July 31, 2017...Training Material

Greetings on this sunny, Monday morning. It is my hope and desire that you will gain much help in this edition of my blog...but you do have to study. Take your time...stretch out the lesson material over the week. If you put in the time, you will grow spiritually.
                                                                                                           
LEADERSHIP APOLOGETICS: Click this LINK for our 133nd apologetics short video. I believe there is much to learn from these nationally recognized Christian teachers and philosophers. Today's lesson is "Argument of Evil and Suffering...". 
                                                             
TRAINING THE TEACHER: My purpose here is to provide long-term biblical training for those who are in church work but may not feel adequately trained in the Bible and Christianity teaching in general. I want all of you to take this training (whether you teach or not) because it will better equip you to teach or live as a disciple of Christ. All of the material for this training is  coming to you by Biblical Training.org. I am linking you to their site for each of the lessons. You will be exposed to some of the finest Bible teachers in the country. You will receive Bible Institute level training. Our session here is one of 40 lessons (one each week). This is Lesson 10 of 40,"Sovereignty and Freedom" from the module: A Guide to Christian Theology with Dr. Gerry Breshears as teacher. Click this LINK for the video lesson. Visit their website and see that there are different levels for your involvement. By registering with them (free), you can have access to outlines, transcripts, etc. If you choose to do more than one lesson each week...go for it! Study at your pace.              
HOPE FOR PARENTS: "Help Your Kids Adjust Sleep Patterns Before Back-To-School." Click this LINK.                                                                                                              

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for a multi-lesson series entitled: Colossians: Christ Revealed - The Hope of Glory.  This is lesson 7: "The Struggle of Effective Ministers." The host for this series is Dr. Gregory Brown. I believe that you will profit greatly from this study from Colossians.
                                                                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: "If the Rapture is imminent, how can there be signs that Christ will return soon?" Click on this LINK .
                                                 

GRADUATE LEVEL THEOLOGY STUDIES: This is Session 3 of 10 under Bibliology and Hermeneutics. Click on this LINK . This lesson is "Transmission of Scripture". These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). As of May 8, 2017, we started the Graduate Program over from the beginning again. These lessons are at an advanced, graduate level of study. If you missed any lessons previously, get them the next time around. You must put your thinking cap on for these studies. They are sometimes difficult, yet profitable. See the box for your choice of media...audio, video, download.                                                                               
COUNSELING HELP: The category is Handling Depression. Click this LINK for the  article:"Coping with the Blues." Be prepared to offer solid advice...share this link with anyone who needs to read this.

DAILY JOURNEY:  This material is from John Ankerberg. July 31...Daily Journey Entry. LINK.  

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It has been said that the Bible is so deep that theologians cannot touch the bottom, yet so shallow that babes cannot drown." Anonymous

My desire for you this week is that you dig deep.          
In His Majesty's service, Dr. Darrell Foltz.

July 24, 2017...Training Material

Greetings on this grey, Monday morning. It is my hope and desire that you will gain much help in this edition of my blog...but you do have to study. Take your time...stretch out the lesson material over the week. If you put in the time, you will grow spiritually.
                                                                                                         
LEADERSHIP APOLOGETICS: Click this LINK for our 132nd apologetics short video. I believe there is much to learn from these nationally recognized Christian teachers and philosophers. Today's lesson is "Are morals the result of social conditioning?" 
                                                           
TRAINING THE TEACHER: My purpose here is to provide long-term biblical training for those who are in church work but may not feel adequately trained in the Bible and Christianity teaching in general. I want all of you to take this training (whether you teach or not) because it will better equip you to teach or live as a disciple of Christ. All of the material for this training is  coming to you by Biblical Training.org. I am linking you to their site for each of the lessons. You will be exposed to some of the finest Bible teachers in the country. You will receive Bible Institute level training. Our session here is one of 40 lessons (one each week). This is Lesson 9 of 40,"Trinity" from the module: A Guide to Christian Theology with Dr. Gerry Breshears as teacher. Click this LINK for the video lesson. Visit their website and see that there are different levels for your involvement. By registering with them (free), you can have access to outlines, transcripts, etc. If you choose to do more than one lesson each week...go for it! Study at your pace.              

HOPE FOR PARENTS: "How to become a digital savvy parent." Click this LINK.                                                                                                              

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for a multi-lesson series entitled: Colossians: Christ Revealed - The Hope of Glory.  This is lesson 6: "Characteristics Of Effective Ministers." The host for this series is Dr. Gregory Brown. I believe that you will profit greatly from this study from Colossians.
                                                                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: "Are we in the end times?" Click on this LINK .
                                                 

GRADUATE LEVEL THEOLOGY STUDIES: This is Session 2 of 10 under Bibliology and Hermeneutics. Click on this LINK . This lesson is "Sola Scriptura" (Scripture only). These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). As of May 8, 2017, we started the Graduate Program over from the beginning again. These lessons are at an advanced, graduate level of study. If you missed any lessons previously, get them the next time around. You must put your thinking cap on for these studies. They are sometimes difficult, yet profitable. See the box for your choice of media...audio, video, download.                                                                               
COUNSELING HELP: The category is Crisis Management. Click this LINK for the  article:"Coping with a crisis in your life." Be prepared to offer solid advice...share this link with anyone who needs to read this.

DAILY JOURNEY:  This is a brand new addition to the blog. This material is from John Ankerberg. July 24...Daily Journey Entry. LINK.  

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Too many want God to change things and people when they pray, but they are not willing to let God change them." Anonymous

My desire for you this week is that you be willing to let God change what needs to be changed.          
In His Majesty's service, Dr. Darrell Foltz.

July 17, 2017...Training Material

Greetings on this sunny, Monday morning. Pray for me, as I will be on "Ask the Pastor" today at 2 pm. It is my hope and desire that you will gain much help in this edition of my blog...but you do have to study. Take your time...stretch out the lesson material over the week. If you put in the time, you will grow spiritually.
                                                                                                       
LEADERSHIP APOLOGETICS: Click this LINK for our 131st apologetics short video. I believe there is much to learn from these nationally recognized Christian teachers and philosophers. Today's lesson is "What is the moral argument for the existence of God?" 
                                                         
TRAINING THE TEACHER: My purpose here is to provide long-term biblical training for those who are in church work but may not feel adequately trained in the Bible and Christianity teaching in general. I want all of you to take this training (whether you teach or not) because it will better equip you to teach or live as a disciple of Christ. All of the material for this training is  coming to you by Biblical Training.org. I am linking you to their site for each of the lessons. You will be exposed to some of the finest Bible teachers in the country. You will receive Bible Institute level training. Our session here is one of 40 lessons (one each week). This is Lesson 8 of 40,"Impassable, Immutable, Omniscient, Omnipotent" from the module: A Guide to Christian Theology with Dr. Gerry Breshears as teacher. Click this LINK for the video lesson. Visit their website and see that there are different levels for your involvement. By registering with them (free), you can have access to outlines, transcripts, etc. If you choose to do more than one lesson each week...go for it! Study at your pace.         
   
HOPE FOR PARENTS: "What Your Kid Isn't Telling You." Click this LINK.                                                                                                              

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for a multi-lesson series entitled: Colossians: Christ Revealed - The Hope of Glory.  This is lesson 5: "Knowing the Message of Reconciliation." The host for this series is Dr. Gregory Brown. I believe that you will profit greatly from this study from Colossians.
                                                                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: "What happens to unbelievers between death and being cast into Hell?" Click on this LINK .  This question is important, because there is a fair amount of confusion on the subject. It's in the details. The author uses the word "soul" in one place where I would use the word "spirit"...technical, but important.
                                                 

GRADUATE LEVEL THEOLOGY STUDIES: This is Session 1 of 10 under Bibliology and Hermeneutics. Click on this LINK . This lesson is "Class Introduction and Authority" These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). As of May 8, 2017, we started the Graduate Program over from the beginning again. These lessons are at an advanced, graduate level of study. If you missed any lessons previously, get them the next time around. You must put your thinking cap on for these studies. They are sometimes difficult, yet profitable. See the box for your choice of media...audio, video, download.                                                                               
COUNSELING HELP: The category is Counseling. Click this LINK for the  article:"Christian Counseling: What is it?" Be prepared to offer solid advice...share this link with anyone who needs to read this.

DAILY JOURNEY:  This is a brand new addition to the blog. This material is from John Ankerberg. July 17...Daily Journey Entry. LINK.  

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The authority of the Bible comes not from the calibre of its human authors but from the character of its divine Author." John Blanchard

My desire for you this week is that you recognize the authority of the Bible.          
In His Majesty's service, Dr. Darrell Foltz.

July 10, 2017...Training Material

Greetings on this stormy, Monday morning. It is my hope and desire that you will gain much help in this edition of my blog...but you do have to study. Take your time...stretch out the lesson material over the week. If you put in the time, you will grow spiritually.
                                                                                                     
LEADERSHIP APOLOGETICS: Click this LINK for our 130th apologetics short video. I believe there is much to learn from these nationally recognized Christian teachers and philosophers. Today's lesson is "What if an atheist denies one of your premises?" 
                                                       
TRAINING THE TEACHER: My purpose here is to provide long-term biblical training for those who are in church work but may not feel adequately trained in the Bible and Christianity teaching in general. I want all of you to take this training (whether you teach or not) because it will better equip you to teach or live as a disciple of Christ. All of the material for this training is  coming to you by Biblical Training.org. I am linking you to their site for each of the lessons. You will be exposed to some of the finest Bible teachers in the country. You will receive Bible Institute level training. Our session here is one of 40 lessons (one each week). This is Lesson 7 of 40,"What does God say about Himself?" from the module: A Guide to Christian Theology with Dr. Gerry Breshears as teacher. Click this LINK for the video lesson. Visit their website and see that there are different levels for your involvement. By registering with them (free), you can have access to outlines, transcripts, etc. If you choose to do more than one lesson each week...go for it! Study at your pace.         
 
HOPE FOR PARENTS: "When pain is all you have..." Click this LINK.                                                                                                              

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for a multi-lesson series entitled: Colossians: Christ Revealed - The Hope of Glory.  This is lesson 4: "The Preeminence of Christ." The host for this series is Dr. Gregory Brown. I believe that you will profit greatly from this study from Colossians.
                                                                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: "Do dogs go to Heaven when they die?" Click on this LINK .  
                                                 

GRADUATE LEVEL THEOLOGY STUDIES: This is Session 10 of 10 under Introduction to Theology. Click on this LINK . This lesson is "Unity and Diversity" These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). As of May 8, 2017, we started the Graduate Program over from the beginning again. These lessons are at an advanced, graduate level of study. If you missed any lessons previously, get them the next time around. You must put your thinking cap on for these studies. They are sometimes difficult, yet profitable. See the box for your choice of media...audio, video, download.                                                                               
COUNSELING HELP: The category is Conflict Management. Click this LINK for the  article:"How to Handle Manipulative People." Be prepared to offer solid advice...share this link with anyone who needs to read this.

DAILY JOURNEY:  This is a brand new addition to the blog. This material is from John Ankerberg. July 10...Daily Journey Entry. LINK.  

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Pray First!" Anonymous.

My desire for you this week is that you put God first in your life. That takes effort.          
In His Majesty's service, Dr. Darrell Foltz.

July 3, 2017 Training Material

Greetings on this at the moment,sunny, Monday morning. It is my hope and desire that you will gain much help in this edition of my blog...but you do have to study. Take your time...stretch it out over the week. If you put in the time, you will grow spiritually.
                                                                                                     
LEADERSHIP APOLOGETICS: Click this LINK for our 129th apologetics short video. I believe there is much to learn from these nationally recognized Christian teachers and philosophers. Today's lesson is "What makes a good deductive argument?" 
                                                       
TRAINING THE TEACHER: My purpose here is to provide long-term biblical training for those who are in church work but may not feel adequately trained in the Bible and Christianity teaching in general. I want all of you to take this training (whether you teach or not) because it will better equip you to teach or live as a disciple of Christ. All of the material for this training is  coming to you by Biblical Training.org. I am linking you to their site for each of the lessons. You will be exposed to some of the finest Bible teachers in the country. You will receive Bible Institute level training. Our session here is one of 40 lessons (one each week). This is Lesson 6 of 40, "Characteristics of God." from the module: A Guide to Christian Theology with Dr. Gerry Breshears as teacher. Click this LINK for the video lesson. Visit their website and see that there are different levels for your involvement. By registering with them (free), you can have access to outlines, transcripts, etc. If you choose to do more than one lesson each week...go for it! Study at your pace.         

HOPE FOR PARENTS: "Join the Crowd." Click this LINK.                                                                                                              

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for a multi-lesson series entitled: Colossians: Christ Revealed - The Hope of Glory, pt.2.  This is lesson 3: "Spirit-Led Prayer ." The host for this series is Dr. Gregory Brown. I believe that you will profit greatly from this study from Colossians.
                                                                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: "What did Jesus mean when he said, "Upon this rock I will build my church?" Click on this LINK .  
                                                 

GRADUATE LEVEL THEOLOGY STUDIES: This is Session 9 of 10 under Introduction to Theology. Click on this LINK . This lesson is "Does God still speak?" These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). As of May 8, 2017, we started the Graduate Program over from the beginning again. These lessons are at an advanced, graduate level of study. If you missed any lessons previously, get them the next time around. You must put your thinking cap on for these studies. They are sometimes difficult, yet profitable. See the box for your choice of media...audio, video, download.                                                                               
COUNSELING HELP: The category is Conflict Management. Click this LINK for the  article:"Managing Relationship Conflict." Be prepared to offer solid advice...share this link with anyone who needs to read this.

DAILY JOURNEY:  This is a brand new addition to the blog. This material is from John Ankerberg. July 3...Daily Journey Entry. LINK.  

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "God feeds the birds, but He doesn't throw the food into their nests." Anonymous.

My desire for you this week is that you search out the food God has made available.            
In His Majesty's service, Dr. Darrell Foltz.