http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/ All files in the Graduate Students audience. en-us Copyright 2005, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA Some Rights Reserved. 2008-12-05 08:58:40 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/7520 This article examines the theology and practice of holistic ministry primarily through the Invitational model of evangelism. jessica_fick 10.15.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3652 Envy is a great destroyer of souls and of communities. This paper provides some reflections on the nature of envy. Lydia_Sidrak 05.13.2005 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/3870 Extended sections from Nichomachian Ethics on the topic of Friendship. Rich_Lamb 04.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7145 This is the new Chapter Building Manual. The content is primarily aimed at staff, and follows the chapter building pyramid in outline. This manual offers useful material in the art of assessing the state of local chapters and deciding the best ways to help them grow. Note: Permission for staff to print hard copies is now included in the table of contents. Contact the authors or editor with suggestions and feedback. jeff_yourison 05.22.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7250 Graduate student, professional student and faculty ministries present some unique challenges to planting new fellowships. However, we believe that the current chapter planting model is applicable in these contexts. This paper explores the uniquenesses of GFM planting. jeff_yourison 06.26.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7333 In the Chapter Planting Manual, there is a chart at the end of each section (each "essential") that provides planning questions for each stage of the plant. This Excel worksheet regroups the questions by stage, gathering all the key questions for the six planting essentials together under each stage. jeff_yourison 07.28.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7170 This working paper explores the issues surrounding coaching chapter planters in commuter campus settings. Covers defining and celebrating success, dealing with isolation and loneliness, individual and team options, and offers seven measures for good "health" of the staff worker. Send comments to Marcia Wang (author) and Jeff Yourison (editor). jeff_yourison 06.03.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7329 This table lists ~20 correlations found between modern science and God. With the advent of modern science and quantum mechanics, that connections between science and God have only increased. Some of the information in this table might not be understandable for non-science readers. Bryan_Enderle 01.02.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3649 This is a one-page "cheat sheet" on the spiritual stages of academic life. It was originally published at the GFM website. jon 01.01.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4190 Bible study from first six chapters of Daniel. Used extensively with graduate students and students interested in cultural & vocational issues. John_Bayon 01.01.1999 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/3917 Small group Bible study on Daniel 1 with application for graduate students. Christian_Anible 09.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4022 A talk given at Exploring Common Ground II, Lewis University, March 5, 2004. Timothy_Miller 03.25.2004 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/4502 This Mark manuscript study brings together work done by many InterVarsity staff. We've been using these materials to prepare small group leaders in the Harvard Graduate Fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5601 CBE's statement, "Men, Women, and Biblical Equality" lays out the biblical rationale for equality as well as its application in the community of believers and the family. mdenning 01.01.1989 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7417 A lecture/paper by Mike Woodruff, founder of the Ivy Jungle, an organization that encourages campus ministers of all denominations and stripes. He assesses whether ministries are really addressing and affecting the University itself, or only working in spite of and on the edges of the University. jeff_yourison 09.08.2008 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/4497 This module was developed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity to encapsulate our best discipleship training for students Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4498 This 10 week series of Bible studies and experiential learning was developed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity to help students with our best evangelism training Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4499 This is a 10 week series of Bible studies and experiential learning sessions designed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to help students pursue whole life discipleship Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5626 Practical suggestions for holding a campus-wide lecture for the purpose of outreach. Rick_Mattson 01.10.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4427 This talk was given to the University of Chicago Graduate Christian Fellowship. They invited me to speak on discipleship from Paul's perspective. I located Paul's discussion in the context of bringing together Jews and Gentiles into One New Humanity, and what that means for us today David_Suryk 01.13.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5995 Used for the Race Matters dinner in the Fall of 2006 at CWRU. Race Matters was an event created to embrace racial reconciliation on campus. The event had an international dinner, student-created movie, and discussion afterwards. This file is the script for the movie. eric_chen59 11.20.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3680 Tom Trevethan issues a call for courage in living the life of the mind in the university world. This is especially useful for graduate students and faculty, but undergrads and others will find it helpful too. This edition includes discussion questions in the margins, written by Jon Boyd. Jon_Boyd 09.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6532 This is an invitation to apply for the Regent University School of Law InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Scholarship. Up to $8,000 - $22,000, depending on LSAT scores. Instructions and URLs included. jeff_yourison 10.29.2007 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/7169 This working paper explores the issues surrounding chapter planting in urban and commuter campus settings. Covers prayer, vision, outreach, gathering, and catalytic events. Send comments to Marcia Wang (author) and Jeff Yourison (editor). jeff_yourison 06.03.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5818 This sheet provides space for small group leaders to track some of the important components of small group life, including discussion leaders, text, attendance, and prompts for biweekly emails to participants. Jason_Ingalls 03.01.2007 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/3757 An outline of notes from a brief talk given at the end of a three-day retreat for graduate students in Southern California (held at Camp Sa-Ha-Le in Big Bear Lake, California). The substance of the reflections are four short stories on facets of desire or longing we bring to God, including stories involving Annie Dillard, early desert monks, Solomon, Parker Palmer, and a choir of angels. Jon_Boyd 06.26.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4428 These materials were put online for the U of Chicago grad students who attended Suryk's talk on Pauline discipleship to have for later. Includes outlines, diagrams, and a bibliography. David_Suryk 01.13.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7172 Yii-Shyun Lin, former ISM area director for the Greater Los Angeles Division, shares lessons learned from planting an International Student Ministries chapter and coaching two other plants. This paper discussion non-Christian involvement, short-term students, communicating vision, reaching out and more. jeff_yourison 06.03.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3998 A critique of the classic model of pastoral counseling (one on one, professional, etc.) and a description of how a counseling community operates in student ministry. Timothy_Miller 03.09.2000 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/4473 This exegetical paper examines how the Lord Jesus displayed both complete lordship over the law and submission to it in his ministry teaching. Though the paper uses the Greek text, it is accessible to non-Greek readers. John_Bayon 12.06.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5598 This is really three articles from a journal called Theology Matters. The first article is an introduction to the concept of the missional church that I think is very helpful. mdenning 12.21.2006 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/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/6202 Ideas to help you stop by a professor's office and not feel awkward, but serve him or her and get invited back, forming the foundation of a flourishing friendship. stanw 07.09.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5816 A description of both the values and tasks expected of a chapter leader, modified from another document to be more applicable to GFM work. chandra_crane 02.14.2007