http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/ All files in the Article subject. en-us Copyright 2005, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA Some Rights Reserved. 2008-10-08 04:55:23 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/4335 This paper was an assignment for a class with J. Robert Clinton called Mining Biblical Insights for Leadership. It walks through the Scriptures for examples of successes and failures of integrity in the Biblical narrative. James_Choung 01.14.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3648 An examination of the place of the InterVarsity Doctrinal Basis. Lydia_Sidrak 05.12.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3847 A brief statement of commitment to non-coercive but vital evangelistic witness. Nathan_Lenz 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7037 Chris Nichols discussed a new perspective on conversion in his talk at our 2008 staff conference: from cynic to seeker to believer to leader to world changer. Gordon_Govier 03.31.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4270 This material provides an introduction to a vision of "Social Healing" as a way to transform ourselves, our churches and our society to address injustice and bring the Gospel to our communities and the world. The goal of this material will help us to better understand our own church cultures and how to foster minority cultures within our church communities to develop communities that can more effectively address injustice. alsears 12.16.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3865 A prayerful exploration of your calling. Nathan_Lenz 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3836 Guidelines for a retreat exploring the idea and practice of rest, including suggested steps to follow and readings about rest and solitude. gospeljon 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3651 A letter comparing the worldviews of Postmodernism and Christianity written to a student who embraces postmodernism and rejects Christianity. There is a reference to Matrix Revolutions (2003) describing how this movie represents postmodernism triumph over modernism. Lydia_Sidrak 05.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4151 This is a reflection on factors that have been helpful and not helpful in developing a multiethnic fellowship at Amherst College. It was presented at a Black Campus Ministry training in Boston. Paul_Sorrentino 10.29.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3845 A retreat designed around Psalm 121 and God's providential care, including instructions for "lectio divina" and guiding prayers. gospeljon 08.31.2002 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/3825 Envy is a great destroyer of souls and of communities. This paper provides some reflections on the nature of envy. Nathan_Lenz 04.17.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3654 A paper on the ways organizations can encourage personal and spiritual development of their employees. A specific look at InterVarsity as an organization Lydia_Sidrak 05.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3869 A paper on the ways organizations can encourage personal and spiritual development of their employees. A specific look at InterVarsity as an organization. Rich_Lamb 05.19.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4567 A paper for an "Instructional Design" course written to assess the need for training on training in IVCF. Rich_Lamb 03.24.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6161 A description of the values and expressions of gospel music, and an extended contrast with typical White evangelical church worship style. rich_lamb 06.28.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3894 This email newsletter is the first in a series of newsletters written by Jimmy Long to help pastors and mission exibitors at Urbana understand this emerging culture. Rich_Lamb 06.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3895 This is a series of newsletters to help pastors and mission exhibitors coming to Urbana understand this emerging culture. Rich_Lamb 06.21.2000 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/3867 This chart poses several typical questions regarding the truth of the Christian faith. A section describing assumptions underlying those questions follows, with an apologetical explanation in response to the questions. Nathan_Lenz 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3898 Outline of Peter Kreeft's Handbook on Christian Apologetics for easy reference. Rich_Lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3899 For easy reference to answer questions on the Gospels historical reliability Rich_Lamb 03.09.2000 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/5811 This paper will address the two main types of Asian American ministry that we have in InterVarsity: ethnic specific and multiethnic. (Within the category of ethnic specific fellowships, they are Pan Asian American, Korean American or Chinese American). We will talk about the Scriptural basis for these fellowships, presenting two views as well as to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the two types of ministries. This paper is intended for Asian American staff and students. Though it may relate to other situations as well, it is not intended to address issues of all ethnic specific ministries. Before we start, we want to start by introducing ourselves a bit and sharing some about our background, and why we are writing this paper. collin_tomikawa 03.13.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5084 Brief description of NSO plan for outreach. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3907 A brief list of values and strategies to enhance the Bible study experience in InterVarsity. Nathan_Lenz 03.13.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3655 A brief overview of some key Biblical passages and theological perspectives that support and provide guidance for urban ministries working for reconciliation. Leedya_Seedrak 05.13.2005 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/5064 Considering witnessing communities that engage the campus through evangelism, engaging particular groups, engaging the college/university structure, challenging personal and public morality, and engaging the marketplace of ideas. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5083 This was presented as a letter to Carolyn Carney, at that time IVCF-Link staff. Insight regarding preparation to pray for campus ministry, especially in places suffering a particular ministry barrenness or spiritual struggle. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4175 Much debate still exists about the role of women in the church. This paper is an exegesis of two controversial texts, arguing for an egalitarian view of women's roles in the church. Includes notes and a bibliography. James_Choung 11.17.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5079 A brief argument for the use of case studies in student ministry leadership training, and principles for writing good case studies. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4963 With 25 schools to choose from, this author tells how she chose where to staff and plant. Discussion questions are available at the end. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4066 This chart seeks to identify the various roles people play in a change process. Based upon Bobby Clinton material Nathan_Lenz 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5095 Illustrates some of the typical short-circuits of the five-step change dynamic cycle. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4122 First chapter of my book for secular students with illustrations. Nathan_Lenz 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5113 A list of questions for evaluation of a chapter, using the Chapter Building Model. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5106 A calendar for the year for staff trying to keep the fellowship on track to grow through all the opportunities and challenges of the year. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5088 Case Study and Calendar by Andrea Thomas. Illustrates the place of New Student Outreach in the Vision of the fellowship. Illustrates successful planning and creativity. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4949 This Northern California school of 15,000 is primarily known for its party scene and alcohol use. A few students are taking initiative with staff and other students and are modeling community on campus. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4950 "Working students, international students and commuters make up a majority of the 13,000 students. In the last year the Lord has provided advocates in the administration and student life department, a community prayer group on campus, part-time volunteers, and four committed student leaders." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4958 Breakthroughs are happening at this rural college in New Hampshire. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4959 This small private college in Wilmington, Delaware, is urban in nature. The chapter is largely African American. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4951 "Picture a campus of nearly 12,000 students where only 500+ live on campus. The rest are commuters. That's IPFW (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne)." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4943 "We started with one student. By the end of the first semester there were more than 20 students attending weekly." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4960 This small women's liberal arts college in Oakland, CA (around 400 undergraduates), has rich Christian roots but has since disowned most of its Christian traditions and association. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4952 A diverse urban campus of 24,000, mostly commuters. Portland is generally hostile to religion, God, and any organized anything. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4944 "Richland Community College is a campus in my own home town that has no organizations trying to meet the spiritual needs of the students. We can't ignore it." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4945 More than 35,000 students, 12 faith-based clubs, one being a church plant. "Students from the local churches are getting excited to partner with us next year, and we're excited to be building more bridges with churches too." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4946 Broken students, a large span of ages, exhausting work. But there are a lot of Christians on campus . . . Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4953 The most diverse campus in NH, SNHU is about 15 percent minority. A recent breakthrough has opened up ministry opportunities. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4947 There are about 4,000 students at this commuter campus in Florida. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4961 This relatively small private, residential campus of about 5,100 students is 65 percent residential. The students are mostly white middle-class from the northeast. There is a large international student population of about 700 - 1,000. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4954 50,000 students form a very large and fragmented campus in the heart of the Minneapolis - St. Paul metropolitan area. Most are commuters. A strategy is in place to buy several apartment units for both housing and ministry. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4955 This "Arts Quarter" section of the U of MN finds arts students living in close proximity to urban poor of diverse ethnic backgrounds, other college students, and middle-class urbanites. One strategy underway is to minister from purchased housing units. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4975 "Beginning a new InterVarsity chapter focusing on journalism students faces a lot of inertia. However, diversity is very important to journalism and I think that may be one of our strongest appeals." Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4948 A college of 1250 students. "Starting something new means we get to create a new ethos from the beginning." Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4957 This school of 16,600 students is mostly commuter. A large percentage are Mormon students, creating interesting dynamics. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4962 This liberal arts university in Iowa has Quaker roots. White students from the immediate geographic area are joined by students from urban centers around the country (predominantly black). The male/female ratio is about 7:1. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4976 YVCC is a school of 7,000 located in Yakima County (WA), the poorest, most diverse, most crime-ridden county in the state of Washington. God is at work, and student leaders have a vision for ministry. Jeff_Yourison 06.12.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7264 This paper describes ways to adapt the InterVarsity chapter planting model to the Greek context. The emphasis is on contextualizing the planting model, recognizing potential leaders and missional believers, and upholding and leveraging Greek values for the sake of the Kingdom. jeff_yourison 07.01.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4969 Youngstown State University is an urban commuter campus of 13,000 students in Ohio. About 2,000 students live on campus, but there is very little community spirit, even in the dorms. The 14 percent minority enrollment is primarily African American. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4974 The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is a large state university with about 17,000 undergrad students. There are about 20 Deaf students enrolled at UT in any given semester. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4965 This school of approximately 13,000 undergrads has a small Greek population of about 700 students. The students are almost exclusively from North Carolina and they are predominantly middle class. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4966 Valparaiso University is a private, Lutheran-affiliated, residential campus. There are close to 4,000 students, and about 30 percent are Greek. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4967 Wake Forest University is a private liberal-arts university with 4,000 undergraduate students. The student body is 50 percent Greek, a high level of involvement. The students are from all over the country and are generally from a fairly high socio-economic class. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4968 "God uses the already established community of Greeks to quickly grow a ministry. This makes me continue to think about how we as an InterVarsity ministry can seek to be Kingdom communities at work redeeming existing communities." Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4970 "Northwestern University is a suburban campus north of Chicago with about 7,000 undergraduates. The student population is predominantly white, about 20+ percent Asian, seven percent black, and six percent Latino. A big challenge with Latinos is combating the ideas that Catholics are not Christians, that Christianity is a white man's religion, that Christians are right-winged conservatives who don't show concern toward marginalized populations, and that Christ's exclusivity is an intolerant and close-minded belief." Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4971 Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota serves members of the Oglala Sioux tribe. It has an enrollment of 1500 students. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4972 The University of New Mexico - Gallup operates as a community college. It has more than 3000 students, mostly Native American. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4973 For NCF groups, the challenge is time! Finding a time for students and faculty to meet is probably the biggest challenge NCF groups face. Students in different semesters are on campus at different times. Jeff_Yourison 06.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4964 This paper is a guide for staff on how to take a community college fellowship from 30 to 80. Note that this guide can assist both planting and building. Jeff_Yourison 06.09.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6120 This is my take on what Christian conversion is. It includes a change of one's social identity, the acquisition of a new conceptual language, and a paradigm shift (to borrow from Brad Kallenberg). David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4011 This essay seeks to define Christian Spiritual Formation. gospeljon 02.01.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5091 Helps staff think through the various ways they will need to communicate vision, and tools to prepare for opportunities that come. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5080 A brief tool to help you analyze your fellowship or your students’ strengths and weaknesses in the area of prayer toward the vision. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5075 Help to think about how far in advance to publicize and begin recruitment for big retreats. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5066 New England Region’s vision for evangelism at the heart of the chapter building vision. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6409 In this article, you'll get a new perspective on what conversion means in the light of a biblical community on campus. Chris_Nichols 09.10.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5081 Offers pages and pages of resources for leadership of the visionary prayer in fellowship life. Companion volume to Prayer Coordinators Supplement rich_lamb 07.04.2006 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/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/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/5096 a reflection guide handout to consider a SG strategy change. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 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/4184 Course outline and bibliography for a class titled, "Counter-Cultural Jesus and the Establishment Church," taught by Rich Lamb at UC Santa Cruz in 1987. Rich_Lamb 01.01.1987 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4156 Addresses the tension between calling something a team and actually making it a functioning team. Defines components of an effective team strategy. Rich_Lamb 01.01.1994 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4242 A brief analysis of what makes staff meeting or exec meeting discussions successfully "emergent", where the ideas coming out of the discussion are better by far than any single individuals ideas on the topic beforehand. Rich_Lamb 03.09.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5068 A few tables presenting the differences between modern and postmodern culture regarding the nature of witness and conversion and their relationship to community. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4448 This is the third of three parts of training, designed to help people engage with an increasingly postmodern culture. This is the heart of where the first two units are heading, where I build off the bases of images of leadership and the history of our culture towards effective strategies for ministry (at any level or context). These are a bit general, but I think are important correctives to things we often miss. I try to draw most of what I think out of Scripture, so this really isn't anything new, just a correction of misperceptions people have. Especially those who have not examined assumptions behind faith practices. gospeljon 01.21.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3944 The essentials needed for planing and executing an InterVarsity Large Group meeting. Large-group coordinators will find a wealth of information and suggestions; also for anyone concerned about the necessities of successful InterVarsity Large Group meetings. gospeljon 04.12.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5810 This is a quick piece on why ethnic specific ministry to asian pacific americans is strategic collin_tomikawa 02.23.2001 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/4468 UCLA and The Edge as a case study Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4500 Written for the Tufts Daily on Easter about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Nathan_Lenz 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4426 In this talk, I tried to help us understand Evil and what God has done and is doing about. I focus on the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the ultimate solution to Evil, but also look to us, God's Renewed Humanity, as part of God's solution to evil and the renewal of the earth. David_Suryk 01.27.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3878 A paper on the need to accept our limitations and the freedom we receive from others when we do. gospeljon 10.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4189 Paper describing the conversion process postmoderns go through, based on the five step process found to be common to many new Christians at UCLA in 1997-98. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5876 Suggestions on how to follow up with people who have made decisions for Christ Jessica_Fick 10.12.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6154 Describes how different cultures (Latino, Black, Asian, Caucasian North American) tend to approach worship on a number of different subtopics. Helpful for a worship team trying to lead into ME worship. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6158 Brief list of descriptions and values of the contemporary church worship movement, for use with a Worship Team. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4648 Reflection paper on how GenX students challenge traditional Bible study methods that had worked but no longer do as well. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4024 A biography of the key preacher of the Great Awakening that seeks to draw lessons on how innovaters and preachers develop. Timothy_Miller 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4285 A retreat designed to help you explore the gifts (consolations) and the disappointments (desolations) in your life with God. Based on Psalm 46. gospeljon 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4222 The GIG team is a response to the need for students to share the good news of Jesus' radical love to others. We have found that those who are set apart to work solely on evangelism seldom do and those not set apart for evangelism seldom work on evangelism. The result is little to no evangelism. Our response is a hybrid GIG team that asks every leader to do evangelism but only holds them accountable for shorter periods of time. It's worked great in Tampa. jeremy_stephens 09.12.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4333 Pope Gregory the Great gives us an ancient, yet wonderful, example of how to initiate and sustain the work of evangelization overseas from a home country. This paper outlines his work to witness to bring Christianity to the British Isles. James_Choung 01.13.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5073 Three role-play case studies to help reinforce good listening patterns and non-manipulative influence strategies for staff and student leaders who are trying to invite students to make decisions they otherwise might not make. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4305 Discussion notes, questions, handout for a follow-up conversation after watching the movie Hoosiers, following the servant-leadership (for the most part) of a basketball coach of a small town basketball team in Indiana. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4219 A short paper by using the image of hospitality to challenge staff not to "indulge their ego at the expense of their soul". Rich_Lamb 04.13.2005 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/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/4652 Managers never solve problems, they only exchange them for new sets of problems. This essay looks at this process using the problem of rattlesnakes at Campus by the Sea Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4654 Brief instructions for new small group leaders, especially of freshman small groups. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5074 Tips and reminders for the process of student to student invitations to retreats and other opportunities for growth. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 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/6398 response to the Vatican's statements on the Church MikeField 09.04.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4657 An interview on the implications of midlife transitions with famous Professor Von Stuckski. Based upon the book Season's of a Man's Life Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5076 A description of a thorough and integrated discipleship curriculum involving basic discipleship, conferences and camp training weeks, leadership involvements of various kinds, and experiential learning. Presented as a course catalog, for a four-year Christian discipleship degree through InterVarsity on campus. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4021 10 Week Curriculum exploring Justice, Oppression and Salvation from a Latin American Liberation Standpoint Timothy_Miller 04.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6126 This is a one-page document that tries to show how King David and Jesus are connected. It also shows how the other OT kings of Judah and Israel fit into to the picture. God is faithful to the world by sending ultimately King Jesus. David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4670 This chart is based upon the Book Courage and Calling by Gordon Smith. It is a diagram on self knowledge. Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4671 The worksheet is used in conjunction with the Know Yourself Chart. It is part of a process on developing a personal mission statement Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4673 Talk titles of a series looking at God (i.e., Jesus) as one who satisfies longings and exceeds expectations. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6655 Like Joseph and Mary's struggle to find a safe place for the birth of Jesus, Latinos on college campuses struggle to find places of welcome and care. Javier_Tarango 12.10.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5112 Great Lakes West and East Chapter Camp planning resources. A huge compilation (175 pages) of resources to help leadership teams make good plans for the following school year. Brought together by Dan Denk, Andrea Thomas, Alicia Mey, Carla Bieber and others. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4681 A tool to help leaders evaluate their own transparency and vulnerability with the people they lead. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4009 A description of an ancient method for the devotional reading of Scripture. gospeljon 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4332 This is a history paper written for a class on William J. Seymour's life and ministry, which led to the beginnings of Pentecostalism at the turn of the 20st century. Seymour, an African-American pastor, had a heart for racial reconciliation which was part of the Pentecostal movement at its inception. James_Choung 01.13.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4020 This paper looks at the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement, particularly through the leadership of a black pastor named William Seymour. Through his example, there is a strong call to racial reconciliation, even as early as at the turn of the 20th century! Timothy_Miller 11.16.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4874 My introduction letter to parents for the 2002 Global Project to Bosnia. Nathan_Lenz 06.04.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4682 This chart is used to analyze forces for change and forces resisting change. The material is from a Bobby Clinton class on change Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4019 A paper on the Christology and Salvation motif's prevalent in Liberation Theology. A final revision still needs to be done. Timothy_Miller 04.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4683 This is a chart listing the life processes that are addressed by spiritual formation Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5077 A comparison of two familiar situations in campus ministry contexts, encouraging students to make faithful priority decisions. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4685 Used one fall semester in Boston area schools, these talk ideas (that's all it is here, folks) focus on faithful risk, crazy generosity, and fearlessness. Rich_Lamb 04.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4686 A modification of Curtis Chang's original worksheet used in helping new student leaders get over their fears and barriers and take relational risks of love. Rich_Lamb 04.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4687 The essential part of the retreat is listening to God – in Prayer, in His Word, and in what His Holy Spirit is saying to your heart. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4690 This page describes the Making Space for God program used in Greater Los Angeles Rich_Lamb 01.02.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4703 A brief description of the form of Bible study using a printed manuscript. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4837 Designed for a seeker retreat, this guide contains a brief whole group introduction and questions for 45 minutes of small group discussion after viewing "The Matrix." rich_lamb 10.12.2000 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/4714 Parts of a presentation made by Mark and Gayll Phifer-Houseman at Spring meetings. From material developed by Bobby Clinton, professor at Fuller Seminary. Rich_Lamb 04.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4715 An examination of two contrasting styles of making disciples, with an argument for a group-oriented model, using an extended comparison to a lapidary tumbler that produces polished gemstones. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3674 Here's the big picture of how the MX works: an overview of its purposes, its major features, and some of its underlying technologies. This document is no substitute for detailed help, but it'll help you get oriented to the lay of the land. Jon_Boyd 05.20.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4718 A retreat designed to help you reflect on the temptation of Christ in the desert and the similar temptations we face in the ministry. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4016 An attempt to understand the medium of cinema from the theological tradition of the icon. Timothy_Miller 03.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5100 Describes in table form key similarities and differences between the roles of coach, trainer, manager, pastor and mentor in the life of a staff person. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5094 The paper Scott Hall wrote to kick-off the ministry vision renewal at USC. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3676 Wondering what makes for an appropriate Ministry Exchange item? Here are three simple questions to help you evaluate any item — whether you're an uploader or a moderator. (Revised July 12, 2005.) Jon_Boyd 05.20.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4723 Description of how to use stories in evangelism: what kind of stories to tell and keys to using stories effectively. How did Jesus use stories to teach truth about the gospel? Rich_Lamb 03.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5087 Used in the NSO Case study. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 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/3668 A summary of thoughts on community involvement in dating and pre-married life. Nathan_Lenz 12.06.2003 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/3924 This paper includes some reflections on self-esteem, as well as some beginning places for the pastoral care of self-esteem. Includes a bibliography. gospeljon 07.25.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4246 Three academic case studies in response to pastoral-care scenarios. ModJon 03.07.2000 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/4785 Three-fold philosophy of leadership development, consisting of principles, strategies, and specific plan. rich_lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6160 A brief description and checklist for use with new Worship Team leaders. rich_lamb 06.28.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4787 The story of Mary, the sister to Martha and the beautiful thing she did. rich_lamb 12.18.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4002 A short paper which discusses the possibility of understanding and being transformed by scripture in the light of the postmodern idea of preconditions. Timothy_Miller 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5082 Companion to Corporate Prayer Handbook. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4788 A description of a method designed to help you practice the discipline of silence. rich_lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4789 This is a brief guide to preparing for prayer: body, heart and mind. rich_lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4790 How to prepare and deliver talks that have impact. rich_lamb 03.06.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4792 Based on material from Bobby Clinton, this worksheet is a simple tool for problem solving rich_lamb 12.18.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4794 A staff training workshop in public speaking. Some of the resources, precourse assignments, and teaching notes are here, though not all. rich_lamb 03.09.2000 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/4796 A vision for racial reconciliation at the heart of ministry. rich_lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6400 This collection of observations and suggested parallels arose from once-a-week reading aloud from The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis followed by manuscript study of the Psalms of Ascent. Interested 2005 crew members at Cedar Campus joined our household for these "family group" meetings that offered hospitality and shared prayer along with stimulating - even animated - discussions. I produced and shared these summary notes intermitently. No one was more surprised by the apparent overlaps. John_Egleston 09.04.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6862 This document is meant to provide background for Christians to understand and discuss Social Class. This could be a reading for a small group discussion or just personal understanding. alsears 02.05.2008 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/4797 A short staff training piece breaking down the recruitment process. rich_lamb 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4798 Training session for staff to help them think of recruitment in a new paradigm rich_lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3879 A retreat guide designed to help you reflect on changes that have occurred in your life recently. Includes "diagnostic" questions, lectio divina on Psalm 23, and a section specifically on question about ministry involvements. gospeljon 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4799 Surveys to help students evaluate their relationships, by initiative, honesty, etc. rich_lamb 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4800 "Wait and Ask" Personal Quiet Day guide using Psalms 130-134 rich_lamb 03.25.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4801 "Lost and Found" personal Quiet Day guide for Feb. 04 based on Luke 15, the Prodigal Son rich_lamb 03.25.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4802 "Fish and Formation" Mar 04 personal Quiet Day guide using Luke 5:1-11 & John 21:1-22 rich_lamb 05.11.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4805 Instructions to prepare for a personal Quiet Day, using the monthly guides prepared for IVCF New England staff rich_lamb 02.06.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4512 This piece pretty much speaks for itself. It was primary written with an adult Sunday school class in mind, as we'd been exploring apologetic issues and Luke's Gospel together, often in light of current cultural and cross-cultural conflicts. (Note: The HTML preview offered in MX mixes the two columns of text in this file.) John_Egleston 03.15.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5086 “During NSO we should contact many more people than we can actually assimilate into our campus fellowship--and take special care of those students who do seem most eager to grow.” rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4558 This piece grew out of a conviction that our lifestyles must be oriented by God's values - and from years of exploring very practical household economics with others. Now it's summarized in this article - published in flux, a magazine for new graduates. John_Egleston 03.23.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6159 Lists scriptures that illustrate different postures used in personal and corporate worship settings. rich_lamb 06.28.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7397 a short list for first year students wanting to grow their faith. Designed as an NSO handout for Goucher College students in '08; feel free to adapt it for your students. Kathy_Smith 08.27.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4811 Based upon material from Gordon Smith's book Courage and Calling. This material used in conjunction with the Mission Statement worksheet rich_lamb 12.17.2001 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/5085 Information about a very successful NSO event at the University of Houston, an urban commuter campus. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4812 helpful insights on the care of student worship teams rich_lamb 11.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4813 Workshop given for a Chinese Church conference on being single and relationships rich_lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4814 Based upon material from Gordon Smith's book Courage and Calling rich_lamb 12.18.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5097 Stages of healthy missional small group growth. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4816 Details several turning points in the life of a small group, by categories: stages of corporate life, stages of individuals relating to the group, stages of relating to scripture, etc. rich_lamb 04.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4268 This document provides a framework for reconciliation across race, class and culture by explaining how the ethnic identity development process can be used to not only bring social justice, but to also bring social healing. alsears 12.16.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6863 This document provides a summary of the ethnic identity development process for Christians. It also explores a social identity development process of forming group identity based on race, class and gender. alsears 02.05.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5072 Getting past evangelism models to seekers, this paper outlines an approach targeted at people who are not seekers but who could be “awakened” to their need for God through thoughtful conversational or engagement strategies modeled after Paul’s sermon to the Athenians in Acts 17. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4008 Guidelines for a personal or group retreat day. The article does not offering concrete materials but gives guidelines on why do this, what to expect and how to go about it. gospeljon 01.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5071 Ask someone if you can take their spiritual pulse to see if God is doing anything in their life. Here are some questions that might help reveal things—try a few questions with someone this week! rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5232 For students and faculty who are interested in beginning an InterVarsity chapter. These are a few steps to think about, includes helpful links to our purposes, stories of other chapters and more. Jeff_Yourison 08.13.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5157 Intended for international students (especially from tropical countries) who are about to experience their first winter in the USA, this 1-page handout explains how to stay warm outside in the winter by wearing the right clothing. The author has a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, is an Eagle Scout, and has used the information shared in this article to actually stay warm river rafting in temperatures just above freezing, snow skiing, and camping out in a tent at -12F (-24C) with a wind chill below -30F (-34C). Brian_Hart 11.15.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4001 Every organization should strive to be a learning organization. This paper provides reflections from Peter Senge's "The Fifth Discipline," and applies his principles to ministry through the Biblical filters. James_Choung 07.26.2000 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/4829 Description of an outreach at UCLA designed to bring non-seekers closer to the gospel. rich_lamb 03.02.2000 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/6157 Brief list of the contrasts of the two value systems, the Kingdom and the World. This list, written by Steve Hayner in 1989, was used by Krista-Dawn Kimsey in her Worship leadership curriculum. rich_lamb 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/4892 God has consistently scattered His people throughout history. This article outlines the role of "Global Christians" and how they can live faithfully to His movement in history. God is the Lord of Globalization, too. gospeljon 01.11.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4827 After showing "The Matrix" to a mixed crowd of believers and unbelievers, this 15-minute talk was given. It is geared toward the unchurched, attempting to pique a curiosity into spiritual matters by explaning the reasons for the popularity of the film. rich_lamb 07.26.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3997 A look at the Millennial Generation Timothy_Miller 07.26.2000 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/6568 A description of the Price of Life Invitational held at Michigan State University November 4-9, 2007 David_Ruark 11.09.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3996 Modern spirituality has much to learn from the saints of the past. By examining the spiritual practices of one of Christianity's most revered saints, we can learn from his spiritual disciplines and perhaps grow in them ourselves. Timothy_Miller 07.26.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4334 St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most revered saints of all times, and his life can be a model of spiritual practices that embraced both the contemplative and the active. James_Choung 01.14.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4503 This (public domain) account of interaction between Prof. Agassiz and one trainee captures the essence of inductive process. A couple of questions at the end frame implications for study, even of the Bible. John_Egleston 03.12.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3995 An examination of the proper relationship between theology and psychology. Timothy_Miller 03.06.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4430 This was a talk given by Dr. William Abraham to the Society of Christian Philosophy on the theology of evangelism. Dr. Abraham gave David Suryk permission to use this "to the glory of God." David_Suryk 02.02.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3831 An academic paper exploring what evangelicals can learn about singleness and spirituality from the tradition of vowed celibacy. gospeljon 07.22.2003 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/4588 A tool to help think about the most crucial component of vision: seeing clearly. Rich_Lamb 06.28.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3994 Balancing evangelism and discipleship in IVCF, learning lessons from John Wesley. Timothy_Miller 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5090 Designed to help you to be able to lead with vision in any ministry setting, even when it seems unrelated to the central vision of the fellowship. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4835 An activity to access people's need of and desire for there to be something or someone greater than themselves, someone who can make sense of the universe, and to introduce them to the biblical God as a possible answer to those longings. rich_lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4266 A description of the life and role of an exec-level leader in a fellowship. Focuses on descriptions of values, not tasks. Nathan_Lenz 03.09.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6263 Stories from senior "exit interviews" done with students at Goucher College Kathy_Smith 08.03.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5776 Definitions, framework, and important passages and questions for thinking about women in ministry and related issues. Originally presented at UNC-IV Women's Retreat Spring '07. ashleighgreene 03.03.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4834 Brief description of women leaders in Scripture. rich_lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5933 This is an Article I wrote for my church newsletter. It talks about how the word living sacrifice connotes life and not death. So what we offer God in our worship should be alive. Also that Worship as organic means that it is very diverse and should be interwoven into our daily lives. pastorross82 01.27.2007