IOM AMERICA - Resource Center

DECEPTIONS WOMEN TEND TO BELIEVE

2011-01-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

BIBLICAL WOMAN - 5 Day Mini-Study
By Stephen Phinney

The women portrayed in the apocryphal literature of the Jews reveal all the varied characteristics of their sex so conspicuous in Old Testament history: devout goodness, ardent patriotism, poetic fervor, political intrigue, worldly ambition, and sometimes a strange combination of these contradictory moral qualities. No matter how fictitious, or rounded on fact, or historical, these portrayals are true to the feminine life of the women of the Bible.

This mini-study unfolds the key and critical characteristics of a Biblical woman according the the Hebrew culture, language and mandates. The booklet covers: woman's weaknesses, her strengths, Hebrew adjectives and characteristics, the deceptions she tends to believe, lies that bound her and the provisions God offers her to free her!

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Dr. Phinney's Blog Book 2010

2011-01-20T09:06:00.000-08:00

Transformational Biblical Worldview
By Stephen Phinney

Have you ever wished a "blogger" would make their postings available in book form? Our research shows that many of our readers want exactly that.

IOM America now offers, for the first time, Dr. Phinney's blog postings in book format. You can order his Blog Book 2010 in hardcover, paperback or in a convenient "download" version.

BUILDING BLOCKS TO SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP

2011-01-19T10:16:00.000-08:00

By Stephen R. Phinney

As men, we need to understand and know the purpose of the activities we engage in. This purpose determines our effectiveness. The success of a chosen task depends on four components:

1) Knowing the target

2) Understanding our weaknesses in reaching the objective

3) Planning creative solutions and steps to meet the objective

4) Implementing the steps to “hit” the target

This publication is a simple guide to assit small group leaders in accomplishing the basic components of effective transformational small group leadership.

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Family Integrated Church

2010-10-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

By J. Mark Fox

What is a church like that does not divide families when they come through the front door? What is worship like when children and even infants are present? Can a church survive without "age-segregated programming?" What about a "youth group?" Church leadership? Outreach and missions?

There is a movement that is growing in this country, a movement back to the way things used to be as far as church is concerned and IOM America is offering full support! It is called by various names, the most common being the "family-integrated church." This book is the story of how one church has been working to bring families back together. You will laugh, be encouraged, and your heart will be drawn back to what the Lord says about His church as you read this book. It will also serve some readers as a blueprint for change.

J. Mark Fox is Pastor of Antioch Community Church, where he and his wife Cindy have served since the church began in 1987. Mark is also an adjunct instructor in the School of Communications at Elon University, and writes a weekly religion column for the Daily Times-News in Burlington, NC. His columns have won two Amy Awards, in 2004 and 2005, for excellence in communicating biblical truth to a secular audience. He teaches Writing and Public Speaking classes to homeschoolers and is a frequent presenter at the North Carolina homeschool convention. Mark and Cindy live in Burlington with their seven children, two dogs and a cat.

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Truth Friend - Recommended

2010-07-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

Truth Friend
By Stephen R. Phinney

Overview
Truth is relative in the minds of post-Christian, post-modern and Emergent type "followers" of Christ. The authentic Truth is under attack and often by our very own family members and closest friends. Finding a friend who believes what Proverbs 27:6 says is simply quite rare now days: Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. It is rare that a believer holds to the Truth in absolute fact, value and doctrine in all places, situations and relationships. You are more apt to hear family and friends say, "That may be true for you, but it is not necessarily true for me." This article will shake the foundation of relative thinking. A must read for those interested in living in Truth at all cost.

Truth Friend Booklet
Suggested Donation: $8.00

Men & Warfare - Recommended

2010-07-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Men & Warfare

30-Day Study Guide & CD Set

As men, you probably understand the importance of having a toolbox equipped with the exact tools you need to accomplish the task you have set out to do. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to do some project around the home and not having the necessary tools.

The subject of aggressive spiritual warfare against the world, the flesh, and the devil is becoming increasingly important. We live in a degrading society that makes fleshly things more accessible than ever before. Many, if not most, men are giving themselves to rampant abandonment and indulgence in fleshly sins. The enemy is pushing for conformity to his image through the power of media, unhealthy relationships and an overwhelming influx of opportunities to please ourselves. Satan and his demonic kingdom relentlessly press their battle against believers and all of God’s provisions of freedom.

The primary emphasis of this study is on practical spiritual instruction rather than theoretical exhortation. Christian men need to know how to fight a good fight. Men in our culture today are untrained in the most important battle of life – the battle for the soul. We will focus on the use of the objective, absolute truth of the Word of God, your sword, and not subjective or emotional experience. (6 CD Audio Set can be purchased separately)

Men & Warfare—30-Day Study Guide + 6 Hour CD Set
Retail $66.50 Suggested Donation $40