WORSHIP IS

the most awesome activity in which a believer is ever engaged

Growth Ministries' Executive Director provides a tool for deepening your understanding of corporate and private worship. A thirty-day, three minute exercise in contemplating the most awesome activity in which a Christian is ever engaged.

THE PREACHING OF DR. CHARLES LAKE ON CD

Storms, Thorns and Other Challenges- A six CD sermon series dealing with subjects such as; Loving the Unlovely, Rejoicing in the Midst of Storms, Finding Grace Sufficient for Thorns and Living by Faith and Not by Feeling

Aliens in a Strange Country- A seven CD sermon series dealing with subjects such as; Does Anything Last Forever?, Will Anything be Left After the Fire, Travelers in a Strange Land and others

Coming Soon - When the Word of the Lord Comes- A twelve-sermon series which studies the ministry of the Prophet Elijah from I Kings 17 - II Kings 2.

RUNNING THE RACE

A Basic Course for Believers

A nine-week basic follow-up for new believers with topics ranging from...Running with Confidence (Assuring One's Faith), Christ is Our Coach (Depending on Christ), Training in the Presence of God (Daily Quiet Time), Conquering Runner's Fatigue (Fact vs. Feelings), Clearing the Hurdles (Overcoming Temptation), Running with Integrity (Living a Christ-like Example), Training with a Team (Joining a Local Church), Staying on Course (Knowing God's Will), Passing the Baton (Sharing Your Faith)

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 1-4

A Venture in Learning and Accountability

Four nine-week studies teaching the basic disciplines of the Christian life. Topics from each level include...

Level 1- The Disciplined Christian, The Daily Quiet Time, Memorizing God's Word, My Relationship With Christ, Effective Praying, Studying God's Word, Witnessing in My Sphere of Influence, Practical Disciplines, Check-up and Evaluation

Level 2- The Bible: An Overview, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts (Romans 12:6-8), Developing Your Spiritual Gifts, My Commitment To My Church, The Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Dealing With Temptation, Disciplining the Mind, The Lordship of Christ, Check-up and Evaluation

Level 3- Accepting Ourselves As God Created Us, How To Give a Testimony, Personal Problem Solving, Knowing God's Will, Resolving Interpersonal Conflict, The Fruit of the Spirit, Distinguishing Good From Evil, Setting Priorities, Check-up and Evaluation,

Level 4- Setting Your Own Goals, Digging Deeper: The Daily Quiet Time, Digging Deeper: Effective Praying, Digging Deeper: Witnessing in My Sphere of Influence, Digging Deeper: Exercising My Spiritual Gifts, The Discipline of Fasting, The Three "R's" of Discipleship, Christian Maturity, Check-up and Evaluation

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 5-8

Based on the Sermon on the Mount

Four nine-week studies teaching the basic Christian values as taught by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount.

Level 5- Moral Character 1 (The Beatitudes), Moral Character 2 (The Beatitudes), Salt & Light, True Righteousness, Relationships of Peace, Marital Faithfulness, An Honest Tongue, Turning the Other Cheek, Servant Love (Agape)

Level 6- Personal Piety, Good Works, The Model Prayer, God's Will, Depending on God, Forgiveness, Victory Over Sin, Godly Ambition, Values Review

Level 7- Eternal Investments, Godly Goals, An Undivided Heart, Trusting, Ordinary Things, Priorities, Discernment in Relationships, Asking, Values Review

Level 8- The Golden Rule, Limitations, Discernment of Leaders, Spiritual Fruit, Obedience, The Right Foundation, Storms, Jesus' Authority, Values Review

DISCIPLESHIP FOR COUPLES

Re-enforcing Your Marriage

A nine-week study for couples to do together to strengthen their marriage relationship. Topics include... Growing Together Individually, Loving One Another Realistically, Dealing with the Enemy Within, Growing Together as Servants, Expressing Our Love to One Another, Growing Together through Conflict, Growing Together as Stewards, Edifying One Another with Wholesome Communication, Marriage Reinforcers - Where Do We Go from Here?

DISCIPLESHIP FOR PARENTS

Rearing Godly Children

A nine-week study for parents teaching basic biblical principles for rearing godly children. Topics include... Studying the Biblical Basis, Lifting Up Children, Meeting Needs - Setting Boundaries, Recognizing Behavioral Problems, Disciplining Inappropriate Behavior, Passing On a Living Faith, Preparing for Adolescence, Instilling Values, Teaching Respect and Responsibility

DISCIPLER TRAINING

A tool for training discipler's to disciple most effectively.

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 1 (CD)

Veteran discipler, Pastor Keith Koteskey, teaches the nine weeks of DT level 1. All you have to do is facilitate the group.

THE TRAINING OF A LEADER

An 18-week training course for present and potential leaders of the local church. Topics include... Selecting and Training of Leaders, Incarnating the Qualities of a Leader, Expressing Your Style of Leadership, Making People a Priority, Standing in Front/Working with Others, Equipping the Saints, Governing the Church - A Help or a Hindrance, Conducting a Session of Business, Accounting for the Church's Finances, Utilizing the Presence of Conflict, Disciplining the Fallen - Implementing the Spirit of Accountability, Introducing a Change of Direction, Projecting the Future of the Church

DOING WHAT COMES UNNATURALLY

Living Life in the Spirit

A nine week in-depth study of the fruit of the Spirit. Topics include... Living in the Flesh, Love - Loving the Unlovely, Joy - Rejoicing When Your World is Falling Apart, Peace - Tranquil in Tribulation, Grace - Expressed Through Kindness, Meekness, and Goodness, Faithfulness - Our Trusting Response to God, Self-Control - Learning to Say "No", Living in the Spirit

LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

An 18-week study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Four Introductory Considerations, Supplemental Study: When the Day of Pentecost Came, The Administrator of the Atonement, The Divine Paraclete, The Gift and the Giver, Special Study: The Gift of Tongues, Supplemental Study: Divine Healing - Spiritual Graces, Special Study: Sins Against the Holy Spirit, The Indweller of Hearts in Power and Purity, A Quiz - A Learning Tool, Supplemental Study: The Symbols of the Spirit, Living Life in The Spirit, Are All Believers Baptized in the Holy Spirit, Competition in the Heart, Eliminating the Competition I, Eliminating the Competition II, Supplemental Study: Overcoming Life Dominating Sins, Supplemental Study: Rx: Anti-Pornography Medication, Compatible Concepts - Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Christian I, His Limitations, Characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Christian II, His Strengths, A Quiz – A Learning Tool, Supplemental Study: Beyond the Fullness of the Spirit

RESTORED IN THE RUINS

A nine-week study for small groups on the Book of Nehemiah written by Growth Ministries Editor Vicki Lake. Topics include... Praying Purposefully - Nehemiah 1, Planning Patiently - Nehemiah 2:1-10, Perceiving Problems Properly - Nehemiah 2:11-20, Pulling Together Powerfully - Nehemiah 3-4, Prevailing Against Opposition - Nehemiah 5-6, Putting a Priority on God's Word - Nehemiah 8-9, Promising Obedience Penitently - Nehemiah 10-11, Purifying Ourselves for Service - Nehemiah 12-13, Building Block Principles, Leader's Guide for Group Study