Church 101 - Practical help for everyday ministry.

Greeting Ministry Training

A two-part training session on the role of greeters in your congregation. These videos will equip your members to minister in this role successfully and thoughtfully.

Dear Mike,

Mike gives helpful and practical answers to common questions sent to him by viewers. These videos are short, less formal and more hands-on than our in-class material.

13. Are we Bound to the Laws in the Old Testament?

Do the Churches of Christ believe in Old Testament laws rather than New testament promises.

12. Does the Holy Spirit only dwell in us through the Word of God?

In this message, we look into the dynamic indwelling of the Holy Spirit which also brings up the topic of division.

11. What should we do about COVID?

Here is Mike's response to believers about the current pandemic.

10. What is the Textual Authority for Internal Biblical Inspiration?

Where does is it state in the Bible that the Bible itself is the only source of authority and who established the Bible's canon?

Church + Technology

Articles and videos detailing how to build and create various digital and media tools specifically designed for church use.

These guides will give you a basic understanding of the different equipment you can use to successfully present BibleTalk video lessons. We will also cover some tips and tricks to utilize our website, apps and channels better.

9. How to Create a BibleTalk.tv Account

This help guide will show you the steps to create your free BibleTalk.tv user account on the website or from your mobile device.

8. How to Auto-Translate YouTube Videos

This Help Guide will show you how to translate the closed captions/subtitles into your preferred language.

7. How to Download a Book

In this guide we will look at the steps required to download BibleTalk.tv books on our website and in our apps.

6. Using BibleTalk.tv on Apple TV

A simple guide to using AppleTV to access our collection of free Bible video lessons.

5. Using BibleTalk.tv with Chromecast

A simple guide to using a Chromecast device to access our collection of free Bible video lessons for your Congregation.

4. Using BibleTalk.tv on Amazon FireTV

In this guide, I'll show you our official FireTV channel and how to navigate it.

3. Using BibleTalk.tv on Roku

A simple guide to using a Roku player to access our collection of free Bible video lessons for your Congregation.

2. Using BibleTalk Offline with a Projector

In this video, I will show you how to use a Projector and a USB drive to show our video Bible material in your congregation without an internet connection.

1. How to Use BibleTalk.tv in Your Congregation

Here are some step-by-step guides to help get your church up and running using our free Bible material.

Teaching Adults

Teaching children and teaching adults are not the same. Teaching adults is an art and science all to itself. We know intuitively and through personal experiences that we learn differently now than when we were children, or even young college students. It is critical that we provide the best possible learning experience for our students. This is vital in normal adult learning environments but even more so in our efforts to teach God’s word. In this section we will look at some basic characteristics of adult learners and how to facilitate an environment that helps adults become motivated to learn.

1. Characteristics of Adult Learners

Adults are more attuned to comfortable surroundings, more sensitive and reactive to discomfort. Teachers must do what they can to compensate for these differences as best they can.

2. How to Motivate Adults to Learn

We do not "motivate" learners. Motivation is an internal element unique to the individual. What motivates one person is not the same as what motivates another.

3. Designing Greatness into our Teaching Programs

God requires two things from us as teachers: our best effort and faithfulness. He does not demand perfection but at the same time, he does not accept mediocrity.

4. Improving the Effectiveness of our Adult Bible Class Teaching

A teacher of God's word, no matter the level or scope is one of the most important and influential roles in congregations. It is so important that it was among the final words of our Lord as he was preparing to ascend back into heaven.

5. 3 Basic Steps of Teaching

Teaching involves a basic three-step process: preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

6. Guidelines for Lecture Presentations

A lecture is a common technique used in most Bible class presentations. It can range from a formal, one-way presentation or an informal presentation where questions are encouraged.