IFCA International

Proclaim, Equip, Defend.

Proclaim, Equip, Defend.

Proclaim, Equip, Defend.

Proclaim, Equip, Defend.

Have you ever asked yourself what makes a great church-- Many Christians are tempted to measure greatness by facilities, finances, and folks. In this seminar, we will look at two key biblical commitments that every church needs to have in order to be a great church. Plus, we will look at some practical ways to help your church move from surviving to thriving. Life is too short to live in survival mode - It's time to thrive- Hope you can join us-

Understanding the concepts of power and authority are foundational to understanding leadership. While having authority does not need to exist to demonstrate influence, it is an important consideration to know how a leader functions. A godly leader must understand the extent of the authority and power they have been given by God, as well as by man, and how that power and authority accomplish HIS plans.

Egalitarianism-Complementarianism issues have grown more sophisticated and disruptive recently. Every church will face these trends in the years ahead. What are the talking points- what has changed in the discussion- and how can we biblically and intelligently engage in the debate. These and other theological concerns will be discussed in this year's Theological Round Table Forum. If you have an issue you would like addressed

Dispensationalists often get accused of being escapists from the present evil age -that we don't live boldly for Christ or seek to influence the culture. In this live recording for the Do Theology Podcast, Jeremy Howard and Kenn Chipchase will discuss what escapism is, why we shouldn't be escapists, and how the hope of Christ's pre-tribulational return for His bride spurs us on to boldness.-Kevin

World events over the past two years has overturned the form of missions. However, the Great Commission mandate remains the same leaving church leaders feeling exposed, ill-equipped, and uncertain. With their experience, leaders from Biblical Ministries Worldwide will wrestle with interpreting these world events from a missions perspective. In an effort to support the local church, this discussion by panelists will draw insights, offer support, and answer questions.

Paul's letter to the Philippians is famous for its strong emphasis on joy. While encouraging this mindset is not Paul's primary purpose, it is nonetheless a major theme in the letter and his life. Much of his joy derives from promises about heaven and the hereafter. This seminar will examine these themes in Philippians to encourage our perseverance in heavenly minded joy in the midst of our own hardships.

This side of heaven, grief is a frequent visitor. We as ministry leaders need to process grief in a healthy way themselves, and we must also prepare our ministries for seasons of grief and lead wisely through those times of loss. While some aspects of processing grief are influenced by the culture around us, other elements of grief are common to us all as humans made in the image of God. How can we see gospel-growth take place in seasons of loss--

Many evangelicals do not know if the Roman Catholic Church represents a huge mission field made up of 1.3 billion precious souls that need to be evangelized - or a Christian denomination that shares a common faith. Mike's message will expose the false and fatal gospel of Catholicism and show how we can effectively evangelize the many who are on the broad road to destruction using his 31 years of ministry experience. Catholics will never know they are deceived until they are lovingly confronted with the truth of God's Word.

Church conflicts are inevitable. From Acts and the epistles, we see ugly struggles in the early church - even among Christians, and I have weathered sometimes severe conflicts in three of the five churches I pastored. Have you been surprised by battles in your church-- Unfortunately, opposition is part of the ministry. This seminar will prepare you for it and provide workable solutions to keep you from defeat.

There is a strong impulse among Evangelical and Reformed Bible expositors to read Scripture through a Christocentric interpretive lens. Despite that this principle of interpreting Scripture arises from a sincere desire to honor Christ, it nevertheless undermines the normal grammatical-historical hermeneutic. Thus, Christocentric interpretation is almost certain to wreak devastating results and risks leading even the most well-meaning biblical expositor to commit hermeneutical malpractice.

There is a strong impulse among Evangelical and Reformed Bible expositors to read Scripture through a Christocentric interpretive lens. Despite that this principle of interpreting Scripture arises from a sincere desire to honor Christ, it nevertheless undermines the normal grammatical-historical hermeneutic. Thus, Christocentric interpretation is almost certain to wreak devastating results and risks leading even the most well-meaning biblical expositor to commit hermeneutical malpractice.

Church conflicts are inevitable. From Acts and the epistles, we see ugly struggles in the early church - even among Christians, and I have weathered sometimes severe conflicts in three of the five churches I pastored. Have you been surprised by battles in your church- Unfortunately, opposition is part of the ministry. This seminar will prepare you for it and provide workable solutions to keep you from defeat.

Many evangelicals do not know if the Roman Catholic Church represents a huge mission field made up of 1.3 billion precious souls that need to be evangelized - or a Christian denomination that shares a common faith. Mike's message will expose the false and fatal gospel of Catholicism and show how we can effectively evangelize the many who are on the broad road to destruction using his 31 years of ministry experience. Catholics will never know they are deceived until they are lovingly confronted with the truth of God's Word.

This side of heaven, grief is a frequent visitor. We as ministry leaders need to process grief in a healthy way themselves, and we must also prepare our ministries for seasons of grief and lead wisely through those times of loss. While some aspects of processing grief are influenced by the culture around us, other elements of grief are common to us all as humans made in the image of God. How can we see gospel-growth take place in seasons of loss-

Paul's letter to the Philippians is famous for its strong emphasis on joy. While encouraging this mindset is not Paul's primary purpose, it is nonetheless a major theme in the letter and his life. Much of his joy derives from promises about heaven and the hereafter. This seminar will examine these themes in Philippians to encourage our perseverance in heavenly minded joy in the midst of our own hardships.

World events over the past two years has overturned the form of missions. However, the Great Commission mandate remains the same leaving church leaders feeling exposed, ill-equipped, and uncertain. With their experience, leaders from Biblical Ministries Worldwide will wrestle with interpreting these world events from a missions perspective. In an effort to support the local church, this discussion by panelists will draw insights, offer support, and answer questions.

Dispensationalists often get accused of being escapists from the present evil age -that we don't live boldly for Christ or seek to influence the culture. In this live recording for the Do Theology Podcast, Jeremy Howard and Kenn Chipchase will discuss what escapism is, why we shouldn't be escapists, and how the hope of Christ's pre-tribulational return for His bride spurs us on to boldness.-Kevin

Egalitarianism-Complementarianism issues have grown more sophisticated and disruptive recently. Every church will face these trends in the years ahead. What are the talking points- what has changed in the discussion- and how can we biblically and intelligently engage in the debate. These and other theological concerns will be discussed in this year's Theological Round Table Forum. If you have an issue you would like addressed

Understanding the concepts of power and authority are foundational to understanding leadership. While having authority does not need to exist to demonstrate influence, it is an important consideration to know how a leader functions. A godly leader must understand the extent of the authority and power they have been given by God, as well as by man, and how that power and authority accomplish HIS plans.