Finding God in All Things
I sometimes ponder whether it’s possible to “find God in ALL things”? And, as I think about it, almost inevitably, two things pop up for me almost immediately: where should I be looking and, how will I go about this?
Psalm 5 Devotion: A Morning Prayer
If Psalm 4 frames the Jewish evening as an example of prayer for us, then Psalm 5 frames the Jewish morning. “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
Psalm 4 Devotion: An Evening Prayer
David gives us Psalm 4 which we could read, meditate on, pray to God, or sing in the evening before we go to sleep. As he wrote this psalm, I wonder if he thought of his time as a shepherd boy in the fields. Did he look at a starry sky like this and talk to God?
Psalm 3 Devotion: When Everyone is Against Us
Have you ever felt ganged up on? Like everyone is against you? Like attacks are coming from all directions and you just can’t catch a break?
We may have all felt this way at one time or another for a variety of reasons.
Psalm 2 Devotion: On Being on the Winning Team
God knows what the kings and nations of the earth do not – He has the very top player on His team. He calls this player “Son.” He has anointed this player above any others, and He would give this player anything he asks.
Certification Programs for Your Ministry Setting
In today’s busy world, faithful Christians want to serve well but don’t often have the time or means to tackle long or expensive training. The IFD Ministry Certifications consist of four six-week courses, all online, and with few exceptions, exactly at the time that fits your schedule best.
Psalm 1 Devotion: A Tree Planted by a Stream
What does it mean to “be a disciple”? In the Christian context, a disciple is one who follows Jesus. If we are going to seek to be disciples of Jesus, then we are wise to look to scripture to help us know the way to follow. We begin with Psalm 1. This psalm sets two paths in front of us: the way of the wicked and the way of the blessed. The word “blessed” in scripture catches my attention.
IFD130A – The LSM Basic Course: Wichitas District
Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Quick Info: Number of weeks: 5 Price: $30 CEUs: 1.0 Required books?: Yes Live video session?: Yes Part of a certification or series of courses?: Yes New to BeADisciple? Read how BeADisciple courses work This online course is for members…
IFDC1420 – Theology and Church Administration
Course Dates: March 17 – May 2, 2025 (no class during Holy Week, 4/14-18) Pre-requisites for this class are IFDC1410 Need the password? Contact us Where is God? How is church administration transforming to ever changing day to day ministry of the congregation? This second course in the church administration certification sequence takes a theological approach…
IFDC1410 – Biblical Compassion and Church Administration
Course Dates: January 20 – February 28, 2025 Click here to be notified when this certification begins again Effective church administration allows each community of faith to operate to its fullest potential and creates space for all people to grow, worship, and serve. Attending to the details of congregational life involves organization and inspiration, along…