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Return Training – Making the Most of August

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:20:28 +0000

During return training, Eric Lonergan shared with us about making the most of August (or the “evil days”)

Return Training – Relating to Friends After SBP

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:18:39 +0000

During return training, Charlie Brooks shared with us about how we are to relate to our friends after beach project.

Return Training – Relating to Parents After Beach Project

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:13:30 +0000

During return training, Jon Saunders shared with us about relating to our parents after coming home from beach project.

We’ve All Gone Home

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:27:04 +0000

This morning all of the staff and students woke up at 5:15am to head back to Minnesota and Michigan. We woke up, ate breakfast, prayed, and hit the road by 6am.
Last night we had our final meeting where Andrew Knight shared with us about not missing opportunities to spread the gospel back on the campus, but by faith trusting God to do big things through our lives. That talk will be available online next week. At the meeting we also revealed the project video and t-shirt. The video will also be available online next week.
In the coming weeks, we will put some quotes from students about all that God did in their lives this summer. Thanks to all of you who followed our blog all summer and prayed for us down at Myrtle Beach.

Leaders Training – Bringing it Back to Campus

SBP Intern — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:28:30 +0000

Mike Polley on his last talk at Leaders Training about taking what we have learned this summer and applying it back on the campus

Evangelism Training – Don’t Waste Your Time at College

SBP Intern — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:50:19 +0000

James Gisler speaking about how not to waste time at College during Evangelism Training.

Theme Night – Suffering

SBP Intern — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:11:41 +0000

Mike Polley on his last theme night speaking about Suffering.

Bible Study Training – Meditation

SBP Intern — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:07:46 +0000

Josh Schrock talking about the importance of Meditating in Bible Study Training

Life Training – Holding Loosely to Circumstances

SBP Intern — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:50:57 +0000

Reid Jilek speaking about how to hold loosely to Circumstances in Life Training. (Sunday 19th)

FREE DAY

SBP Intern — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:41:10 +0000

Since yesterday was the last day of work, many disciples jumped into the pool last night with their job uniforms on as a SBP tradition.

Today is a free day and disciples are heading different directions. A good amount of disciples are visiting Charleston, others are going to be visiting North Myrtle, and some are just going to stay around project and enjoy the day.

seven days fom tuesday is tuesday

SBP Intern — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:40:42 +0000

During Bible Study Training, Josh Schrock focused on Meditation. He shared on its significance in the Christian walk, that as needy people, Christians need to constantly meditate on Scripture and internalize its truths in order to grow.

There was Team Time after that. Most of the teams got their team shirts today and many disciples wore them last night before curfew.

Mike Polley will be leading the final Theme Training today. He will be sharing on “Suffering: Living in Exile.”

eight is the days we have left

SBP Intern — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:35:22 +0000

Tonight we have the final Bible Study Training headed by Josh Scrock. These last couple days will be directed toward reflecting and focusing on our vision for our various campuses in the coming semester.

Natin Moreno says, “Please be praying for courage and boldness as these dashing young students are impassioned by the grace of our loving God.”
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain -Philippians 1:21 (ESV).

Evangelism Training – The Gospel and the World

SBP Intern — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:06:15 +0000

James Gisler talking about the Gospel around the World in Evangelism Training.

Please make sure to watch this clip.

Bible Study Training – Application

SBP Intern — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:47:55 +0000

Jack Thompson speaking about the importance of Applications.

Life Training – Holding Loosely to your Body

SBP Intern — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:57:24 +0000

Reid Jilek speaking at LIfe Training.

-Make sure to watch this clip-

16-17

SBP Intern — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:50:04 +0000

Wednesday night, project had guys and girl’s time once again. Disciples really enjoyed their time. Girls and guys met at their respective meeting locations and spent time asking questions to a pnel formed by team leaders.

As for Thursday, after a long day of work it was show time. Guys had to perform a synchronized swimming routine for the ladies in order to win a group date for the night. However, because of a storm the show had to be stopped, nevertheless, every guy’s room was paired up with a girl’s room for the night.

Disciples are starting to work on cleaning. They have been given a list with the different tasks that need to be done before everyone leaves project.

Leaders Training – Encouraging an Exile

SBP Intern — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:05:09 +0000

Adam Evers speaking about how to Encourange Disciples.

Pellegrino

SBP Intern — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:50:19 +0000

Last night, as you already know, Jack Thompson led bible training. His talk was about the “application” of Scripture, and the importance of it. It was an edifying time for all the disciples to remember that if one wants to be transformed by the Gospel, it is essential to believe it.

Supper and team time was moved to Okey’s church (Pine Drive Gospel) due to rain and some difficulties with getting the project meal on time.

As for today, Mike Polley is in charge of theme night once again. He will be sharing about “Prayer,” the power of an exile. Once again, we would appreciate if you can keep Mike Polley and the disciples in your prayers as they study the Word.

Leaders Training – How to Disciple, Heart to Heart

SBP Intern — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:58:49 +0000

Mike Polley sharing with the leaders on how to disciple form heart to heart.

Evangelism Training

SBP Intern — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:12:08 +0000

James Gisler talking about Mercy Ministry, and how an exile can apply it.

Theme Night-Discipleship: God’s pursuit for exiles.

SBP Intern — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:08:42 +0000

Mike Polley sharing about the “what” in Discipleship during Theme Training.

Bible Study Training – Interpretation

SBP Intern — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:06:04 +0000

Josh Schrock talking about the importance of Interpretation.

Life Training – Holding Loosely to Your Schedule

SBP Intern — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:22:43 +0000

Reid Jilek Speaking how one can hold loosely to Schedule. Sunday, July 5th.

Tonight, Theme Night

SBP Intern — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:42:38 +0000

Last Night Josh Schrock had the opportunity to lead Bible Training. His topic was Bible Interpretation. Josh shared with us that it is easy to wrongly interpret the Bible when one does not focus on Christ. “We need to confess our sinfulness, and then repent from it.” “Look at the context and let’s interpret the Bible with the Bible.”
After Bible Training, it was team time. These times are for the students to have fellowship after a long day of work. Most of the time, teams either play games, share some goodies or just chill and hang-out.
Tonight is Theme Night. Mike Polley will be talking about “Discipleship: God’s pursuit for exiles.” Therefore, we would appreciate if you pray for Mike and the students.
-We would encourage you to watch the testimonies. If they do not appear on the window please click on “Older Entries” so you will be able to see the videos from the past weeks-

Getting ready for Bible Training, Polley and the guys having a good time.

Josh Schrock at Bible Training.

Broadway at the Beach

SBP Intern — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:20:41 +0000

Today the CCP group is organizing an adventure for today’s social. Students are going to be sent to Broadway Beach on a scavenger hunt. However, the catch is that CCP members are going to be hiding in different places around Broadway. Therefore, teams are going to be rewarded if they find any of the CCP members.
In regards of the talk from yesterday at Evangelism Training by James Gisler, please watch this powerful video of Matt Chandler:

Evangelism Training – The Message Part II

SBP Intern — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:13 +0000

James Gisler teaching about the importance of repentance in Evangelism Training.

Leaders Training – Confronting an Exile

SBP Intern — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:22:24 +0000

Adam Evers speaking to Team Leaders and Room Leaders on how to confrot disciples.

Bible Study Training -The Joy of Being Transformed by the Bible

SBP Intern — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:35:29 +0000

Jack Thompson spoke on Monday night during Bible Study Training on the importance of letting God transform us by His word.

Life Training – Holding Loosely to Family

SBP Intern — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01:48 +0000

Reid Jilek speaking about our eternal family. Sunday morming

Christ and Faith

SBP Intern — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:24:32 +0000

Today, Wednesday, the CCP group joined the Team Leaders and the Room Leaders for today’s Seminar led by Adam Evers. Adam shared about Confrontation among the disciples.
“It made me realized how much I idolize relationships” said Michael Owczarek, one of the room leaders, “It was a helpful talk.”

As for the afternoon, James Gisler shared “The Message, Part II” with us. James talked about the importance of having Jesus in our sharing time.
“If we do not talk about Jesus, the message is pointless.”

After evangelism time, the students had their campus time where the challenge was to think and pray for those who are back in Minnesota who do not know about Christ.

the “t” in tuesday is for theme

SBP Intern — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:32 +0000

Elliot Stokes, CO staff for Northwestern College and the leader for the CCP team here, will be giving the theme training today. He will unpack more on what it means for a Christian to be an exile in this world.

As mentioned, Garden City Baptist (GCB) has been burned down, so Theme Training will be meeting at the Garden City Chapel (GCC) tonight.For the time being, the people at GCC have graciously offered to let project use their facilities during the week.

During Bible Study Training, Jack Thompson shared that studying the Bible is worship, and that it is a process that takes time and discipline. Disciples also got a chance to walk through 1Peter 3:1-2 together.

Bible Study Training – Heart Transformation, Not Head Inflation

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:00:53 +0000

Eric Lonergan spoke on Monday night about how studying the Bible is about transforming our hearts, not inflating our heads with knowledge.

Video Skits

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:05:31 +0000

Each week during our theme training our students perform a skit. Take a look at two of the video skits we have put together this year:

What is SBP? from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

Rules and Regulation Linebacker from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

the day after father’s day

SBP Intern — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:52:24 +0000

This week’s theme is “Heaven, Homecoming for an Exile.”
Matt Reagan started this week with a session on spiritual depression and doubt. The rest of the day was fairly slow but relaxing. Many of the disciples took naps or swam in the pool. Paul Poteat and Zach Simmons led Praise and Worship this evening, after which Jon Saunders shared and answered questions with some of the other staff members.
Don’t forget to check out the uploaded last week. There are two new recordings, one from and the other from the , along with a slew of other new content. Remember to join the on facebook to have these updates sent to your fb inbox.

Life Training – Holding Tightly to Jesus

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:48 +0000

Matt Reagan shared with us about how to deal with doubt and depression during Life Training on Sunday. We should always look to Jesus, the object of our faith, rather than how we feel in a given moment. Listen to the talk here

Evangelism Training – Why Share the Gospel

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:00:30 +0000

This is Colby Williamson’s evangelism training talk on our motivation for sharing the gospel. The first 10 minutes of his talk were not recorded (sorry for the inconvenience).

Leaders Training – Your Life is Your Pulpit

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:43 +0000

Every Wednesday morning the leaders on beach project meet for leaders training. This summer Charlie Brooks has been teaching about how It’s not about you (you can’t save anyone or make anyone grow), but it includes you (God uses people to advance the gospel in others’ hearts). This week’s talk was on how your life is your best pulpit – people are going to learn and grow the most from your life rather than what you teach them with your words.

Theme Night – Gospel for Exiles

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:24 +0000

Matt Reagan shared with us on Monday night about the gospel of grace. The gospel is a celebration, but we are unwilling to celebrate (Isaiah 30:15) because of our deceitful hearts. We want to work for our salvation, but Jesus says in John 6:29 “this is the work of God, that you believe in the One He has sent”

Bible Study Training – Worldview of an Exile

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:24 +0000

Eric Lonergan spoke on Monday night about the way we should approach the Bible.

Day of Worship

SBP Intern — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:25:29 +0000

Today, Sunday, the project attended Church as usual. Moreover, this morning we had our third Life Training Seminar. Matt Reagan taught about being free by God and enjoying the great things that He has made for our pleasure. After Matt shared what God gave him to speak, we were challenged by Andrew Knight to meditate and ask each other what things in our lives stop us from enjoying God freely, and the things that are in our power that we are abusing by our freedom.

Highlights of the Week from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

the “e” in wednesday stands for evangelism

SBP Intern — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:59:04 +0000

It rained overnight but this morning is looking to be nice and sunny. Paul Poteat will once again instruct the disciples in Evangelism Training. Later this evening, there are a few group dates planned as well, so it is presumable to understand that today will hold much entertainment.

Ken Currie and his wife Teresa concluded their session on maintaining Christ honoring relationships last night. They focused on the need of a healthy relationship with God and submission to one another in any marriage (Ephesians 5). The recording from the night are in the works for those who are interested.

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Summer Leaders Video

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:01:33 +0000

Summer Leaders Retreat 2009 from CO Minneapolis on Vimeo.

A few more pictures from the retreat

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:53:04 +0000

For more pictures from the weekend visit our photo gallery

Summer Leaders Retreat

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:45:57 +0000

This past weekend our leaders of our Summer Beach Project (SBP) and Cross Cultural Project (CCP) got together for some training on leadership for the summer. We had talks on the “head” of a leader, how to lead a d-group, how to have a one-on-one, and how to teach someone to study the Bible. We also had lots of hang out time to play games and get to know the other leaders that will be attending this summer. One of the most exciting parts of the weekend for the leaders on the SBP is when they find out which team they are on for the summer. The Team Leaders sent each group of room leaders on a scavenger hunt to find out who was going to be leading them this summer. Andrew Knight, our SBP director, gave a talk the last morning on our theme for the summer that will be revealed broadly at a later date. Overall it seems like everyone came away from the retreat with new excitment for the summer and what is going to do through the SBP and CCP.