13 MINISTRY OPTIONS

Biblical UpBuilding is defined as: to edify, to strengthen, to enhance the value of, to promote spiritual growth and development of character.
	Since 1989 UpBuilding Ministries has offered creative weekend ministry opportunities for churches of various denominations. Founded by Dr. Ron Rand, a pastor, author and equipper of laity, its Mission is To UpBuild Men, Women and Children in practical ways to express their Christian faith. Consider these 13 Ministry Options:

So select an Option, pick a date, and get ready for one of the most positive events your congregation
has ever had! Guaranteed!

Call Ron at 239-850-8324 to discuss possibilities

(See below for descriptions of each Option)

# 1 UpBuilding the Entire Congregation
Therefore, build one another up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

THE MOST POPULAR OPTION chosen by churches of various denominations. It offers EIGHT (8) sessions from which people may choose to attend. The focus of each is practical application!

Friday Sessions

Seasoned Saints - Retirees and Senior Citizens "The Blessings of Being Chronologically Enhanced" - 4:00 - 5:30 pm Entire Congregation - Adults, Singles, Youth, Children 5 years & up "UpBuilding Everyone in the Family of Faith" - 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday Sessions

Men - Married, Single and Teenage Men "Building Up My Spiritual Muscles" - 7:30 -11:00 am Women - Married, Single, and Teenage Women "Finding Myself in a Good Book" - 1:30 - 4:00 pm Couples - Married and Engaged Couples of ALL ages "Discovering How to Lengthen My Love" - 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Sunday Sessions

Church Leaders - Pastors, Staff, All Church Leaders, and Spouses "Impacting Our People Through Prayer" - 1 Hour before Worship Youth - Junior and Senior High Youth Combined "Learning The A.B.C.'s of Christianity" - During Sunday School Children - (IF there is a children's time during the Worship Service) "Seeing How Precious I Am In God's Sight" Congregation - Worship Attendees "Staying Up In Down Times" - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Pastors' Comments on UpBuilding the Congregation

"Most significant event in our church's history."-- Bill Moore, Evang. Presbyterian

"My son and daughter made life changing decisons! " -- Bill Beachy, Methodist

"Ron relates to all from ages 4 to 94!." -- Carl Buffington, Episcopal

"Young children recited what was taught." -- Rick Shonkwiler, Church of Christ

"We were spiritually uplifted with laughter!" -- Karen Berns, Presbyterian

"This ministry is crossgenerational.That's indeed RARE!" -- Brian Newman, Baptist

"Many received a healing of past wounds." -- Alan Warneke, Assembly of God

"Ron has us practice what he teaches!" -- Keith Knoff, Lutheran

"Several prayed to receive Jesus Christ " -- Doug Van Nest, Nazarene

"We had a 'genuine' renewal of faith." -- Steve Lovellette, Evangelical Free

"We were actively engaged in God's Word -- Kyle Canerday, Church of God

# 2 Equipping Members to Share Their Faith
Always be ready to explain your faith gently and respectfully.
1 Peter 3:15 NLT

Equip your members to share their faith in positive and practical ways. Emphasis is on a Relationship Style with Variety. Each person will be able to express the Gospel in 4 easy-to-remember ways. Results are Guaranteed! Based on Dr. Rand's book: Won By One--Helping Those in Your Social Network to Discover a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ. Highly recommended by Dr. C. Peter Wagner in his book: Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, pp. 188-192. See Link. See also the webpage link Monthly Letter.

# 3 Grandparenting More Effectively
A faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice.
2 Timothy 1:5

A 'hands-on' approach that allows Grandparents to immediately put into practice 8 Biblical principles that will bless their grandparenting. Topics include: The Positive Effects of a Grandparent's Quality Time, Affirming Words, Scriptural Prayers, Unconditional Love, Creative Teaching, etc.

# 4 Growing a Praying Congregation
For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people. Isaiah 56:7

If Jesus came to your congregation, would He describe it as
"a house of prayer? or you as a person of prayer?"

This is an insightful and refreshing seminar on prayer. You will not only hear teaching about prayer but actually spend time praying! Topics include: What is prayer? How do I pray? How does God answer prayer? What about unanswered prayer? What about fasting and praying? Using my Bible as a Prayer Book? How can I pray regularly with my spouse? my family? etc.

# 5 Enjoying the Holy Spirit 101
Be filled and go on being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18

For many, the Holy Spirit is a ghost that dwells in the Apostles' Creed! This seminar introduces the Holy Spirit and His Ministry using sound exegesis of Scriptures. It is taught in consultation with the host church's pastor. Topics include: The Holy Spirit's Biblical resume. Purposes of His coming. Delightful Fruits and UpBuilding Gifts. How they differ. Enjoying His Presence, etc. Persons will be able to explain 6-steps to discovering spiritual gifts that begin with the letter 'E', describe at least 7 titles, articulate 8 aspects of the Spirit's ministry that begin with the letter 'C', The Goal of this seminar is enjoyment of the Holy Spirit's presence and "to excel in building up the church." - 1 Cor. 14:12

# 6 Discovering Biblical Healing
He sent forth His Word, and healed them.
Psalms 107:20

Divine healing is common in both the Old and New Testaments. There are 15 Hebrew and Greek words pertaining to it. Topics include: The 4 ways healing occurs? The 3 Biblical time frames of healing? The role faith plays? The role Scripture gives to some believers (1 Cor.12), all believers (Mark 16), and elders (James 5)? Persons will be able to answer the above questions with supporting Scriptures, identify Paul's 'thorn in the flesh' with Biblical accuracy, define dangers to avoid, and describe 3 viable healing models to consider.

# 7 Learning to Listen with Empathy
Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
James 1:19

Learn and immediately practice ten communication skills that will impact relationships! A fun time with many illustrations. Topics include: Listening with Empathy, Resolving Conflict, Responding to Negative Words Positively, Dealing with Anger, plus six other relationship enhancing exercises. Great for families with teens!

# 8 Affirming Differences in Men and Women
"Male and Female He created them."
Genesis 1:27

This session enlightens men and women, whether single or married, in how God wonderfully created male and female! Teens are welcome, too. Helpful for pastors and leaders. Topics include: Preferences,Valid Choices, Learning to speak "Manese" and "Womanese." An eye opening "ah ha" time. Laughter galore!

# 9 Making Marriages More Merry
Out of them shall come thanksgiving and the sound of merrymakers.
Jeremiah 30:19

A rewarding experience for couples of ALL ages. Done within an entertaining and non-threatening environment. Great for a retreat setting. Topics include: The Stages of Marriage,The Form of Love I Most Prefer, How to Have a Good Fight, Learning to Listen to One Another, Honey, Let's Pray Together, and What the Bible Really Says About Sex!

#10Enhancing Family Communication Skills
It is wise and wonderful to say the right thing at the right time.
Proverbs 15:23

A W.O.W. (Ways Of Wisdom) Seminar! For families that include children 10 years old and up desiring to learn 10 wise communication skills that will impact and upbuild their family relationships! A fun time with many vivid illustrations. Participants not only learn the principles BUT immediately put them into practice with one another during this session! As Bob the Builder says, "We can do it!"

# 11. Retreating with Men or Leaders
Jesus said, 'Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while.'
Mark 6:31

This session grows out of Dr. Rand's pioneering the international FATHERS Ministry in 1981, nine years before Promise Keepers began, and also being a speaker within P.K. from 1990 to 1997. His book For Fathers Who Aren't In Heaven has been a primer for disciplining men and featured on Focus on the Family. It also draws upon his experience of pastoring a rural church that doubled in size and an urban congregation of 2300 members that birthed several national ministries. A theme is leading leaders to equip the laity to do the work of ministry. Ephs. 4:11-12

# 12. Creating Ministry Alternatives
"For behold, God creates a new heaven and a new earth."
Isaiah 65:17

Dr. Jerry Kirk, Founder and Chairman of Pure Hope in Cincinnati, OH says, "What a privilege to have served with Dr. Rand in pastoral ministry for over 18 years. I have seen how God has gifted him with creating fresh alternatives in ministry that exalt Christ and lead to significant change in people's lives. I know of no one more creative!
If your congregation desires some new and dynamic approaches to your present ministries, I encourage you to utilize the gift God has given him. Your congregation will be greatly blessed!

# 13. Combing the Above 12 Options
There are varieties of working, but it is the same God who inspires them all.
1 Corinthians 12:6

Churches often invite Dr. Rand for an event that combines 3 or 4 of the above OPTIONS into one UpBuilding event. For example, a Friday evening FAMILY time. A Saturday morning LEADERSHIP TRAINING time; a Saturday afternoon SHARING OUR FAITH TRAINING time; a Saturday evening COUPLES' time and Sunday a Specialized Sermon Subject.

BE CREATIVE!
Design your own UpBuilding Weekend experience according to your own particular desire and need!

*** Mentoring Ministries ***

Various 'Acrostic' Ministries that the Lord has enabled me in 44 years of ministry to design, develop, disciple and delegate to lay leaders. ALL to the glory of God!

AIDES - (Assistance In Developing Edifying Sermons)

AIM - (Adopting Inactive Members)

BANDAID - ( Bringing About New Dimensions After Inactive Decisions)

BIRTHDAY - (Blessings In Remembering To Honor Days And Years) - Creative ways to celebrate member's special days

CHILD - (Common Household Items Leading to Decisions) Evangelism helps for Parents and Grandparents to use in sharing the gospel message with children

FATHERS - (Fathers Accountable To Healthy Enduring Relationships & Spirituality) A practical means of enabling men to become the fathers the Father desires. From this I authored the book For Fathers Who Aren't In Heaven - Regal Press

HELPER - (How to Equip Lay People to Evangelize Regularly) - Friendship faith sharing. From this I authored the book Won By One-Regal Press

GIFTS - (God's Intentions For Tailor-made Service) - Discovering & Using Spiritual Gifts

HOSPITALS - (How to Operationally Serve People In Their Ailing Life's Situations)

INVITE - (Inviting New Visitors Into Tasteful Environments) - Attracting new members

INVITED - (Inter-National Visitors Invited To Eat Dinner) - Building cross cultural relationships with local international people groups without going overseas

KINDNESS - A visitation ministry to residents in the church's neighborhood - (Knock, Introduce, Name, Depart, Note, Express, Situate, and Send)

LEADERS - (Leaders Equipped And Dedicated to Exercise Responsible Service)

LISTENS - (Learning Important Skills To Enhance Natural Sensitivity) - The art of learning how to listen to others with empathy

NAME - (Name All Members Effectively) - How to memorize members' names and faces

PASTORS - (Practical And Special Tips Offering Real Success) - Principles of Pastoring

PILOT - (Pastor's Informational Lunches On Tuesdays/Thursdays) - Time with members!

PRAYER - (Pray Regularly And You'll Experience Results) - Practical training that enables a church to become in reality "a house of prayer" - Isaiah 56:7

MENTORING- (Many Excellent Notions To Obtain Relevant Important Necessary Gains) Sharing pastoral experiences of 44 years including mistakes!

MISSION - (Ministries In Short-term Situations In Other Nations) - Cross cultural times

WORSHIP - (Ways Of Recreating Services that Harmoniously Impact Parishioners) - How to creatively design and develop viable forms of meaningful worship

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