Chapter 4: Completeness.

2. ""Father of Aerobics" Kenneth Cooper, MD, MPH to Receive Healthy Cup Award from Harvard School of Public Health," Harvard School of Public Health, 2008. www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2008-releases/aerobics-kenneth-cooper-to-receive-harvard-healthy-cup-award.html.

Chapter 11: Commitment.

3. THE URBAN ALTERNATIVE.

The Urban Alternative (TUA) equips, empowers, and unites Christians to impact individuals, families, churches, and communities to restore hope and transform lives.

We believe the core cause of the problems we face in our personal lives, homes, and societies is a spiritual one; therefore, the only way to address them is spiritually. We"ve tried political, social, economic, and even religious agendas. It"s time for a kingdom agenda-G.o.d"s visible and comprehensive rule over every area of life-because when we function as we were designed, G.o.d"s divine power changes everything. It renews and restores as the life of Christ is made manifest within our own. As we align ourselves under Him, He brings about full restoration from deep within. This atmosphere revives and makes whole.

As it impacts us, it impacts others, transforming every sphere of life. When each biblical sphere of life functions in accordance with G.o.d"s Word, the outcomes are evangelism, discipleship, and community impact. As we learn how to govern ourselves under G.o.d, we transform the inst.i.tutions of family, church, and society according to a biblically based kingdom perspective. Through Him, we touch heaven and change earth.

To achieve our goal we use a variety of strategies, methods, and resources for reaching and equipping as many people as possible.

Broadcast Media.

Hundreds of thousands of individuals experience The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans through the daily radio broadcast on more than 500 radio outlets and in more than 40 countries. The broadcast can also be seen on several television networks and at TonyEvans.org.

Leadership Training.

Kingdom Agenda Pastors (KAP) provides a viable network for like-minded pastors who embrace the kingdom agenda philosophy. Pastors have the opportunity to go deeper with Dr. Tony Evans as they are given greater biblical knowledge, practical applications, and resources to impact individuals, families, churches, and communities. KAP welcomes senior and a.s.sociate pastors of all churches.

Kingdom Agenda Pastors" Summit progressively develops church leaders to meet the demands of the twenty-first century while maintaining the gospel message and the strategic position of the church. The summit includes intensive seminars, workshops, and resources, addressing issues affecting the community, family, leadership, organizational health, and more.

Pastors" Wives Ministry, founded by Dr. Lois Evans, provides counsel, encouragement, and spiritual resources for pastors" wives as they serve with their husbands in the ministry. The ministry focuses on the KAP Summit, which offers senior pastors" wives a safe place to reflect, renew, and relax along with training in personal development, spiritual growth, and care for their emotional and physical well-being. For more information, visit LoisEvans.org.

Community Impact.

National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative (NCAASI) prepares churches across the country to impact communities by using public schools as the primary vehicle for effecting positive social change in urban youth and families. Leaders of churches, school districts, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit organizations are equipped with the knowledge and tools to forge partnerships and build strong social-service delivery systems. This training is based on the comprehensive church-based community impact strategy conducted by Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. It addresses such areas as economic development, education, housing, health revitalization, family renewal, and racial reconciliation. We also a.s.sist churches in tailoring the model to meet the specific needs of their communities while simultaneously addressing the spiritual and moral frame of reference.

Resource Development.

We are fostering lifelong learning partnerships with the people we serve by providing a variety of published materials. We offer booklets, Bible studies, books, CDs, and DVDs to strengthen people in their walk with G.o.d and ministry to others.

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