Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Bible Cycle Step 1 - BOOK

Okay!  Here is the Bible Cycle Step One:
1.  Read the whole book
  1. Sit down and read a book of the Bible all in one sitting.
    • This should take anywhere from around 20-30 minutes to 3 hours depending upon what book you picked
      • A New Testament Epistle takes about 20 minutes with a New Testament Gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) taking 2-3 hours
  2. Re-read in a different translation theory
    • On a different day, pick a different translation to read from.
    • For info on different translation theories, click Bible Translations
    • For my video discussing translations, click HERE
  3. Get the Big Picture
    • In your own words answer the questions:
      • What is the main theme, central idea, big idea behind the book?
    • Write it down
    • Write down the specific scriptures that helped you come to that conclusion

Sunday, August 29, 2010

KCI Campus Consolidation

So, with all the changes happening at the KCI Campus, here is a Q&A form on the consolidation of groups at KCI:

What changes are happening?
* KCI Campus is consolidating the following groups on campus to meet at the 9 am hour.
o Adult Community Groups
o Students (6th grade – 12th grade)
o Children  (Kindergarten – 5th grade)

When does the consolidation of groups begin?
* Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Why are we consolidating the groups?
* Due to some leadership changes within the adult community groups, we brought the two groups together to develop and strengthen the leadership for the adult groups.
* Since we as a campus have a goal of families worshiping together in the worship service, this consolidation of groups allows the opportunity for families to worship together at the 10:30 worship time slot.
* The student leaders believe that bringing the students together at the 9 am time slot to be a great time to strengthen the connections for the students as the new school year begins as well as prepare for the launch of student home groups in the near future.
* This consolidation also allows us the opportunity to regroup in order to develop leaders for the adult groups, students, and children’s ministries as well as prepare for what God has in store for us as our next steps.
* For the children’s ministry, bringing the children together brings more excitement and interaction with more children in the space.

Is the consolidation permanent?
* No.  Currently, we are looking at multiplying the groups at the beginning of the year, January 2011.

Are we consolidating the nursery and preschool?
* No.  We will still continue the nursery and preschool for both hours.

Are we consolidating the worship services?
* Not at this time.  We are waiting until after the consolidation to ascertain if going to one service is a viable option.

Does this affect our time slots?

* No.  We are continuing our 9 am and 10:30 timeframes.

How can I help?
* Yes, we need you!!  Over the next couple of weeks, each ministry team leader (Groups, Students, Children, Nursery/Preschool, Global Outreach, Hospitality, Starting Point) will be sharing in the services what their current service opportunities are.

Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding during this season of change as we regroup to focus our efforts on the development of our campus as we move forward with Christ.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Consolidating my blogs

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that I am consolidating all my blogs into one location in order to help simplify my life.  Therefore, the Bible Summit blog, the Authentic Relationships blog, and the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church - KCI Campus blog are now centrally located on this site
www.stephenboster.blogspot.com


Please update your blog readers or take a look at the new
Google Reader to track all your blogs - it is great!

Thanks for joining the conversation and please hit the 'follow' button for updates as well as through Google Reader

Friday, August 20, 2010

And we are back!! with info on the HSCB

Hey everybody!

Well, as some of you may know, my father passed away last month.  So, I have been on a little bit of a hiatus while going through the grieving process.  But . . . we are back!

I am looking forward to continuing our discussion on the Bible Cycle on reading through God's Word.

Meanwhile, let me share with you a new Bible that is coming out soon:
Holman Christian Standard Study Bible
HCSB Study Bible, Jacketed Hardcover
Here is the website:
http://www.hcsbstudybible.com/

I have put one on order (since I collect Bibles) will give a review when it comes arrives.
Here is a video intro: