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Monday, 11 August 2008 |
 What did the early church really teach? What was their spirit of faith like in the 100s, 200s, and early 300s? And just how far have we drifted? What are the important lessons? Did you know that tens of thousands of pages have survived the centuries, recording the thoughts and faith of our early brothers and sisters? Want to learn more? (And meet David Berçot?)
The guest speaker at our Early Church History weekend, David Berçot, is an expert in Patristics, the study of the Church Fathers -- those who lived their faith, often died for it, and fortunately (for us) recorded their thoughts. Berçot makes history come alive, never failing to stretch the mind and challenge the heart. (This is also the 2008 Continuing AIM event, for all current AIM students and graduates.)
Theme: "The Church and the World"
Speakers: David Berçot, Joey Harris, Douglas Jacoby, Steve Staten
Date: Friday 19 - Sunday 21 September 2008
Location: The new church building of the North River Church of Christ, near I-75 in Marietta, a northern suburb of Atlanta.
Cost (for those signing up in 1 July - 31 August): $100. This includes any and all days of the conference.
Late fee (after 31 August): $20.
Discounts: 50% off for seniors and full-time students. Spouses of
participants may attend for $50. Further discounts available for groups of 20 or more.
Housing: Available on a limited basis with members of the North River congregation.
Preparation: Please read one or more of the recommended books, including Berçot's Real Heretics, if you haven't already read it.
Exam option: For all current and former AIM students, as well as those who would like more accountability, there an examination will be available. (An additional examination fee of $45 applies.)
To register, send your check to:
T&R, Inc
2256 Rushmore Dr
Marietta GA 30062
Payment date will be reckoned by postmark. To pay by credit card (+2% handling cost), please send an email to
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Written by Athens Institute of Ministry
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Tuesday, 12 August 2008 |
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Bible places far more emphasis on who we are inside than on how we behave or appear to others.
The course covers character, sexual issues, financial responsibility (guest speaker), personal discipline, prayer, devotionals, spiritual retreats, and so much more.
The goal: to shift the focus of ministerial training from personality and performance to true Christian character.
SESSION IV REQUIRED READING
The Minister’s Spiritual Life
1. J. Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership (Reading: Marshal Pickering, 1967)
2. Sam Laing, Mighty Man of God: A Return to the Glory of Manhood (DPI, 1999) OR
_____, Be Still, My Soul: A Practical Guide to a Deeper Relationship with God (DPI, 1998)
3. Thomas Jones and Mike Fontenot, The Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility (DPI, 1998)
4. Richard Taylor, The Disciplined Life: The Mark of Maturity (Grand Rapids: Baker House, 2002)
Extra Credit Reading: 3 points each
1. R. Kent Hughes, Set Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life (Wheaton: Crossway, 2003), 978-1-58134-491-2
2. Gordon MacDonald, Ordering Your Private World (Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1985).
3. Mike Taliaferro, The Lion Never Sleeps: Preparing Those You Love for Satan’s Attacks (DPI, 1996).
4. Mike Taliaferro The Killer Within: An African Look at Disease, Sin and Keeping Yourself Saved (DPI, 1997)
5. John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001)
6. Thomas Jones, Ed., A Man in All Seasons: A Handbook for Faithful Living, Volumes 1-2 (DPI, 2001)—6 pts
Missionary Faith (part of Church-building series)
David Bercot, Let Me Die in Ireland: The True Story of Patrick (Scroll, 1999)
1. 52 useful HS passages (handout)
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 18 June 2008 |
The online location for the AIM Long Distance Option has been changed from http://www.athensinstitute.org/courses to http://www.aimdistance.org/courses. The old address will automatically redirect your browser to the new site.
Please change your bookmarks and any other place you may have saved the old address to reflect the new address: www.aimdistance.org/courses.
Thank You!
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