http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/ All files in the Christians audience. en-us Copyright 2005, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA Some Rights Reserved. 2008-08-30 05:21:42 InterVarsity Ministry hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.intervarsity.org/rss/rss.gif http://www.intervarsity.org/ http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4147 Inductive Bible study looking at David's motivation, leadership initiatives, and human fallibility. ann 10.20.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4541 Dyann and I developed this page to communicate to graduating seniors the way we intentionally evaluate larger purchases and significant lifestyle choices. It's not very original, but maybe a little radical. Don't miss our Excel forms for house buying. John_Egleston 03.16.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6115 This is an exposition of the Vision Statement of Graduate InterVarsity at the University of Illinois at Urbana. It covers our understanding of the Gospel, as well as each of our Four Ministry Components: Evangelism, Christian Community, Integration of faith, learning and practice, and Spiritual Formation. David_Suryk 07.15.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3902 Humorous skit on being seeker sensitive. One student tentatively answers her seeking roommate's questions about the fellowship. The skit explores what the seeking roommate is thinking in response to the answers she gets. Good for preparing Christians for outreach meetings. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4176 Comparison of Qualifications for Eldership to contemporary leadership competencies matt kutz 09.18.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5875 Written to help bible teachers during chapter camp, but is useful for any bible teacher that wants to think through calls for response. Jessica_Fick 04.12.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5185 A printable sheet of 6 contact cards to use wtih an InterVarsity chapter during New Student Outreach (NSO) or any time of the year. They can be used anywhere, because they don't refer to a specific campus. Mark_Newman 07.28.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3975 This is the covenant that the two undergraduate fellowships at Harvard use to define the relationship they have on campus. It is renewed and affirmed annually by both leadership teams. It has served to build a strong and growing partnership between these two campus fellowships. Collin_Tomikawa 01.25.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4012 This is a copy of the covenant that the undergraduate fellowships at UC Berkeley wrote in the Spring of 2002 Collin_Tomikawa 02.27.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5877 Details how to follow up with new believers when using multiple modes of evangelism Jessica_Fick 04.12.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4507 This is a discipleship plan framework. There are no specific studies or readings included; it can be customized to any doctrine. innov8r 12.09.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6121 This is my understanding of the DEFINITION of evangelism that should guide our thinking and practice. It's less than a page in length. David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5407 this worksheet can help any staff or student coordinator plan holistic missional events for chapters of any size. jeremy_stephens 10.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4227 This GIG (Groups Investigating God) training differs slightly from IV national and includes several exercises to help students invite and practice sharing the gospel with their friends. jeremy_stephens 01.08.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4530 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4531 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4532 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4540 This comprehensive catalog of motivation and methods for absorbing and applying sermons leaves little excuse for listeners - or speakers - to neglect the word proclaimed. Drawn from Baxter's Christian Directory (1673). John_Egleston 03.16.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5269 Sermon addressing the role of the Father and our role as Children of God. sam 08.25.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6840 Most people in ministry will at some point confront painful experiences or disappointments in ministry that has power to pull them away from ministry. A discipline of prayer can ensure that God is the driving force in our decisions, especially in a season full of disappointments. Eddy_Ekmekji 10.24.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5411 This 2 hour session allows for single or multiple chapters to learn methods for producing consistent quality Large Groups for a chapter of any size. jeremy_stephens 10.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4028 This is material for a 24-hour silent retreat, which was offered for IVCF staff directors in March 2003. It focuses on Jesus' own practice and experience of prolonged solitude for communion with his Father and the renewal of his own soul. Doug_Stewart 06.27.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3683 An order for a simple communion service based on the Didache, an ancient manual for Christian communities dating to about 100 A.D. Works great with small groups. Arranged for multiple readers and designed by Jon Boyd, and originally published at MicroChurch.org. jon 09.05.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3710 Ephesus, a major focus of Paul's ministry, was a gateway city of the Roman Empire province of Asia. The photo was taken in 2001. The building at the end of the street is the Library of Celsus, which does not quite date to the time of the Apostle Paul's domicile in Ephesus. But the theater nearby does. Gordon_Govier 06.09.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4326 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many InterVarsity staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). The Harvard grad fellowship used these materials to prep small group leaders in in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Nathan_Lenz 03.07.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3677 This is a picture of one of the carvings at the El Mokkatam monastery in Cairo, Egypt. Lydia_Sidrak 05.20.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4511 When I could no longer locate the excellent work of someone else on this theme, I took the time to make my own list and study guide. For working much further along the same theme, I highly recommend Jerry Sitser's Loving Across Our Differences (InterVarsity Press, out of print, ISBN 0830816682). John_Egleston 03.15.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6279 Notes from a presentation on a new (old) perspective on evangelism and witnessing. JJKooyman 06.01.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6123 This brief article seeks to explain what Paul means by "the righteousness of God" in his argument, especially in his letter to the Romans. It's important because it's crucial for understanding who Jesus is and what God has done/is doing through Jesus for the redemption of the world. David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5310 In this talk I investigate whether it's rational or reasonable to believe the Christian message. Do we need evidence to believe? If not, why not? But if so, what counts as evidence? Who decides? On what basis? I want to address the subject of whether bright, thoughtful people—such as people who teach and study in the universities of the world—people who do not yet believe the Christian message—people such as these, do they have good reason to believe? Hopefully this talk will help Christians better understand these issues as well. For thoughtful Christians, of course, the issue is should they believe what they have believed? This is a little piece of religious epistemology and apologetics. David_Suryk 02.24.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4248 Matthew 13:44-46 on selling all for Christ. Study questions and answers. Rich_Lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4030 A retreat designed to help you see God in the daily events of your life. doug_stewart 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4597 This form has been used innumerable times to help students, new graduates and friends set up sustainable budgets. It's been adapted from the version Fred Neubert used in the mid-80s. While it comes without instructions (at this point), there is a companion Budget Category form. John_Egleston 03.29.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5859 This article lists a series of questions that a majority chapter can ask itself as it considers reaching out to Black students on campus fredwill3713 02.07.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5843 Shorter than the New Leaders Application. Used at UC Berkeley by Cal Christian Fellowship wendy_hu 03.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4257 This is an article that appeared in the Amherst College literary magazine, "Prism." Paul_Sorrentino 04.22.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5176 Based on Rich Lamb's Images of Leadership, Shepherd Image, this reflection sheet helps leaders reflect on and apply the Shepherding Image to their lives. wendy_hu 04.01.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5625 Outreach events vary in their intensity and gospel content. The Spectrum of Seeker Events helps fellowships zero in on who they're trying to reach and design an outreach strategy that fits the need. Rick_Mattson 01.10.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4029 Short excerpts (from a number of sources) on the importance of silence in the life with God. doug_stewart 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6122 This is a diagram that synthesize Paul's teachings on what God is doing to create One New Humanity in Christ Jesus. IT is a NEW Humanity that is Abraham's true descendants. David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4806 People don't just need some new piece of information about Jesus or some more effective or more relevant "plan of salvation." Often the barrier to faith for them is something that comes prior to that. What they need help in is in thinking about how to believe something that is a radically new claim about reality, which is Jesus. This talk (given to Christian faculty) explores biblically how Jesus challenged his contemporaries including the apostle Paul to think outside the box. It then looks at the categories of thought that keep people today at the University from considering the Gospel and how to help them think in new ways. It provides many stories of how this has happened on campus. David_Suryk 09.12.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5624 Create a personal calendar that reflects your most important values. The Time Diet cuts out unwanted "fat" from your schedule and helps you accomplish your goals. Rick_Mattson 01.10.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5842 Adapted from another region's leadership application. wendy_hu 03.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6114 This is an overview of the Four Ministry Commitments of the Graduate InterVarsity Chapter at University of Illinois at Urbana. David_Suryk 07.15.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4224 This week long outreach proclaims God's heart for the voiceless and his redemption available through Jesus. This document outlines why, what, how for a group of students to be a voice for the voiceless inviting them to fast, sponsor children, incorporate scripture, participate in open air demonstrations and proclamation tables. jeremy_stephens 11.04.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4162 This is the front section of my doctor of ministry thesis at Princeton Theological Seminary. It includes the abstract and table of contents. This study looked at the perspectives of students from different religious groups and their views of coming together with people of other faiths. This should be especially helpful for those interacting with various religious groups on an interfaith/multifaith basis. The rest of the thesis is available upon request (pvsorrentino@amherst.edu). Paul_Sorrentino 03.30.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3843 Is it my job to "sell" Jesus? Is an evangelist basically a used-car salesman for the Lord? This talk proposes a new paradigm for evangelism. Nathan_Lenz 04.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5945 A study guide for John Stott's popular and helpful little book, Your Mind Matters. This guide is appropriate for both individual and group study. Scott_Erbe 04.02.2006