Old Testament Challenge Implementation Guide

by Kevin G. Harney, Mindy Caliguire

Discover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament Old Testament Challenge takes your church on an eye-opening, heart-searching journey through Scripture on three interlocking -Whole congregation---The major themes of the Old Testament snap into focus during 32 weeks of creative and powerful messages that take your entire congregation through the Old Testament. -Small groups---Truths taught in corporate worship get reinforced through discussion and relationship. Small groups dig deeper into God's Word and apply it to their daily lives. -Individual--- The Scriptures get up-close-and-personal as each participant takes a life-transforming journey through the first two-thirds of the Bible using the Taking the Old Testament Challenge individual reading guide. This threefold approach will drive the truths of Scripture deep into the heart and life of each participant, with applications designed to turn lessons into lifestyles and principles into practice. 'The OTC has a revolutionary impact on spiritual growth because it weds together a teaching experience, small group learning, and individual study all around one weekly theme! This guide will give you a road map to lead your congregation on a life-transforming journey through the Old Testament.' ---John Ortberg An A-through-Z Tour for Leaders This Implementation Guide gives you a step-by-step, detailed tour of the complete, 4-volume Old Testament Challenge experience. You'll find all the tools you need as a leader to rally church support, build a leadership team, prepare for the Old Testament Challenge, launch the OTC, lead the 32- week Old Testament program on each of its three levels, and finish in a way that will propel church members forward with a new passion and commitment to God's Word. It's all here (except the people . . . and the coffee)! The Old Testament Challenge Implementation Guide -Foreword and interview by John Ortberg -An overview and history of the OTC -A summary of the values and impact of the OTC -A detailed introduction to all the components in the OTC kits -A 6-phase plan for implementing the OTC in your ministry Phase 1- Obtaining support from church staff and key leaders Phase 2- Building a leadership team Phase 3- Initiating pre-launch preparation Phase 4- Launching the Old Testament Challenge Phase 5- Leading and expanding the OTC Phase 6- Ending well -An extensive appendix of resources Old Testament Challenge Vol. 1 kit -Church Teacher Resource Message Book with materials for 9 OTC messages -9 messages by John Ortberg on audio CD -DVD and VHS video presenting an OTC 'vision-casting' message by John Ortberg and 4 creative video elements for use during OTC messages -Discussion Guide with 9 lessons for small groups that follow the OTC sermons -9 PowerPoint presentations on CD-ROM for use with each OTC message -Taking the Old Testament Challenge reading guide with a 40-week (and optional 32-week) reading plan -10 FAQ resources for the first 10 weeks of the OTC reading on CD-ROM -Implementation Guide for Old Testament Challenge All materials except audio CD sermons by John Ortberg also sold separately. Old Testament Challenge kits -Kit 1---Creating a New Life-Changing Stories from the Pentateuch (9 sessions) -Kit 2---Stepping Out in Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions) -Kit 3---Developing a Heart for Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions) -Kit 4---Pursuing Spiritual Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions)

80 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003