he establishes the biblical basis for church. After explaining the reasons we go to church, Shawn then outlines what we should look for in a church and then specifies what church IS and is NOT.


Knowing Technology

In a society so dependent on technology, it is important that believers be aware of both the potential benefits and pitfalls of technology. Jay Ripley points out both the dangerous and redemptive qualities of technology, ending with some practical ways that believers can put technology to good use for the Kingdom.  

The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ

Matt talks about reasons we don’t study the bible; It’s mental, emotional, and home work. He then explains why studying the Bible is worth it. He says that it is fun to find answers, disciplinary reading gives way to leisure reading, and it makes you feel wonderful. He closes by encouraging listeners to engage their senses to help make the truths of the Gospel more real to them by listening to music, watching good movies, reading supplemental fiction and engaging their imaginations.