The Church on the Move: Then & Now

Dennis McCallum

2 Timothy 2:2

Dennis gives his testimony in connection to how Xenos began as a housechurch movement. He caught a vision of what church could be like through listening to teachings on Acts 19 and 20 at a campus Bible study. The campus Bible study led Dennis to a seminar by Howard Hendricks who recommended Robert Coleman's" The Master Plan of Evangelism". Hendricks also encouraged Dennis to begin the New Testament church practice of discipleship. Throughout the teaching, Dennis excitedly explains the fruits of discipleship and the homechurch planting movement at Xenos. Vision includes the beginning of a campus ministry, Urban Concern, and development of spheres -all today are staples of Xenos Christian Fellowship.

Connecting with International Students

Rich Mendola

2 Timothy 2:2

Hear from Rich Mendola about reaching and connecting with international students. He starts with the basics of cross cultural ministry, what are some of the impressions of Christians international students leave the country with, and how many international students desire to connect with Americans during their time in the country. The foundation for reaching international students is God's great love for the stranger! Also look at what are some of the challenges we face in this type of ministry.

Leading Home Group Evangelism

Doug Patch

2 Timothy 2:2

In this XSI teaching the teacher explains principles to leading home church evangelism. Evangelism is a lifestyle and not a hobby and it is done by all members. The leaders need to invest in the Christians in order to help them evangelize. It is a priority to win consensus of God's perspective of the mission of the church; to disciple and to reach the lost. This can take time and isn't automatic. God causes the growth and the leaders need to stay engaged in leading their groups through the six principles taught in this teaching.

Reaching High School and College Students

Tom Dixon

Ruth W

2 Timothy 2:2

Reaching high school and college students for Christ is essential for a healthy, growing church. Learn from Tom and Ruth some of the reasons behind why it is important, what is the first step, and practical ways to reach them. They emphasize having a plan for evangelizing to students including: getting all the members of your group involved (not just the leaders) and how to get members on board with that vision. Practical ideas include: encouraging any efforts, teaching Biblical principles of evangelism, and evaluating your meetings to see if they are seeker friendly, among others.

A Flexible Framework for Personal Discipleship

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Timothy 2:2

Discipleship is a personal, ethical, and strategic relationship where mature members help to lead less mature members to maturity and continue in multiplication of groups. Discipleship focuses on developing four areas: study, counsel, coaching, and prayer. Alternately, shepherding is a more general relationship that can help someone become a worker for God, eventually leading to discipleship if that person does grow spiritually. Both focus on the continual development of Christians.

Making the Transition, Traditional to Home Group-Centered Ministry

Gilbert Lennox

2 Timothy 2:2

Transitions from traditional to group-centered ministry are gradual and intentional. Looking at a church who has attempted this kind of environment several times, consider the steps that a church needs to take in order to create a revolution like this. Some of the steps include support, vision, leadership training, and fighting disappointment.

Praying for your Home Group

Joel Comiskey

2 Timothy 2:2

Successful home groups are the result of diligence, which shows itself through prayer, evangelism, and community. Explore the different forms that diligence can take in several church examples and the ways that it will consistently be the same.

Coaching and Overseeing Home Group Leaders

John Cleary

1 Timothy 3:1

The Bible says leading churches is a good thing to aspire to, but how can we help leaders? Coaching and overseeing home group leadership is essential to have healthy, growing home churches. It is important to learn how to help them individually, to help them understand their role in the church, and to help streamline their job for them. John Cleary explains how you can help and what is important to remember while coaching leaders; including the essentials of a healthy home church. The 5 essentials of a healthy home church are: 1) having a foundation of a faithful God, 2) growing other leaders, 3) discipleship, 4) community, and 5) evangelism.

Getting the Most from your Vacation Bible School

Kathy Steinman

1 Timothy 3:1

What is our responsibility to our kids and to the kids in our church when it comes to Vacation Bible School? Kathy Steinman says that letting them have a fun time can be done at the same time we are equipping and training them to reach out to their friends with the Gospel. Learn about the stumbling blocks to having a successful, engaging, and fun VBS.