Christian Development

Each week in our services we learn a little more about the various subjects that are important to Christians. The following list isn't complete, but it gives you an idea of the subjects we talk about together. Click on any of the following links to learn more about how God is working in the lives of believers and unbelievers around the world.

Christian History

Phil's Hall of Church History

The most comprehensive web site available when looking for documents, creeds and sermons from the past.

www.spurgeon.org/~phil/hall.htm

Christian History and Biography

Christianity Today’s web site devoted to church history. Lots of good articles.

www.christianitytoday.com/history/

Christian History Institute

Contains a lot of good information for those who love church history.

www.gospelcom.net/chi

Wall Builders

A ministry dedicated to telling the story of the important role Christians played in the founding of the United States of America.

www.wallbuilders.com

Missions & the Persecuted Church

         Missions Organizations:

Voice of the Martyrs

This ministry is dedicated to making the plight of persecuted Christians known throughout the world.

www.persecution.com

SIM

Serving in Missions, a great mission's organization.

www.sim.org

New Tribes Missions

An organization willing to take the gospel where no one has gone before.

www.ntm.org

         Relief Organizations:

Samaritans Purse

Franklin Graham's organization. A great ministry.

www.samaritanspurse.org

Heart to Heart International

Specializing in relief to the helpless.

www.hearttoheart.org

Social & Cultural Issues

         Apologetics:

Stand to Reason

Specifically ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and general apologetic issues.

www.str.org

The Christian Research Institute

A mostly counter cult and world religions based organization dedicated to helping Christians articulate their faith.

www.equip.org

Leadership University

Great articles on apologetics, theology and leadership

www.leaderu.com

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry

Another counter cult ministry.

www.carm.org

         Science:

Access Research Network

A group of scientists working together to develop and promote the theory of Intelligent Design.

www.arn.org

The Discovery Institute

Making a positive vision of the future practical. These guys are dedicated to the renewal of science and culture.
This is a great site for intelligent design, law, ethics and public policy.

www.discovery.org

Origins

A web site dedicated to the theory of Intelligent Design.

www.origins.org

The Idea Center

A young group of scientists and philosophers making a difference on college campuses. Lots of good articles and resources here.

www.ideacenter.org

The Institute for Creation Research

A group of scientists devoted to a young earth understanding of the universe. Great articles on the flood, fossils, etc..

www.icr.org

         Society, Culture and Evangelism:

The C.S. Lewis Institute

A foundation that promotes debates and thoughtful discussion about God and life from a Christian standpoint.

www.cslewisinstitute.org

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

One of the great apologists of our time, Mr. Zacharias' web site has helpful resources, CD's and articles on developing a sound Christian intellect and spiritual life.

www.rzim.org

Prison Fellowship Ministries

Chuck Colson's organization dedicated to helping inmates find Jesus Christ. PFM also heads up Breakpoint, Colson's daily articles and radio spots on subjects of interest to the thinking Christian.

www.prisonfellowship.org

Concerned Women for America

Led by Beverly LaHaye. This is the nations largest public policy women's organization, dedicated to bringing a traditional understanding of the family and culture to bear on Washington's politics.

www.cwfa.org


Eternal Perspectives Ministry

This is the ministry of Randy Alcorn, a passionate, dedicated pastor and writer.
Pastor Matt reads his newsletters EVERY month.

www.epm.org

World Magazine

This magazine is the Christian version of Time or Newsweek. It's a good alternative if your tired of always seeing a secular slant on things.

www.worldmag.com

Life Site

Your life, family and culture outpost.

www.lifesite.net

         Pro Life Resources:

Birthchoice

Our local branch, located in San Marcos, helps women make the best choice for everyone involved in a pregnancy.

www.birthchoice.net

Vital Signs Ministries

Using every available means to help people understand that children should be born.

www.vitalsignsministries.org

Family Issues

Focus on the Family

Led by Dr. Dobson, this ministry has been leading the way for family issues for the last twenty five years.

www.family.org

Family Life Ministries

A ministry dedicated to the preservation and encouragement of the family.
They have resources on marriage conferences, parenting, etc...

www.familylife.com

No Greater Joy Ministry

This is especially helpful for home schooling families, but Michael, the author of a lot of the articles, serves as a prophetic voice to the rest of the church. Go to this site only if you are prepared to be challenged and stretched.

www.nogreaterjoy.org

Grace and Truth Books

Character building books for the Christian family. Books on parenting, marriage, dating, raising boys and girls.

www.graceandtruthbooks.com

Josh Harris Web Site

The web site that takes on the current cultural model of dating and other things.

www.joshharris.com

Big Idea

Yes, this is the company that gave us Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber.
This site has good stuff for kids and good resources, for, well, kids.

www.bigidea.com

Mantle Ministries

Historical and educational material for raising kids and exploring the past.
The ministry is like a cross between the Walton's and Grizzly Adams.

www.mantleministries.com

Good Stuff Out There

Screen it!

Comprehensive ratings information on the films you want to see.
This site allows you to check out any objectionable content that might be in the movies you want to see, purchase or rent.

www.screenit.com

Christianity Today Magazine

Lots of good articles and links for all types of stuff. Movie reviews, world news, etc. An online source for news.

www.christianitytoday.com/ctmag

Christian Books

This web site has every imaginable Christian resource in a variety of topics.

www.christianbook.com

Other Great Ministries

Bible Gateway.com
This is great site for looking up bible verses in all the major translations.

www.biblegateway.com

Good Christian Radio Sites

Air1

This site provides good Christian alternative rock. It's a little repetitive, but good nonetheless.

www.air1.com

KWVE

Lots of good teaching found here.

www.kwve.com

OnePlace.com

A place where you can tune into many, many great preachers.

www.oneplace.com

Colleges, Specialized Study Programs and Christian Training

Biola University

A great college with a great staff for graduate study.

www.biola.edu

Horizon College of San Diego

A new college with a heart for Jesus.

www.horizoncollege.org

Horizon School of Evangelism

A four month training school for missions, evangelism, and those generally interested in ministry.

http://hsesd.org

Summit Ministries

Dedicated to getting high school kids ready to engage their college campuses for Jesus.

www.summit.org

Worship


WorshipTogether.com

Woship Together

Worship Resources For Your Generation

www.worshiptogether.com


Integrity Music

Integrity Music

www.integritymusic.com