Isaiah 53:5 contains part of a prophecy about Jesus as well as a promise to us. It says:

"But he was pierced for our transgressions., he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." (NIV)

There are different views toward healing. Some have determined that scripture refers only to spiritual healing, while others hold the belief that this promise encompasses physical and emotional healing as well. Some have sought God and experienced physical or emotional healing first hand, while others have sought God for the same result, and have yet to receive it. Many in the process of seeking healing have been further wounded by well-meaning ministries that have placed blame on them for not having enough faith, or accused them of not fully repenting of sin. This seminar will discuss how we minister the healing grace of Jesus to those who have physical and emotional wounds as well as to those who have been wounded by well-meaning ministries.

Seminar Objectives

• To unpack a definition of healing.
• To examine how healing is seen in the scriptures, and what part do the scriptures play in healing.
• To review the promises, covenants, examples, and instructions regarding healing in the Bible.
• To observe biblical methodology regarding healing, and consider which of them to employ – when.
• To look at healing in the ministry of Jesus, the apostles, and the early church.
• To provide an overview of the Brethren in Christ views and understanding of healing, historically and today.
• To discover a personal perspective on healing and ministry as a Christian today.
• To develop an understanding of the will of God as it relates to healing.
• To explore roadblocks to healing.
• Within the context of healing and sickness, to assess how we view the power of the risen Christ juxtaposed with the power of Satan, who is intent on our destruction.
• To consider how we stay balanced in our walk as it relates to healing and yet apprehend all that God has for us.

Seminar Outline:

8:30 Registration

8:35 Welcome, Introductions

8:40 Devotions - Healing Story One - (Tim Harden)

9:15 Healing Story Two - (Steve Smith)

9:45 Audience response

9:50 Break

10:10 Life Skills Ministry Video

10:20 Biblical Foundations part one - (Tim Harden)

10:55 Q&A

11:05 Healing Prayer Ministry Video

11:15 Biblical Foundations part two - (Steve Smith)

11:50 Q&A

12:00 Lunch

12:45 When Faith Collides with Reality - (Steve Smith)

1:25 Q&A

1:30 Rock Island Testimonials Video

1:45 Break

2:00 Healing as a Lifestyle - (Tim Harden)

2:35 Q&A

2:45 Creating a Healing Community (Guided Discussion)

3:15 A Time of Ministry

Dates and Locations

Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Crest Community Church, Riverside, CA (Pacific Conference)
Monday, March 12, 2012 – Mountain Ridge Regional Church, Dillsburg, PA (Susquehanna Conference)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Cross Roads BIC, Mt. Joy, PA (Atlantic Conference)
Thursday, March 15, 2012 – Antrim BIC, Chambersburg, PA (Allegheny Conference)
Saturday, March 17, 2012 – Fairview BIC, Englewood, OH (Great Lakes Conference)
Monday, March 19, 2012 – Westheights Community Church, Kitchener, ON (Canadian Conference)
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Lifehouse Church, Abilene, KS (Midwest Conference)

Presenters

Tim Harden spent 23 years in the business world before responding to the call to ministry. A graduate of Emmanuel Bible College and Tyndale Seminary, he served as pastor of Sauble Christian Fellowship for ten years. He currently pastors Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church on the edge of Kitchener, ON, Canada. He and his wife, Jackie, have two married sons and three grandsons. Music has always been a big part of Tim’s life and he has sung with the Watchmen Quartet for 43 years.

Tim has been on a life-long quest to gain a deeper understanding of healing as he has rejoiced to see God’s intervention in a supernatural way and wept with those who are hurting and grieving.

Steve Smith worked in technology as an electronics technician and later as Vice President of Systems Development and Marketing for a systems integration company. Then he was called into ministry where he has served full-time for 17 years: he pastored two congregations in Pennsylvania and the Upland Brethren in Christ congregation for the past eleven years. Steve has participated in inner-healing ministry throughout his career. He and his wife Phyllis, have five daughters, two sons-in-law, and four granddaughters. In addition to spending time with his family and working various home projects, Steve enjoys an occasional attempt at golf.

Having experienced inner healing and the joy of being restored, Steve has a passion for seeing people experience the healing and freedom that are available to the disciples of Jesus and he counts it a blessing each time God allows him to be part of someone else’s healing process.

Fees

Seminar registration includes two breaks and lunch. The cost of this one-day seminar is $70.00.

Given that pastoral staff and congregational leaders would also benefit from the seminar, there will be a price break for multiple persons from the same congregation. The reduced rates will be: 2 persons $135.00, 3 persons $200.00, 4 persons $260.00. In order for these rates to apply, one person must register all participants at the same time using the same credit card. To register more than one, select Register Here, then select impact courses, and then scroll to the bottom of the page to find registration for 2 or more individuals. The seminar materials will be sent to the person who makes the registration. Registered persons are eligible to receive Lifelong BIC Learning credit.

Due to the wide appeal of this year’s topic, those congregations who have two pastors/leaders register will be permitted to have other interested staff or congregants attend the seminar by paying a $40.00 audit fee.  For audit registration contact Donna Sturr at dsturr@bic-church.org or by phone at 717.697.2634.

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