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Unmarried America: Ministry Opportunities For Today’s Church
One of the largest demographics in today’s society is single adults. The U.S. government census estimates that more than 42 percent of the population of the United States are single. Unfortunately, the church often overlooks this important segment of society. But single adults — those who have never married, are divorced, widowed, single parents — have much to contribute to the church.
Read practical articles on how to effectively minister to the young adults and single adults in your church and community by Margaret Feinberg, Dennis Franck, Linda Hardin, Rich Hurst, Don Partridge, Rick Stedman, and others.
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"We Believe" Sermon Outlines
Four core beliefs define the message of the Assemblies of God: Salvation, Divine Healing, Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the Second Coming of Christ. Here are related sermons.
- The Purpose of the Holy Spirit In the Christian
- The Potential of the Holy Spirit
- The Plan of the Holy Spirit
- The Penalty of Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Benefits of Being Filled With the Holy Spirit
- I Believe in Sanctification
- I Believe in the Church
- The Rapture and the Revelation
- What is the Meaning of Pentecost
- Our Blessed Help And Hope!
- Christ The Healer (of physical diseases)
- Salvation 3 S’s
- The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
- Spirit Baptism: Headwaters For Pentecostal Gifts and Ministries
Links of Interest
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter is a weekend away from home, family, and responsibilities. In a comfortable, secluded environment, a couple is guided in the discovery of a new way of communication that will help them know each other better.
Marriage Restored
MarriageRestored is a program for couples who have experienced adultery, addiction, pornography, separation or other marriage-threatening circumstances.
National Institute of Marriage
National Institute of Marriage founded by Dr. Greg Smalley, has developed a Christian marriage counseling program called Intensives. Today the Intensive program is the cornerstone of all products and services offered at NIM. NIM provides marriage counseling, marriage conferences, pastoral training, books, articles, and other marriage resources.
Ministers.AG.org
Find links helpful to you and your ministry, including helpful articles, credential renewal forms, minister's tithe links, demographic research for your area, etc.
Women in Ministry Website
The Women in Ministry web site is by women in ministry for women in ministry to support, connect, and strengthen the women of God and the infinitely creative callings they embrace in the 21st Century.
George O. Wood Web Site
GeorgeOWood.com contains a treasure of verse-by-verse and topical sermons in audio and printed transcripts as well as numerous articles by George O. Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. Podcasts also available.
Articles for Church Lay Leaders
Scores of articles on many topics to help train the lay leaders in your church. View articles index.
Enrichment Renewal Retreats & Vacations
Resources and referrals for pastors and their families. Download PDF.
Center for Women's Studies
The mission of the Center For Women's Studies is to advance the global status of women through research, education, advocacy and collaboration. CWS promotes gender reconciliation and the inherent dignity of all persons, with hope toward equality and healing for humanity.
Current News
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Enrichment journal Wins EPA Awards
Enrichment journal received recognition during the 2009 Evangelical Press Association convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6-8, 2009 for works published in the 2008 calendar year.
Enrichment Journal Forum
Visit our forum to comment on Enrichment journal articles and exchange ideas with other pastors, ministers, and church leaders.
Relevant Topics
Celebration of Creation
This year's global celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Darwin's book, On the Origins of Species, and the 200th anniversary of his birth might seem like cause for alarm, but Reasons To Believe scholars see the increasing focus on evolution as an opportunity for pastors to inspire their congregations, celebrate their Creator, and share the good news with others. Read "A Celebration of Creation, Part 1." Read Part two.
Resources for Practical Ministry
Academics and Practical Ministry
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry is a scholarly publication of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) intended to serve the Church of Jesus Christ by bringing transforming theological and professional insight to bear on the practice of ministry in the Pentecostal tradition.
I Am a Practical Theologian
by Earl G. Creps
How does one balance the academic and the practical? Read the journey of one man who discovered this process.
Next Time in Enrichment
Church Multiplication: Growing the Church Exponentially
The long-term health of any denomination or movement can be evaluated by two simple standards: the number of new churches born each year that survive and prosper; and the vigor and reproductive rate of its established of “adult” churches.
In the American Church today, some denominations are thriving, while many others are on the road to extinction. Declining denominations are marked by striking similarities — their members are getting older, their congregations are declining in size, and they start few new churches. Thriving denominations, on the other had, have a much younger demographic and they start many more new churches each year. Eventually declining denominations will become extinct unless they dramatically change their values and behaviors.
In this issue of Enrichment, we explore the topic of church multiplication from multiple perspectives. Hear compelling essays from: Mark Batterson, Neil Cole, Earl Creps, Dave Ferguson, David Kinnaman, Dave Mills, Dave Olson, Nelson Searcy, Ed Stetzer, and others.
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