| 2 Samuel 6 Bible Study |
Inductive Bible study looking at David's motivation, leadership initiatives, and human fallibility. (more info)
by Ann Boyd |
| 10.20.2005 |
none |
ann |
1823
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| A Theology & Practice of Holistic Ministry |
This article examines the theology and practice of holistic ministry primarily through the Invitational model of evangelism. (more info)
by Jessica Fick |
| 10.15.2008 |
none |
jessica_fick |
497
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| An Exposition of Our Four Ministry Commitments |
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. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 07.15.2002 |
none |
David_Suryk |
403
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| Aristotle on Friendship |
Extended sections from Nichomachian Ethics on the topic of Friendship. (more info)
by Aristotle |
| 04.05.2000 |
none |
Rich_Lamb |
1115
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| Change Process Case Studies |
Two campus case studies to help you put the "Change Dynamics" model to work. (more info)
by Scott Hall |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
116
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| Chapter Building Manual Version 1.0 |
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. (more info)
by Val Gordon, Jay Anderson, Jim Marshall, & others. |
| 05.22.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
923
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| Chapter Planting in a GFM Context |
This document is based on the chapter planting model and material and explores chapter planting in the Graduate and Faculty Ministry context. (more info)
by Hanz Franzen |
| 04.02.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
116
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| Chapter planting in an International Student Ministries setting |
This working paper explores ministry models specific to International Student Ministry work, with an emphasis on the demographics of an international community as well as leadership development, the unique pressures on ISM staff and ways to create attractive gathering and catalytic events. Send comments to Katie Rawson (coordinating author) and Jeff Yourison (editor). (more info)
by Katie Rawson, edited by ISM staff |
| 06.03.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
538
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| Chapter planting in the Graduate Student and Faculty Ministry context |
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. (more info)
by Lynn Gill |
| 06.26.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
358
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| Chapter planting: worksheet for strategic planning |
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. (more info)
by Marcia J. Wang, based on ideas from cohort members |
| 07.28.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
453
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| Coaching planters in a commuter setting |
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). (more info)
by Marcia J. Wang |
| 06.03.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
384
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| Covenant at UC Berkeley |
This is a copy of the covenant that the undergraduate fellowships at UC Berkeley wrote in the Spring of 2002 (more info)
by Collin Tadao Tomikawa |
| 02.27.2003 |
none |
Collin_Tomikawa |
1182
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| Critical Junctures |
This is a one-page "cheat sheet" on the spiritual stages of academic life. It was originally published at the GFM website. (more info)
by Bob Trube |
| 01.01.2001 |
none |
jon |
934
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| Diagnostic Chart: Modified, Based on NE Region and Chapter Building Charts |
This is a revised diagnostic chart for determining the actual stage of a plant or replant. See also "Diagnostic Stages (a.k.a. Working Chart)" for another verson. (more info)
by Chris Nichols, Marcia Wang and others |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
109
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| Diagnostic Stages Chart (a.k.a. Working Chart) |
This chart shows the parameters that help determine the actual stage of a plant or replant. (more info)
by Marcia Wang |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
108
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| Diagnostic Tool to Identify Fellowship Stage |
This tool is a companion to the "Diagnostic Stages Chart (a.k.a. Working Chart)" and "Diagnostic Chart: Modified, Based on NE Region and Chapter Building Charts." (more info)
by Marcia Wang |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
97
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| Evangelicals in an Interfaith World |
This is an article that I originally wrote for "CrossCurrents" magazine about being an evangelical Christian involved in interfaith dialogue. I thought that it would provide some helpful insight for other staff who are interested in engaging in interreligious dialogue on their campuses. (more info)
by Nicholas M. Price |
| 10.17.2005 |
none |
nmprice |
123
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| Evangelism |
This is my understanding of the DEFINITION of evangelism that should guide our thinking and practice. It's less than a page in length. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 06.27.2007 |
none |
David_Suryk |
385
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| Faculty Conference 2007 Postcard |
This postcard gives basic information about InterVarsity's national Faculty Conference in June 2007. (more info)
by Faculty Ministry |
| 06.14.2006 |
none |
Jon_Boyd |
1009
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| FAQs about the Working Chart (Diagnostic Stages Chart) |
This paper defines some terms and parameters used in the diagnostic charts for the stages of planting and building. (more info)
by Marcia Wang |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
100
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| Growth Matters: Numbers Count |
This is the final version of the working paper on a theology of growth for InterVarsity. (more info)
by Daniel J. Denk |
| 03.30.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
167
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| Growth Matters: Numbers Count — Seminar discussion guide |
Handout used at Spring 2009 Staff Directo2009 Spring Meetings to discuss the working paper "Growth Matters: Numbers Count." (more info)
by Daniel J. Denk |
| 03.30.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
77
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| How to Lead Students into a Chapter Building Vision |
Applying Doug McConnell's concept of "holy dissatisfaction" to campus groups. (more info)
by Scott Hall |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
158
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| Men, Women and Biblical Equality |
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. (more info)
by Christians for Biblical Equality |
| 01.01.1989 |
none |
mdenning |
897
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| Of Mice and Ministry |
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. (more info)
by Mike Woodruff |
| 09.08.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
255
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| On "the righteousness of God" in Romans |
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. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 06.27.2007 |
none |
David_Suryk |
570
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| On Reasons and Believing the Christian Message |
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. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 02.24.2001 |
none |
David_Suryk |
742
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| Outreach Lectures, suggestions |
Practical suggestions for holding a campus-wide lecture for the purpose of outreach. (more info)
by Rick Mattson |
| 01.10.2007 |
none |
Rick_Mattson |
528
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| Overlay Strategy: Overview and Phases of Leadership |
Handout used at 2009 Spring Meetings in the seminar "Creating a Missional Culture: The Overlay Strategy for Chapter Growth (in Groups of 20-80 Students)." (more info)
by Val Gordon |
| 03.30.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
151
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| Race Matters Script |
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. (more info)
by Sheila Nemati, Maya Bey, Sara Marshall, Evan Artis |
| 11.20.2006 |
none |
eric_chen59 |
583
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| Recognizing and Awakening Missional Christian Graduate Students on Campus |
This document explores finding missional students in the graduate ministry context and should be read in conjunction with Recognizing and Awakening Missional Christian Students on Campus. (more info)
by Nancy Pedulla |
| 04.02.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
93
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| Recognizing and Awakening Missional Christians on Campus |
What is a missional Christian? How can we identify them on campus? This paper explores the characteristics and qualities of missional Christians. This paper also appears in the Chapter Planting and Building Manuals. (more info)
by Chris Nichols |
| 04.02.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
194
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| Recovering Our Christian Mind and Nerve |
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. (more info)
by Tom Trevethan |
| 09.01.1996 |
none |
Jon_Boyd |
858
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| Replanting and Restructuring (PPT) |
Covers how to think through when to replant or restructure, processes and strategies, and assessing the mix of people needed for successful change. Presented on day 1 of 2009 Spring Meetings in the breakout "The 4 R's: Replanting, Restructuring, Retraining and Redeploying." (more info)
by Marcia Wang |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
152
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| Rethinking Faculty Evangelism |
Outline of a presentation to a faculty fellowship group. Presents a model of relational and narrative witness suitable for faculty to follow among peers. (more info)
by Christian Anible |
| 03.16.2000 |
none |
Christian_Anible |
759
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| Six chapter planting essentials in the commuter and urban context |
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). (more info)
by Marcia J. Wang |
| 06.03.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
467
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| Small Group Tracking Sheet |
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. (more info)
by Jason Ingalls |
| 03.01.2007 |
none |
Jason_Ingalls |
580
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| Spectrum of Seeker Events |
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. (more info)
by Rick Mattson |
| 01.10.2007 |
none |
Rick_Mattson |
617
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| Starting an InterVarsity Chapter |
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. (more info)
by Jeff Yourison |
| 08.13.2006 |
none |
Jeff_Yourison |
637
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| Starting an InterVarsity Chapter (Draft -- Chapter Planting Handbook, Student Version) |
This is a draft for a student version of the Chapter Planting Handbook. It will be revised and expanded by the Chapter Planting Task Force. This version will be handed out at Urbana 06. (more info)
by Chapter Planting Task Force/Shelley Soceka |
| 12.25.2006 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
956
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| Testimony of an ISM chapter planter |
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. (more info)
by Yii-Shyun Lin |
| 06.03.2008 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
346
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| The Counseling Community |
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. (more info)
by Curtis Chang |
| 03.09.2000 |
none |
Timothy_Miller |
852
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| The Jew + Gentile New Humanity |
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. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 06.27.2007 |
none |
David_Suryk |
350
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| The Missional Church |
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. (more info)
by Alex Roxburgh |
| 12.21.2006 |
none |
mdenning |
714
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| Time Diet |
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. (more info)
by Rick Mattson |
| 01.10.2007 |
none |
Rick_Mattson |
678
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| Trojan Christian Fellowship Case Study: Becoming a Mustard Seed Community |
A wonderful foundation does not a thriving, all-campus-engaging ministry make! (more info)
by Scott Hall |
| 04.08.2009 |
none |
jeff_yourison |
104
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| University of Illinois-Urbana Grad IV Vision Statement |
This is an overview of the Four Ministry Commitments of the Graduate InterVarsity Chapter at University of Illinois at Urbana. (more info)
by David Suryk |
| 07.15.2002 |
none |
David_Suryk |
312
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| Visit Faculty in their Offices |
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. (more info)
by Terry Morrison |
| 07.09.2007 |
none |
stanw |
376
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| What Do College Students Think About Religious Pluralism? |
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). (more info)
by Paul V. Sorrentino |
| 03.30.2005 |
none |
Paul_Sorrentino |
960
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