Keystone Church and Ministries, Inc.

Love God, Love People, Make a Difference! - Home

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:05:43 MST

KEYSTONE CHURCH & MINISTRIES...... Our #1 Goal is to give you helpful info and images that will prepare you to be our guest for a Sunday morning worship service. We have many First Time Guests. We will work hard to make you feel welcome and informed. Visit our Welcome Centre for.... Who we are...it's all in the name. What we believe Meet our Leaders How to get connected How to get help

Event News - Keystone Church & Ministries

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:13:43 MST

Keystone Church & Ministries, Inc. ~2010 the Year of God's Greatness~ Welcome! From The Keystone Church www.keychurch.net SOZO 256 E. Beaver Ave. State College, PA 16801CALENDAR EVENTS & MEETINGS:Feb. 26- Mar. 19 Daniel Fast Mar. 11 Worship Service 6:30 pm @ SozoMar. 18 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm @Sozo Prayer for Iran Introducing Key Church's First Persian/Iranian Worship Song In celebration of the Iranian New Year. More details to come.Mar. 27 8:30 - 10am @ Sozo Marketplace Success Winning in business and lifeTopics: 'Continuous Quality Improvement' - Applying Toyota's lessons to my job or business 'Finding Your Fit in Today's Economy' - Being the right man/woman in the right place at the right time 2- 20 minute topics + Q&A Presenters: David Force President, Design & Build, LLC President, Nittany Valley Consultants - nvbcinc.com Perry Babb President of Keystone Business Support, Inc. KeystoneBusiness.net, PerryBabb.com Espresso bar opens at 8:15 There is no fee for this event. MarketPlace Success = motivation, training & networking. Marketplace Success is an outreach Keystone Church and the Sozo Free-Speech Zone.Apr. 9-11 Seed of a Nation: Dominion Conference weekend with Apostle John Kelly Details TBA.

Book Store Links - KeyCentre Media

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:21 MST

www.keycentremedia.com 7 Disciplines A Spiritual Discipline is a SKILL that enables you to hear God and be used by God and a HABIT to put you in the place to consistently hear God and be used by God. It takes discipline to be a disciple and make disciples. 22 Doctrines Get Revelation. Give Revelation. Learn from God the great truths of the Bible.

Site Map - Welcome Centre

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Visit our Welcome Centre for.... > Who we are...it's all in the name. > What we believe > Meet our Leaders > How to get connected > How to get help Information & Connection Our #2 Goal is an interactive site with in-depth information, resources and places to connect and communicate. Visit KEY News > Schedule of events, activities, meetings. > Updates, announcements...NEWS Visit our Volunteer Centre > How to get involved > List of Public Ministries Visit our Prayer Centre > Pray Keystone, for up to date prayer needs. > Strategic Prayer > Missions & International Prayer >> Prayer Updates, to see answers to prayer, progress reports and testimonies. >>> Prayer Resources, for training, study aids and links. >>> To Request Prayer, email Prayer@keychurch.net >>>> To receive "Urgent Prayer" emails, send your name/email address to info@keychurch.net Ministry Visit our : Ministry Centre > Meet our Ministry Teams > How to get help > How to help Visit our Kids' Centre > Kids' Church Events > Kids' Church Objectives & Strategy > Meet the Staff & Teachers Visit sozo Institute of the Arts Visit Joshua House in Tyrone, PA > Ministry risk kids- JHOUSE JRS. > Ministry to Tyrone area Visit KeyGroups - E-Groups and Men of Valor > What are keyGroups? > How to find a KeyGroup? > KeyGroup Home Pages World Missions Visit our Missions Centre: > Belize > Bosnia i Herzegovina > Bulgaria > China > Guatemala > Romania > Rwanda > Taiwan > Missions History Visit Global Strategic Alliance > Humanitarian Aid > Economic Development > Medical Intervention > Crisis Management > Education & Leadership Development > Strategic Corporate Giving Training & Resources Visit KeyChurch Academy: > Why a School? > Curriculum > Registration 7 Disciplines: > What is a Disciple? > What are Spiritual Disciplines? > Keystone Church Strategy Listen Online: > Sunday messages/conferences at www.keychurchmedia.com > See School Notes Visit Keycentre Media Store: > books, tapes, CD's and other resources. How to give? 20 Acres @ College & Houserville Visit Key Centre: > Proposal for new Centre for mind, body & Spirit > Vision > Work update & photos Visit Market Place Leaders: > Networking for business, the arts, education... > Strategic Corporate Giving We are a member of Central PA Convention and Visitor's Bureau http://www.visitpennstate.org/

We are building an 'KeyCentre' - New Construction

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:01:53 MST

KEYCENTRE Vision Statement > We are under a divine mandate to build God a 'House of Prayer for all Nations' in State College, Pa. > We are under a divine mandate to build a Key Centre, as place which demonstrates a keystone for the church and the marketplace. It will represent a seed for the nation that expresses our theology, in form and function. (see 'Welcome Centre' pg.)

Tyrone Outreach - Keystone Tyrone, Pa.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:00:53 MST

KeyChurch Outreach in Tyrone is lead by Pastors Jim and Jess Kilmartin. KeyChurch Outreach in Tyrone is a part of a Regional Church Outreach of Globe Strategic Alliance. Activities include men and women's cell groups, ourtreach to couples, kids and youth, local and regional worship nights. Jim also is the Director of www.JoshuaHouseTyrone.org, a ministry to at-risk teens and young adults as while as a community outreach.

Pray for the new year... - PRAY-PA.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:59:27 MST

I. For KeyChurch's Growth#1. That the 'called together' ones would come/be found#2. God's provision for every financial dream, burden, direction.#3. Breakthroughs#4. Miracle pay off of our 20 acres & plans forward II. Joshua House's New Role in the Community of Tyrone #1. Upstairs renovations and usage#2. New Sports Leagues III. The New Penn State Semester#1. Wisdom for the Campus Council#2. Divine appointments#3. Power...signs and wonders IV. New Businesses#1. Prosperity for the many new businesses in Key Church #2. Wisdom#3. Open doors

Finding family...at KeyChurch - How to Get Help

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Getting help - How to Get Help

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For prayer, email prayer@keychurch.net or call call 814-234-3231. For counseling or questions for a Pastor or KeyGroup Leader, email info@keychurch.net or call 814-234-3231. For help..... Getting Connected For help finding what ministries are available, click Volunteer Centre.

KeyChurch’s Current Public Ministries - Ministry Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:42:45 MST

>> Public Ministries are organized as Ministry Teams, each with a Ministry Team Leader. >> A variety of services usually open in each ministry. >> Email your interest to info@keychurch.net or contact the Ministry Leader directly. FOR A LIST OF CURRENT PUBLIC MINISTRIES CLICK...VOLUNTEER CENTRE

No Title - Covenant Membership

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:35:07 MST

untitled Keystone Church & Ministries, Inc MEMBER COVENANT I. Covenant Defined: A pledge or promise between human parties before God to do something together based on common agreement. II. Foundation of this Covenant: The foundation on which this covenant is built is none other than Jesus Christ. This foundation is laid in each individual's life by commitment to Christ as Savior and Lord. (I Cor. 3:11) III. Building on that Foundation: These below specific attitudes make up our covenant relationship and will naturally lead to a variety of acts and ministries. A. Love one another... Put on love, the perfect bond of unity...I.Cor.13-type of love....Col. 3:14 B. Serve one another..... Humble yourself & put others first...Phil. 2:3, I.Cor.10:23-24 C. Forgive one another.... quickly release others, not holding offense. Luke 11:4, Col. 3:13 D. Be reconciled to one another.... as far as it depends upon you be at peace with all men. Roman 12:14, Matt 5:23-24 E. Speak well on one another.....control our tongues, no gossip or Speech that tears down/wounds. Rom.12:14, James 3:9, Eph. 4:29 F. Encourage/exhort one another to growth and maturity, especially through the practice of our 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines Heb.10:24-25, II Tim.1:7 G. Be open to one another & to the Holy Spirit. Lk.11:9-13, Mk 10:14-16 H. Be accountable to one another... Give and receive correction within Biblical parameters. Gal.6:1, Matt. 18:15-17 I. Support one another and the whole Church with/by prayer, tithes, offerings & service. Eph. 6:18, IICor.8:3-5, II.Cor.9:7, Gal. 6:2. IV. Purpose of this Covenant Relationship: >>That as individuals and as a local church we might be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ in character and ministry. Ro.8:29, Eph. 5:25-27 >>That the full commission of Jesus Christ to His Church might be carried out in Central Pennsylvania and to the uttermost parts of the world. Mark 16:15-29, Matt. 10:7-8 >>That all we do in word or deed would bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ and Him alone. Col.3:17, I. Peter 4:11 VI. Covenant Membership Process Step #1. Receive detailed training on KeyChurch's vision, structure, strategy and Covenant by attending a "KeyChurch Orientation'. Orientation is offered once per quarter or as needed. Step #2. Understand and commit to KeyChurch's 'Member Covenant'. Step #3. Complete a 'Covenant Membership' application and secure a recommendation/signature from a KeyChurch Pastor, Ministry or Cell Leader. Step #4. Make a public Covenant commitment and be received into Membership during a 'Covenant Sunday'. (Last Sunday of each month.) PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION TO A PASTOR, CELL LEADER OR AT A SUNDAY SERVICE, TO THE INFO TABLE OR INTO THE OFFERING BASKET. THANK YOU.

7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines - 7 Disciplines

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:22:15 MST

Jesus Christ tells us... "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20* "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you (MATTHEW 28:19-20) 'What is a Disciple?' A Disciple is a Christian, who can feed himself and others 'Spiritually'. A Disciple learns to feed him/herself and others 'Spiritual Food'. A Disciple helps others become Disciples, able to feed themselves and others. God will help you to become a Disciple and to make other Disciples through the practice of 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines. #1. Journaling #2. Meditation & Confession #3. Bible Study & Teaching #4. Prayer, Fasting & Forgiving #5. Giving & Receiving #6. Personal Ministry #7. Resting A Spiritual Discipline....... is a skill that enables you to hear God and be used by God. is a habit that puts you in a place to consistently hear God and be used by God. It takes Discipline to be a Disciple and make Disciples.

How to Get Started? - 7 Disciplines

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:20:13 MST

#1. Review the contents of your '7 Spiritual Disciplines'. We call this book a Journal. There are 7 sections corresponding to the 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines. Each section divider has an explanation of that Discipline. #2. In section 1, begin Journaling. Some examples of journaling>> writing down what God is saying to you... what you are wondering about....questions you are having... thoughts you have and what God is saying to you. Record what you are learning or what is happening to you. #3. Purchase a Bible. There are many different translations and types of Bibles. They are all very similar, but a good one to start with is the 'New King James Version'. The Bible is divided into 'books' listed in the table of contents. Find the page number for and begin to read the book called 'Proverbs'. Take your time reading. Write down what you are learning in section 3 of your Journal, called, 'Bible Study & Teaching'. Is there someone you can tell what you are learning? When you finish the book of Proverbs, find and read Luke...then, Acts. #4. Find Psalms 119:11 in your Bible. Again, use the table of contents to help you. Meditate on and memorize this verse. Think on it, chew on it....say it out loud. Record the verse and insights you get in Section 2 of your Journal, called, ''Meditation & Confession'. #5. Take notes while listening to others teach about the things of God and the Bible. Record these in Section 3. Always bring your Journal to Church meetings, worship services, or times with Christian friends. #6. Begin to record your prayers in section 4 of your Journal, Prayer, Fasting & Forgiving. Write down what you are asking God for. Soon you will have many answered prayers to record in this section. Record how and when God answers your prayers. #7. Begin to develop your Personal Ministry.....is there someone you can help or serve in some way?...someone you could talk with who needs God...your spouse/family member? ...a friend? Is there someone you could tell how to be a disciple...able to feed self and others...teach how to practice 7 Disciplines? Write down your plans. Purchase a copy of ''Disciplemaking Toolbox'. The tools in this 'Toolbox' will help you be a Disciple and make Disciples. #8. Begin your day with God. Arrange your schedule to be able to spend 20 to 30 minutes of quiet, undisturbed time in your Journal. (You may have to begin going to bed a bit earlier. Everyone needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep.) You will not work in each discipline every day. You will learn to follow the leading of God. Work in a section or two each day. Over a typical week, you will have worked in all 7 disciplines. #9. Get into or form a 'KeyGroup'. A KeyGroup is a regular meeting of 2 or more Christians for friendship and accountability. You can't be or make Disciples if not Disciplined. It is easier to be disciplined with the encouragement and accountability of a friend(s). #10. Over time, you will fill all the blank sheets of your 7 Disciplines Journal. Purchase a new 7 Disciplines Journal or a blank notebook and set up your own. It is normal to customize your Journal as you grow in God. You may add sections. You may change the style or adjust the set up. Put your old Journal aside in a safe, accessible place. You will likely go back and refer to your old Journal. As the years go by, these Journals will become very special to you. They will be a record of your walk with God. ================================ Also available: 'Disciplemaking Toolbox', full of practical tools to be and make disciples. "22 Doctrines": Get Revelation, Give Revelation. These and other resources available at www.keycentremedia.com ©

Prayer for Tyrone Strongholds - Ongoing Prayer Needs

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:15:05 MST

Prayer for "Poverty" - one of the strongholds of Tyrone: 1) Spirit of poverty be broken. 2) Tyrone would wake up from slumber and hear the word of the Lord, recognizing that God provides! 3) Prosperity would come to families and businesses. Also new businesses would come. 4) Realization of destinies and realizing who we are. 5) There would be a release of angels to Tyrone to guard and war for this with us. Please see "Strategic Prayer" page for background and details. ============================================================

Ongoing Prayer Needs - Ongoing Prayer Needs

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:14:22 MST

Pray for our Key Centre on our Land LAND ------DEBT FREE, TABERNACLE, SHIRLEY HEIGHTS, HOTEL DESIGN---CLARITY, PARTNERS TIMING--ON GOD'S TIME LINE VISION----Josh. 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. Neh. 2:18 And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king's words that he had spoken to me. So they said, "Let us rise up and build." Then they set their hands to this good work. Neh. 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?" Neh. 2:20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem." FAVOR Pastor Jacque 2010 ========================================================

Personal Ministry & Public Ministry - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:12:29 MST

There are 2 categories of Ministry in KeyChurch: Personal Ministry.... is the initiation of relationships and acts of service for the purpose of making Disciples of Christ. This is 'Your Ministry' to people; you hearing God/seeing a need, making a plan and doing it. Personal Ministry is for the development of a person(s). Go to 7 Disciplines for information and training in Personal Ministry Public Ministry.... is the accomplishment of ministry tasks. This is goal-setting, planning, execution, supervision and evaluation to meet a specific ministry need. Public Ministry is usually carried out by a team. Personal Ministry and Public Ministry often overlap.

All Types of Gifts & Skills - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:07:35 MST

______ #31. Worship Teams: Musicians, singers, song writers and worship leaders. Pastor Jessica Kilmartin 814-937-0518 (selection & training process) Email your interest to info@keychurch.net or contact the Ministry Leader directly. ©

Welcome to the Key Church Volunteer Centre - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:06:59 MST

The Rules: #1. Don't wait for a special invitation......You are welcomed, invited, needed... now!! Jump in. #2. It's a family...you'll feel a part when you have something to do, someone depending on you....someone/something you are responsible for. #3. Serving others is the road to health and happiness. Help someone else and you will be taken care of. #4. Try something new. Experiment. Take a chance. Risk. #5. Make a difference. Live for others. Change the World. (In a majority of Ministries, 'Key Associates' and 'Guests' are invited and welcomed to help, however Covenant Membership is necessary to lead a ministry. See Covenant Membership )

Welcome.... - Volunteer Centre

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_____ #29. Welcome Team: Greet/usher and welcome guests to services. Pastor Jim Kilmartin 814-937-7395 ______ #30. Women's Outreach & Ministry> Special ministry developed to meet the needs of women from singles to single or young moms to working professional women to seniors.

Prayer..... - Volunteer Centre

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______ #22. Prayer Center: Prayer, special prayer gatherings, intercessory prayer teams, communication of prayer needs and answers of prayer, training & promotion of prayer. ______#23. Sound: Set up and/or operation of sound equipment and CD production (selection & training process.) Director: Gary Meyers 937-6294 _____ #24. Short Term Missions: Weekend to 2 weeks missions, service and ministry teams in the U.S. and beyond. _____ #25. Strategic Corporate Giving> Promoting of global humanitarian needs, developing strategy and capital to meet those needs. www.globalstrategicalliance.org _____ #26. Tape Ministry: Duplicating, cataloging, and promoting message audio tapes of services . Director: Gary Meyers 937-6294 _____ #27. Visual Arts> Sozo Institute of The Arts - Promotion, production and display of artwork for the glory of God. Director: Will Snyder 880-9933 _____ #28. Web Ministry: Assist with maintenance of church web page and web ministry.

Kids...Kids...Kids.... - Volunteer Centre

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_____ #16. Joshua House Team: Teens and young adults serving in a youth movement known as 'Joshua House' in Tyrone. _____ #17. Kids' Church: Teachers, teachers' aids, helpers for Childrens' ministry during corporate worship services, kids' outreach and activities. Many opportunities for service. ( 2 years old and up). Director: Jill Dale 814-684-7669 ______ #18. Market Place Leaders: Networking and training of leaders in business, education, arts, and medicine. ______ #19. Nursery Team: All regular attendees are asked to serve in the nursery during worship services from time to time, but some will feel a special call to care for and organize the care for our youngest members, birth through toddler. Director: Kim Craig 814-686-9728 ______ #20. Run the 'Open Song' program for Worship ______ #21. Performing Arts> production of skits, plays, and special programs.

Want to help? - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:02:50 MST

_____ #13. Flags & Banners: Purchasing, designing, making and using flags and banners in worship. _____ #14. Freedom Ministry Teams: Involves prayer and counsel to help individuals get free of bondage's/problems and healed of emotional and physical hurts and sicknesses. (Special Training available) _____ #15. Hospitality Team: Planning, decorating, cooking for church-wide social and fellowship events or special occasions.

KeyGroups...Serving... - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:01:53 MST

_____ #6. KeyGroup Leadership Team: A KeyGroup is a group of 3 to 10 people meeting regularly for friendship and family. KeyGroups usually are led by a team, practice '7 BASIC SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES' together and last for up to 10 weeks/meetings. KeyGroup Leadership Teams are typically made up of a Team Leader, Administrator and Host. There are a variety of configurations of KeyGroups: teens', couples', mens', girls', etc. and variety of topics/interests. _____ #7. Chaplaincy: Hospital & home visits, organizing care for the sick, and injured. _____ #8. Cleaning and Maintenance Team: Regular cleaning and maintenance of 'SOZO', 256 E. Beaver Ave, and in the future, our 'Key Centre'. _____ #9. Community Service Team: Involves the planning and execution of organized acts of kindness toward those needing God in the community. _____ #10. Dance Team: Worship dance for services and special events. (selection & training process). Director: Julie Snyder 880-9933 _____ #11. Facilities Team: Planning construction of new 'Key Centre'. _____ #12. Financial Secretaries Team: The counting and recording of offerings given at services.

PUBLIC MINISTRY TEAMS - Volunteer Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:56:23 MST

_____ #1. Administration: Office, legal, organizational and administrative help. _____ # 'KeyNews': publishing weekly: Midweek email & Sunday News. _____ #3. ' KeyCentre Media'> Editing, publishing and promotion of books, study guides, and materials. _____ #4. 'KeyChurch Academy': Administration, preparing curriculum, communication, coordinating course work, scheduling and teaching. _____ #5. 'KeyCentre Media': Organizing, promoting, set up/take down, and buying/selling of books, tapes, CD's and other resource materials. The KeyCentre Media Bookstore and Library is manned before and after worship Services.

KeyChurch Current Public Ministries - Volunteer Centre

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Why Record and Track Your Training? - Why Track Progress

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:36:07 MST

#1. To be an approved worker: 2Ti 2:15* Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Be diligent. use speed, make haste... to be diligent, prompt, earnest, labor, endeavor, study. Approved> properly, acceptably approved, tried, tested. tested and found true/genuine/acceptable as of coins and money. Workman> a toiler, laborer, worker, figuratively a teacher Matt 9: 37* Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 "Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Rightly Dividing> to cut straight; to make straight and smooth; to handle aright to teach the truth directly and correctly. #2. To be Equipped for every good work: II Tim 3: 16* All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17* that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Complete> rightly fitted Through the Scriptures, become complete as a man/woman of God, equipped thoroughly for every good work. ================================================ Certificates will be issued after a review of the students notes verifying hours of work completed. 1 hour of study + your notes = 1 credit hour

Keep Your Own Record of Progress - Master Record

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:31:29 MST

KeyChurch Academy Master Record>>>>PRINT THIS PAGE. KEEP YOUR OWN RECORDS. Student:__________________ Phone#__________________ E-mail___________________ Date....... Class/Course/Topic.........Instructor..........Category# .......Credit Hours 1._________________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________________ 5._________________________________________________________________________ 6._________________________________________________________________________ 7._________________________________________________________________________ 8._________________________________________________________________________ 9.__________________________________________________________________________ 10._________________________________________________________________________ A typical training session, class or service message plus your notes = 1 credit hour Credit hours for manual, study guides and book assignments as determined by the instructor. Sheet Number __________

Everyone Needs Some Type of Accountability & Encouragement. - Accountability Q & A

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:27:21 MST

KeyGroup members practice 7 Spiritual Disciplines. You can't be or make Disciples if not Disciplined!! It is very difficult to be disciplined without regular accountability & encouragement. Your KeyGroup partner(s) provide the encouragement you will need. ================ Accountability Questions... Use these in your KeyGroup for accountability & encouragement. This week.... 1. Have you kept your journal this week? Have you spent some time in all 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines? 2. Have you worked in your personal disciple making ministry? 3. Is there anyone you have offended or who has offended you whom you have not sought to be in harmony with? 4. Sexual purity? Have you been exposed to or thought about sexually explicit material?...allowed self to indulge in sexual/romantic fantasies? ...been with a woman/man anywhere that might be seen as inappropriate? 5. Have you shown love/spent time with your spouse /family?..been real with, wholesome speech to, healthy intimacy with spouse? 6. Have your insecurities affected your behavior? ..competing, debating, defensiveness, slander, 'fear of man', trying to be something you are not? 7. Are your finances in order; tithes & offerings, debt, taxes, integrity? 8. Truthful? Do you keep your word,... show up on time? exaggerate? Have you been honest about these questions? Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. (James 5:16). Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (Gal. 6:1)

Disciples Baptize Disciples - How to Baptize?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:20:52 MST

Go...Baptize Those Disciples... How to Baptize? #1. What you need to know? a. Disciples get baptized....Matthew 28:19 b. Disciples baptize... John 4:1-2 #2. Do Disciples have the authority to baptize? YES a. Does this authority come from a local church or denomination? Answer is NO. b. Does the authority to Baptize comes from Jesus? See Matthew. 28:18-19 Not baptized in the name of a church..or denomination...But... in the name of...on behalf of ...with the authority of Jesus Christ. Summary: A Disciple gets baptized. A Disciple will baptize others. You need to know how to baptize. How to baptize? Step #1. Explain a. Whatever is not from faith is sin - Romans. 14:23 b. Faith comes by hearing the Word - Romans.10:17 c. Explain what happens in Water Baptism. Explain what it is and what happens d. When to explain? Acts 2:37-38 Step #2. Confess/Repent/Renounce a. Repent & be Baptized - Acts 2:38 b. They were being baptized...as they confessed their sins – Matthew 3:6 c. Lead them to confess/repent/renounce, outloud, as you break the ties, rebuke the enemy, close the door....set them free!!!!! Step #3. Bury the Old Man a. In baptism, the "Old Man" is buried. Colossians 2:12 b. Pronounce/Say it - 'Reckon yourselves to be dead to sin'. Colossians 3:3-5 c. Raise them up to new life – Romans 6:4 #4. Pray-Prophesy a. When Jesus was Baptized, the Holy Spirit came upon Him – Matthew 3:16 b. God spoke to/over Him = prophecy – Matthew 3:17 c. Pray over them for the Holy Spirit to come upon them and prophecy to them as the Holy Spirit leads. Write it down!! (If necessary, let them change clothes first. Have helpers gifted to pray and prophesy.)

Why Water Baptism - Baptism: Why & How?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:16:44 MST

Matt. 27: 18* And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19* "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Go...make disciples...then go baptize those disciples. Repent & be Baptized Introduction: a) Review 'How to know God' Matthew 28:19-20 b) After hearing the Gospel of Jesus, and being 'pierced-cut to the heart'....what to do? '.........repent, be baptized.........' Acts 2:37-39 What To Do: I. Repent a. Two go together b. Definition: Repent = to change ones mind & purpose, change of direction, to turn back. '...repent and turn to God...'Acts 26:20 Repentance is turning. Baptism is the first step in turning and following Jesus II. Be Baptized Literal Definition: baptism is 'to immerse, to dip' Why be Baptized? To be a Disciple. 1. Jesus told His Disciples, 'follow me..' Matthew 4:19 & 9:9 2. Jesus was baptized to set the pattern as in Matthew 3:14-15. We are to follow. 3. Jesus final command...Disciples are to be Baptized (Matthew 28:19) III. What Happens in Baptism? a. Sins are forgiven & washed away 'for forgiveness of your sins.' Acts 2:38 '...were Baptized confessing their sins..' Matthew 3:6 'I indeed Baptize you for repentance,' Matthew 3:11 Can you picture being immersed, dipped in water, and coming up clean, fresh? Baptism is a picture of what happens in repentance. b. Ends Old - Begins New 1. Old Man died and buried with Christ – New Man raised with Christ...Romans.6:3-4 2. Death of Old Man, habits, attitudes...Romans. 6:11 3. Putting on New Man, clothed with Christ... Galatians 3:27 Can you picture being like Christ who died, was buried and rose to new life? We die to our old life, are buried in the water of baptism and rise to new life. c. Breaks Power of Sin......Romans. 6:5-7 1. no longer slave to sin 2. no longer predisposed to sin 3. dead to sin...can't tempt a dead man d. Breaks Power of Death......Romans.6:8-9 Can you picture Christ who died for our sin? Death could not hold Him. He arose victorious over sin and death. IV. Baptism Precedent a. When? After they heard, believed & repented. Acts 2:41, 8:12, 8:38, 9:18, 16:15, 18:8, 19:5 b. How were they Baptized? Completely 'buried' under water. Matthew. 3:16 c. Were babies Baptized? Nowhere in the Bible. They cannot hear, believe & repent. V. Barriers to Being Properly Baptized a. Lack of Knowledge.......'didn't know' ...Acts19:1-5 b. Wrong Teaching: Baptism is ceremonial only. Baptism is for joining a local church. Baptism is for infants. c. Pride, unwillingness to submit to God's way. II Kings 5:9-14 d. Lack of Genuine Repentance......Matthew. 3:5-8 "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?" Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" Acts 8:36 THE ANSWER IS TO ALL THE QUESTIONS BELOW IS YES!! 1. I have heard the good news of Jesus, my heart has been pierced...should I be Baptized? 2. I have turned to God, should I now be baptized 3. I am tired of being a slave to sin, old habits, fear, lies...should I be baptized? 4. I want a fresh start, a clean start a new life, should I be baptized? 5. I want to 'bury' the past and begin new, should I be baptized? 6. I want to follow Jesus, should I be baptized? 7. I was baptized as an baby, but now I understand and believe, should I be baptized? 8. I have been going to church for years, but was never baptized, do I have to be baptized? 9. I was baptized earlier in life but thought it was just a ceremony, should I be baptized? 10. I want to be a Disciple of Jesus, but have not followed Him into baptism, should I be baptized?

'Draw near to God and He will draw near to you', Ja 4:8 - How to know God?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:09:18 MST

How to Know God? In a recent survey, it was discovered that most people believe in God (a divine supernatural being). However, it was also found that most people's knowledge of God/belief in God did not play a significant role in their everyday life. WHY IS THIS? The Bible teaches that God desires to be very involved in our lives. He wants us to know Him, not just know about Him. In fact, His offer is for a personal, intimate growing relationship with each person. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you...James 4:8 I. Why is it that most people do not have a relationship with God that affects their daily life? The Bible teaches that there is a separation between God and man. The relationship which God desires with man is broken. Man is not able to relate to God. The Bible speaks of man as being three parts: Body: which relates to the physical realm, including the five senses Soul: which relates to the mental realm: emotions, memories and the will Spirit: which relates to the spiritual realm: the supernatural and the connection point with God Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23 A man who has a relationship with God... COMPLETE/WHOLE A man who does not have a relationship with God... SPIRITUALLY EMPTY/ DEAD "God is Spirit..." John 4:24 "He who joins himself with the Lord is one Spirit with Him." I Corinthians 6:17Characteristics of relationship with God... Characteristics of the life with a relationship with God... PEACE, PURPOSE, JOY, LOVE, SECURITY, HOPE, STRENGTH, WISDOM, FULFILLMENT, INTEGRITY, HONOR Characteristics of the life without a relationship with God... ANGER, FRUSTRATION, INSECURITY, FEAR, LONELINESS, HATE, UNHAPPINESS, BITTERNESS, CONFUSION, BOREDOM, JEALOUSY Can you imagine what an intimate spiritual relationship with God would be like? How would that contact, communion, communication effect your everyday life? The obvious next question might be WHY? Why is there a separation? What has caused this broken relationship? Why is there a "Spiritual Deadness" toward God? II. What causes the broken relationship? There is a barrier which causes the separation. The barrier is our sin. Definition: Sin is any action or word that communicates to God... "I don't need you God! I'll do what I want to God!" Do you ever say or do this? The Bible says..."all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God." Imagine saying to a boy or girlfriend...or spouse... "I don't need you! I'II do what I want to!" Would this cause a problem? The result would likely be a "broken relationship". "...for the wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23 The result of our sin is death. This death is a "deadness" toward God; a separation from God, a broken relationship. Our sin, "I don't need you God", has caused the problem. Our sin is the barrier between us and God. III. What is the solution? What can restore this broken relationship? MAN'S SOLUTION: A. I will not sin anymore! (is this possible?) B. I'll be very religious and do good deeds! But, can I be perfect? What about my past sin? Man's solutions fall short. The barrier is not removed! GOD'S SOLUTION: Since the Bible says, "...the wages of sin is death", the payment due for sin is death, then someone has to make the payment. God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses (sin) against them. II Corinthians 5:19 But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Remember that you were at that time separate from Christ...having no hope, without God in the world. Ephesians 2:12 This is God reaching down to man and giving His own SON to pay the price for our sin. "...But now you who 'formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ". Christ has made peace between us and God by taking on our sin and suffering the death that we deserved, The debt we owed is paid. The barrier is torn down. IV. God's Offer God has made provision for us to have a growing, intimate, personal relationship with Him. Do you have that kind of relationship with God? Would you like to? Only you can answer these questions. What to do? Realize and admit to God that you are a sinner; that there is a barrier between you and Him. Pray, talk to God. Realize and admit to God that Christ's payment for your sin is the only way that barrier can be removed...Tell God, "I need You, forgive me, and I will do what You want." If you need help with this, go to a Christian friend and ask them to pray with you. Stop living your life without God. Be baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:37-38 The Holy Spirit joins with your spirit and makes you spiritually alive.

Welcome to KeyChurch School - Training Strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:02:46 MST

I. KeyChurch School >>>Keystone = The Model >>>Church & Ministries = The Scope & Make up >>>School ....of The Word, by The Spirit, for Ministry School of The Word>> The Word of God is the Subject "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." I Timothy 3:16-17 School of The Spirit>> Holy Spirit is Teacher "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:26 School of Ministry>> The Outcome/The Result of Equipping "And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ," Eph. 4:11-12 II. Equipping Goals: Lay foundations Develop skills Produce character ......in the student III. Equipping Strategy: True Bible education is revelation not information. Revelation is God revealing, not man concluding. Revelation is connecting to God, The Word of God coming into contact with a person. This connection makes the Revelation life changing, powerful, a part of the person, and thus easily retained and recalled. Revelation is practical, applicable, relevant, and 'communicate-able'. Revelation is not just information, the facts, data, ideas, opinions and conclusions, all of which, may be good, but none of which is alive in it's self. The goal is not the knowing of information in a book, the Bible, but knowing God. Knowing God comes only by revelation. True Bible students get revelation from God. They can hear God. They know God and what God says and is saying. These students know The Word, the person, the living Word. These are the 'serious' students of the Word. They connect to God and feed themselves on His Word. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God." John 1:1-2a The Word of God is a person, not a dusty manuscript or ink on a page. The Word is alive. "For the Word of God is living and powerful..." Hebrews 4:12a The Word is known as a person is known through relationship, interaction, and conversation. The Word of God, a man to be loved not a book to be studied. The Holy Spirit is the Bible Teacher. He reveals the Word. His is the School of The Spirit. He is not the topic of study, but the instructor in every class. He leads into all truth. Man learns to work with Him, to receive revelation through Him. He helps the man come to feed himself on the Word. Holy Spirit teaches the man and ..... He will teach you. "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come." John 16:13 There is 'wisdom in a multitude of counselors' and Holy Spirit will certainly speak to you through other men, but ultimately you must learn to be noble minded and search the Scriptures for yourself and with Holy Spirit as Teacher, feed yourself from God's Word. "These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. " Ac 17:11 God will teach you and teach you to feed yourself. You will teach others and teach them to feed themselves. This is the basic characteristic of a Disciple and the overarching goal of this school, that you become a Disciple and Disciplemaker. IV. Equipping for Disciplemaking: All equipping is ultimately for making Disciples. "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matt 28:18-20 Disciple is a Christian who can feed himself and others Spiritual food. This is done through the practice of 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines. One of the 7 Disciplines is Bible Study & Teaching. #1. A Disciple of Christ is disciplined: "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." II Tim 1: 7* A Spiritual Discipline..... is a skill that puts you in a place to hear God and be used by God." A Spiritual Discipline.....is a habit that puts you in a place to hear God and be used by God." #2. The 7 Spiritual Disciplines: 1. Journaling: Write down what God is saying to you...what you are saying ...questions ...thoughts...dreams. Jer 30:2 "Thus speaks the LORD God of Israel, saying: 'Write in a book for yourself all the words that I have spoken to you. 2. Meditation & Confession: Pick a scripture verse ..chew on it, think on it, pray it, Say it.....remember it. Ps 119: 15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. 16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Ro 10:9* that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 3. Bible Study & Teaching: Read the Bible...write down what you find... take notes when others teach......teach what you know. II Tim 2: 15* Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Ex 4:12 "Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say." 4. Prayer, Fasting & Forgiving: Write it down what/who you are praying for. Fast/dedicate special times to pray. Forgive others, so that your prayers are not hindered. Mt 7:7* "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Da 9:3 Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Mt 6:14* "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 5. Giving & Receiving: Sowing and reaping, give Tithes and Offerings..keep a record....sown to whom for what harvest. Lu 6:38* "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." II Cor 9: 6* "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 6. Personal Ministry: make a plan with God and write it down ....who to serve & how,...who to Tell Good News to & how... Matt 28:19* "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20* "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. 7. Resting: Make plans to rest.....relax, be with friends...laugh. Rest in/trust in God...be at peace. Heb 4:9* So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. 10* For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His. 11* Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience. Ps 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; ... These skills are essential for a new Christian to become a Disciple...able to feed self and others. >>Purchase '7 Spiritual Disciplines' or set up your own notebook with 7 sections corresponding to the 7 Spiritual Disciplines. Practice your disciplines there. >>More information can be found in '7 Spiritual Disciplines' & 'Disciplemaking Toolbox' available at www.keycentremedia.com. V. Equipping for Today: Why this strategy ...NOW? #1. Information alone is counterproductive. Knowledge 'puffs up': "Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him." I. Cor. 8:1-3 Knowledge without revelation brings pride, arrogance, self dependence, self righteousness...... and God's resistance. "But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." Jas 4:6 Knowledge makes proud, Revelation humbles. God gives grace to the humble. #2. Information without love/Holy Spirit leads to legalism, abuses, domination, condemnation, and vain traditions, religious repetition, no life, no power: "Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk, desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm." I. Tim. 1:5-7 #3. The Kingdom of God is not just words, but Power: "For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power." I Cor. 4:20 Not a form of religion but the power of God ".....having a form of godliness but denying its power..."2Ti 3:5 #4. The Holy Spirit has things to speak to you and to tell you the things to come: "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come." Joh 16:13 Information based strategy leaves Jesus in the past. Revelation is here and now...and also the past and future. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Heb 13:8 #5. You need revelation to be mobilized for your ministry: "But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ." Gal 1: 11-12 #6. There is Widespread Revelation today: "Then the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation." 1Sa 3:1 The Word of The Lord is NOT rare today. God is speaking, moving working today. Revelation is being poured out. VI. Curriculum: 2 types of study Instructional & Independent Instructional = a variety of teaching and training sessions, including Sunday service messeges, seminars and special speakers. >>1 hour of instruction + your notes = 1 credit hour Independent= self guided, self paced using study guides with extensive personal notes. >>> Credit hours determined by study guide author. Sample independent study courses: >>>"What We Believe...22 Great Doctrines", the first in a series of study courses. >>> The Life of Jesus> Study of Luke and John >>> The New Testament Church> Study of Acts, Gal., Eph., Col., Phil. >>> The People of God> Study of Genesis & Exodus ©

How KeyChurch Academy Works? - KeyChurch Academy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:45:53 MST

Welcome to.... KeyChurch Academy Excellence in Life, Ministry & The Marketplace =================================== 1 lecture + your notes = 1 Credit Hour =================================== RECORD THE BELOW FOR EACH SCHOOL SESSION Date Instructor Session Study Credit Title Category Hour(s) ====================================== 2 types of study: Instructional & Independent Instructional = a variety of teaching and training sessions, including Sunday service messages, seminars and special speakers. >>1 hour of instruction + your notes = 1 credit hour Independent = self guided, self paced using study guides with extensive personal notes. >>> Credit hours determined by study guide author. Sample independent study courses: >>>"What We Believe...22 Great Doctrines", the first in a series of study courses. >>> The Life of Jesus: Study of Luke and John >>> The New Testament Church: Study of Acts, Gal., Eph., Col., Phil. >>> The People of God: Study of Genesis & Exodus. Credit-hour records are kept by each student on-line. To enroll, email school@Keychurch.net

Why have our own School? - KeyChurch Academy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:45:04 MST

.....for the same reason we do our own missions. Local church-based training is the ideal. There, the theoretical is never far from the practical. Training has application. There is supervision and mentoring while doing ministry. a. Relationally based vs. institutionally based b. Proper church government c. Connection with local church d. Accountability (short and long term) In the same way we have found our missions strategy to be both effective and efficient, we will find our own training school to be also. #1. KeyChurch Academy is our 'seminary', our 'Bible School'. #2. KeyChurch Academy is our mechanism 'for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry,' ... to train leaders. >>>By nature a Disciple is a leader. A Disciple feeds himself and others. Making Disciples is making leaders.<<< #3. KeyChurch Academy is the place we 'send' our leaders and young ones for training.

Success in Life, Ministry & The Marketplace. - KeyChurch Academy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:44:38 MST

A School of the Word, by The Holy Spirit, for life, ministry & the marketplace. Overarching goals to be accomplished in the lives of students: Lay foundations Develop skills Produce character

KeyNews - KeyNews

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:32:53 MST

KeyNews is a weekly email that send out on Wednesdays to church members and the name of all of our other communication pieces. If you are interested to receive KeyNews, send your request to info@keychurch.net

#3. Take on a Job... - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:27:24 MST

Don't wait for a special invitation......You are welcomed, invited, needed... now!! Jump in. It's a family...you'll feel a part when you have something to do, someone depending on you....someone/something you are responsible for. Serving others is the road to health and happiness. Help someone else and you will be taken care of. Try something new. Experiment. Take a chance. Risk. Make a difference. Live for others. Change the World. CLICK 'VOLUNTEER CENTRE' FOR THE LATEST JOBS.

#5. Make a Commitment...Join the Family. - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:26:34 MST

Our relationships are based on covenant. A covenant is an agreement, a commitment, a decision... to treat one another a certain way and do certain things. Our relationships are not based on preference, feelings, emotions, but on commitment. Covenant commitment is the way to long lasting, healthy, fulfilling, fun relationships. So....You can be a... 'Guest' of KeyChurch You attend some church activity a few times or occasionally. You are welcomed as our guest. 'Associate' of KeyChurch You regularly participate but have not yet made a Covenant commitment. You are very welcome to be apart as relationships are built, understanding increases and sense of calling by God to Covenant with the Keystone family. You are welcome to help in a variety of ministries, but not in leadership or decision making. 'Covenant Member' of KeyChurch You know this is your family, you understand the commitment and publicly make Covenant. ©

#4. Request an Appointment with a Pastor or Key Leader... - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:26:15 MST

There are many pastors and key leaders who would be happy to sit down with you, answer your questions, spend time with you, share their own walk with God and experiences in KeyChurch and help in any way possible. Please, don't hesitate to email or call to schedule an appointment. Call 814-234-3231 or email info@keychurch.net

#1. Attend an Event... - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:25:52 MST

WELCOME RECEPTION Meet the pastors and leaders Last Sunday of each month is Open House Sunday with refreshments served before the service. KeyChurch ORIENTATION Once per quarter or as needed. Details on who we are, what we believe & how we work Click 'KeyNews' for the next dates and details. For SOZO EVENTS check www.sozoart.org Click KeyNews for the latest events details.

#2. Join a KeyGroup... - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:20:09 MST

A KeyGroup is a group of 3 to 10 people meeting regularly for friendship and family. KeyGroups usually are led by a team, practice '7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines' together and last for up to 10 weeks/meetings. There are a variety of configurations of KeyGroups: teens', couples', mens', ladies', etc. and variety of topics/interests.

5 Ways to Get Connected... - How to Get Connected?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:16:46 MST

#1. Attend an event #2. Join a KeyGroup #3. Take on a job #4. Schedule an appointment #5. Make a commitment

No Title - What We Believe

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:13:51 MST

We believe..... people do what they really believe! A simple list of statements which a church says it believes can be inadequate. Actually, people do what they believe. If they don't do it, then they really don't believe it. So what we believe is encapsulated in a set of attitudes/actions which we call a Covenant. This Covenant is how we agree to relate to God and to each other.......is what we really believe. Keystone Church & Ministries, Inc COVENANT (The Relationship Among Members) I. Covenant Defined: A pledge or promise between human parties before God to do something together based on common agreement. II. Foundation of this Covenant: The foundation on which this covenant is built is none other than Jesus Christ. This foundation is laid in each individual's life by a commitment to Him as Savior and Lord. (I.Cor. 3:11) III. Building on that Foundation: These below specific attitudes make up our covenant relationship and will naturally lead to a variety of acts and ministries. A. Love one another... Put on love, the perfect bond of unity...I.Cor.13 type of love.....Col. 3:14 B. Serve one another..... humble yourself & put others first, Phil. 2:3, I.Cor.10:23-24 C. Forgive one another....quickly release others, not holding offense. Lu 11:4, Col. 3:13 D. Be reconciled to one another.... as far as it depends upon you be at peace with all men. Roman 12:14, Matt 5:23-24 E. Speak well on one another.....control our tongues, no gossip or speech that tears down/wounds. Rom.12:14, James 3:9, Eph. 4:29 F. Encourage/exhort one another to growth and maturity especially through the practice of our 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines Heb.10:24-25, II Tim.1:7 G. Be open to one another and to the Holy Spirit. Luke 11:9-13 Mark 10:14-16 H. Be accountable to one another... Give and receive correction within Biblical parameters. Gal.6:1, Matt. 18:15-17 I. Support the whole Body with/by prayer, tithes and offerings, and service. Eph. 6:18, IICor.8:3-5, 9:7, Gal. 6:2 IV. Purpose of this Covenant Relationship: That as individuals and as a local church we might be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ in character and ministry. Ro.8:29, Eph. 5:25-27 That the full commission of Jesus Christ to His Church might be carried out in Central Pennsylvania and to the uttermost parts of the world. Mark 16:15-29, Matt. 10:7-8 That all we do in word or deed would bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ and Him alone. Col.3:17, I. Peter 4:11 ©

Love God. Love People. Make a Difference Everyday! - Welcome Centre

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:10:33 MST

Thanks for coming!!! Our TOP PRIORITY is to give you helpful info and images that will prepare you to be our guest for a Sunday morning worship service. We have many First Time Guests. We understand it is not easy to come into a new setting, with people you don't know. But, we will work hard to make you feel welcomed and at ease. Here you will find good information so you will know what to expect, what the service is like, who will greet you and even how to dress. The atmosphere of our services is supernatural. It is real, not faked, not religious, not ceremonial. God's presence fills the room. The music is very powerful. Many people are deeply moved. Sunday Morning Worship starts at 10am at SOZO (256 E Beaver Avenue, State College) If you have children, we have a great staff and Children's Ministry. The nursery for babies and toddlers opens at 9:45am. We know that every person has enormous potential. We know that a regular person under the power of God can be happy, have a great marriage, great kids and friends, prosper, be fulfilled in life... and, also change a community...... effect a nation.... make history. Join us! Senior Pastors, Perry & Jacque Babb and the KeyChurch Family .......Come change the world with us.

Covenant Membership Process - Membership Process

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:41:21 MST

Step #1. Receive detailed training on Keystone Church's vision, structure , strategy and Covenant by attending a 'Key Orientation'. Orientation is offered once per quarter or as needed. Step #2. Understand and commit to Keystone Church's 'Member Covenant'. Step #3. Complete a 'Covenant Membership' application and secure a recommendation/signature from a Keystone Pastor, Ministry or KeyGroup Leader. Step #4. Make a public Covenant commitment and be received into Membership during a 'Covenant Sunday'. (Last Sunday of each month.) ©

Principle of 10's - Structure & Strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:29:49 MST

#5. Goals & Boundaries: "Principle of 10's" Goal: 'Every person 10 years old and above a disciple...able to feed themselves and others spiritual food. 10 People max per Personal Ministry. Some will not know God...Some will be Disciples...Some Workers. 10 Households max per Zone/Zone Pastor 10 People max per KeyGroup, then divide, delegate or release the KeyGroup. 10 Meetings max per KeyGroup, then change make up, or plan for the KeyGroup. ©

The Structure: - Structure & Strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:27:17 MST

#1. A KeyGroup is a regular meeting of 2 or more individuals for friendship and accountability. KeyGroup members practice The 7 Spiritual Disciplines. You can't be or make Disciples if not Disciplined!! It is very difficult to be disciplined without regular accountability & encouragement. Your KeyGroup partner(s) provide the encouragement you will need. A KeyGroup is 'the smallest structural unit of a living organism'. The Church/The Body of Christ is made up of many KeyGroups. The KeyGroup meeting revolves around the 7 disciplines. What was recorded in the journal during the week? What are the prayer needs of each other? The goal is not the creation of KeyGroups, but the development of individual personal ministries.

Personal Ministry leads to KeyGroups - Structure & Strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:25:56 MST

#3. Personal Ministry is the initiating of relationships and acts of service for the purpose of making disciples. Personal Ministry is your tool for disciple making, evangelism, fellowship, pastoral care, training & spiritual gift development. Personal Ministry leads to the creation and function of healthy KeyGroups. A KeyGroup is a product of someone's Personal Ministry.

The Strategy - Structure & Strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:24:54 MST

Make Disciples ....Christians who are feeding themselves and others, through the practice of 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines. #1. A Disciple is a Christian who is feeding him/herself and others Spiritual Food. #2. The practice of the 7 Basic Spiritual Disciplines is our strategy for making disciples, a person able to feed self and others. Each Discipline is tool for a special job.

You can't be/make Disciples if not Disciplined - KeyGroups

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:23:16 MST

It is very difficult to be disciplined without regular accountability & encouragement. Your KeyGroup partners provide the encouragement you will need. A KeyGroup is 'the smallest structural unit of a living organism'. The Church/The Body of Christ is made up of many KeyGroups. The KeyGroup meeting revolves around the 7 disciplines. For example... 'What did you record in your journal this week? What are you praying for? Let's pray. What is God saying to you this week? What plans has God given you to serve someone?' The goal is not the creation of KeyGroups, but the development of individual personal ministries....which leads to the formation of health cell groups. ©