Charis Bible College -- Equipping People for the Work of the Ministry

 
At Charis Bible College,  Andrew Wommack, along with many other great teachers impart the truth of the Gospel. This video chronicles the story of how the school was founded in Colorado in 1994.

• Video source: "God spoke…" (The story of Andrew Wommack and Charis Bible College) from Charis Bible College on Vimeo.

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Charis Bible College -- Andrew Wommack Ministries: The Lord led Andrew Wommack to start Charis Bible College for the purpose of training people for the work of the ministry. He took a unique approach combining the rich teaching of God’s Word and practical, hands-on ministry experience. 

• Visit them online at:  http://www.charisbiblecollege.org

Cee Harmon's insight:

The mission of Charis Bible College is to change the body of Christ’s perception of God by preparing and sending leaders to proclaim the truth of the Gospel throughout America and the world.

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Christian Recording Artist Michael W. Smith Joins President Clinton at Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial

Michael W. Smith Performs "There She Stands"

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Michael W. Smith joined several notable people in remembering victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing. He also received the prestigious 2015 Applause Award from the Nashville-based Belmont University...

Read full story at: http://www.ccmmagazine.com/article/michael-w-smith-joins-president-clinton-among-others-in-memorial-of-the-oklahoma-city-bombing/

 

Michael W. Smith Performs There She Stands (Video)

In this video by KOCO Channel 5 News, Michael W. Smith performed "There She Stands" during the 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum.


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Oklahoma City Bombing Remembered 20 Years Later
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Loved ones of the victims, survivors of the horrific 1995 bombing and state and federal government officials, who lived through the attack attended Sunday's ceremony, held at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and ...

2015 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: An overview ...
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The 15th Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Run To Remember was a great success as participants paid tribute after the 20th anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. Oklahoma ...

Family of local Oklahoma City bombing victim Lakesha Levy attends 20th ... - NOLA.com
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NOLA.comFamily of local Oklahoma City bombing victim Lakesha Levy attends 20th ...NOLA.comFILE - In this April 19, 1995 file photo, rescue personnel converge on the bombed Alfred Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The blast killed 168 people _ ... 


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A Hidden Oppurtunity To Minister To Families Affected by Autism

How Christ-centered hospitality can help families affected by autism.

Source: www.christianitytoday.com According to Nish Weiseth, autism can go unnoticed by onlookers, who might assume a child is merely misbehaved, unsocial, rude, awkward, or just plain weird. Weiseth says these traits can easily isolate the child and, sometimes, their whole family.

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The ELIJA School for Autism - Championing Hope, One Child at a Time (Video)
 

Working with Children with Autism: The ELIJA School is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with Autism, their families and the Autism community at large with science-based treatments utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The ELIJA School is located in Levittown, NY. For more information, visit them online at: http://www.elija.org

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Social Training with Peers Helps Kids with Autism | Science ...
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news 
To be enrolled in the study, the children with autism needed enough communication skills to follow simple directions and make simple requests with at least two- to three-word phrases. The half-hour play groups met, ...

A Swim Team for Teens With Autism - NYTimes.com
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A new documentary called “Swim Team” chronicles the Jersey Hammerheads, a swim team for children with autism.

Parent Training Can Improve Behavior in Children with Autism - Science Times
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Science TimesParent Training Can Improve Behavior in Children with AutismScience TimesOne of the biggest challenges that parents face with children with autism spectrum disorder is behavior and how to teach proper behavior to their children. Accordin ...



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Pastor Carl Lentz Attracts Thousand Weekly to Hillsong Church NYC With Modern Worship Services

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Pastor Carl Lentz Interview: In this video by HuffPost Live, Carl Lentz discusses his church's appeal to some of today's biggest celebrities. Lentz is the lead pastor of Hillsong Church New York City, a church in the heart of Manhattan that has a passion to serve the city and make an impact worldwide.

Cee Harmon's insight:

Pastor Carl Lentz is about trying to get people to experience the power of God as fast as possible. Lentz co-founded Hillsong Church NYC in 2012 as an extension of the main Hillsong Church in Sydney.  This church attracts everyday New Yorkers, professional NBA players, musicians and other celebrities.

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ABC News Documentary on Hillsong Church NYC (Video)

Dan Harris at ABC News reports on why Hillsong Church New York is so popular and so controversial.  For more information visit, visit Hillsong NYC online at:  http://hillsong.com/nyc


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NEEDTOBREATHE Offers Their Third Annual Golf Tournament and Concert For Charity

NEEDTOBREATHE is auctioning off a private concert to benefit the Palmetto Medical Initiative as part of their annual their Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament - also open to fans

Source: www.ccmmagazine.com The Third Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic is bringing together PGA golfers, celebrity professional football and baseball players, and Grammy-award winning musicians for a day of golf and an evening of music all for charity at Charleston, South Carolina’s Daniel Island Club.

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NEEDTOBREATHE's Bo Rinehart & Seth Bolt on Golf and New Album (Video)


In this video by Sports Spectrum Magazine, NEEDTOBREATHE's Bo Rinehart & Seth Bolt talk about playing in golf tournaments for charities; including their own, the Needtobreathe Classic, and the tournament seen here, the Tenth Avenue North Classic.

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Author Tony Reinke: How to Deal With Facebook Addiction and the Anguish of Boredom

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Facebook has never been more addictive.

In 2013, it was 63% of Facebook users who checked in daily. In 2014, that number shot up to 70%. If you check Facebook day after day, you join over 864 million others with…

Cee Harmon's insight:

According to author Tony Reinke, self-evident reality is that Facebook addiction, like many addictions, is boredom-induced.  Ofir Turel, a psychologist at Cal State Fullerton, says Facebook addicts, unlike compulsive drug abusers, “have the ability to control their behavior, but they don’t have the motivation to control this behavior because they don’t see the consequences to be that severe."

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Psychologist Dr. Martin Johnson Discusses Facebook Addiction



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Facebook Addiction? | Psychology Today
http://www.psychologytoday.com/posts 
I've been Facebook-free for about six weeks, and I don't miss it at all. I stay in touch with my friends in other ways, and am out of touch with my acquaintances and "Facebook friends," which in all honesty is fine with me.

CSUF Professor's research delves into Facebook addiction
http://www.dailytitan.com/ 
Social media has become a force to contend with in today's society, embedding itself in the home and becoming a […]

Science Behind Why Facebook Is Addictive - Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/sai 
Nir Eyal, a multiple-time entrepreneur and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, has written a book that answers that high-stakes question. We recently spoke to him, and he had this to say about why Facebook is so ...

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Pastor Carey Nieuwhof Explains Why Even Committed Church Attenders Are Attending Less Often

According to Pastor Carey Nieuwhof, some of the top reasons why are even committed attenders attending less often include:  greater affluence, higher focus on kid's activities, and more travel.  He goes on to say, "The trend has been happening for years (gone are the days when people attended 50 out of 52 Sundays), but the issue is reaching a tipping point in the church today."  See full article at:  http://careynieuwhof.com/2015/02/10-reasons-even-committed-church-attenders-attending-less-often/

 Pastor Carey Nieuwhof on Leading Your Church Through Change (Video)


Carey Nieuwhof is lead pastor of Connexus Community Church and author of several best selling books.  he travels the world to speak to audiences about change, leadership, and parenting.


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The Wisdom of Carey Nieuwhof on Small & Mid-Size ...
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The Wisdom of Carey Nieuwhof on Small & Mid-Size Churches · Author James Hazelwood. I really appreciate Carey Nieuwhof's blog. Do you know it? Here is his latest post on small and medium size churches: ...

5 Things That Won't Make Your Church Grow (Despite What ...
http://orangeblogs.org/orangeleaders/ 
Carey Nieuwhof will be hosting the Senior Leader Track this year at The Orange Conference, April 29–May 1, 2015, in Atlanta, which has been designed specifically with senior and executive pastors in mind. For more ...

Carey Nieuwhof & Elle Campbell on getting the most out of ...
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In today's episode we talk with two veterans of the Orange movement – Carey Nieuwhof and Elle Campbell – about their tips for getting the most out of this conference. Even if you aren't attending this conference … this podcast is packed full ...

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