Overview
Below are links to various resources that have been vetted and provided for congregations to use. These materials are not copyrighted – you can copy them freely.
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Bible Commentaries:
- Galatians Commentary – Summary by Alan Maker
- Jeremiah Devotional Overview – by Theo Groeneveld
- Jonah’s Journey – A Devotional Commentary – by Theo Groeneveld.
Bible Studies:
- Authentic Community – by Theo Groeneveld
- Broadcast – A Bible Study on Evangelism – by Theo Groeneveld
- Crucifixion in the Gospels – by Theo Groeneveld
- David: Studies on – Part1 and Part2 – by Chris Judelsohn.
- Luke: Studies on – Part1 and Part2 – by Chris Judelsohn.
- Moses: Studies on – Part1 – by Chris Judelsohn.
- Philippians – by Chris Judelsohn
- Psalms of Ascent – by Chris Judelsohn
- Raising our Sails: A Bible Study on the Holy Spirit – by Theo Groeneveld
- Romans: Studies on – Part1 and Part2 – by Chris Judelsohn.
- Seasons of the Soul – based on a book by Mark Buchanan – by Theo Groeneveld.
- They were at the cross. A Bible Study for Lent – by Jackie Barker, Craig Smith and Theo Groeneveld.
- What Jesus actually said – by Chris Judelsohn
Book Summaries:
- Energy for Leaders – Jack Groppel – Summary by Theo Groeneveld.
- Small Strong Congregations – Kennon Callahan – Summary by Theo Groeneveld.
- The Caleb Quest – Mark Attebury – Summary by Theo Groeneveld.
- The Volunteer Revolution – Bill Hybels – Summary by Theo Groeneveld
Conference Presentations:
- Associations Imbizo – Mission and Vision – Theo Groeneveld
- MCG Workshop – Evangelism – Theo Groeneveld
- Vision, Mission and Transformation in Congregations – by Eugene Klopper
- Small Groups Training Material – by Theo Groeneveld
- Inspire Conference 2013 – Back to Basics
– Admin Matters – John McKane and Theo Groeneveld
– Keynote – Marius Nel
– Preaching – Mukondi Ramulondi and Rod Botsis
– Relationships Ministers and Elders – Awedzani Nemaukwe
– Running Courses – Chris Judelsohn and Craig Smith
– Trauma Counselling – Inette Taylor - Inspire Conference 2015 – Rediscovering Church:
– Keynote Malan Nel
– Keynote Jerry Pillay
– Fresh expressions, forgotten ways and discovering Eph4 ministries.
– Mobilising your congregation for Incarnational Evangelism.
– Working with Small Groups.
– Strategising for the Future.
– Listening to your context.
– The Order of Lay Ministries. - Minister’s Conference – April 2016 – Emseni.
– Malan Nel – Rediscovering Church. - Inspire Conf 2018
Christopher Harrison – Church Planting
Heartlines: What’s your story (See HERE for more info)
Strategic Planning: Lungile Mpetsheni. Notes HERE.
Discipleship: Armando Sontange. (The material in this presentation is part of the Fresh Expressions Mission Shaped Ministry course and is available from them.)
Missional Values: Theo Groeneveld – notes HERE.
Missional Masterclass: George Marchinkowski – notes HERE, HERE and HERE.
Order of Lay Ministries: Eddie Stopforth – See HERE
Presbytery Church Planting: Christopher Judelsoh. Notes HERE.
Paul Siaki spoke on Gospel and Culture. (The presentation is big – Here’s a LINK to it…)
Alan Webster and Royden Blackwell: Practical Evangelism, Kairos and Luke10Transformation. Presentation HERE.
Peter Langerman, our Missional Mod, A theological Trinitarian frameowork for Missional Church. Notes HERE.
The conference closing Session was by Theo Groeneveld. Download the notes HERE.
Church Growth and Missional Congregations:
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- MCP Article 1 – Everything has changed. – By George Marchincowski.
- MCP Article 2 – Does the answer lie within? – By George Marchincowski.
- MCP Article 3 – What is a Missional Congregation? – By George Marchincowski.
- MCP Article 4 – Whom shall I send? – By George Marchinkowski.
- Three Symbols that may help us Change – By George Marchinkowski.
- The Five Habits of Highly Missional People – a summary by George Marchinkowski.
- Welcoming the Stranger: A useful paradigm for outreach – By George Marchinkowski.
- Cool PDF and Powerpoint about Missional Leadership – By George Marchinkowski
Devotional:
- Jeremiah Devotional Overview – by Theo Groeneveld
- Jonah’s Journey – A Devotional Commentary – by Theo Groeneveld.
- MonthOfMissionDevotions2014 – By many of our ministers.
- MonthOfMissionDevotions2015 – By many of our ministers.
- Month of Mission 2016 – By many of our ministers.
- Month of Mission 2017 Wineskins 5 Solas– By many of our ministers.
- Ride on in Majesy – A Lent Devotional – by Theo Groeneveld.
Leadership:
- The Five Habits of Highly Missional People – a summary by George Marchinkowski
- Leadership in the Missional Church – Sibusiso Zungu
Liturgies and Orders of Service:
- Crucifixion in the Gospels – by Theo Groeneveld
- Christmas – Fun Message with a great conclusion – by Brian Smith
- Christmas: Some thoughts on common objections – by Theo Groeneveld
- Easter – Order of Service for Tenebrae – by Shona v/d Lingen
- Month of Mission Focus Sermon Outlines and Daily Readings.
- Prayers for Seasons of the Christian Calendar – by Andries Combrink
- Prayer Cycle for 2014 – by Andries Combrink
- Marriage Vows in Sepedi – by Lentikile Mashoko
- Prayer Poems – by Glynis Goyns
- Suggested liturgy for repentance and confession of sexism in the Church – by Shona van der Lingen
- Vital info for Marriage Officers – by Rod Botsis and Jerry Pillay
- John Calvin and Reformation Sunday Resources – by Andries Combrink
Topical Topics:
- Blood moons and Biblical Prophecy – by Theo Groeneveld
Training Material:
- Baptism Workbook – by Chris Judelsohn
- Broadcast – A Bible Study on Evangelism – by Theo Groeneveld
- Church Development Forum Training 1 – by CDP
- Church Development Forum Training 2 – by CDP
- CDP convener’s work – by committee
- Eldership material
- Elders: Functions and Duties – by Eddie Germiquet
- Elder Training – by Geoff Proebert
- Elders – Training in Eldership Course Material – by Eddie Stopforth
- Latest Eldership Material from Edu & Training 2019 Ex Comm approved.
- The Five Habits of Highly Missional People – a summary by George Marchinkowski
- Just Walk Across the Room – an implementation guide for this excellent Willow Creek Resource
- Leadership in the Missional Church – Sibusiso Zungu
- Praying in Groups – by Theo Groeneveld
- Retirement Reflections – by Michael Moore
- Sharing your Faith (Evangelism Training) – by Theo Groeneveld.
- Small Groups Training Material – by Theo Groeneveld
Hope we’ll be able to add many more resources soon!
I am looking for material on how to share the GOSPEL for laity. We have revived our prayer cells and sharing the gospel is one of our priority goals.
Dear Hosiah
We were pleased to be able publish material you could use ON THE SAME DAY you posted your request.
See http://upcsa-cdp.org.za/2012/10/evangelism-training/
God bless!