Harvest University 2008

by Harvest Bible FellowshipHarvest University—an annual spring conference that applies the Scriptures to the work of the local church—draws leaders from churches in the U.S. and Canada. Everything that was captured in the main and break out sessions are provided here.

Harvest University 2008 - Entries from April 2008

Final SessionPostedWednesday, April 23, 2008 @ 10 AMByUnknownTaggedJames MacDonald 0 commentsAdd commentWhat is the gospel? How important is the Holy Spirit, really? In a culture that wants to accommodate every idea, the church often finds itself... MoreAudio/Video:

Final Session.mp3

Salvation TestimonyPostedWednesday, April 23, 2008 @ 9 AMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentMichael Sust grew up as an atheist in an atheist country, angry toward his government and ignorant of God. Yet the Lord met him in the midst of his... More

Opening SessionPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 9 AMByUnknownTaggedJames MacDonald 0 commentsAdd commentListen in to the opening session with Dr. James MacDonald. To subscribe to this podcast, or any other podcast on our website, follow these... MoreAudio/Video:

Opening Session.mp3

Worship Ministry - Q & APostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

Q and A - Worship Team.mp3

Worship Ministry - Worship Center TechnologyPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

Worship Center Technology.mp3

Worship Ministry - Pastor / Worship Leader RelationshipPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

Pastor _ Worship Leader Relationship.mp3

Worship Ministry - VideoPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

Video.mp3

Worship Ministry - ProductionPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

Production.mp3

Worship Ministry - How to Shepherd ArtistsPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWorship Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPhilosophy of ministry of worship leadership, developing a vision for passionate worship in the local church, the leader’s heart, worship production... MoreAudio/Video:

How to Shepherd Artists.mp3

Women's Ministry - Time ManagementPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWomen's Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentBuilding a ministry to women that focuses on discipleship and leader development. Workshops include focus on prayer, building small groups, moms,... MoreAudio/Video:

Time Management.mp3

Women's Ministry - Lessons in Spiritual LeadershipPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWomen's Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentBuilding a ministry to women that focuses on discipleship and leader development. Workshops include focus on prayer, building small groups, moms,... MoreAudio/Video:

Lessons in Spiritual Leadership.mp3

Women's Ministry - Restoration for Abused WomanPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedWomen's Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentBuilding a ministry to women that focuses on discipleship and leader development. Workshops include focus on prayer, building small groups, moms,... MoreAudio/Video:

Restoration for Abused Woman.mp3

Student Ministries - Crafting the Message Part 1PostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedStudent Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentInspiring ACTS (adoration, community, truth and service) in student ministries; focus on building deeper relationships with God, students, parents... MoreAudio/Video:

Crafting the Message Part 1.mp3

Student Ministries - Crafting the Message Part 2PostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedStudent Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentInspiring ACTS (adoration, community, truth and service) in student ministries; focus on building deeper relationships with God, students, parents... MoreAudio/Video:

Crafting the Message Part 2.mp3

Student Ministries - What's the PointPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedStudent Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentInspiring ACTS (adoration, community, truth and service) in student ministries; focus on building deeper relationships with God, students, parents... MoreAudio/Video:

What's the Point.mp3

Small Group Ministries - Q & A and PrayerPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedSmall Groups 0 commentsAdd commentWhy small groups should be core in the local church; leader development and pastoral care; assimilation and curriculum; how to begin or re-tool a... MoreAudio/Video:

Q and A and Prayer - Panel - Session 11.mp3

Small Group Ministries - Discipling New BelieversPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedSmall Groups 0 commentsAdd commentWhy small groups should be core in the local church; leader development and pastoral care; assimilation and curriculum; how to begin or re-tool a... MoreAudio/Video:

Discipling New Believers.mp3

Small Group Ministries - Leading a Good Small Group DiscussionPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedSmall Groups 0 commentsAdd commentWhy small groups should be core in the local church; leader development and pastoral care; assimilation and curriculum; how to begin or re-tool a... MoreAudio/Video:

Leading a Good Small Group Discussion.mp3

Small Group Ministries - Identify / Train / Equip / Care for LeadersPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedSmall Groups 0 commentsAdd commentWhy small groups should be core in the local church; leader development and pastoral care; assimilation and curriculum; how to begin or re-tool a... MoreAudio/Video:

Identify-Train-Equip-Care for Leaders - JD and DL - Session 7.mp3

Preaching - Five Hallmarks of Biblical PreachingPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedJames MacDonald Preaching 0 commentsAdd commentHallmarks of biblical preaching, studying the text, crafting, illustrating and applying the sermon, use of preaching calendars. Participants gently... MoreAudio/Video:

Five Hallmarks of Biblical Preaching.mp3

Preaching - Establishing Your Own Sermon Evaluation GroupPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedPreaching 0 commentsAdd commentHallmarks of biblical preaching, studying the text, crafting, illustrating and applying the sermon, use of preaching calendars. Participants gently... MoreAudio/Video:

Establishing Your Own Sermon Evaluation Group.mp3

Preaching - Saturate Your Preaching with PrayerPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedPrayer Preaching 0 commentsAdd commentHallmarks of biblical preaching, studying the text, crafting, illustrating and applying the sermon, use of preaching calendars. Participants gently... MoreAudio/Video:

Saturate Your Preaching with Prayer.mp3

Prayer - Theology of PrayerPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedPrayer 0 commentsAdd commentEstablishing a culture of prayer in the local church; structuring a prayer ministry, how to get the congregation involved, the role of brokenness and... MoreAudio/Video:

Theology of Prayer.mp3

Prayer - Building a Church of PrayersPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedPrayer 0 commentsAdd commentEstablishing a culture of prayer in the local church; structuring a prayer ministry, how to get the congregation involved, the role of brokenness and... MoreAudio/Video:

Building a Church of Prayers.mp3

Four Pillars - Prayer PillarPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTagged4 Pillars 0 commentsAdd commentPrayer, preaching, worship and evangelism, with additional sessions on church government and small group ministry. Group discussions with your church... MoreAudio/Video:

Prayer Pillar.mp3

Four Pillar s - Preaching PillarPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTagged4 Pillars 0 commentsAdd commentPrayer, preaching, worship and evangelism, with additional sessions on church government and small group ministry. Group discussions with your church... MoreAudio/Video:

Preaching Pillar.mp3

Four Pillars - Evangelism PillarPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTagged4 Pillars 0 commentsAdd commentPrayer, preaching, worship and evangelism, with additional sessions on church government and small group ministry. Group discussions with your church... MoreAudio/Video:

Evangelism Pillar.mp3

Executive Pastor - Year One for an Executive PastorPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedExecutive Pastor 0 commentsAdd commentThe role of the executive pastor, why to hire and when to hire, key gift and talent set for the role, relationships between senior pastor, executive... MoreAudio/Video:

Year One for an Executive Pastor.mp3

Executive Pastor - How to Run a Capital CampaignPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedExecutive Pastor 0 commentsAdd commentThe role of the executive pastor, why to hire and when to hire, key gift and talent set for the role, relationships between senior pastor, executive... MoreAudio/Video:

How to Run a Capital Campaign SS and TT Session 4.mp3

Executive Pastor - Designing an Executive Pastor Role for your ChurchPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedExecutive Pastor 0 commentsAdd commentThe role of the executive pastor, why to hire and when to hire, key gift and talent set for the role, relationships between senior pastor, executive... MoreAudio/Video:

Designing an Executive Pastor Role for your Church.mp3

Executive Pastor - Time ManagementPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedExecutive Pastor 0 commentsAdd commentThe role of the executive pastor, why to hire and when to hire, key gift and talent set for the role, relationships between senior pastor, executive... MoreAudio/Video:

Time Management_ Getting Things Done in the Real World.mp3

Evangelism - Comparing Evangelistic Training CurriculumsPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentBuilding an evangelism ministry in the local church, comparing training curriculums, spiritual warfare in evangelism, witnessing to Jewish people and... MoreAudio/Video:

Comparing Evangelistic Training Curriculums.mp3

Elder Topics - 10 Things About ElderingPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedElder Topics 0 commentsAdd commentBiblical eldership and the work of eldering. Focus on real case studies for discussion and biblical approach to resolution; challenges to... MoreAudio/Video:

10 Things About Eldering.mp3

Elder Topics - Case Study - The Man Who Knew Too ManyPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedElder Topics 0 commentsAdd commentBiblical eldership and the work of eldering. Focus on real case studies for discussion and biblical approach to resolution; challenges to... MoreAudio/Video:

Case Study - The Man Who Knew Too Many.mp3

Children's Ministry - Building an Intentional Lesson PlanPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedChildren's Ministry 0 commentsAdd commentPrinciples of establishing and building children’s ministry; includes discussion of teaching methods, computer use, security, volunteer basics and... MoreAudio/Video:

Building an Intentional Lesson Plan.mp3

Biblical Counseling - A Critique of Integrationist PhilosophyPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedBiblical Counseling 0 commentsAdd commentDiscusses the foundation for biblical counseling as contrasted with models of psychological counseling as well as integration of biblical counseling... MoreAudio/Video:

A Critique of Integrationist Philosophy.mp3

Biblical Counseling - TheologyPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedBiblical Counseling 0 commentsAdd commentDiscusses the foundation for biblical counseling as contrasted with models of psychological counseling as well as integration of biblical counseling... MoreAudio/Video:

Theology.mp3

Biblical Counseling - The ChurchPostedMonday, April 21, 2008 @ 8 AMByUnknownTaggedBiblical Counseling 0 commentsAdd commentDiscusses the foundation for biblical counseling as contrasted with models of psychological counseling as well as integration of biblical counseling... MoreAudio/Video:

The Church.mp3