Bible Reading Plans for the New Year: A Resource Guide for Pastors

With the New Year coming soon, I thought I’d post some links and resources for Bible Reading Plans. My pastor just asked me about this last week, so I thought I’d pass along what we’re doing too.

At Quail, we’re buying this Bible reading tract from Good News Publishers/Crossway. Originally, we thought we’d do it as a quick, easy, affordable bulletin insert, but our pastor is going to do something different in the service.

The plan we picked is based on the M’Cheyne plan and can be read online here.

One more idea: At our church in Kansas City, they bought a one-year Bible by John MacArthur in bulk and offered them to the congregation at a discounted price.

December 13, 2006 · Filed Under Biblical Training, Church Marketing

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Saddleback Offers Drive-Time Devotions

Saddleback Church’s Tom Holiday recently announced Daily Drive-Time Devotions, a 10-minute weekday audio podcast.

In an email to the Saddleback Church Family, he wrote:

“Ten minutes a day - that’s about as long as the commercial breaks on talk radio! Whether you listen on your iPod while walking or on a CD while carpooling or on your computer during a break, this small investment of your time will result in a deeper knowledge of the Bible and a stronger relationship with God.”

Currently, he’s going through the book of Romans.
… another outstanding, innovative way of using technology for ministry!

See also: Sermon Podcasting Made Easy (aka How to start your own podcast!) & Play MP3 Audio Files Right on Your Site

November 16, 2006 · Filed Under Biblical Training, Podcasting

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New Testament Backgrounds Class in January 2007

Maybe this is off topic for CCP … but who cares. It’s worth a post.

I just learned that a class I’ve been waiting almost two years for is being offered at Midwestern Baptist Seminary Jan. 8-12.

The class is New Testament Backgrounds, taught by Dr. Alan Tomlinson.

I’m a great admirer of Dr. Tomlinson and his work. For those who know Dr. T, he’s spent most of his life studying the first century culture, life and language.

One of his colleagues and best friends told me that the first time he met Dr. T he had the distinct impression that he might have actually lived in Corinth.

He has probably 1,000-plus PowerPoint slides to show that help light up the NT Scriptures and will walk you through the impact of backgrounds on the New Testament text. (I had the privilege of taking Hermeneutics with him before I left.)

His students love him and adore him. (If you don’t believe me, ask Micah or Ariel.) He spends time with students (more than he probably should!) because he believes in investing in people and has an infectious passion for sharing God’s truth … all the while suffering with constant pain that most us never experience.

I’m making plans now to go. If you’re interested, check out the Midwestern class schedule, download the J-term schedule here, or give me an email. Plus, here’s a feature article I wrote about him while I was at MBTS as comm. director.
BONUS: Go to NT Backgrounds and attend the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Jan. 12-13 with guest speaker Dr. Gary Habermas at the end of the week for $15! Habermas is THE evangelical expert on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But one of the best things about this annual conference is the breakout Saturday sessions with Midwestern’s faculty. Great stuff!

November 7, 2006 · Filed Under Biblical Training, Church Marketing

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Seminary Training … for Free

One of my favorite sites is Biblical Training. They got a ton of FREE audio lectures (most in MP3 format) from some of the best evangelical profs around.

Some of my favorites are Dr. Robert Stein (who I had the opportunity to hear in person at Midwestern), Dr. Bruce Ware (great prof from Southern), and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Dr. Douglas Stuart.

Enjoy! Feast! Go!

November 6, 2006 · Filed Under Biblical Training

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