Events

Feeding On the Word of God

A Christian Spiritual Growth Experience for Women, Led by Judy Turner and Mary Gay Wenger

This event could be scheduled at your church, or in a home.

Have you wondered what it means to “meditate” on scripture? “Divine Reading” is an ancient Christian practice that helps us meditate on a passage of scripture and apply it to our lives.

During the evening we will feed on the word of God through mediating on a scripture passage. We’ll conclude with conversation and eating bread fresh from the oven.

This event was recently offered by Christview Ministries at the First Christian Church of Bentonville, Arkansas.

To discuss hosting this event, contact Judy Turner: 479-253-5865 or judy@christviewmin.org

Hearing From God

How does God “speak”? How do we know if it’s God? What helps us to “hear” and receive God’s communication with us? What direction does God want to give each of us for the living of our days according to God’s plan and purpose?

Judy Turner leads this three hour "mini" retreat, which includes practical suggestions for becoming better "listeners" in prayer and scriptural teaching about discerning whether we are hearing God's voice. An excellent dvd with Bill Hybels teaching on "The Power of a Whisper" and some quiet time for individuals to communicate with God are also part of this event.

This three hour "mini" retreat can be held in your church or a retreat center near you, on a Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon, after the worship service. It could begin or conclude with a meal to increase participation and give added time for fellowship.

For more information, contact Judy Turner: judy@christviewmin.org; 479-253-5865

Fear? Get Past It! Workshop for Women

(This event was held on Saturday morning, February 26, 2011, and this event is available again on request by a group)

You will gain tools for FEAR-FREE living from God's Word through interactive study, discussion, and reflection. Along with other Christian women, you will gain practical help in getting past your difficult places.

Led by Carolyn Biossat, ordinary believer, Bible study leaders, author of Antidote to Fear: Faith

Consider a Word and Spirit Weekend for your church

Word & Spirit Weekends

These are weekend spiritual renewal events on particular themes that John and Judy have designed for congregations.

What is a “Word and Spirit Weekend?”

Below are some Weekends that we offer. Other topics and schedules are possible.

A “Word and Spirit Weekend” could take place in your church or in another meeting facility near you. John Turner will lead Bible study, and Judy Turner will lead related prayer and practical application activities.

Weekend #1: Rest and Renewal with God

Learn how to order your life to deepen your walk with God.

Young woman prayingDo you find that you don’t have time to spend with God? Does your worship feel like it’s another activity to fit into your calendar? Are there tired, burned-out leaders in your congregation?

God established the ideas of Sabbath (a time to be with God) and sanctuary (a place to be with God) to help us worship him despite the fullness of our schedules. This weekend will help you understand how God uses rest and renewal to continually reinvigorate your walk with him.

What to Expect

John will explore with you the biblical themes of Sabbath and sanctuary. You will see how these themes connect to three key movements of Scripture—creation, redemption, and new creation.

See what John has written on these subjects by clicking these links: creation, redemption, new creation.

John’s unique teaching style emphasizes solid interpretation as the foundation for incorporating biblical principles into everyday life.

Judy will help you apply the insights discovered in the Bible study. Small-group discussion and guided individual prayer will help you grasp God’s plan of rest and renewal for your life.

In an alternative format, rather than alternating, John and Judy will do introductory summaries of their teaching content and the large group will split into two smaller groups to follow up in detail on either the Bible study track or the spiritual formation track. They will seek to fit the format to the group.

Benefit for Congregations

Congregational leaders will learn to develop patterns of rest and renewal in their lives. They will be empowered through time spent with God.

Sample Schedule (Times and Format May Vary)

Friday: (7:00-9:00 PM)

Saturday: (9:00AM-4:00 PM)

For More Information

Contact John Turner (John@Christviewmin.org).

Other Word & Spirit Weekends