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Minister Training
A Mentor- Every Church Needs One
- Don Hanscom
Mentoring is the act of teaching and guiding a learner, providing structure, time, opportunity, and information necessary to accomplish a goal. It requires an experienced individual who MODELS the lessons. Our words MUST have credibility, therefore, we must live what we speak, perform what we ask.
Mentoring is the act of teaching and guiding a learner, providing structure, time, opportunity, and information necessary to accomplish a goal. It requires an experienced individual who MODELS the lessons. Our words MUST have credibility, therefore, we must live what we speak, perform what we ask.
Aligning Your Life With Gods Values
- Don Hanscom, Sr.
Integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies, families, and people their wholeness, quality and strength. The word comes from the Latin “integras” which means "sound, whole, complete". None of us would drive across a bridge if we knew the steel in the structure lacked integrity or the bolts were not tightened or the cement was not mixed properly.
Integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies, families, and people their wholeness, quality and strength. The word comes from the Latin “integras” which means "sound, whole, complete". None of us would drive across a bridge if we knew the steel in the structure lacked integrity or the bolts were not tightened or the cement was not mixed properly.
Are You Going My Way
- Don Hanscom, Sr.
It is so important to prioritize your time. You have only so many hours in each day, and so much energy to spend. We are all familiar with the normal inscription engraved on a cemetery tombstone, composed of the name of the deceased, and some dates. The first date records when they entered into time. The second date marks their exit.
It is so important to prioritize your time. You have only so many hours in each day, and so much energy to spend. We are all familiar with the normal inscription engraved on a cemetery tombstone, composed of the name of the deceased, and some dates. The first date records when they entered into time. The second date marks their exit.
Balance
- Don Hanscom, Sr.
While I was pastoring New Life Centre in Kingston, Ontario, I think I preached as much on the subject of "balance" as I preached about anything. Every aspect of our lives should have balance. Leaders, who are actually leading have a balance in their lives between work, power, family and outside activities. They do not tie up all of their self-esteem in their position.
While I was pastoring New Life Centre in Kingston, Ontario, I think I preached as much on the subject of "balance" as I preached about anything. Every aspect of our lives should have balance. Leaders, who are actually leading have a balance in their lives between work, power, family and outside activities. They do not tie up all of their self-esteem in their position.
Courage Counts
- Don Hanscom, Sr.
Some Definitions of Courage: • “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” - George S. Patton • “The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways.” - Gene Hackman • “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” Karl Barth
Some Definitions of Courage: • “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” - George S. Patton • “The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways.” - Gene Hackman • “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” Karl Barth
Creating Cross Cultural Awarness
- Don Hanscom
I. Samaria Ministry – The Great Omission • Samaria Ministry requires us to take INTENTIONAL STEPS out of our cultural comfort zones.
I. Samaria Ministry – The Great Omission • Samaria Ministry requires us to take INTENTIONAL STEPS out of our cultural comfort zones.
Know Thyself
- Don Hanscom
Plato said it in about 400 B.C.: "Know Thyself." Benjamin Franklin said, "There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self." Shakespeare wrote it in Hamlet: "To thine own self be true." Why is knowing you so important to leadership?
Plato said it in about 400 B.C.: "Know Thyself." Benjamin Franklin said, "There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self." Shakespeare wrote it in Hamlet: "To thine own self be true." Why is knowing you so important to leadership?
Leading With Vision
- Don Hanscom
Vision is the stuff of our dreams. Passion is our energy to make it real. The two go together like a horse and rider. In the mind of one is the goal. In the power of the other lies the means to get there.
Vision is the stuff of our dreams. Passion is our energy to make it real. The two go together like a horse and rider. In the mind of one is the goal. In the power of the other lies the means to get there.
Lets Be Accountable
- Don Hanscom
Christian organizations, local churches, and ministers in particular, are very weak in the area of accountability. One noted secular psychologist sums it up by observing that the early church discovered the tremendous social value of confessing their sins to one another being accountable. But the Roman Church came along and said that we only had to confess our sins to the priest.
Christian organizations, local churches, and ministers in particular, are very weak in the area of accountability. One noted secular psychologist sums it up by observing that the early church discovered the tremendous social value of confessing their sins to one another being accountable. But the Roman Church came along and said that we only had to confess our sins to the priest.
Ministering Cross Culturally
- Don Hanscom
This subject is probably the most complex, and difficult I have every tried to write on, so let me indulge you as I draw from nearly twenty years of missionary experience in Asia. Let me begin by declaring that individuals, whoever they are, or wherever they are, are the work of God's creative activity.
This subject is probably the most complex, and difficult I have every tried to write on, so let me indulge you as I draw from nearly twenty years of missionary experience in Asia. Let me begin by declaring that individuals, whoever they are, or wherever they are, are the work of God's creative activity.
Plan To Win
- Don Hanscom
Jesus is our greatest example. It all started by Jesus calling a few men to follow him. Jesus started to gather these men before he ever organized an evangelistic campaign. Men were to be His method of winning the world to God. The men that Jesus chose do not impress us as being key men. None of them occupied prominent places in the synagogue.
Jesus is our greatest example. It all started by Jesus calling a few men to follow him. Jesus started to gather these men before he ever organized an evangelistic campaign. Men were to be His method of winning the world to God. The men that Jesus chose do not impress us as being key men. None of them occupied prominent places in the synagogue.
Planting Daughter Churches Within Ethnic Communities
- Don Hanscom
Migration of people is painting a portrait of the “new” North America. USA Today recently reported that there are 354 languages spoken on a daily basis in America. Demographics Magazine stated “America’s identity as a melting pot now extends beyond multiple races and cultures to also include numerous languages.”
Migration of people is painting a portrait of the “new” North America. USA Today recently reported that there are 354 languages spoken on a daily basis in America. Demographics Magazine stated “America’s identity as a melting pot now extends beyond multiple races and cultures to also include numerous languages.”
Raising Up And Releasing Leaders Of Other Cultures
- Don Hanscom
Often, we consider the Great commission that Jesus gave to the church to deal only with spiritual rebirth. However, the commission also speaks of INTENTIONAL discipleship. Simply put, “Missions” means making disciples worldwide.
Often, we consider the Great commission that Jesus gave to the church to deal only with spiritual rebirth. However, the commission also speaks of INTENTIONAL discipleship. Simply put, “Missions” means making disciples worldwide.
Say What You Mean - Mean What You Say
- Don Hanscom
It is very important to recognize the subtle aspects of the impact of our words. Perhaps you have come to believe, “talk is cheap”. Talk may be cheap, but our words carry weight. Sometimes we have little idea how much weight they carry. The people in the audience tend to take everything they hear as truth, and rightfully so.
It is very important to recognize the subtle aspects of the impact of our words. Perhaps you have come to believe, “talk is cheap”. Talk may be cheap, but our words carry weight. Sometimes we have little idea how much weight they carry. The people in the audience tend to take everything they hear as truth, and rightfully so.
Some Practical Advice On Fulfilling The Role Of A Board Member
- Don Hanscom
I consider it a privilege for me to have served on numerous boards and committees since 1965 when I first received my ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International. Many of you will no doubt have the privilege of serving on different boards and committees in years to come. Most of this advice I learned by painful experience.
I consider it a privilege for me to have served on numerous boards and committees since 1965 when I first received my ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International. Many of you will no doubt have the privilege of serving on different boards and committees in years to come. Most of this advice I learned by painful experience.
The Need To Establish Priorities
- Don Hanscom
Who was it that said, "The most difficult job in the world is the allocation of scarce resources"? In plain words, that means that life is hard when there is not enough money to go around. And, there is never enough money, is there? We never seem to have enough money or time. How shall we handle the problem of doing the important things?
Who was it that said, "The most difficult job in the world is the allocation of scarce resources"? In plain words, that means that life is hard when there is not enough money to go around. And, there is never enough money, is there? We never seem to have enough money or time. How shall we handle the problem of doing the important things?
Vision
- Don Hanscom
Vision is a picture held in your mind’s eye of the way things could or should be in the days ahead. This view of the future uniquely belongs to us. Vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to build His Kingdom.
Vision is a picture held in your mind’s eye of the way things could or should be in the days ahead. This view of the future uniquely belongs to us. Vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to build His Kingdom.
Your Call As A Minister
- Don Hanscom
You have been given the highest privilege in all the world: you have been called and chosen to be a minister by the LORD GOD Himself. Jesus Christ has called and chosen you to be a minister. He chose you to be His instrument, His channel, His person through whom He can live and work upon earth. You have been CALLED and CHOSEN to proclaim the gospel of Christ to a lost world.
You have been given the highest privilege in all the world: you have been called and chosen to be a minister by the LORD GOD Himself. Jesus Christ has called and chosen you to be a minister. He chose you to be His instrument, His channel, His person through whom He can live and work upon earth. You have been CALLED and CHOSEN to proclaim the gospel of Christ to a lost world.
Church Planting
The Pioneer And His Growing Church
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Motherhood is filled with anxieties, geat and small. There is one thing, though, that a mother does not worry about that is, whether or not her child will grow. Growth is assumed. The concern of the other is the child's heatlth. IF THE CHILD IS HEALTHY, THE CHILD WILL GROW! So likewise, church growth is assumed.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Motherhood is filled with anxieties, geat and small. There is one thing, though, that a mother does not worry about that is, whether or not her child will grow. Growth is assumed. The concern of the other is the child's heatlth. IF THE CHILD IS HEALTHY, THE CHILD WILL GROW! So likewise, church growth is assumed.
A New Home Missions Sunday School
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: The modern day Sunday School movement has become a most effective medium in reaching unchurched people. You should determine from the very onset of opening a new work to use Sunday School as an outreach to your community.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: The modern day Sunday School movement has become a most effective medium in reaching unchurched people. You should determine from the very onset of opening a new work to use Sunday School as an outreach to your community.
A Spiritual Pioneer
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: He is a man whose calling is not human, but divine.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: He is a man whose calling is not human, but divine.
Begin Giving To Missions Now
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: The first offering you receive should be a missions offering. Missions is first with the church because it is first with out Lord.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: The first offering you receive should be a missions offering. Missions is first with the church because it is first with out Lord.
Conducting Service With A Small Crowd
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Many missionaries leave the comforts of a large church when beginning a pioneer work in another city. In their mind is a picture of an ideal church, which they hope to produce. It is not wrong to aspire to build a great church, but GREAT CHURCHES HAVE SMALL BEGINNINGS.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Many missionaries leave the comforts of a large church when beginning a pioneer work in another city. In their mind is a picture of an ideal church, which they hope to produce. It is not wrong to aspire to build a great church, but GREAT CHURCHES HAVE SMALL BEGINNINGS.
Determining Objectives
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: He who has nothing for an objective usually accomplishes it. Every successful person must establish certain goals he wants to reach.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: He who has nothing for an objective usually accomplishes it. Every successful person must establish certain goals he wants to reach.
Maintaining A Positive Mental Attitude
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Every day should be exciting. There is too much of God's work to be done, too much happiness to be pursued, too much enjoyment to be experienced, to fail to live life to the hilt.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Every day should be exciting. There is too much of God's work to be done, too much happiness to be pursued, too much enjoyment to be experienced, to fail to live life to the hilt.
Matters Of Business
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: You should measure up to the legal requirements in our own fellowship. The United Pentecostal Church Manual spells out that a man must have the consent of the District Board to begin a work.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: You should measure up to the legal requirements in our own fellowship. The United Pentecostal Church Manual spells out that a man must have the consent of the District Board to begin a work.
Money For Missions
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: It is very natural for a home missionary to reach for all the help he can possible receive-especially in the field of financial help. Today, you don't get "something for nothing." Therefore, one of the first conscious needs felt by the home missionary is finance.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: It is very natural for a home missionary to reach for all the help he can possible receive-especially in the field of financial help. Today, you don't get "something for nothing." Therefore, one of the first conscious needs felt by the home missionary is finance.
Moving And Getting Ready
- Various Authors
Taken from PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Having made the big decision, you are immediately faced with the problem of relocating your family to the city you plan to "invade." Without the proper planning, this problem can sometimes be as large as it seems.
Taken from PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Having made the big decision, you are immediately faced with the problem of relocating your family to the city you plan to "invade." Without the proper planning, this problem can sometimes be as large as it seems.
Pioneer Evangelism
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Keep you eyes and ears open. Expose yourself. Meet people. Everyone is a prospect to a degree. Follow the leading of the Spirit.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Keep you eyes and ears open. Expose yourself. Meet people. Everyone is a prospect to a degree. Follow the leading of the Spirit.
Pioneer Evangelism Handbook For Home Missionaries
Contributing writers: E.L. Holley/J.R. Ensey/T.L. Craft/V. Arlen Guidroz/Arthur Hodges, Jr./J.O. Wallace/ J.T. Pugh/J.E. Yonts/Jack M. DeHart/Royce D. Elms/Kenneth H. Mendenhall/William L. Sciscoe
Contributing writers: E.L. Holley/J.R. Ensey/T.L. Craft/V. Arlen Guidroz/Arthur Hodges, Jr./J.O. Wallace/ J.T. Pugh/J.E. Yonts/Jack M. DeHart/Royce D. Elms/Kenneth H. Mendenhall/William L. Sciscoe
Pioneer Pastoring
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is no work on earth quite like pioneer pastoring! Both challenging and rewarding, it is unique.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is no work on earth quite like pioneer pastoring! Both challenging and rewarding, it is unique.
Proverbs For Pioneers
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: It is better to begin in a small way, and eventually do a great work, than to begin in a big way and wind up doing nothing. However, there is a happy medium. Start well, keep moving, and in time you will establish a great work. That is the ideal.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: It is better to begin in a small way, and eventually do a great work, than to begin in a big way and wind up doing nothing. However, there is a happy medium. Start well, keep moving, and in time you will establish a great work. That is the ideal.
Suitable Quarters For Service
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Most home missionaries have an image of an ideal situatin in their minds, however, this ideal seldom occurs. DON'T SPEND TIME LOOKING FOR THE IDEAL SITUATION. You may "overlook an orchid while searching for a rose!"
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Most home missionaries have an image of an ideal situatin in their minds, however, this ideal seldom occurs. DON'T SPEND TIME LOOKING FOR THE IDEAL SITUATION. You may "overlook an orchid while searching for a rose!"
The Big Decision
- Various Authors
Taken from PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: "I know there is a tremendous need in many home mission fields and hundreds of churchless cities—but if I go, could I successfully start a new work?" Although this question is seldom asked audibly, it is often heard ringing in the minds and hearts of men considering missionary work.
Taken from PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: "I know there is a tremendous need in many home mission fields and hundreds of churchless cities—but if I go, could I successfully start a new work?" Although this question is seldom asked audibly, it is often heard ringing in the minds and hearts of men considering missionary work.
The Pioneer And His Family
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is a definite attack by Satan against the minister and his family. A church is powerful because of strong and happy homes, especially the home of the ministry.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is a definite attack by Satan against the minister and his family. A church is powerful because of strong and happy homes, especially the home of the ministry.
The Pioneer And His Growing Ministry
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is no doubt that inmeasurable value was placed in worships, readings, and sessions of sharing and challenge. However, the truth must be faced the secret of a successful missionary, pastor, or evangelist is "in the man." A healthy, robust, growing man will produce a healthy, growing church.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: There is no doubt that inmeasurable value was placed in worships, readings, and sessions of sharing and challenge. However, the truth must be faced the secret of a successful missionary, pastor, or evangelist is "in the man." A healthy, robust, growing man will produce a healthy, growing church.
The Pioneer And His Personal Budget
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Many of the pitfalls that ensnare and trap the pioneer involve money. God will bless and supply the need. However, He does not set up our budget.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Many of the pitfalls that ensnare and trap the pioneer involve money. God will bless and supply the need. However, He does not set up our budget.
The Pioneer And His Personal Devotions
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: "The light that shines the farthest shines the brighest nearest home." Never will we get away from the truth of this statement and especially so for the missionary who is beginning a new work.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: "The light that shines the farthest shines the brighest nearest home." Never will we get away from the truth of this statement and especially so for the missionary who is beginning a new work.
The Pioneer And His Time
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Your mental attitude on the use of time is very vital to your future. You need to spend your hours wisely. Remember, today is the most important time there is because it is the only time in which you can act.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Your mental attitude on the use of time is very vital to your future. You need to spend your hours wisely. Remember, today is the most important time there is because it is the only time in which you can act.
The Pioneer And The Public
- Various Authors
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Ultimately what people think of you, and your church, influences their thoughts about your message. The total picture your church projects from the first day you move to town is the foundation upon which you must build.
Taken from the PIONEER EVANGELISM Handbook for Home Missionaries: Ultimately what people think of you, and your church, influences their thoughts about your message. The total picture your church projects from the first day you move to town is the foundation upon which you must build.
Evangelism
Do The Work Of An Evangelist
- J. L. Fiorino
II Timothy 4:5 “But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of they ministry.” To better understand what is involved in the “work of an evangelist” we will look at the life of one in the New Testament. His name is Philip.
II Timothy 4:5 “But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of they ministry.” To better understand what is involved in the “work of an evangelist” we will look at the life of one in the New Testament. His name is Philip.
Sermon Preparation
Sermon Preparation
- J. L. Fiorino
INTRODUCTION: How much time do you have? Pastors, especially a Home Missions Pastor is a busy person. If you are not full time then your schedule is a full one.
INTRODUCTION: How much time do you have? Pastors, especially a Home Missions Pastor is a busy person. If you are not full time then your schedule is a full one.
