Elder Retreat: Training Session – Values
During your Elder Retreat, we recommend you engage in an activity like discerning your church’s values. Your group leader will make sure you are appropriately prepared for this session. Watch the video below and use the integrative assignment to prepare for a conversation to discern your church’s values. After watching the video above, complete the […]
Gathering: Life In Ministry
Your upcoming ElderLife Retreat is approaching soon. Your ElderLife Group Leader will be in touch with you to make arrangements for the ElderLife Elder Retreat. During the retreat, you will discuss what you have learned from God about life in ministry. Your ElderLife Group Leader will provide you with all the necessary details for the […]
Elder Retreat: Prayer Seat
Watch the video above in preparation for your Elder Retreat. Your ElderLife Group leader will instruct you on how you will engage in this prayer activity. When finished, use the Next Lesson button to advance in this session.
Elder Retreat: Stories from team members
Trust in any team is developed when individuals make a choice to share the both peaks and the valleys of their life, the joys and pain. In the video below, Pastor Josh explains an activity you will engage in at your Elder Retreat, which will aid you in building trust and sharing your story. Below […]
Filling with the Spirit Training
To be filled with the Spirit of God isn’t a suggestion, it’s a command. The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians that Christians should be controlled by the Spirit of God rather than drunk with wine. But how can we be filled with the Spirit as commanded? How can we be continually […]
Life in Ministry
In the video below, Pastor Clint talks about how to minister to those in front of us, like Jesus. Before watching the video, read Luke 18:35-43. As you are reading, pay special attention to Jesus’ interaction with the blind man he meets alongside the road to Jericho. After watching the video, complete the integration below.
READ: The Gospel of Luke
Read The Gospel of Luke, and as you do, pay close attention to the prayers Dr. Luke records. Think about who is praying and for what reasons. What are the results of their prayers? As you read, remember that Luke is a Medical Doctor and a historian. We see over and over again that Dr. […]
Gathering: Life With Family
“Marriage is the union of two forgivers.” – Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham Tweet The next ElderLife Gathering is fast approaching, and your ElderLife Group Leader will soon be in touch with you to organize a meeting of the Elder team to discuss the lessons that God has taught you concerning your […]
Date Night & Retreat
Jesus was very intentional in his personal and leadership rhythms. He would minister and then withdraw to pray and be with the Father. Even in seemingly odd timing, Jesus would stop what he was doing and take the disciples away. This kind of awareness isn’t only for ministry, but also for families. After busy work/ministry […]
Mountaintop of Marriage
In this lesson, Pastor Josh explains that Marriage is a proving ground for a local church Elder. Since marriage is so vitally important, Josh explains how the Mountain Top of Marriage Guidebook will serve you and your Spouse. This PDF is available as a download in Session 2 Materials and will serve as a tool […]
