Lesson 8: Telescoping Our Purpose Elsewhere in the World
For this lesson in Renovation, you will read Appendix 2: Telescoping Our Purpose Elsewhere in the World. When you have finished reading, complete the integrative assignment below.
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Lesson 7: What now for the American Church?
Lesson 7 will be reading chapter 7 of Renovation: What Now for the American Church? As you read, be intentional to look for the potential next steps of the American Church.
Lesson 6: Interdependency in Church Leadership
For this lesson, you will read chapter 6 of Renovation: Interdependency in Church Leadership. As you read keep your attention on the many benefits of a local church leadership that depends on each other. As well, think though some of the barriers that an interdependent church leadership could encounter. Once you have read Chapter 6, […]
Lesson 5: What Makes These Sessions So Difficult And What Can We Do About It?
Welcome to Lesson 5 of our Renovation series. In this lesson, we will tackle a critical aspect of our journey together: understanding why these sessions can be challenging and what steps we can take to overcome these difficulties. As we delve into this topic, we will explore three primary reasons that contribute to the difficulty […]
Lesson 4: The 5 BE Values and the 1 DO Value
Welcome to Lesson 4 of Renovation. In this video, we will explore the core values that define our spiritual growth and our mission as followers of Christ. After nearly 50 years of working with the church worldwide, Dr Smith is convinced of one powerful truth: if we can grow people, we can grow the task […]
Lesson 3: What Kind of Leadership Actually Empowers the Saints?
In this lesson, Dr. Dwight Smith delves into the nature of leadership within the Church, emphasizing the importance of an empowering, servant-oriented approach. He discusses how the concept of leadership in the Kingdom of God contrasts sharply with worldly models of power and authority. Dr. Smith explores Ephesians 4:11-16, highlighting the five-fold ministry gifts given […]
Lesson 2: What is the Church?
In this second lesson of the “Renovation” course, Dr. Dwight Smith delves into the profound question of “What is Church?” He shifts the focus from the practical aspects of church activities to exploring the fundamental essence of the church as envisioned by God. Dr. Smith reflects on the historical and divine intervention that established the […]
Lesson 1: We are Writing the History of the Church
In this introductory video, Dr. Dwight Smith, the founder of S.C.P.I., reflects on his extensive missionary experiences and the remarkable receptivity to the Gospel he has witnessed globally. He shares insights into the historical challenges faced by missionaries and contrasts them with the remarkable growth and influence of the Church in recent decades. Dr. Smith […]
