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WEB MONKEY Web Resources: We know that there are smarter people out there. We know that God has blessed others with talents and abilities far beyond our own. We also know that God has given wisdom, knowledge, and resources for His glory. Therefore, we want to be able to do our research out there in the world and if there’s anything that we can equip you with, we want to provide you with it. Our goal as Web Monkeys is to find valuable internet websites that might have resources for you so that you might find more of Jesus. These sources might help you grow theologically and doctrinally. These sources might lead you to a local crisis center or counseling facility. These sources might provide you with parenting, stress & anxiety relief, abuse help. We want to give you other churches so you know how other people are equipping their saints. Our goal…is to provide you with as many resources as possible. Please click on the following link to find the appropriate web resource:
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COMMUNITY Global Houston | www.globalhouston.org Your link to Houston's international organizations and global resources. The site serves as a central point of access for information on Houston-area events, experts, and institutions with global connections. The Village Church | www.thevillagechurch.net Our deepest desire is to bring glory to God through lives changed by the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that our church will be a place where you can experience the love of God. 9Marks | www.9marks.org 9Marks wants to help local churches re-establish their biblical bearings and re-think their ministry methods. We exist to help local church pastors and leaders in the discovery and application of the biblical priorities that cultivate health and holiness in the local church. Acts 29 Network | www.acts29network.org Exists to start churches that plant churches. God is using our network to influence and shape the church planting culture through both solid theology and contextualizing the gospel. Sovereign Grace Ministries | www.soverigngraceministries.org A family of churches passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are devoted to planting and supporting local churches, with a strong doctrinal basis that is evangelical, Reformed, and continuationist. The Gospel Coalition | www.thegospelcoalition.org We are a group of (mostly) pastors and churches in the Reformed heritage who delight in the truth and power of the gospel, and who want the gospel of Christ crucified and resurrected to lie at the center of all we cherish, preach, and teach. Q | www.qideas.org Educates church and cultural leaders on their role and opportunity to embody the Gospel in public life.We believe that exposure to old and new ideas is the best way to stimulate imagination for ways the Gospel can be expressed within our cultural context. The Church at Brook Hills | www.brookhills.org Dr. David Platt, 30, is deeply devoted to Christ and His Word. David's first love in ministry is disciple-making—the simple biblical model of teaching God's Word, mentoring others and sharing faith. Covenant Life Church | www.covlife.org Working to build a community of gospel-centered people—the same goal cherished by those first 22 members who met in a basement. Mars Hill Church | www.marshillchurch.org Mars Hill Church lives for Jesus as a city within the city—knowing culture, loving people, and seeing lives transformed to live for Jesus. KSBJ | www.ksbj.org Educational Foundation is a Christ-centered, non-profit, listener-supported radio ministry. We like it that way. By being Christ-centered, we take our lead from God’s son Jesus, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. |
TRUTH Desiring God | www.desiringgod.org Desiring God exists to say...God's ultimate goal is to glorify himself. And that's good news. Everything we do aims to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ. Learn how we accomplish that, and how you can join us in the mission. Best Commentaries | www.bestcommentaries.com This site works toward resolving that tension by enabling Bible students at all levels to make good, informed decisions about which commentaries they should purchase and use by providing a constantly updated biblography of commentaries on each book of the Bible and collecting reviews, ratings, and prices of commentaries from a variety of sources. Monergism | www.monergism.com To equip Christians in the truth by making available the finest classic articles and resources of historical orthodoxy. This is done in the hope that the church will embrace, and recover the true Biblical doctrines of the historic faith. The Resurgence | www.theresurgence.com A movement that resources multiple generations to live for Jesus so that they can effectively reach their cities with the Gospel by staying culturally accessible and Biblically faithful. Good News Publishers | www.crossway.org A not-for-profit Christian ministry and exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and all other means in order, by God's grace. Barna Group | www.barna.org A visionary research and resource company located in Ventura, California. The firm is widely considered to be the leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture. Blue Letter Bible | www.blueletterbible.org Our mission is to facilitate in-depth study of God's Word through an on-line interactive reference library continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith. The Bible Gateway | www.biblegateway.org A tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. |
MISSIONS Joshua Project | www.joshuaproject.net A research initiative seeking to highlight the ethnic people groups of the world with the least followers of Jesus Christ. Samaritans Purse | www.samartanspurse.org For over 35 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. The Global Missions Health Conference | www.medicalmissions.com/GMHC Answered that question hundreds of different ways for thousands of different people over the past 12 years. Global Expeditions | www.globalexpeditions.com Our heartbeat is to provoke a young generation to passionately pursue Jesus Christ and to take His life giving message to the ends of the earth! Project MedSend | www.medsend.org Enables highly qualified and dedicated healthcare professionals to serve spiritually and physically needy people around the world in the name of Christ. We do this by making their monthly educational loan payments while they serve. Without MedSend, these healthcare professionals would need to spend years working in the U.S. to pay off their educational debt before going and being able to answer God’s call to serve – and many would never make it to the mission field at all. Great Commission Ministries | www.gcmweb.org Mobilizes missionaries to work in their local churches for the purpose of evangelism, discipleship and church planting. We train, employ and serve missionaries as they raise a team of supporters for their ministry. The North American Mission Board | www.namb.net Assists Southern Baptists in their task of fulfilling the Great Commission in the United States, Canada and their territories through a national strategy for sharing Christ, starting churches and sending missionaries, in cooperation with Acts 1:8 Partners. The RightNow Campaign | www.rightnow.org a movement of 20 and 30-somethings trading in the pursuit of the American Dream for a world that desperately needs Christ. We connect our generation and their passions, skills, and desires to actual opportunities to put their faith in action. We boil it down to the phrase: MOBILIZE. COACH. CONNECT. Serving In Missions: SIM | www.sim.org A community of God's people who delight to worship him and are passionate about the Gospel, seeking to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. Compassion International | www.compassion.com Exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. The-TASK | www.thetask.org A free student missions eNewsletter published monthly. ThE-TASK features projects available to students, information about people groups, global prayer needs, Persecuted Church information, and missions-focused Bible studies for student to use individually or student ministers to use “out of the box.” Texas Baptist Men | www.texasbaptistmen.org The mission of Texas Baptist Men is to assist Texas Baptist Churches as they lead men into a "Love" relationship with Jesus Christ that will thrust them and their families into a lifestyle of missions and ministry that fulfills the Great Commission. |
DISCIPLESHIP The Gospel Coalition | www.thegospelcoalition.org We are a group of (mostly) pastors and churches in the Reformed heritage who delight in the truth and power of the gospel, and who want the gospel of Christ crucified and resurrected to lie at the center of all we cherish, preach, and teach. Living Hope | www.livehope.org Their mission is to proclaim God's truth as we journey with those seeking sexual and relational wholeness through a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. The Association of Biblical Counselors | www.christiancounseling.com Exists to: Encourage, Equip and Empower all believers everywhere to live and counsel the Word. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | www.swbts.edu Exists to provide theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern provides a community of faith and learning that develops spiritual leaders with a passion for Christ and the Bible, a love for people, and the skills to minister effectively in a rapidly changing world. Dallas Theological Seminary | www.dts.edu Stands unequivocally committed to God’s inerrant Scriptures. Members of the school’s boards and faculty subscribe to the Seminary’s Doctrinal Statement, which safeguards the school’s unswerving theological stance. Pastor 2 Youth | www.pastor2youth.com An internet resource for all youth pastors that are looking for quick, reliable resources for ministry. YouthPastor.Com | www.youthpastor.com Founded in 1997 to create the most comprehensive youth ministry network and online 'free' resource for youth pastors. Our focus is dedicated to the youth pastor, designing resources and services that are not typically available from the church denominations and Christian curriculum publishing services. Instead, our services complement the offerings of specialized ministries and curriculum publishers. Simply Youth Ministry | www.simplyyouthministry.com Doug Fields' Simply Youth Ministry exists to serve youth workers all over the world by simplifying their ministry and saving them time. |
PRAYER & WORSHIP Operation World | www.operationworld.org Widely regarded as the definitive volume of prayer information about the world and is the recipient of the ECPA Gold Medallion Award for Excellence in Evangelical Christian Literature. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability | www.ecfa.org ECFA is an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship. The Voice of the Martyrs | www.persecution.com A non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned 14 years in Communist Romania for his faith in Christ. Focus on the Family | www.focusonthefamily.com To cooperate with the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and defending the God-ordained institution of the family and promoting biblical truths worldwide. Kids of Courage| www.kidsofcourage.com The Missions is to be equipped to share the testimonies of persecuted Christian with your own children, as well as children at your church. You may also sign up to receive the quarterly Kids of Courage newsletter. Be-A-Voice.net | www.be-a-voice.net This Web site equips you with everything you need to share your passion for persecuted believers including prayer bulletins, tips on advocating for Christian prisoners and ways to encourage your friends and family to serve the persecuted church. |
BLOG & TWEET Floyd & Sally McClung | www.floydandsally.org Desiring God | www.desiringgod.org The Resurgence | www.theresurgence.com Pastor Mark | http://twitter.com/pastormark Matt Chandler | http://twitter.com/MattChandler74 The Resurgence | http://twitter.com/theResurgence Ruth Institute | http://twitter.com/RuthInstitute Mark Lowry | www.marklowry.com Ed Stetzer | http://blogs.lifeway.com/blog/edstetzer Thom S. Rainer | www.thomrainer.com |
PARENTS Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood | www.cbmw.org To set forth the teachings of the Bible about the complementary differences between men and women, created equally in the image of God, because these teachings are essential for obedience to Scripture and for the health of the family and the church. Connect with Kids | www.connectwithkids.com Offers great resources for parents and educators. The site features articles, videos, and a free newsletter tracking the latest in trends among today's youth culture. Parents can join a parenting community and educators will find educational offerings. Information about the Connect with Kids television program is also available. The Network on Transitions to Adulthood | www.transad.pop.upenn.edu/index.htm Founded in 2000, this University of Pennsylvania organization examines the changing nature of early adulthood, and increased difficulty associated with transitioning from adolescence into the early adult years. Youth Intelligence | www.youthintelligence.com This company is one of many tracking youth culture for the purpose of market research. The site is a gateway into the resources and services that are the fruit of “investigating the lives and interpreting the behavior of Gen X and Gen Y.” Fellowship of Christian Athletes | www.fca.org Founded in 1954, this non-denominational mission ministers to coaches and athletes in high schools and colleges across North America. Visitors can read FCA's newsletter, locate local "huddle" groups, and access articles from their topnotch magazine, Victory. The National Study of Youth and Religion | www.youthandreligion.org Being conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under the direction of Dr. Christian Smith, professor of sociology, this initiative is seeking to provide fresh and unique perspectives on today's youth and their responses to religion. A regular e-email newsletter is available and a conference is in the planning stages. Center for Youth and Family Ministry | www.cyfm.net This is a new site from Fuller Theological Seminary's Center for Youth and Family Ministry. A site that's sure to grow, visitors can expect practical and cutting-edge scholarship and information on teenagers, youth culture, family ministry, etc. One we highly recommend. Institute of Youth Development | www.youthdevelopment.org IYD is a non-partisan, non-profit organization promoting a comprehensive risk avoidance message to youth for harmful risk behaviors that are linked: alcohol, drugs, sex tobacco and violence. The site is designed for professionals, parents and teens. Center for Youth Studies | www.centerforyouth.org From Dean Borgman and the youth ministry crew at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, this is the online home of the Center for Youth Studies and their database of articles on contemporary youth culture. Valuable for parents, pastors, and youth workers. Child Stats | www.childstats.gov The official site of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. Provides access to federal and state statistics, and reports on children and their families. A good source for current demographic statistics on today's youth culture. |