Biblical Communicator / Word Gift
We must exercise spiritual leadership by communicating truth from Scripture. Every BSM Director will find various ways to communicate with students through Scripture and personal experience to demonstrate how God is leading the group. The goal is to position the BSM Director as a spiritual leader who clearly communicates Biblical Truth.
Biblical Communicator / Word Gift Givens
Biblical Basis: Hebrews 4:12
Correctly Handling the Word of God by Rick Spencer
Pacesetter: Create an environment of high priority for Biblical truth through all areas of BSM. The Bible is our guide!
Spiritual Focus: Teach students to apply Biblical truth.
Equipping: Train students to study the Bible personally.
Incarnational: Exercise a "Word Gift" before students. Speak the scriptures into students lives.
Biblical Communicator / Word Gift Tasks for New Workers
Share at least once per month at your luncheon and / or night meeting starting with your story at the first luncheon of the year.
Share regularly with the Leadership Team from Scripture and personal experience.
Lead your Leadership Team in spiritual formation.
Biblical Communicator / Word Gift Resources
Top Reading Recommendations
Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading by Eugene Peterson
Shaped by the Word: The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation by M. Robert Mulholland Jr.
Scripture by Heart: Devotional Practices for Memorizing God's Word by Joshua Choonmin Kang
Additional Reading Recommendations
Savoring God's Word: Cultivating The Soul-Transforming Practice of Scripture Meditation by Jan Johnson
The Bible Jesus Read by Philip Yancey
The Errancy of Inerrancy: Historical and Logical Examinations by Dr. Jim Denison (used with permission)
Articles
Lectio Divina - Reading with the Head and Heart by Shawn Shannon
Preparation by Cody Shouse
Principles of Good Communication by Nick Howard
The Errancy of Inerrancy by Dr. Jim Denison (used with permission)
Further Reading Recommendations
Culture Shift: Communicating God's Truth to Our Changing World by David W. Henderson
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash A Revolution In Your Life in Christ by Peter Scazzero
Preaching to a Postmodern World: A Guide to Reaching Twenty-first Century Listeners by Graham Johnston
Savoring God's Word: Cultivating The Soul-Transforming Practice of Scripture Meditation by Jan Johnson
The Revolutionary Communicator: Seven Principles Jesus Lived to Impact, Connect and Lead by Medefind and Lokkesmoe
Additional Helps
Denison Forum on Truth & Culture, by Dr. James Denison, is an excellent resource for answering contemporary issues with Biblical Truth. This is an excellent addition to your tool belt as you lead Christian students in sharing the Hope of Christ! Also, this serves as a resource for non - believers who desire to find answers to their questions about God.
Free verse by verse Bible study from Dr. Bob Utley, retired ETBU Professor of Hermeneutics at www.freebiblecommentary.org
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