Student Volunteer Movement (Part 2)
The Best and the Brightest The students that were volunteering as foreign missionaries had the best minds and the brightest futures of their generation. Upon graduation, if they desired it, they were all but assured of high-paying jobs in the highest echelons of society and promised lives of prestige and honor. Yet, these student volunteers…
Student Volunteer Movement (Part 1)
“Has any such offering of living men and women been presented in this age–in this country–in any age, or any country, since the days of Pentecost?” – President McCosh, President of Princeton College (now University) in May 1887, referring to the Student Volunteer Movement In 1886, 251 young men from nearly 90 colleges gathered together…
Fasting 101: Practical Tips and Helpful Guidelines
“Fasting begets prophets and strengthens strong men. Fasting makes lawgivers wise; it is the soul’s safeguard, the body’s trusted comrade, the armor of the champion, the training of the athlete.”– Basil, Bishop of Caesarea (AD 330-379) With this call to enter into an extended season of fasting, we must prepare ourselves adequately so that the…
New Testament Prayers and Promises
Using the New Testament prayers as a basis for your prayer meeting will help you establish a Biblical prayer model. These prayers are recorded in the Scripture for us so that we have language for corporate prayer that is anointed by the Holy Spirit. Using these prayers as the basis of your prayer meeting will…
How to Start a Prayer Meeting
At the heart of everything is the corporate prayer meeting. It is often a small and simple prayer meeting consisting of a “Daniel company” of committed believers whose hearts are joined in the place of prayer. Great breakthroughs can come from the contending intercession that rises from these small prayer meetings. Luke18 Project exists to…
How to Lead a Bible Study
Prayer is the foundation, but the Scripture is essential to the long term health and vibrancy of the prayer furnace, so a critical part of building a prayer furnace is incorporating a Bible study. While the corporate prayer meeting is the foundation of a prayer furnace, corporate study of the Word is the next thing…
How to Meditate on the Word
The most substantial way in which we can bolster our prayer lives is by feeding on the Word of God. Meditating on the Word is simply the process of developing a dialogue with God using the Scripture. This includes engaging in active conversation with God as we read His Word. Scripture gives us the “conversational…
How to Study the Bible
Systematically studying the Bible is much simpler when you have a plan for how you are going to study. This resources includes several simple ways you can begin to systematically study the Bible and some other helpful tips to help you deepen your existing study.
How to Develop a strong Prayer Life
Developing a powerful and consistent prayer life is within the reach of every believer and is not difficult. By setting a schedule, using a prayer list, and developing a right view of God we can easily develop a prayer life that is consistent, effective, and rewarding. This guide contains practical information to help you build…
Up Out In Prayer Model
WORSHIPBegin your prayer meetings by engaging in corporate worship. Worship will unify your hearts and turn your focus towards the Lord.Suggested length of time: 10 minutes. UP“Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name…” Matthew 6:9-Upward prayer is the prayer of adoration. Begin your prayer meetings by speaking forth the knowledge of who God is.-The…
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