June 2007

Sample A Taste of the NEW Outflow Training

Dave Ping, Executive Director

EMI has developed a NEW Outflow outreach training to help individuals and congregations implement strategies for evangelism. Join me on Friday, June 22, 9 am - 12 noon at Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati for A TASTE OF OUTFLOW WORKSHOP. You will experience a sampling of this training, and I will be available to personally answer any questions you might have about Outflow. This FREE session is open to all. I look forward to seeing you there!

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8b NIV)

When Jesus gave his final instructions before ascending into heaven, he laid out a basic approach we can use in equipping people for outflow:

First, churchgoers must be continually filled with the Spirit. This means being equipped to find their personal Jerusalem ? where they encounter God and grow closer to him. As they experience genuine spiritual power in their own lives, it will flow into relationships with family members and friends. Just as the first disciples had to learn to share Jesus in their hometowns throughout Judea, today's Christians need to be equipped "to give an answer to everyone who asks [them] to give the reason for the hope that [they] have. But do this with gentleness and respect." (1 Peter 3:15b NIV)

Second, we also need to equip Christians and give them plenty of opportunities to reach beyond their comfort zones. Just as Christ commanded his followers to be witnesses in Samaria with people they'd normally avoid, the outflow culture is about reaching a more diverse and exciting array of people than ever before. As God creates an outflow momentum within your church, finding ways to reach out to the ends of the earth will start to become second nature.

To register for A Taste of Outflow workshop, click here; or call 800-EMI-GROW(364-4769); 513-742-1100.

Are You Ready for a Change?

Most people do not change very much over a lifetime. Many of us prefer to stick to our established ways of living and relating, even in the midst of dysfunction. We focus our energy on trying to change circumstances rather than ourselves. We cling to what?s familiar. Family and friends often reinforce existing patterns, pressuring us to stay the same, because change is threatening.

Being a Christian is about transformation: change and growth. Paul writes to the Colossian Christians, ?We proclaim (Christ), admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.? Col. 1:28-29(NIV). As Paul allowed himself to be transformed by God, he became a change agent to help others experience the positive power of God in their lives.

Are you ready to make a change? The Breaking Free from the Past seminar is a catalyst to help free you from dealing with issues of bondage, shame, or rebellion. Change rarely happens in a vacuum. Bring a willing heart; God supplies the power. Together with loving encouragement and accountability from others, growth will occur.

Breaking Free uses all the EMI skills and principles from Listening for Heaven?s Sake, Speaking the Truth in Love, Renewing the Mind, and Embracing God?s Grace to help a person walk out of a place of 'stuck-ness' into freedom. This seminar is an extended time of personal ministry with skilled facilitators who will help you search out past issues and pray with you.

You will walk away having experienced God?s love and freedom in a significant way.

Prerequisites to taking this course are Listening for Heaven's Sake, Speaking the Truth in Love, and Renewing the Mind. The upcoming June 15-16 Breaking Free is currently full. If you would like to participate next time Breaking Free will be offered, please call 1-800-EMI-GROW (364-4769) or email ping@equipmin.org.

Teen Benefits from Parents Taking Listening Seminar

: Dave & Susan Newman

Susan Newman

Two years ago our family hit a very bumpy road. Our teenage son was struggling with some difficult inner personal issues, as well as typical teen moodiness. Tension became our home environment.

My husband and I tried to communicate with him in the midst of our son's confusion, anger, fear, and pain. We just kept butting heads.

We realized we could not change our son, and that we were 50% of the formula that was contributing to ugly conflict. We decided to change ourselves. That's when we attended Listening for Heaven's Sake at EMI's LIFE seminar. The skills we learned were life changing. We realized the importance of listening to help our son feel understood. Within a couple months of taking the course, the atmosphere in our home was noticeably different.

In the next six months our communication patterns with our son dramatically changed. As parents, we still find ourselves making mistakes in our communication -- such as overreacting and lecturing. Then we ask forgiveness and pull ourselves back on course, remembering to use the listening skills we learned through EMI.

I highly recommend Listening for Heaven's Sake to parents to improve their parenting skills. By the way, the listening skills will also make you a better spouse and friend.

*To register for LISTENING for HEAVEN'S SAKE and other courses at EMI's upcoming July LIFE seminar, call 1-800-EMI-GROW (364-4769) or register online here.

Spotlight

Harvest TV Interview

Dave Ping was invited to appear on the Harvest TV show to talk about his recently released book Outflow.

Click here to view the interview

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Monthly Special:

Quick-to-Listen Leaders, by Dave Ping and Anne Clippard, is an enlightening book written with the leader in mind. This book is a must read for those in a position of leadership, providing an innovative approach to evaluate an organization's strengths and weaknesses as well as addressing areas often overlooked by leaders.

EMI offers this as a one-day seminar. It is immensely beneficial for the leadership team of your organization.

Month of June Special:

10% off Quick-to-Listen Leaders book order.

$50 off an on-site Quick-to-Listen Leader training booked this month.

Click here to view more information on Quick-to-Listen Leaders.

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