Articles for tag: Tom May

May 16, 2011

Christian Standard

Adult Education and the Challenge to Make Disciples

By Tom May Just before ascending to Heaven, Jesus commissioned the disciples to go and make other disciples“”a word that implies teaching and mentoring (Matthew 28:18-20). He also used the word teaching in those verses. With the blasting trumpet of an elephant”s screeching cry, the church is challenged to teach in such a way that the result makes disciples. It”s been the elephant in the room for years. For decades, churches have interpreted Jesus” final instructions to mean “cookie- cutter” programming””Sunday morning worship, Sunday evening service, Wednesday evening service, and an adult Sunday school program that mirrored the activities for

May 2, 2011

Christian Standard

Lesson for May 8, 2011: Perpetual Praise (Revelation 4)

This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for May 8 ) is written by Tom May who serves with Eastside Christian Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. ____________ Perpetual Praise (Revelation 4) By Thomas May Revelation 4 provides another of many transitions in the final book of the Bible. John is given a glimpse of the end of time. Picture someone looking at a two-sided coin. On one side, John sees images of God with his people, protecting and encouraging regardless of the apparent circumstances of life; and on the other side are inscriptions of the judgment that will come

December 20, 2010

Tom May

God with you

Lesson for Dec. 26, 2010: God Is with Us (Isaiah 43:1-7, 10-12)

God with You in Turmoil God with you is Isaiah’s message to fearful people living through unrest, exile, and spiritual distance. Tom May reflects on Isaiah’s reminder that the Lord created, chose, saved, and secured his people—and that his presence is not merely near, but with them. Isaiah’s ministry unfolded during political crisis, relational strain, and spiritual unfaithfulness. God reminded Israel that he had created, chosen, and redeemed them. The promise of God’s presence speaks directly to fear, suffering, uncertainty, and exile. This week’s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for December 26) is written by Tom May who

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