Pastoral and Ministry Resources
This section contains resources that will assist pastors, workers, and leaders in their ministries.
You may search this section by author or topic.
Baptism With the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit Part 1 by Dr. Steve Highlander Part 1 of a 2 part message on receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit. This message was recorded in early 2019 at Bushwara Foursquare Gospel Church in Bushwara on the outskirts of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Ps Steve walks through the five things you need to know to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit Part 2, by Dr. Steve Highlander Part 2 of a 2 part message on receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit. This message was recorded in early 2019 at Bushwara Foursquare Gospel Church in Bushwara on the outskirts of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Ps Steve walks through the five things you need to know to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Domestication of the Spirit By Steve Highlander (9 pages) It seems the much of the Church has the Holy Spirit on a lease, hindering or controlling His movement among God's people. This booklet looks at how and why the ministry tries to control the moving of the Holy Spirit. It also gives practical help for allowing the Holy Spirit to flow freely in our services.
- Four Anointings Every Church Should Have by Dr. Steve Highlander A look at the three anointings in the Old Testament - Prophet, Priest, and King - and how they translate to the Five-Fold ministry gifts in the New Testament.
- Jesus the Pattern Son – Power Point Presentation by Dr. Steve Highlander. In this sermon, Dr. Steve looks at how Jesus's early life, leading up to His ministry, serves a pattern for five experiences the Christian must go through to prepare for their own ministry. Great discipleship message.
- The Last Reformation – Training to Minister in the Marketplace Free video-based Kickstart training program for effective Spirit-empowered ministry in the marketplace: Salvation, Baptism with the Holy Spirit, Healing and Deliverance,
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer 126 page Book. A classic Christian book by a true leader. Learn how to pursue God in prayer, worship and obedience.
Church Growth Resources
- Domestication of the Spirit By Steve Highlander (9 pages) It seems the much of the Church has the Holy Spirit on a lease, hindering or controlling His movement among God's people. This booklet looks at how and why the ministry tries to control the moving of the Holy Spirit. It also gives practical help for allowing the Holy Spirit to flow freely in our services.
- Four Anointings Every Church Should Have by Dr. Steve Highlander A look at the three anointings in the Old Testament - Prophet, Priest, and King - and how they translate to the Five-Fold ministry gifts in the New Testament.
- Preparation for Ministry Training Notes Seminar notes by Dr. Steve Highlander - Train and encourage your congregation to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit. This seminar teaches what true ministry is about and how every believer can be prepared to minister to the church and the world.
Pastoral Resources
- Dealing with the Past, Present and Future by Dr. Steve Highlander Seminar Syllabus. Based on Paul's statement in Philippians chapter 3, this seminar helps the Christians deal with their past, present and future. it discusses forgiveness, vision and daily habits that change their lives.
- Developing Personal Ministry by Dr. Steve Highlander Seminar Syllabus. This series deals with training workers for the field. Great resources for helping your congregation to move from believer to minister. Topics include Finding your place in the Great Commission, training and equipping workers, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and more.
- Domestication of the Spirit By Steve Highlander (9 pages) It seems the much of the Church has the Holy Spirit on a lease, hindering or controlling His movement among God's people. This booklet looks at how and why the ministry tries to control the moving of the Holy Spirit. It also gives practical help for allowing the Holy Spirit to flow freely in our services.
- Handbook on Preaching This guide to preaching wil help you become better Biblical speaker. It contains material from various pastors. preachers and teachers , including; Michael L Field, William Evans, N.M. Van Cleave, and Keith Bickley
- Jesus the Pattern Son – Power Point Presentation by Dr. Steve Highlander. In this sermon, Dr. Steve looks at how Jesus's early life, leading up to His ministry, serves a pattern for five experiences the Christian must go through to prepare for their own ministry. Great discipleship message.
- New Believers Study Guide from Calvary Chapel 15 individual, self-study, sheets covering the basic of the Christian faith and life. This is a Zip file that will need to be unzipped once you download it.
- Preparation for Ministry Training Notes Seminar notes by Dr. Steve Highlander - Train and encourage your congregation to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit. This seminar teaches what true ministry is about and how every believer can be prepared to minister to the church and the world.
- Sermons Made Simple By Rev. David Bickley (41 Pages) Sermons Made Simple is an introduction to the preparation and presentation of good sermons. This is a course with some assignments to help you apply the material.
- Test the Spirits 259 Pages, by Steve Highlander - The Bible warns of serious demonic deception in the last days including false apostles, teachers and workers. We are warmed against doctrines of demons The Word of God says, :Don't believe every spirit, but test the spsirits to see if they are from God. Learn how to discern false doctrines, ministers and experiences.
- The Lord’s Supper – a Guide to Communion This 2-page guide to Communion gives the person leading the communion service some thoughts and ideas on communion and offers suggestions on how to do a communion service.
Sermon Notes
- Dealing with the Past, Present and Future by Dr. Steve Highlander Seminar Syllabus. Based on Paul's statement in Philippians chapter 3, this seminar helps the Christians deal with their past, present and future. it discusses forgiveness, vision and daily habits that change their lives.
- Developing Personal Ministry by Dr. Steve Highlander Seminar Syllabus. This series deals with training workers for the field. Great resources for helping your congregation to move from believer to minister. Topics include Finding your place in the Great Commission, training and equipping workers, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and more.
- Ears to Hear By Dr. Steve Highlander Do you want to learn to hear from God, or hear from God better. This message will show you how.
- Grace Supersedes the Law of Moses By Dr. Steve Highlander This issue of law and grace is a hot topic in the church today. This message clearly shows how grace has replaced the law of Moses.
- Jesus the Pattern Son – Power Point Presentation by Dr. Steve Highlander. In this sermon, Dr. Steve looks at how Jesus's early life, leading up to His ministry, serves a pattern for five experiences the Christian must go through to prepare for their own ministry. Great discipleship message.
- One New Man By Dr. Steve Highlander Many people think there are two kingdoms: the Church and Israel. This message looks at the passage of scripture that says "God made of the two (Israel and the Church) one new man.
- Pauline Armor of God by Gary Matsdorf This is a simple, practical look exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 (based on extensive study of the Greek text). It endeavors to explain each piece of the armor in practical terms and define what it means practically to put on the full armor of God on a daily basis.
- Servanthood By Dr. Steve Highlander While much of the Church is focused on leadership development, Jesus is looking for servants. Understand the power of servanthood with t his message.
- The Blood of Jesus By Dr. Steve HighlanderThere is power on the blood of Jesus. These message looks at everything the Bible tells us the blood does for us.
- Three Enemies of Your Soul By Dr. Steve Highlander This message reveals the three enemies every Christian must fight with: The World, the flesh and the devil, and how to win the battle.
- Understanding the Body of Christ By Dr. Steve Highlander The Body of Christ was the biggest revelation in the New Testament, yet many Christians have no idea what it really means or how to be an active part of the Body of Christ.
- Understanding Types and Shadows By Dr. Steve Highlander This study explains the difference between types and shadows and how they are used in the Bible.