IFFM News 1010.indd - International Fellowship of Faith Ministries
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OCTOBER 2010<br />
Equipping the Saints<br />
2011 Convocation Theme<br />
<strong>IFFM</strong><br />
Global Report<br />
Welcome to the fi rst issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>IFFM</strong> Global Report. Through this<br />
monthly newsletter, we will update<br />
our members on the latest in <strong>IFFM</strong><br />
and share practical information<br />
which will help them be more effective<br />
as they serve the Lord. Please<br />
feel free to submit articles about<br />
what is going on in your area so that<br />
we can share it with the world. Send<br />
your articles to:<br />
CWise973@aol.com<br />
Check Out Our<br />
New Web Site<br />
www.<strong>IFFM</strong>US.com<br />
Make sure you visit our web site<br />
which has been redesigned by Michael<br />
McGee II <strong>of</strong> Ensidiamedia.<br />
Be sure to watch the videos listed<br />
on the left side <strong>of</strong> the home page.<br />
These are great tools to introduce<br />
you, your members and your community<br />
to the goals, objectives and<br />
work <strong>of</strong> <strong>IFFM</strong>.<br />
We are all still fi lled with excitement<br />
about the wonderful way we were blessed<br />
at the Third Annual <strong>IFFM</strong> Convocation<br />
in July 2010. However, our hearts and<br />
minds are turned with great expectation<br />
to July 19-24, 2011 when we will host<br />
the Fourth Annual <strong>IFFM</strong> Convocation at<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Ministries</strong> Church, here in Columbus,<br />
OH USA.<br />
The theme for <strong>IFFM</strong>’s 2011 coming convocation<br />
and year’s work is: “Equipping<br />
the Saints.” Our goal this year is to make<br />
a concerted effort to equip our chapters<br />
and chapter leaders with the skills, training<br />
and tools to do the work <strong>of</strong> the teaching,<br />
preaching and healing ministries to<br />
which they have been called.<br />
Here is how you can begin to get ready<br />
for the Convocation:<br />
Save the dates:<br />
July 19-24, 2011<br />
Begin planning your VISA process.<br />
Letters <strong>of</strong> invitation will be<br />
sent to interested international<br />
delegates in January 2011.<br />
Find out the costs and start raising<br />
the funds for coming to the<br />
USA and one week’s housing.<br />
(we will provide the food)<br />
Pray for the success <strong>of</strong> the Convocation;<br />
for fi nancial resources<br />
to equip the saints; and for delegates<br />
to attend in record numbers<br />
from all around the world.<br />
www.iffmus.com<br />
Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Founder • 2747 Agler Road Columbus OH 43224 • T. 614.416.8500 • F. 740.549.5417<br />
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Teaching TeachingTips on Teaching with Video Tapes<br />
The principle way in which we will equip the saints is by means<br />
<strong>of</strong> teaching on DVD’s. In order to maximize the experience <strong>of</strong><br />
learning by video tape, here are a few Tips on How to Teach<br />
Using Video Tapes.<br />
1) Prepare Yourself<br />
Pray<br />
Preview the material – Fill in your blanks, look up scriptures,<br />
etc.<br />
Do your home work – You are representing the Lord, the<br />
church, <strong>IFFM</strong> and yourself.<br />
2) Prepare Your Room<br />
Pray<br />
Make sure it is safe, clean and conducive to spiritual<br />
growth.<br />
Prepare for anticipated amount <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
If you can’t operate the equipment, get someone who can<br />
and will.<br />
Make sure video player is visible and audible.<br />
Have the tape cued up to where it is supposed to begin<br />
Arrange seats based on the type <strong>of</strong> group it is (lecture,<br />
worship, small group, church school class)<br />
3) Begin on Time<br />
Use Ice breakers and devotions to fi ll in time at the beginning,<br />
but do begin on time.<br />
Replay portions <strong>of</strong> tape for late-comers at your convenience<br />
after the session.<br />
4) Be Positive<br />
About the usage <strong>of</strong> the video as an advancement and enhancement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>IFFM</strong>’s teaching ministry and not just a<br />
mere replacement for the pastor’s personal presence.<br />
5) Pay Attention While the Tape is Playing<br />
Spot interest and unclear areas in the minds <strong>of</strong> the group<br />
as they watch the tape. Non-verbal actions, such as smiles,<br />
raised eyebrows, frowns, leaning forward towards the<br />
tape, laughter, etc., may serves as cues for you.<br />
Make a mental note <strong>of</strong> these and follow up on them during<br />
the discussion period.<br />
6) Let the Tape do theTeaching<br />
If you choose a great tape, you won’t have to teach.<br />
It should be self explanatory.<br />
Your job is to lead the discussion, provide a personal presence<br />
and ready assistance to those who may have questions<br />
or diffi culties with the material.<br />
7) Encourage Participation<br />
In Set Up Break Down<br />
In Devotions<br />
In Discussion<br />
In Closing<br />
In Communication between meetings etc.<br />
8) Don’t Fake Answers<br />
If you don’t know the answer to a question, say so. Note<br />
the question and between then and the next session, check<br />
with <strong>IFFM</strong> or do your own research and fi nd the answer.<br />
9) Keep Away from Debates and Arguments<br />
These classes encourage discussion, but not debates and<br />
arguments. Steer away from these.<br />
10) Let the Holy Spirit Use You and the Other Group<br />
Members to Teach Each Other
Preaching PreachingUse What You Have<br />
Healing HealingHint on Health…Wash Your Hands!<br />
It is a well documented fact that the health <strong>of</strong> an individual<br />
or <strong>of</strong> a nation can be improved through the regular<br />
washing <strong>of</strong> hands. Instead <strong>of</strong> passing along germs<br />
and diseases, pass along this tip – Every chance you get<br />
– WASH YOUR HANDS!<br />
Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I<br />
do have I give you: In the name <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ <strong>of</strong> Nazareth,<br />
rise up and walk.” (Acts 3: 6)<br />
Our fi rst impulse when we are faced with a gigantic task or<br />
asked to fulfi ll a seemingly impossible request is to complain<br />
about how unprepared we are and how little we have.<br />
This is not the approach that Peter took when he was asked<br />
for alms by a lame man at the gate <strong>of</strong> the temple. Instead <strong>of</strong><br />
ignoring the man, he turned to the man and in effect said: “I<br />
may not have what you asked for, but I am willing to give<br />
you what I have.”<br />
What did Peter have to <strong>of</strong>fer the lame man?<br />
1. He had the the compassion to care about him.<br />
2. He had the the time to spend with him.<br />
3. He had the the faith to help help him.<br />
4. He had a name (Jesus) that that could deliver him.<br />
5. He had a hand to lift him.<br />
6. He had the the privilege <strong>of</strong> walking beside him.<br />
7. He had the the pleasure <strong>of</strong> rejoicing with him.<br />
Many times, we do not have what people ask for, but what<br />
we have is exactly what they need. Please do not underestimate<br />
the value and power <strong>of</strong> what you have. For when it is<br />
added to faith, it can make lame men leap!
Chapter & Verse VerseDo List for Our Leaders<br />
YOU CAN NOW COM-<br />
PLETE AND SUBMIT<br />
YOUR MONTHLY RE-<br />
PORT IN A FORM ON-<br />
LINE AT<br />
WWW.<strong>IFFM</strong>US.COM<br />
LOOK FOR THE LINK<br />
ON THE WEB SITE<br />
THAT SAYS CHAP-<br />
TER REPORTS.<br />
Thanks to our international and chapter leaders, <strong>IFFM</strong> is rapidly<br />
growing around the world. In order for us to keep track, <strong>of</strong> this<br />
growth and keep <strong>IFFM</strong> on track we are requesting the following<br />
from each <strong>of</strong> our chapter leaders:<br />
1Submit a monthly report <strong>of</strong> your activities to Dr. Wise at the<br />
<strong>IFFM</strong> headquarters at CWise973@aol.com. This report should<br />
include the number, dates, attendance, agenda and times <strong>of</strong> your<br />
meeting; whether you have gained new members; and your plans<br />
for the future ministry, expansion and economic development.<br />
Please send a copy <strong>of</strong> this report to your regional and continental<br />
leaders.<br />
2 Send a picture <strong>of</strong> your chapter leader along with the correct<br />
spelling <strong>of</strong> his/her name to <strong>IFFM</strong> so that we may put it on our<br />
web site.<br />
3 Keep accurate accounting <strong>of</strong> the names, addresses, emails etc.<br />
<strong>of</strong> your membership.<br />
4 Expect to communicate with Bro. Tobias Houpe who will be<br />
our <strong>International</strong> Chapter Coordinator at the <strong>IFFM</strong> Headquarters.<br />
His email address is: zimbulu@aol.com.<br />
5 Begin polling your membership to see who and how many are<br />
planning to come to the 2011 Convocation. Gather the names and<br />
addresses <strong>of</strong> those who may need letters. These names should be<br />
sent to Dr. Wise through your regional coordinator.<br />
6 Check the <strong>IFFM</strong> web site for the <strong>International</strong> Directory. Let<br />
us know it you spot errors or information that should be corrected<br />
www.iffmus.com<br />
Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Founder • 2747 Agler Road Columbus OH 43224 • T. 614.416.8500 • F. 740.549.5417