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Saturday, October 6 8:30 AM MIP Room State Office TIME TOPIC PRESENTER 8:30 AM Devotion Prayer Sam Belisle 9:00 AM Class 1 - Declaration of Faith #1 and #2 Thurman Collier 9:45 AM Class 2 - How to be a Part of a Pastoral Team Rodney Vickers 10:30 AM Break 10:45 AM Class 3 - The Importance of Personal Financial Integrity Sam Belisle 11:15 AM Class 4 - Social Media Etiquette Thurman Collier 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:30 PM Seminar - Pentecostal Worship and Prayer Paul Hollifield 3:30 PM Closing Mark Cary Upcoming MIP Dates November 3 March 2 December 1 April 6 January 5 May 4 Key Items to Remember Session 01 October 6, 2018 Schedule pg 1
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EXPLORING THE DECLARATION OF FAITH PART ONE Article 1 - We believe in the verbal inspiration of the Bible. The Term Inspiration A. The term -, when used to describe the Bible, means that the Old and New Testament owe their origin to the creative work of the. B. Scripture is a of the creative work of the Holy Spirit. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 The Witness of Scripture A. God Inspired the Old Testament. 1. The writers themselves speak of God being the of their writings. (2 Samuel 23:2) 2. Jesus that the Old Testament is the inspired Word of God. (Matthew 15:3) 3. The Apostles affirmed that the Old Testament was the inspired Word of God. (Hebrews 1:1) B. God Inspired the New Testament. 1. Throughout the New Testament the Ministry of Jesus is seen as a fulfillment of the Old Testament. (John 1:1,14) 2. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would the apostles into all truth. (John 16:14) 3. Paul that the Holy Spirit reveals truth. (1 Corinthians 2:9-13) The Ideas and Words of Scripture God inspired both the and the words of Scripture. (2 Peter 1:21) The Holy Spirit used the of the writers to produce the Bible. (Hebrews 10:15-16) The relationship between the divine and humans in Scripture is a. (1 Corinthians 2:12-14) Session 01 October 6, 2018 Exploring the Declaration of Faith Part One pg 1
Understanding the Bible Interpret the poetic and symbolic not literally. (Psalm 17:8) Always consider the of the Prophets and Apostles. (2 Peter 3:15-16) You must always on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (John 16:13) Always look to counsel. (Proverbs 19:20-21) Article 2 - We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: namely, the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. There is One God It is very clear in Scripture that there is a belief in One God existing. (Deuteronomy 4:35) Even though we worship one God it does not mean He is one. (Ephesians 3:18) The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are the one true God. (2 Corinth. 13:14) One God in Three Persons The Old Testament writers serve as to the existence and the unity of the Holy Trinity. (Genesis 1:2) The New Testament writers serve as witnesses to the existence of three persons who each have distinct roles and work in the unity of God. (Matthew 3:16) KEY ITEMS TO REMEMBER Session 01 October 6, 2018 Exploring the Declaration of Faith Part One pg 2
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY I. Scary US Debt Facts A. National debt trllion $ per U.S Citizen B. $1 trillion=$ 1,000,000,000,000 (that's 12 zeros). C. At his current annual salary of $, basketball superstar LeBron James would need to work years to earn $1 trillion. D. How hard is it to spend a trillion dollars? If you spent one dollar every second, you would have spent a million dollars in twelve days. At that same rate, it would take you 32 years to spend a billion dollars. But it would take you more than 31,000 years to spend a trillion dollars. E. The U.S. national debt rises at an average of approximately $3.8 billion per day. F. The U.S. government now borrows approximately business day. G. With the exception of fiscal years 1998-2001, from 1969 to today, Congress has spent more money than it collected in revenue H. of Americans say that they don't contribute anything to retirement savings I. A staggering 43% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved up for retirement. J. 24% of American workers say that they have postponed their planned retirement age in the past year. K. The U.S. government has to borrow of every dollar that it currently spends. L. of all Americans carry some kind of credit card debt from month-to-month M. Americans carry $798 billion in credit card debt in all N. The average American family holds over $ in total debt O. 8 million Americans are at least one month behind on their mortgage right now P. About 40% of Americans are currently in medical debt or paying off medical bills Q. Student loan debt in the U.S. is over. R. About 65% of all American college students will graduate with student loan debt. S. The average American household is paying $6,658 in interest each year. Session 01 October 6, 2018 Personal Financial Integrity pg 1
II. Beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Debt A. Personal Debt a. Today, of all Americans carry a credit card balance from month to month b. Americans are carrying a grand total of $798 billion in credit card debt c. If you were alive when Jesus was born and you spent a million dollars every single day since then, you still would not have spent $798 billion by now d. Right now, there are more than 600 million active credit cards e. 1 in 7 Americans carry 10 credit cards, average interest rate 14.89% (2018) i. Plastectomy ii. Average American carries > $ in credit card debt (2018) f. 90% of people in our culture buy things they cannot afford to impress people who don't care. g. 60% don't pay off credit cards each month h. You are the problem with your debt i. Debt consolidation (many cards, changing cards) is dangerous because you treat only the symptom j. of Americans lives paycheck to paycheck k. (must want to change more than stay where you are) l. American have $807 billion in credit card debt m. Sears makes more in credit card interest than in merchandise n. Case in point- GMAC, GE Capital o. How do you eat an elephant? p. How do I do this? (Smallest to Largest) q. Church view on bankruptcy Bankruptcy - easy out - no 7 years - how can you manage the churches finances if you can't manage yours? Same with person business? Don't touch church s money. r. Change is painful Session 01 October 6, 2018 Personal Financial Integrity pg 2
B. Car a. of Americans could cover less than 1 month(s) expenses if they lost their income b. Most people carry a car note for their entire lives pay at $495 a month. The same amount from age 25 to retirement would amount to $5.8 million by age 65 about 12% average. c. Leasing- fleecing- usually d. A new $28,000 car will lose about $17,000 in the first 4 years. That is almost $ per week. To understand this, open your window on the way to work each week and throw a $ out the window. e. How do I get out of debt? Save payment for your car. Can t? Don't buy. f. Buy a 2-3 year old car g. Extended warranties - bad deals h. 70% of all car purchases involve a loan i. New car loses 60% of its value in the first 4 years C. Home a. Pay off earlier b. c. of people do not pay extra on their mortgage d. Owning your dream home can become a nightmare! e. Example: 15-year VS 30-year Purchase Price $130,000 Down Payment - $20,000 Mortgage $110,000 At 7% 30 Year $732 $263,520 15 Year $988 $177,840 Difference $256 $ 85,680 Session 01 October 6, 2018 Personal Financial Integrity pg 3
III. This Little Piggy Had None A. Things I Must Do 1. Get real 2. Accept 3. Take 4. Face 5. Formulate a plan (I don't have time to work on a plan - don't have time not to) 6. Be in agreement with your spouse 7. Stay in your budget 8. Tithe B. Know Your Credit Score 1. Equifax 1/800-685-1111 2. Transunion 1/800-888-4213 C. Five Frightening Facts 1. At age 65: are dependent on relatives are dependent on charities are still working are financially independent 2. 97 out of 100 people over the age of 65 cannot write a check for $1,000 3. 11 out of 12 women will become widows. The average age of a widow is 52 4. 80% of all Americans owe more than they own 5. 20% of income is used for consumer debt repayment D. Retirement 1. Save a minimum of 12% beginning now! 2. 78% take-home pay; 10% tithe, 12% retirement 3. Pay yourself 4. Social Security won't be around If a 25 year old put in $ a year at 8% for years and never put any more in at 65 would have more money than if a 35 year old began $ a year until retirement at 65 the difference would be $ vs $ Session 01 October 6, 2018 Personal Financial Integrity pg 4
IV. How to Save at Home A. Save with: 1. Groceries 2. Utilities B. Identity Theft C. Savings V. Good C.P.A. a. Cut off the lights b. Set thermostat to 70-73 in Summer / 69 in Winter c. Check hot water heater thermostat d. Use energy saving bulbs e. Weather proofing f. Bundle insurances g. Coupons 1. Never give out your social security # or bank account # over the phone 2. At bank, write it down and hand it to teller, never verbally give it out 3. Don't carry social security cards in your wallet 4. Have a copy of each credit card with phone # in case of loss 1. Put savings on direct deposit 2. You need a $1,000 energy fund 3. The next raise you get- put all of it in savings D. Your Net Worth is 1. U.S.A. Today- "56% of Americans do not systematically prepare for retirement age by investing. 2. Maximize your company match fund 3. Average family in America made $40,816- the average family will make over $2 million in a working lifetime. 4. Problem: Average person buys liabilities not assets Session 01 October 6, 2018 Personal Financial Integrity pg 5
NET WORTH ANALYSIS ASSETS LIABILITIES LIQUID ASSETS HOUSING LOANS Checking Accounts $ Primary Residence Mortgage $ Savings Accounts $ Second Mortgage $ CDs $ Vacation Home Mortgage $ Stocks $ Investment Property Loan $ Bounds $ Mutual Funds $ INSTALLMENT LOANS Life Insurance (cash value) $ Bank Loans $ Other $ Car Loans $ Student Loans $ NON-LIQUID ASSETS Retirement Accounts $ CREDIT CARDS Annuities $ Card #1 $ Other $ Card #2 $ Card #3 $ REAL ESTATE Card #4 $ Primary Residence $ Card #5 $ Vacation Property $ Card #6 $ Investment Property $ OTHER LOANS $ PERSONAL ASSETS Car $ Jewelry $ Furniture $ Clothing $ Other $ TOTAL ASSETS $ TOTAL LIABILITIES $ NET WORTH $ (Assets Liabilities)
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS GROSS INCOME $ LESS Giving $ Taxes $ Debt $ Total Priority Expenses (Giving / Taxes / Debt) $ Net Spendable Income $ Living Expenses Housing $ Food $ Clothing $ Transportation $ Entertainment / Recreation $ Medical $ Insurance $ Children $ Gifts $ Miscellaneous $ Total Living Expenses $ CASH FLOW MARGIN $ If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR MINISTRY LEADERS It s exciting to see so many of our leaders communicating online! Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc. are an incredible way to share your faith journey, get to know other ministry leaders, chronicle your life, and generally connect with people you wouldn t otherwise. As we work together to lead people to find new life in Christ, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you navigate the ins and outs of the online world: 1. You re Amongst Sometimes As much as your blog, Twitter feed, Facebook page, etc. might feel like your cozy home on the Internet where friends stop by to catch up, it s really a public space. People can land on your page from a Google search and read just one post completely out of context. This content lives on forever, long after you ve forgotten about it. So, think of your web space less like a family room and more like your front yard. 2. Spread News, Don t It It s great when we can use our personal web spaces to share the great things God is doing at your church. But, it s not a good idea to get the news out there before the time or in a different place than it has been strategically planned. Make sure what you talk about is ready for public consumption. If it has been talked about from the stage or online, you re safe. 3. Think and Pray A great rule is to take a few moments to really think about what you are going to post. Ask yourself these questions: Will this offend someone? Why am I posting this, is this for personal gain or acknowledgement (pride)? Could this cause division and distract from the mission of our church? Also consider this when you like someone s post or something that they have shared. It s a good idea to avoid politics and anything that can be considered offensive. Remember, we are a church for all people. That means all races and all political and social views are welcome at your church. Let your focus be on Jesus and life-change. 4. Disclaimers or not, You Yes, a disclaimer is a good idea. But even with that, what you say in your tweets, on your blog, and on your Facebook page is just as much of a reflection of the church as what you do in your personal life. Never speak on behalf of the church from a personal platform. Session 01 October 6, 2018 Social Media Guidelines for Ministry Leaders pg 1
5. When in Doubt, Go Whether you re responding to a snarky comment, frustrated with a vendor, or trying to decide if you should write about something that s bothering you, you ll never regret taking the high road. Sometimes that road is not saying anything at all. Remember, in the church, we should try to see the best in people. 6. Ask If you aren t sure whether or not you should post something, feel free to ask someone above you your coordinator, coach, or their assistants. If you aren t able to get in touch with someone, it would be better to err on the side of caution and don t post. 7. Never make what should be Private If you have a disagreement with someone or you want to speak to a person s behavior always approach it with a one on one conversation. Putting people on blast for the world to see will not create an environment of peace but it will create hard feelings and division. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:29-30 Session 01 October 6, 2018 Social Media Guidelines for Ministry Leaders pg 2
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PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP AND PRAYER The Lifestyle of God s People: Personal Worship I. Worship Myths A. Worship is an event. B. Worship is a music. II. Definitions of Worship A. Old Testament Definitions B. New Testament Definitions C. Jesus Definition D. Modern Connotations III. Practical Application of Value A. Value as Priority B. Value of Others Perspective Session 01 October 6, 2018 Pentecostal Worship and Prayer pg 1
The Gathering of God s People: Corporate Worship I. Priesthood of Believers A. Original Intent B. Priesthood Established II. Roles in the Congregation A. Audience B. Performers C. Director III. Power of the Congregation A. Individual Temples B. Pieces of the Temple The Communication of God s People: Prayer I. Three Aspects of Prayer A. Communion B. Petition C. Intercession Session 01 October 6, 2018 Pentecostal Worship and Prayer pg 2
II. Three Types of Churches A. Pray in Crisis B. Prayer Ministry C. House of Prayer III. Seven Markers of a Praying Church A. Praying Pastor with an empowered prayer leader and team B. An emphasis on transformational prayer C. Church-wide service D. Identified intercessors E. Prayer Room / Center F. Outward focused prayer (Missional) G. Prayer Training KEY ITEMS TO REMEMBER Session 01 October 6, 2018 Pentecostal Worship and Prayer pg 3