Speaking to the leaders of various communities associated with the People of Praise in 1983, Paul DeCelles described what unity among coordinators or leaders of a community looks like. He underlined the importance of the coordinators’ meeting and explained obstacles to a good meeting. He commented on the People of Praise’s approach to decision-making and on the selection of new … [Read more...] about 309. Coordinator Meetings: A How-to
1982-1988 Time Period
308. Friendship in Men’s Groups
Clem Walters gave this talk about men’s groups to leaders of various communities associated with the People of Praise in 1983. He explained what they are, why we have them and what makes them work well. They are a major element of community life, the living cells or building blocks of the People of Praise. The strength of a community is measured by the strength of these groups, … [Read more...] about 308. Friendship in Men’s Groups
307. 1983 Review of Our Work
Paul DeCelles gave this talk during a three-day series of special community meetings. He offered an overview of everything the People of Praise had done in the previous 18 months—the work of the divisions, expanding to different cities, acquiring the Greenlawn property, understanding and responding to the Lord’s prophetic word. He explained some decisions of community leaders … [Read more...] about 307. 1983 Review of Our Work
302. Seven Reasons to be Part of Community
Paul DeCelles gave this talk in Corvallis after members of The Vine and the Branches community there had made a one-year underway commitment to the People of Praise. He gave a surprising and inspiring list of seven reasons to be part of community. He also spent time explaining the covenant and Ephesians 1. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio … [Read more...] about 302. Seven Reasons to be Part of Community
304. Training Daughters and Relating to Sons
In this talk, given at a 1982 women’s retreat, Julie Walters spoke from her own experience of raising her children. With Scripture, stories and examples, she discussed a mother’s special role in training her daughters to become women of God and the obstacles that get in the way of fulfilling that responsibility. She addressed the need to allow fathers to take the primary role … [Read more...] about 304. Training Daughters and Relating to Sons
303. Following Jesus with Strength and Dignity
Dorothy Ranaghan gave this talk at a 1982 women’s retreat, explaining how to follow the Lord in strength and dignity together as sisters. She shared tips on repenting, being humble and laughing together. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. [Tape begins … [Read more...] about 303. Following Jesus with Strength and Dignity
306. Showers: A Case Study in Decision-Making
This source presents several documents that show the progression of how guidelines for community wedding and baby showers came into being. Among other documents, it includes a memo from the handmaids to the coordinators and the coordinators’ final approval of shower guidelines based on the handmaids’ input. Although the information about showers is important, the focus of this … [Read more...] about 306. Showers: A Case Study in Decision-Making
305. The Resourceful Christian (excerpt)
In this book excerpt, Kerry Koller teaches readers how to be provident and resourceful Christians and how to live in a way that prepares them for changes in the economy. He explores scriptural principles regarding money and possessions and warnings about the pursuit of wealth. God’s provision for us sustains us and allows us to support his work. THREEA Scriptural … [Read more...] about 305. The Resourceful Christian (excerpt)
301. Working Together as Leaders
Clem Walters gave this talk at a 1981 South African leadership conference. Using a People of Praise coordinators’ meeting as a model, he offered practical teaching on how to run a meeting of leaders and advice on why and how to make decisions by consensus. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other … [Read more...] about 301. Working Together as Leaders