Shepherds’ Conference Audio and Notes

Last updated: March 21, 2011

A lot has changed at the Shepherd's Conference site since this March 2009 posting, with the current result being improved usability. For instance, new users no longer need to create a Shepherds' Fellowship account in order to download media.

If this trend continues, I believe this post is will become obsolete. I'm okay with that... really. Yet, this still remains among the most popular posts on "Pisteuo," possibly because the format may be more clear to some. As such, I am cleaning up what remained of the 2010 info and will begin the process of posting 2011.

Of course, I had a bit of trouble when I first created this post in that I could not link to the audio files for 2001-09, though there are direct links to the notes. Since many messages are repeated and updated throughout the years, I have let this sit as is. If there is a message you see here that you want to revisit, browse "the vault" by year for the respective audio file.

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2001

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· Built to Last Tom Pennington · Fatal Attraction Rick Holland · Private Revelations Phil Johnson · Evangelicalism Divided Ian Murray · Living by the Compass not the Clock Maximizing your life direction. Tom Pennington · Turning Exegesis into Exposition, Part 1 The necessary and often neglected step in making a cogent, doctrinal, imaginative, interesting, relevant, and pastoral sermon. Carey Hardy · Church Discipline The biblical plan for dealing with unrepentant, habitual sin. Jerry Wragg · ADHD / ADD Does ADD add up? Bill Shannon · A Portrait of Adult Ministries at Grace Church What we do to equip adults for the work of the ministry. Nick Amatuccio · The Pathway to Eldership The qualities and making of a leader. Richard Mayhue · The Nature of the Atonement Why and for whom did Christ die? Phil Johnson · Developing a Missions-Minded Church Cultivating a biblical worldview. Steve Lonetti · The Biblical Process of Change Shepherding people in the prevention of sin. Jerry Wragg · Turning Exegesis into Exposition, Part 2 The necessary and often neglected step in making a cogent, doctrinal, imaginative, interesting, relevant, and pastoral sermon. Tom Pennington · A Published Pulpit Practical steps to go from sermon to print. Phil Johnson · Dealing with Disunity Shepherding the hearts of difficult and disgruntled members. Rob Iverson · Psychological Trends and People An evaluation of the modern psychological movement. Stuart Scott · The Openness of God, Part 1 Affirming the doctrine of omniscience. Larry Pettegrew · Preaching and Choosing a Translation Examining the plethora of Bible translations. Robert Thomas · A Portrait of Local Outreach at Grace Church The multifaceted ways we evangelize our community. Rob Anthony · A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry The building blocks of an effective ministry. Carey Hardy · When It's Time to Leave Practical steps to resigning your post. John Street · The Openness of God, Part 2 Affirming the doctrine of omniscience. Richard Mayhue · Styles of Expository Preaching Can topical preaching be expository preaching? Irv Busenitz · Shepherding and Caring for Missionaries Ministering effectively to those who minister. Steve Lonetti · A Portrait of Student Ministries at Grace Church How to train students with a biblical philosophy of ministry. Mike Forgerson · A Portrait of Music Ministries at Grace Church A balanced approach to music and worship in the local church. Clayton Erb · Preaching to Change Lives Preaching that assaults and obligates the will. Alex Montoya · The Fine Art of Delivery Effective skills for energetic delivery. Rick Holland

· A Prescription for Sanctification A biblical and practical response to sickness, chemical imbalance, and prescription drugs. Carey Hardy · Examining Today's False Teachers Helping your flock spot a wolf in disguise. Jerry Wragg · The Pastor's Home Shepherding your family first! Jim Pile · Ethics of Decision-Making Teaching your congregation the biblical pattern for choosing the will of God. Michael Grisanti · Faithfully Preaching the Old Testament How the expositor can deal faithfully with the two-thirds of the Bible that is narrative. Bill Barrick · A Portrait of Children's Ministries at Grace Church A nuts and bolts look at the Children's Ministries. Bill Shannon · Tools of the Trade Enhance your study time with one of our pastors' best friends - Bible Works Software. Paul Lamey · Strategic Planning for Pastoral Staff Implementing change in your local church, from the top down. Tom Pennington · A Close Look at Invitations and Altar Calls A Biblical response to moving God and manipulating people Carey Hardy · Ministering to Men Discipling men, the backbone of the local church. Jerry Wragg · The Myth of Adolescence The causes and cure for a generation gone mad. Rick Holland · The Philosophy of International Missions Selecting and sending missionaries from the local church. Steve Lonetti · What is Biblical Counseling? Getting to the real heart issues. Stuart Scott · The Case for the Supremacy of Expository Preaching Honoring the Scriptures by rightly dividing the truth. Richard Mayhue · Charismatic Theology The dangerous deception of experience-driven theology. Trevor Craigen · Family Counseling Dealing with marriage and family issues John Street · A Case for Pre-Tribulation Rapture Understanding the end times. Richard Mayhue · A Literal Six-Day Creation The clear biblical response to evolution. Bill Zimmer · Vital Issues in Missions Hot buttons in international missions. Steve Lonetti · Trusting God Women's Session Pam Hardy · Notes without downloadable audio o The Expositor's Study Careful and diligent Bible study is the key to effective expository preaching. Jerry Wragg o Church Growth Gone Mad Pastoring with integrity in a market-driven age. Rick Holland o When Is Enough, Enough? How to start, progress, and finish with a counselee. Jim Pile o A Plurality of Elders The biblical case for elder rule. Phil Johnson o Another Gospel Contemporary challenges that assault the Lordship of Christ and justification by faith alone. Tom Pennington o Keys to Biblical Counseling Defining and clarifying the fundamentals of biblical counseling. Carey Hardy o Confident to Counsel Is the Christian with the bible alone sufficient to counsel? Matt Waymeyer o From Congregational to Elder Rule The when and how to changing church government. *** Mayhue

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2002

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· Super Seminar - Private Revelations Phil Johnson · Super Seminar - Build To Last Tom Pennington · Super Seminar - Fatal Attraction Rick Holland · Living By The Compass Not The Clock Maximizing your life direction. Tom Pennington · A Biblical Philosophy Of Ministry The non-negotiable pillars of an effective ministry. Dan Dumas · Ministering To Men Discipling men, the backbone of the local church. Rick Holland · Cultivating A Missions-Minded Church Leading a church to a strong commitment to international ministry. Bob Provost · The Nature of the Atonement Why and for whom did Christ die? Phil Johnson · The Case For Expository Preaching A defense and model of the supremacy of expository preaching. Carey Hardy · The Blue Print Of A Model Church The marks of a God-centered church from 1 Thessalonians. · Strategic Planning For Pastoral Staff Implementing change in your local church from the top down. Tom Pennington · The Preacher's Study The necessary exegetical step to effective expository preaching. Richard Mayhue · Keys To Biblical Counseling Defining and clarifying the fundamentals of biblical counseling. John Street · The Failing Attempt Of Integration Psychology Separating psychology from Scripture. Stuart Scott · Church Growth Gone Mad A sobering look at the models espoused by Willow Creek, Saddleback, and others. Clay Miller · The Pastor's Home The shepherd's first priority. Bill Shannon · A Fresh Approach To Adult 'Sunday School' Revisiting the ways to minister to adults on Sunday. Nick Amatuccio · Combating Charismatic Theology Arming you with the tools to unmask the dangerous deception of experience-driven theology. Phil Johnson · Examining Today's False Teachers Helping your flock spot a wolf in disguise. Matt Weymeyer · The Role Of Music In Worship Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. · The Openness Of God Responding to the modern evangelical attack on the character of God. Larry Pettegrew · Preaching As If Lives Depended On It Preaching that assaults and obligates the will. Rick Holland · Walking The Thin Line Liberty vs. legalism in the local church. Carey Hardy · Turning Attendees Into Members Dan Dumas · Back To The Future Understanding Israel and prophecy. Will Varner · How To Practice Church Discipline Handling the issue of unrepentant sin in the local church. Bill Zimmer · Another Gospel Standing firm against the contemporary challenges that assault the Lordship of Christ and justification by faith alone. Tom Pennington · Turning Exegesis Into Exposition Part I An in-depth look at the thesis, skeleton, introduction, and conclusion of the preacher’s sermon. Carey Hardy · Counseling's Big Five The top five counseling questions and their biblical responses. Stuart Scott · Whom Does God Want Leading His Church? The Biblical case for elder rule. Rick Holland

· The Prayer of Jabez Exegesis gone mad. Phil Johnson · Who's Binding Whom Answers to tough questions about true spiritual warfare. Richard Mayhue · Leadership 101 Rob Iverson · The Biblical Process of Change Counseling people in the prevention of sin. Jim Pile · Turning Exegesis Into Exposition Part II An in-depth look at the body, flow, and format of the preacher’s sermon. Tom Pennington · A Close Look At Invitations And Altar Calls A biblical response to moving God and manipulating people. Carey Hardy · Developing A Servant-Driven Church Making members into ministers. Dan Dumas · Tools Of The Trade Computer programs that enhance (and shorten) your study time (including Bibleworks and Logos). · Changing Your Church Without Your Church Changing You The do's and don't of the early years in church ministry. Alex Montoya · The Prince Of Preachers A biography of Charles Spurgeon. Phil Johnson · Loving Your Pastor Through His Compensation Package Lessons for lay leaders in providing for pastors and their families. Jim Rickard · Psychological Trends And People An evaluation of the modern psychological movement. John Street · Dealing With Disunity Rob Iverson · A Case For A Pre-Trib Rapture Understanding the end times. Richard Mayhue · Styles Of Expository Preaching Can topical preaching be expository preaching? Irv Busenitz · Knowing The Will Of God Teaching your congregation the pattern for biblical decision-making. Michael Grisanti · Whatever Happened To The Reformation A call to evangelical pastors to renew the commitment to the distinctive tenets of the Reformation. Rick Holland · Security In Salvation A biblical look at the doctrine of election. Bill Barrick · How Big Is Your God God-centered vs. man-centered evangelism. Clay Miller · Rescuing The Drowning Marriage How to address the top five marriage problems in counseling. Bill Shannon · Evangelizing Judea The multifaceted ways to evangelize your local community. Clay Miller · From Congregational To Elder Rule When and how to change church government. Richard Mayhue · From Start To Finish Learning how to preach through a book of the Bible while remaining fresh and insightful. Carey Hardy · The Next Generation A biblical look at student ministries. Rick Holland · Choosing The Better Way Women's Session B Mayhue · Discipline of Contentment Women's Session Helen Varner · Question & Answer Time Women's Session Patricia MacArthur · Living To Serve Women's Session Karen Busenitz · Biblical Femininity Women's Session Donna Shannon · Between A Rock And A Sovereign Place Women's Session Jane Dumas · Minstering To Your Husband Women's Session Pam Hardy · Notes without downloadable audio o Standing on Mars Hill A closer look at biblical apologetics. Jim Stitzinger

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2003

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· All Other Ground is Sinking Sand The one foundational truth on which successful ministry is built. Tom Pennington · Men After God's Own Heart Fanning the flames of personal passion for Christ. Carey Hardy · Are We Losing the Battle for the Bible? How evangelicals are compromising the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, without even realizing it. Phil Johnson · Blind Spot The five biggest mistakes spiritual leaders make. Tom Pennington · Counseling's No. 1 Issue A unique and in-depth look at the most significant sin issue of the heart. Carey Hardy · The Biblical Case for Elder Rule Who does God want leading His church? Tom Pennington · Walking the Thin Line Liberty vs. legalism in the local church. Carey Hardy · Till Death do us Part? A Biblical look at divorce and remarriage. Bill Shannon · Igniting a Missions Minded Church Leading your church in strong international missions. Clay Miller · Calvinism on Trial A response to Dave Hunt's attack on the doctrines of grace. Phil Johnson · Preaching to a Postmodern World The case for expository preaching. Rick Holland · The Gospel According to Muhammad Addressing the fallacies of the Muslim religion. Bill Barrick · Strategic Planning for Pastoral Staff Implementing change in your local church from the top down. Tom Pennington · Exploring the Millennial Maze A biblical examination of the timing and nature of the millenium. Robert Thomas · The Nature of the Atonement Why and for whom did Christ die? Phil Johnson · Suffer the Little Children How to run an effective children's ministry. Bill Shannon · Church Growth Gone Mad A sobering look at the models espoused by Willow Creek, Saddleback, and others. Clay Miller · Expository Preaching--Exegetical Preparation Dealing with your heart and digging into the text. Bill Barrick · A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry The non-negotiable pillars of an effective ministry. Rick Holland · Behind the Scenes The secrets for planning conferences and retreats. Dan Dumas · Rescuing the Drowning Marriage How to address the top five marriage problems in counseling. Stuart Scott · The Role of Music in Worship Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. · Topical Preaching on Trial Considering the legitimacy of topical messages. Irv Busenitz · Ministering to Men Discipling men, the backbone of the local church. Rick Holland · Keys to Biblical Counseling Defining and clarifying the fundamentals of biblical counseling. Jim Pile · Turning Attendees into Members A biblical approach to assimilation. Dan Dumas · Israel--Friend or Foe How the church should think, pray, and act toward Israel. Will Varner · How to Practice Church Discipline Handling the issue of unrepentant sin in the local church. Bill Zimmer

· Whatever Happened to the Reformation? A call to evangelical pastors to renew the commitment to the distinctive tenets of the Reformation. Rick Holland · Expository Preaching--Turning Exegesis into Exposition Keys to crafting an effective sermon. Carey Hardy · Life after Death How to deal with suffering, dying, and death within your ministry. Jim Pile · Are Children Safe? The issues surrounding a child's profession of faith. Bill Shannon · The Failing Attempt of Integration Psychology Separating psychology from Scripture. John Street · The Prayer of Jabez Keeping eisegesis in check. Phil Johnson · Combating Charismatic Theology Arming you with the tools to unmask the dangerous deception of experience-driven theology. Richard Mayhue · Leadership 101 Leading people through position or influence? Rob Iverson · Armed and Ready Equipping your flock for evangelism Clay Miller · A Close Look at Invitations and Altar Calls A biblical response to moving God and manipulating people. Carey Hardy · Dealing with Disunity Shepherding the hearts of difficult and disgruntled members. Rob Iverson · Developing a Servant-Driven Church Making members into ministers. Dan Dumas · The Next Generation A biblical look at student ministries. Rick Holland · Changing Your Church with out Your Church Changing You The do’s and don’t’s of the early years of church ministry. Alex Montoya · Pastor or Prisoner--Your Choice Avoiding the potential bondage of personal finance. Jim Rickard · Elder Q&A An open forum the lay elders of Grace Community Church. GCC Elders · A Passion for Purity Helping your men overcome lust and immorality. Rick Holland · Expository Preaching--Making the Connection How to illustrate, apply, and deliver God's timeless truth to your people. Tom Pennington · The Way of Salvation God-centered vs. man-centered evangelism. Clay Miller · Fishbowl Living Can Be Beneficial B Mayhue · Hands to Help Helen Varner · Q&A: Patricia MacArthur Patricia MacArthur · Running on Empty Dawn Iverson · Are You Ready to Forgive? Donna Shannon · Home Is Where the Heart Is Sheila Pennington · Keeping Your Balance Pam Hardy · See page for Spanish and Russian translations of the General Sessions · Notes without downloadable audio o Biblical Decision-Making Teaching your congregation the pattern for decision-making. Stuart Scott o Standing on Mars Hill A closer look at biblical apologetics. Jim Stitzinger III

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2004

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry The non-negotiable pillars of an effective ministry. Bill Shannon · The Biblical Case for Elder Rule Whom does God want leading His church? Irv Busenitz · Preaching To A Postmodern World The case for expository preaching. Rick Holland · Men After God's Own Heart Fanning the flames of personal passion for Christ. Carey Hardy · Wet Behind the Ears How to avoid drowning in the early years of ministry. Richard Mayhue · You Can't Handle the Truth Bringing balance to pastoral ministry. Phil Johnson · The Nature of the Atonement Why and for whom did Christ die? Phil Johnson · The Role of Music in Worship Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. Clayton Erb · Expository Preaching - Exegetical Preparation Dealing with your heart and digging into the text. Bill Barrick · Blind Spot The five biggest mistakes spiritual leaders make. Richard Mayhue · Educated Guess Examining the pros and cons of public, private, and home-school education. Carey Hardy · Hills to Die on The issues in ministry worth fighting for. Dan Dumas · Knowing the Times How to maintain knowledge of the world around you. Rick Holland · How to Practice Church Discipline Handling the issue of unrepentant sin in the local church. Bill Zimmer · Rescuing the Drowning Marriage Counseling couples through communication and conflict resolution. Stuart Scott · Expository Preaching - Turning Exegsis into Exposition Keys to crafting an effective sermon. Carey Hardy · A Passion for Purity Helping your men overcome lust and immorality. Rick Holland · Blind Date The keys to successful candidating. Dan Dumas · Casting Your Nets What makes an effective outreach. Kevin Edwards

· The History of Heresy The five errors that underlie every cult. Phil Johnson · The Failing Attempt of Integration Psychology Separating psychology from Scripture. John Street · Dealing with Disunity Shepherding the hearts of difficult and disgruntled members. Rob Iverson · The New Generation A biblical look at student ministries. Eric Bancroft · Expository Preaching - Making the Connection How to illustrate, apply, and deliver God's timeless truth to your people. Dan Dumas · Legacy of the Sacred Desk Lessons from the history of preaching. Rick Holland · The Devil Made Me Do It A close study of demons in the world today. Richard Mayhue · Keys to Biblical Counseling Defining and clarifying the fundamentals of biblical counseling. Jim Pile · A Close Look at Invitations and Altar Calls A biblical response to moving God and manipulating people. Phil Johnson · Till Death Do Us Part A biblical look at divorce and remarriage. Bill Shannon · Elder Q&A An open forum with the lay elders of Grace Community Church. GCC Elders · Pulpit B.C. How to effectively preach the Old Testament. Rick Holland · Two's Company... Three's a Crowd Addressing the trichotomy / dichotomy debate. Carey Hardy · Humility Women's Session B Mayhue · Operation Freedom Women's Session Donna Shannon · Question & Answer Time Women's Session Patricia MacArthur · Jonah Joan-ah Women's Session Dawn Iverson · A Servant's Heart Women's Session Pam Hardy · The Way of Salvation Jim Stitzinger

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2005

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry The non-negotiable pillars of an effective ministry. Irv Busenitz · Couching the Truth Examining the difference between the biblical and the psychological approach to counseling. Carey Hardy · Programs, Get Your Programs Exposing the flaws of the Fad Driven Church Phil Johnson · The Devil Made Me Do It A close study of demons in the world today. Richard Mayhue · The Power and Priority of the Pulpit The case for expository preaching Rick Holland · When Good Preachers Make Bad Pastors Bringing balance to pastoral ministry. Jim Pile · Monkey Business Investigating the claims of theistic evolution. Joe Francis · Be Faithful and Multiply The true measure of successful ministry. Rick Holland · Expository Preaching I Exegetical Preparation Bill Barrick · Justification Defending the heart of the gospel. Phil Johnson · Men After God's Own Heart Fanning the flames of personal passion for Christ. Carey Hardy · Why Pastors Fail Avoiding the most common pitfalls in ministry. Richard Mayhue · Hills to Die On The issues in ministry worth fighting for. Dan Dumas · Wild Kingdom Critiquing John Eldridge's runaway best seller. John Street · Dead Right The failure of fundamentalism. Phil Johnson · Elder Q&A An open forum the lay Elders of Grace Community Church. GCC Elders · Expository Preaching II Turning exegesis into exposition. Carey Hardy · Pulpit BC How to effectively preach the Old Testament. Rick Holland · Ready or Not A biblical look at the rapture of the church. Richard Mayhue

· The Role of Music and Worship Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. · Living by the Compass Not the Clock Maximizing your life direction Dan Dumas · Just As I Am A close look at invitations and altar calls. Kurt Gebhards · A Passion for Purity Helping your men overcome lust and immorality. Bill Shannon · Grace Church Unplugged Q and A with the staff of Grace Church. · You Can't Handle the Truth Addressing the tolerance of postmodernism. Phil Johnson · Youth - Despise, Distract, or Develop Striving for excellence in student ministries. Eric Bancroft · King James Only, Sometimes, Never Examining the modern versions of the Bible. Bill Barrick · Expository Preaching III Making the Connection Dan Dumas · A Few Good Men Developing lay leadership in your church. Rick Holland · Have We Missed It? Critiquing the controversial claims of Preterism. Richard Mayhue · How to Raise a Pharisee Avoiding legalism in the home. Carey Hardy · Money Down the Drain Making the most of your missions budget. Kevin Edwards · Whats Wrong with Wright Examining the new perspective on Paul. Phil Johnson · Counseling Q&A A panel answering common counseling questions. · Developing a Heart of Contentment Women's Session Lisa Tatlock · Q&A with Pastors Wives Women's Session GCC Pastors Wives · Q&A with Patricia MacArthur Women's Session Patricia MacArthur · Kindling a Passion for Prayer Women's Session Pam Hardy · The Way of Salvation Jim Stitzinger

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2006

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· Be Faithful and Multiply The true measure of successful ministry Rick Holland · Despise, Distract, or Develop Establishing a philosophy of student ministry Eric Bancroft · How Firm a Foundation The non-negotiable pillars of an effective ministry Irv Busenitz · Maneuvering Through the Ministry Minefield Biblically Handling Common Ministry Threats Bruce Blakey · Plumbing the Depths Counseling beyond the surface issues Carey Hardy · Preach the Word A case for expository preaching Dan Dumas · Restoration Hardware The biblical plan for dealing with unrepentant, habitual sin Bill Shannon · Rome is Burning Examining the damning doctrines of Roman Catholicism Phil Johnson · As For Me and My House Why pastoral ministry must begin at home Bill Shannon · Developing a Servant-Driven Church Making members into ministers Dan Dumas · Justification Defending the heart of the gospel Phil Johnson · Losing Our Memory The danger of belittling the Lord's Table Rick Holland · Now That’s the Spirit Assessing and addressing evangelical charismatics Nathan Busenitz · Ready or Not A biblical look at the rapture Richard Mayhue · A Recipe for Success Four key ingredients for effective preaching Carey Hardy · Youth Pastor Needs Help Apply Inside Volunteer recruiting, training and development Allen Cagle · A Biblical Case for Elder Rule Whom does God want leading His church? Dan Dumas · Exegetical Fallacies Common mistakes every student of the Bible must avoid Bill Barrick · Extinguished How to prevent pastoral burnout Jim Pile · A Few Good Men Developing lay leadership in your church Rick Holland

· Friend or Foe How to partner in ministry with parents of teens Allen Cagle · On the Shoulders of Giants Snapshots from church history: George Whitefield Steve Lawson · Programs, Get Your Programs Exposing the flaws of the fad-driven church Phil Johnson · Scoring Your Music Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship Clayton Erb · Skirting the Issue Addressing the role of women/biblical femininity Carey Hardy · Creativity Without Compromise How to be innovative without being seeker sensitive Carey Hardy · Cutting It Straight Understanding difficult passages: Genesis 1 & 2 Bill Barrick · Dead Right, Part Two Taking a second look at fundamentalism Phil Johnson · First Things First The priority of discipleship in your youth ministry Eric Bancroft · How to Preach a Bad Sermon The five mistakes every preacher makes Rick Holland · Living by the Compass, not the Clock Maximizing your life direction Dan Dumas · Panic Attacked Helping Christians overcome worry and anxiety John Street · When Good Preachers Make Bad Pastors Bringing balance to pastoral ministry Jim Pile · Absolutely Not! Exposing the postmodern errors of the emerging church Phil Johnson · How To Raise a Pharisee Avoiding legalism in the home Carey Hardy · How to Win at Solitaire Ministering to singles in your church Kurt Gebhards · King James Only, Sometimes, Never Examining the modern versions of the Bible Bill Barrick · The Missions-Minded Church How to give your people a global perspective Kevin Edwards · Neighborhood Watch Methods for doing ministry in your local community Jim Stitzinger · Woe Is Me If The importance of gospel-centered preaching Rick Holland · Youth Pastor or Planner Eric Bancroft

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2007

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· General Session 1 Why Every Self-Respecting Calvinist is a Premillenialist John MacArthur · General Session 2 The Passion and Power of Apostolic Preaching Steve Lawson · General Session 3 Humility C.J. Mahaney · General Session 4 Purity in the Camp Ligon Duncan · General Session 5: Q&A Q & A with John MacArthur John MacArthur · General Session 6 The Power in Preaching Al Mohler · General Session 7 Opposition & Hope Mark Dever · General Session 8: Q&A Q & A with Keynote Panel Keynote Panel · General Session 9 Justification & Atonement John MacArthur · By the Book Understanding the biblical paradigm for counseling Bill Shannon · Cutting It Straight Understanding difficult passages: Romans 11:25-27 Richard Mayhue · Elementary Education Distinctives of an effective children’s ministry Kurt Gebhards · It's Not a Game Taking youth ministry seriously Allen Cagle · Preaching the Word the Way God Wrote It The advantages of verse by verse exposition of the Scriptures Rick Holland · The Theory of Relativity Understanding the influence of post-modern thought on the church today Phil Johnson · Upon This Rock A philosophy of ministry built upon the text of scripture Tom Patton · Any Given Sunday, Part 1 Effective preaching demands proper exegesis Bill Barrick · Blueprint of a Model Church The marks of a God-centered church from I Thessalonians Dan Dumas · Neighborhood Watch Methods for ministry in your local community Jesse Johnson · Passing the Baton Youth ministry as a means to discipling the church Eric Bancroft

· Putting God Back into Your Ministry Revitalizing your church’s passion for prayer Andy Snider · The Sermon before the Sermon The vital importance of gaining and maintaining pastoral credibility in the ministry Irv Busenitz · Walking the Thin Line Liberty vs. legalism in the local church Jim Pile · Scoring your Music Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship · Any Given Sunday, Part 2 Effective preaching demands purposeful execution Rick Holland · Caring Hearts and Calloused Hands Motivating members to do the work of the ministry Kurt Gebhards · Family Oversight The importance of managing ministry without overlooking your family Bruce Blakey · Knowing the Will of God Teaching your congregation the pattern for biblical decision-making Jonathan Rourke · Marital Unfaithfulness Diagnosing the cause and the cure of every marriage problem John Street · On the Shoulders of Giants Based on: The Expository Genius of John Calvin Snapshots from church history: John Calvin Steve Lawson · Servants, Not CEOs Leading by the Word not the world Dan Dumas · An Hour to Raise the Dead Preaching that assaults the heart and obligates the will Alex Montoya · Closet Calvinists Why Arminians pre-suppose the doctrines of grace Phil Johnson · Creativity Without Compromise How to be innovative without being seeker sensitive Dan Dumas · Dangerously Close The peril of the leader’s familiarity with God Rick Holland · Global Warming Fanning the flames of world evangelism Kevin Edwards · Thy Kingdom Come Does the Old Testament teach a future physical kingdom of Christ on the earth? Bill Barrick · Who's Afraid of the Holy Ghost? Answering the common objections to cessationism Nathan Busenitz

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2008

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· A God-Entranced Vision Infusing you music with a biblical theology of worship Andy Snider · The Mission Field Next Door The Mission Field Next Door Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney · Search & Rescue An interactive forum on church discipline Bill Shannon · Think Biblically A philosophy of ministry built upon the text of scripture Irv Busenitz · Strong & Courageous Why some leaders succeed when others fail Rob Iverson · Preparation & the Powerful Pulpit Consecrating your heart before you preach Rick Holland · Politically Incorrect? How to shepherd your congregation in an election Phil Johnson · Seeds of the Gospel Cultivating a biblical children’s ministry Kurt Gebhards · The Heart of the Matter An interactive forum on biblical counseling Bill Shannon, Jim Pile, John Street · Faith of Our Fathers Was the gospel of the early church what we believe today? Nathan Busenitz · Grace to Youth An interactive forum on student ministry Rick Holland, Austin Duncan, Kelly Wright · The Pursuit of Happiness Presenting the gospel to a world longing for satisfaction Tom Patton · Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs The changing sound of corporate worship Clayton Erb, Bill Brandenstein · Exegesis & the Powerful Pulpit Studying the text with care and precision Bill Barrick

· To Protect & Serve An interactive forum on elder rule GCC Elders, Rob Iverson · Good Intentions, Bad Advice The major pitfalls every biblical counselor must avoid Bill Shannon · God’s High Calling for Women Addressing the role of women and biblical femininity John Street · The War of the World Views Fighting for biblical truth in the realm of secular thought Mark Tatlock · First Love What would Jesus think of your church? Richard Mayhue · Lord, Teach Us to Pray Revitalizing your church’s passion for prayer Andy Snider · Exposition & the Powerful Pulpit Crafting the sermon from what has been studied Tom Pennington · Waters That Divide A biblical critique of infant baptism Matt Weymeyer · The Dividing Line Where we draw the line on biblical separation Nathan Busenitz · Foreign Exchange An interactive forum on world missions GCC Elders, Kevin Edwards · A Clear and Present Gospel Communicating the essentials of saving faith Jesse Johnson · Meaning is Everything Why effective preaching demands a proper hermeneutic Keith Essex · A Still Small Voice How God leads His people in daily decision making Jonathan Rourke · Delivery & the Powerful Pulpit Preaching the sermon with clarity and conviction Alex Montoya

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2009

Note: Links are to the Conference Notes (PDF), not to the audio files.

· What is an Evangelical?3 Examining the ever-changing definition. Phil Johnson · How Firm a Foundation A philosophy of ministry built upon the text of scripture. Tom Patton · Are We Losing Our Youth? And what your church can do to prevent it. Austin Duncan · Ask Our Elders An interactive forum on practical ministry issues. Bill Zimmer, Rob Iverson, Richard Harasick, John Bates · From Moses to Malachi How to preach the Old Testament. Irv Busenitz · Restoration Hardware Understanding the goal of church discipline. Bill Shannon · Preaching with Precision Studying the passage with accuracy and care. Bill Barrick · Making Waves Without Sinking the Ship How biblical leadership both creates and resolves conflict. Rob Iverson · The Gospel According to James Keys to preaching this life-transforming letter. Will Varner · Servants, Not Spectators Motivating and mobilizing members into the work of the ministry. Brent Small · Missional Madness Reclaiming the Great Commission in your local church. Jesse Johnson · Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. Clayton Erb · A Multitude of Counselors How to train lay leadership to assist you in biblical counseling. John Street · When Absence Makes the Heart Grow Cultivating your church's love for its missionaries. John Glass

· Preaching with Purpose Crafting an effective sermon that stays faithful to the text. Tom Pennington · A New Kind of Fool Assessing the New Atheism from a biblical perspective. Nathan Busenitz · Families in the Fishbowl What every pastor and elder needs to know about raising his kids. Chris Hamilton · Throw Out Your Fleece A guide to biblical decision making. Jonathan Rourke · A Family for the Fatherless Living out the gospel through adoption and mercy ministry. Mark Tatlock · Authentic or Counterfeit? What the Bible teaches about faith healing. Richard Mayhue · Preaching with Passion Proclaiming the sermon with clarity and conviction. Alex Montoya · O Worship the King Igniting a passion for corporate worship in your church. Andy Snider · How to Save the Planet Developing a biblical model for world missions. Kevin Edwards · Just the FAQs Answering the common ministry questions that we have received over the years. Jonathan Rourke, Rick Holland, Rob Iverson · The Gospel According to Mohammed Addressing the fallacies of Islam. Bill Barrick · An Army of One The call to cultivate unity in your local church. Kurt Gebhards · Even Unto the Least of These Ministering effectively to those with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs. Rick McLean

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2010

· You Might be a Dispensationalist Notes | Mp3 Why most pastors are more dispensational than they think. Michael Vlach · Preaching from a Pure Heart No Notes | MP3 Consecrating your heart as you prepare for the pulpit. Jerry Wragg · From Moses to Malachi Notes | MP3 How to preach the Old Testament. Irv Busenitz · The Divorce Dilemma Notes | MP3 Where the biblical principles meet real life. Bill Shannon · Generation Next No Notes | MP3 How to develop your students into disciples. Kelly Wright · A Doctrine Left Behind No Notes | MP3 The unintended repercussions of misunderstanding the rapture. Richard Mayhue · As a Dying Man to Dying Men No Notes | MP3 Preaching with passion, preaching for change. Alex Montoya · Walking the Thin Line Notes | MP3 Liberty vs. legalism in the local church. Carey Hardy · In Obedience to Christ No Notes | MP3 Examining the biblical teaching on baptism and communion. Jonathan Rourke · Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Notes | MP3 Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. Bill Brandenstein and Clayton Erb · Rightly Dividing Notes | MP3 Interpreting the text before you preach it. Bill Barrick · Search and Rescue Notes | MP3 A practical approach for church discipline and restoration. Tom Pennington · The Gospel According to Hebrews Notes | MP3 Keys to preaching this Christ-exalting letter. Will Varner

· The Good Shepherd Notes | MP3 Modeling the love of Christ in your pastoral care. Jim Pile, Rick McLean · How Firm a Foundation Notes | MP3 A philosophy of ministry built upon the text of Scripture. Jesse Johnson · Don't Couch the Truth Notes | MP3 Biblical counseling vs. Intragrationism. Lance Quinn · Hope, Holiness, and Homosexuality Notes | MP3 A strategy for ministering to struggling Christians. John Street · When the Nations Come to Us No Notes | MP3 A strategy for ministering to ethnic groups within the local church. Michael Mahoney · Thy Kingdom Come No Notes | MP3 Revelation 20 and the millennial debate. Tom Pennington · The Art of the Sermon No Notes | MP3 Crafting an exposition that stays faithful to the text. Rick Holland · Servants, Not Spectators No Notes | MP3 Motivating and mobilizing members into the work of the ministry. Tom Patton · Parental Guidance Notes | MP3 Partnering with and shepherding parents of teens. Chris Hamilton · More than a Praise Band Notes | MP3 How our view of worship affects everything we do. Andy Snider · As Christ Loved the Church Notes | MP3 Shepherding your church into God’s design for marriage. Chris Mueller · Under Construction Notes | MP3 Identifying and mentoring spiritual leaders in the local church.Chris Hamilton · The Prince of Preachers Notes | MP3 A biography of Charles Spurgeon.Phil Johnson

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2011

· The Forgotten Field Notes | MP3 Evangelizing the Community. Alex Montoya · Counseling with Care Notes | MP3 Ministering to the Fainthearted. John Street · Preparation and the Powerful Pulpit Notes | MP3 Consecrating your heart before you preach. Jerry Wragg · Youth Forum Notes | MP3 Questions and Answers on Youth Ministry. Kelly Wright, Austin Duncan, Rick Holland · The Marks of Godly leadership Notes | MP3 Effective Leadership Lessons from I Corinthians. Carey Hardy · Home Field Advantage Notes | MP3 Training Men for Ministry in Your Local Church. Chris Mueller · Radical? Notes | MP3 The Mystique of the Modern Day Monk. Jon Rourke · Exegesis and the Powerful Pulpit Notes | MP3 Studying the text with care and precision. Bill Barrick · Family Matters Notes | MP3 Does the Bible Demand Family Integrated Ministry? Austin Duncan · What Has Athens to Do with Jerusalem? Notes | MP3 The Deadly Fruits of Evangelicalism's Infatuation with Influence. Nathan Busenitz · Restoration Hardware Notes | MP3 Understanding the goal of church discipline. Michael Mahoney · To God be the Glory Notes | MP3 Preaching and Teaching on the Glory of God. Greg Harris · The Maturity of Godly Leadership Notes | MP3 Responding Rightly to Criticism and Complaints. Jerry Wragg · Transforming Truth Notes | MP3 How Preaching Doctrine Brings about Change. Bill Shannon

· Grace Advance Notes | MP3 Providing leadership for developing churches. Lance Quinn, Rich Gregory · The Mandate for Godly Leadership Notes | MP3 Leading the Saints. Richard Mayhue · In Spirit and in Truth Notes | MP3 The Pastor as Worship Leader. Andy Snider · Exposition and the Powerful Pulpit Notes | MP3 Crafting the sermon from what has been studied. Rick Holland · Feeding the Leading Notes | MP3 How to Care for Your Volunteers. Chris Hamilton · Missional Madness Notes | MP3 How the Missional Movement Abuses the Great Commission. Jesse Johnson · Living Church Notes | MP3 Putting your philosophy of ministry in to practice. Tom Patton · Band of Brothers Notes | MP3 Tracing Jesus' influence on James and Jude. Will Varner · Fanning the Flame Notes | MP3 Fueling an Undying Passion for Christ and His Church. Jim Pile · Delivery and the Powerful Pulpit Notes | MP3 Preaching Sermons that assault the heart and obligate the will. Alex Montoya · Passion for Purity Notes | MP3 Teaching Purity to youth from the book of Proverbs. Rick Holland · Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Notes | MP3 Striving for a balanced approach to music in worship. Clayton Erb, Bill Brandenstein · The Ministry of Godly Leadership Notes | MP3 What are Elders called to do? Chris Hamilton · Poetry that Preaches Notes | MP3 Insight into Preaching and Teaching the Psalms. Bill Barrick

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