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Resource MaterialsNOTICE: If you are
experiencing difficulty accessing these documents, Administrative / Organizational *Church Constitution & Bylaws Is your church constitution
up-to-date and does it provide necessary legal protections? This will reduce
risks and is based on biblical principles. It includes provisions for dealing
with conflict, confidentiality, counseling, church discipline,
indemnification, tax-exemption, etc. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download *Developing A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry A biblical philosophy of
ministry is a set of non-negotiable, biblical principles that
guides all the choices and decisions in your ministry. Your philosophy of
ministry should be drawn from a careful investigation of both the explicit
teaching of Scripture and any implicit methodologies which can be
gleaned from seeing how ministry occurred in the early Church. When you are
able to define your philosophy of ministry in this crucial way, you will not
only know why you do what you do, but how to actually do it. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *How to Keep Minutes Are minutes of meetings really
that important? Learn about the purpose of minutes, the duties of the
recording secretary, and the content of minutes. A detailed example of sample
minutes is provided. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Incorporation Guidelines Should a church incorporate? If
so, what is the process? This material will provide all the essential details
to step you through the process. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Internal Audit Checklists A comprehensive organizational and operational manual covering six key areas: Governance and Legal, Management and Leadership, Finances and Accounting, Personnel, Facilities, and Computer Information Systems. Save hundreds of hours of time, costs, and effort. For further information click on Frieze Consulting IRS Publication 557 Tax Exempt Status for your
Organization Tax Guide for Churches &
Religious Organizations Guide to Disaster Relief for
Charitable Organizations *Making Wise Decisions Obviously, not all decisions we
make are wise. Learn what the Bible teaches are necessary requirements to
make decisions that are wise and bring honor to God. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Managing a Merger Here is a handbook on church
mergers. There is much to consider in preparing, understanding basic
principles, and working through procedures. This material will guide you
through the process and provide practical resources. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Release, Waiver of Legal Liability & Permission Form There are many events held by
churches or organizations, such as children and youth activities, for which a
waiver form, also known as a Release of Liability is required. This form can
be adapted for your particular needs. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *The Challenge of Change and the Decision-Making Process The Church is always confronted
with change. Making changes that are biblical is the challenge. Following a
biblical decision-making model in the Church is critical in making right
choices. This material will help you accomplish that. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Bible Study Tools *An Inductive Bible Study Guide There is a great need for
helping believers learn how to study the Bible. This material is
comprehensive yet simple to follow and divided into three phases, (1)
Investigation: What does the passage say and not say? (2)
Interpretation: What does the passage mean? (3) Implementation: How should
the truths and principles of the passage be applied? It also includes a list
of suggested Bible study tools. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Church 101 *Biblical Prescriptions for Healing an Ailing Church Many churches are in poor
spiritual health. The symptoms may manifest themselves differently but the
prescription is the same. This material provides biblical essentials for a
healthy church. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Options for Struggling Churches Whether a church is going
through leadership change or struggling in some manner, determining its
options is challenging. This material suggests ideas and options to help a
church determine its direction and future. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Questions Concerning the Church Today Most of us would agree that
there appears to be some dissatisfaction, discontent and even discouragement
with the Church today. There are many unsettling concerns that fill us with
questions that beg answers. This material will stimulate and encourage you to
reconsider/re-evaluate your thinking about the Church. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download The Significance Behind the Word "Ekklesia" Here is a study showing how ekklesia is not just an assembling of God's people, but how a fuller meaning shows what happens when God's people come together. Learn what bearing this word has on church government. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Conciliation *Making Peace with God, Yourself, and Others This material is designed to
equip Christians to resolve conflict in a biblically practical step-by-step
manner. Those in conflict work through the workbook together. It uses a
"guided discussion" approach - asking questions based on specific
scripture passages to implement peacemaking with individuals or groups. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download Family *Suggested Dating Questions This material was developed as
a result of my personal experience after three years of my wife’s home going
and exploring new relationships for a future wife. It covers core questions
for personal reflection and questions to consider in a dating relationship in
the spiritual, church, personal, family, husband-wife relationships, social,
dress, food, domestic, health, emotional, hobbies/leisure, financial,
political, children, and sexual areas. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *The Biblical Role and Responsibilities of a Husband and Wife What does the Bible teach
concerning the role and responsibilities of a husband and wife? Here is clear
and concise study that will be helpful for those either contemplating
marriage or clarifying a marriage relationship. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Financial A Budget Process in Support of Ministry This article discusses the biblical foundation for a sound budget, a process for formulating a budget, critical factors in giving, and pitfalls to avoid. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *A Nonprofit Fiduciaries Responsibility to Retain its Tax Exempt Status The IRS has set in place
several regulations for religious nonprofit organizations to maintain their
tax-exempt status. The issues addressed in this document pertain to a 501(c)
(3) organizations responsibility to demonstrate the control of donated funds. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Benevolence Fund Policy & Application This is a sample policy that
includes guidelines for providing financial assistance, a form for evaluating
benevolence applicants, and a benevolence application. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Church & Nonprofit Organization Tax & Financial Guide Covers financial accountability issues, tax-exemption, starting a church or nonprofit organization, maintaining tax-exempt status, reporting as an employer, information reporting requirements, charitable gifts, insurance, employment and other issues. For further information click on: Zondervan Publishing House Income Tax Guide For ministers and religious workers, this resource guide with a "how to" approach is highly recommended. Ministries and ministers should get this every year to keep current with IRS requirements and procedures. For further information click on: Worth Tax & Financial Services IRS Publication 526 Charitable Contributions IRS Publication 1542 Per Diem Rates Charitable Contributions -
Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements *Preparing for an Economic Storm without being Fearful There is much concern about our
national and global economy. The Bible tells us how to respond both
spiritually and practically. This material provides a spiritual perspective
with practical suggestions. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *The Pastor’s Salary In most churches, more money is
spent on a pastor’s salary than on any other item. That makes clergy
compensation the congregation’s number one financial challenge. Here are some
practical guidelines for designing a clergy compensation package. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Suggestions for Handling Church Funds Some systems of handling money
place individuals in a position in which their honesty can be questioned or
in which they may be tempted to sin. This material provides some prudent and
consistent practices in handling money to maintain a trustful climate. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Leadership A Pastor’s Authority By Ray C. Stedman from the Ray Stedman Library. This article addresses a different model of church leadership from what is normally practiced today which is generally a hierarchical authoritarian position. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Four Key Characteristics of Godly Leadership Godly leaders are spiritual
servants shepherding a flock as good stewards. This material explains how
leaders are to be spiritual, servants, shepherds, and stewards. This is a
helpful resource in the training of Godly leaders. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Give Us Men! Godly, faithful men are key to
leading the church for the glory of God. This material will help in
discipling and evaluating biblical leaders. Subjects covered are the qualifications,
choice, and appointment of leaders; training, testing, practice, problems,
perils, price, and power of leadership. It includes a comprehensive
leadership evaluation inventory. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download *Leadership Authority in the Church By Paul Benware, Professor of
Biblical Studies Division, Philadelphia Biblical University. Paul answers
questions such as, "Is it true that obedience to leadership is always
required and not to submit is to be in rebellion? When does authority become
authoritarianism? What happens when authority is abused? Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Rethinking Authority in the Church What is the proper biblical
view regarding authority in the church? This material gives scriptural
clarification of how leaders are to exercise persuasion as opposed to
"lording" it over others. It also explains how to "obey"
leaders without mindlessly obeying them. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *The Advisory Committee This is a suggested option for
church leadership development and decision-making in the church. The original
intent for establishing an Advisory Committee was to provide a mechanism for
new churches that did not have Elder/Deacon Boards or churches that did not
have sufficient qualified men to serve as leaders. This model allows for the
development of elders/deacons and at the same time train men for leadership.
However, the principles of this model can be adapted to existing Elder/Deacon
Boards. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *The Meaning of “The Husband of One Wife” in 1 Timothy 3:2 This paper explores the eight
main interpretations of the phrase “husband of one wife” found in 1 Timothy
3:2 as it pertains to elders and deacons. These views are surveyed in order
from least to most persuasive. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach
is examined. A conclusion is then reached regarding which interpretation is
best supported by the biblical data. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Music God's Song What kind of music is
acceptable unto the Lord? There are nine chapters that deal with music and
worship, what music was designed to accomplish, how music affects us,
separating the sensual from the spiritual, and the divine principle of
precision. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Rethinking Music in the Church Because of the significance of
music to the modern Church and because it is, in fact, a controversial and
even divisive subject, we need to focus some attention on some key questions
concerning music. Where did it come from? What was/is its purpose and
function? In its basic characteristics, is it moral, immoral, or amoral? Is
there a difference between godly music and worldly music? Can all styles of
music be used by the believer for worship or edification? Is there room for a
difference of opinion when it comes to different styles and personal
preferences? How do we handle that difference of opinion? This material seeks
to answer these questions. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download Outreach / Discipleship *A Look At The Book A three lesson evangelistic
Bible study on the Proofs, Purpose, and Person of the Bible. This easy to
teach material uses the discipleship model. It is ideal for presenting the
Gospel while meeting with unbelievers in their homes! Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Foundations for Christian Living Here is a practical
discipleship course for new believers and those who never got systematic help
at the beginning of their Christian lives. This 9-10 week course deals with
clarifying God’s requirement for heaven, the believer’s unbreakable
relationship with God, the believer’s breakable fellowship, and knowing our
responsibility, enemies, and friends. It provides practical truths and uses a
relational approach to help believers grow in the Lord. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *God’s Message of Hope – Leader’s Guide This is a leader’s guide to
assist in the use of the God’s Message of Hope DVD. To view the video
and for further information visit www.GodsMessageOfHope.com. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus This material explains the Bible chronologically from Creation to Christ, beginning with simple truths and moving to the more complex. It lays the foundation of the Gospel with major Old Testament stories, builds upon essential biblical truths in logical manner, and culminates at the Cross and the Resurrection. Consider using the DVD series. You can freely download the book, workbook, teacher's guide, Sunday School lessons, etc. in PDF format. Free audio files are also available. For further information click on: Goodseed International *The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus Toolbox Here is a packet of items to
help you prepare and use The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus DVD. It
includes: (1) Read Me First – Notes, (2) Suggested Invitation which you can
personalize, (3) Suggested Schedule, (4) The Stranger Workbook, and (5) The
Last Session Materials. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Tract: What Do You Believe God Requires Of A Person To Enter Heaven? Print your own tract – as many
as you need when you need them! This 16 page booklet presents a through,
biblical presentation of the gospel. It addresses 11 key truths a person must
believe to have eternal life. Using MS Word you can personalize this tract
with your name, address and phone number. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download *Tract: Crucial Questions (Avery Business Card #5376) Here is a non-treating easy to
use "business card" type of tract. It engenders interest and
directs seekers to www.CrucialQuestions.org where various materials
are presented with a gospel emphasis. Print your own whenever you need them! Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Tract: God’s Message of Hope (Avery Business Card #5376) Similar to the tract above,
this “business card” tract directs seekers to www.GodsMessageOfHope.com. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download *Personalized Labels: God's Message of Hope Business Card Tract This is a MS Word doc label
file for the back of the Business Card Tract. You can personalize the labels
with your name, phone number, and email address. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Video: A Question of Origins Did the universe and our solar system evolve out of the Big Bang? Can chemical compounds spontaneously evolve in life? Does evolutionism truly explain the great variety of life on Earth? This visually rich production reveals strong evidence that the universe and all life were created by a supernatural being, and that the God of the Bible is that Creator. (Viewing time approximately 60 minutes.) Click Here to view the video or to place an order. Video: God’s Message of Hope This video is about the message of the Bible. Rather than focusing on one part, and missing the whole, this presents the major events of the Bible in chronological order. You will get an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. This will answer many questions: How did I get here? What is the meaning of life? How can I realize that meaning of life? Is there hope now and after death? What lies beyond the grave? How can I prepare to die? (Viewing time is 30 minutes.) Click Here to view the video or to place an order. Video: The Hope Is there a source of hope and help for us? Has God revealed a message to the human race? The HOPE is a dramatic motion picture presentation of God’s redemptive story as revealed in 36 Biblical events from Creation through the Second Coming of Christ. You get an overview of the whole Bible and how it all fits together. It includes some of the most beautiful cinematic presentations of the Bible ever filmed. (Viewing time approximately 80 minutes.) Click Here to view the video or to place an order. Pastoral Search (Pulpit) Committee *Searching for a Flock This is handbook for a pastor
seeking a church. Learn how to save time in qualifying and finding a
responsive church. Includes material on prospecting, investigating, the
interview, sample forms, letters, etc. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download *Searching for a Shepherd This how-to manual provides
guidelines for pastoral search (pulpit) committees. Learn how to save hours
in screening and selecting a qualified pastor for your church. It contains
comprehensive material, procedures, forms, sample letters, etc. Suggested Minimum Donation: $10.00 – Click Here to Download Spiritual Growth *Christian Character Qualities Character quality definitions to
help you learn biblical, godly, Christ-like qualities. Click Here for additional information. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download Theology Selective Salvation This is an easy to understand
study of election and predestination that is intriguing, insightful, and refreshing.
Let this comprehensive study help you unravel this complex and confusing
subject. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download The Five Points of Calvinism "Weighed and Found Wanting" Each of the five points of
Calvinism are carefully compared with the clear teaching of God's Word,
providing both serious scriptural challenge, as well as correction to the
extremes of Calvinism. Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00 – Click Here to Download ______________________________ *Materials written by Steve D. Spacek |
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