Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
What do you want to be know FOR? This is a great question for any leader of an organization to ask, whether it is a church, a business, or a nonprofit. After all, when an organization is able to close the gap between what they are known for and what they want to be known for, it results in unprecedented growth.
However, as Jeff Henderson reveals in the Know What You're FOR small-group study (DVD/video downloads sold separately), this is also a great question for believers in Christ to ask themselves. All too often today, people in the world know more about what those in the church are AGAINST than what they are FOR. Instead of perceiving believers as being people of grace, love, and acceptance, they see them as angry, pessimistic, and intolerant. Certainly, as believers in Christ, we are called to state the truth about the condition of the world and its problem with sin . . . but the Bible is clear we are also to love others, extend grace, and get along as much as possible.
Back in the days of the early church, the believers also struggled with how to "draw the line" when it came to accepting the sinner but not the sin. The Christians even held a council in Jerusalem to discuss the issue and whether Gentiles were required to following Jewish practices to follow Jesus. It was the ruling of James, the brother of Christ and leader of the church, "that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God" (Acts 15:19). The early church decided to be FOR bringing people into the family of God instead of putting up unnecessary barriers that would keep them out.
Today, we are called to do the same . . . in our work lives, our relationships, our community, and our world. In this hypercritical and cynical world, we are called to be a group for who and what we're FOR. It's a powerful strategy for business . . . but more importantly, it is a revolutionary way to live.
Designed for use with Know What You're FOR Video Study (sold separately).
Synopsis
Do the people in your world know you're FOR them?
In our world today, people are often known more for what they are against than what they are for. Unfortunately, this extends even into the church. We want to reach the lost with the incredible good news of Christ, but often all they ever hear us emphasize are the behaviors and attitudes we are against.
In this video Bible study (DVD/digital videos sold separately), pastor Jeff Henderson points out God is FOR the people in our world. He is FOR breaking down unnecessary barriers that keep people away from experiencing his love. And as his followers, he calls us to be spouses, parents, friends, leaders, and employees who do the same.
The Know What You're FOR Study Guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, and weekly personal study and reflection questions.
Sessions include:
- What Are You FOR?
- FOR Your World
- FOR Your Team
- FOR Your Community
- FOR Your Life
Designed for use with the Know What You're FOR Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
Synopsis
In this five-week video study, pastor and business leader Jeff Henderson provides practical tools to help Christians communicate to the world what they are FOR rather than AGAINST.