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From AIM Reading List

"The church survives by the mercy of God, not because of the wisdom, purity, or consistent faithfulness of Christians."

Mark A. Noll, Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed.


Newsflash

Upcoming AIM Session on October 9-10, 2010

The next AIM session will be Spiritual Life.  It has been scheduled in Georgia for Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 2010 so that most who want to attend should be able to make it without having to take off of work.  Our special guest teacher will be Guy Hammond, founder and Executive Director of Strength in Weakness Ministries and an expert in the field of counseling people with same-sex attraction and their families.

 SPIRITUAL LIFE 

The Bible places far more emphasis on who we are inside than on how we behave or appear to others.  We have all seen too many comrades-in-arms fall, not rebounding but remaining fallen, due to a weak walk with the Lord—while others continue to go forward to do great things despite formidable obstacles.  The course covers character, sexual issues, financial responsibility, and so much more.  The secret of a follower of Christ:  the inner spiritual life.

The goal: to shift the focus of personal ministry training from personality and performance to true Christian character.


Bibliography for full-time students for this session:

SESSION IV

The Minister’s Spiritual Life

• J. Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership (Reading: Marshal Pickering, 1967)

• Sam Laing, Mighty Man of God: A Return to the Glory of Manhood (DPI, 1999)    OR

_____, Be Still, My Soul: A Practical Guide to a Deeper Relationship with God (DPI, 1998)

• Thomas Jones and Mike Fontenot, The Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility (DPI, 1998)

• Richard Taylor, The Disciplined Life: The Mark of Maturity (Grand Rapids: Baker House, 2002)

Extra Credit: 3 points each

• R. Kent Hughes, Set Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life (Wheaton: Crossway, 2003), 978-1-58134-491-2

• Gordon MacDonald, Ordering Your Private World (Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1985).

• Mike Taliaferro, The Lion Never Sleeps: Preparing Those You Love for Satan’s Attacks (DPI, 1996).

• _____, The Killer Within: An African Look at Disease, Sin and Keeping Yourself Saved (DPI, 1997)

• John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001)

• Thomas Jones, Ed., A Man in All Seasons: A Handbook for Faithful Living, Volumes 1-2 (DPI, 2001)—6 pts

Missionary Faith (part of Church-building series)

David Bercot, Let Me Die in Ireland: The True Story of Patrick (Scroll, 1999) 

 

 

Brief Overview and Student Reaction and Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

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Athens Institute of Ministry 

 

  • 2-year certificate course in Biblical Studies 

  • Rolling admission—sign up at any time 

  • 200 students worldwide 

  • Distance option available 

  • For staff and non-staff, men and women alike 

  • Strong, biblical and practical curriculum 

 

What the students are saying: 

“My personal study will never be the same. I see scripture as part of the whole Bible, rather than as a series of isolated 

truths. I’ll definitely preach and teach with more authority as I become a better student of the word.” 

 

“I learned more Bible in one week than I have in the past 10 years!” 

 

“These classes and teaching are renewing hope during challenging times. We need each other and we need to stay 

connected.” 

 

“Thank you so much for all that you’ve done to make AIM happen. I have been in numerous conversations in which I 

have been able to use scriptures,  concepts and facts that I learned at AIM. You’ve truly helped me to become so much 

better equipped to teach people the scriptures and to defend the faith. Thanks a ton.” 

 

“Thank you for this course. My thinking has changed, my preparation will change, and God willing the entire 

congregation will change as a result.” 

 

“In the past I remember thinking and hearing that reading ‘outside’ material could do some harm to my faith.  I realize 

now that reading all this material has actually helped to build my faith!...” 

 

“The church here has been really grateful for AIM as well. A lot of the church members say my lessons have 

been different…” 

 

“What I am learning now is just the beginning.  I can go so much deeper, and it is so exciting… God has become alive 

again in our hearts. I know that if I am to start to help the church, it needs to start with me.” 

 

“I received my diploma yesterday. Thank you so much… it seems a bit hard to express my feelings at this time. Attending 

AIM was an incredible journey of heart, mind and soul. The things I learned and the relationships that were developed 

will certainly reverberate into eternity. I will do my best to pass on this great treasure of knowledge that has been given 

to me and continue on my quest to know the Father further. I believe the strides I have taken through AIM have started 

an unquenchable thirst for knowledge or a fire that cannot be put out. May the Lord bless you, Joey and Sam. May he see 

fit to bless AIM and send you more students eager to do his will and learn his precepts.” 

 

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATEMENT

The Athens Institute of Ministry admits students of any race, color, national ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students of A.I.M.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in admissions policies, scholarships, or other programs. 

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