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Wednesday Prayer – April 1, 2020
Madison Ortiz shares about what we do every Wednesday night we pray for our country. This week the focus is on the Corona Virus pandemic.
Please join us in prayer.
How do we react in this time of crisis? Is God faithful?
Please prayerfully consider giving to this ministry today.
The most effective way to learn a foreign language is through immersion. In complete immersion, students spend all their time hearing and speaking a new. The goal is to become not only a proficient speaker, but to acquire an appreciation and understanding of a new culture. This approach describes the training and experiential discipleship process at the Christian Training Center.
What Is the Sin Virus?
Erica Wilson, Program Director at the Christian Training Center, shares about the virus that is sin, which has affected the world since the beginning. There is the cure for the sin virus that is Jesus the Messiah!
We have already been cured from it, because Jesus died on the cross and took all our sin from us so that we might have everlasting life.
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There is power in prayer. At the Christian Training Center International, we see it every day. Let us join with you in tapping into the Power of God. Click here to make a request.
Leadership the Jesus Way: A Faith at work series — Looking how to focus your faith at work? | This series of leadership programs focuses on leadership skills that drive the purpose and passion for work as laid out by Jesus and based on sound scripture. We might see faith and work as estranged. It can be frustrating. But, in truth, faith and work should share a crucial aim: to see the unseen at work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Nothing new has been made without faith in God. Nothing unseen has been seen without work. When the force of what we do hits why we do it, we wither, or we flourish. Learn more here.
Check out our upcoming ministry programs for young adults and families. Please click here.
Our programs are like an immersion into a new language – the language of living in Jesus. The goal is fluency in the language of relationships. The foundation is an encounter with Jesus that leads to a radical change in living and relationships.
Heroes Semester is a 10-week residential, “family style” living experience like no other! | Participants ages 18-26 come with one purpose – to go deeper with the Lord. Learn more about our programs here.
Strengthening & Restoring Family Relationships — Train to Reign Program | Family is the most vital relationship and the one under the most pressure and attack. Come strengthen your family in a strong relationship with God. Learn more here.
If you would like to donate to the Christian Training Center, please click here.
Blessed to have been ministering for 50 years!
Hosts of the Inn’s 50th celebration, Cal and Beau Huge, share their own testimony of the impact the Christian Training Center has had in their lives while they have lined up for our celebration taking place this fall!
We have special guest speakers, 2019 NBA hall of fame Bobby Jones and renowned author/businessman John Beckett joining us!
We need your help today
Thank you for being a part of Christian Training Center International’s mission and vision. You’re making a difference! Our vision is to see generations of leaders victoriously modeling Christ in their families and communities.
Our mission is training believers to live a victorious life through biblical Truth, experiential discipleship, and family relationships. You can make your donation.
Please give today!
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There is power in prayer. At the Christian Training Center International, we see it every day. Let us join with you in tapping into the Power of God. Click here to make a request.
Leadership the Jesus: A Faith at work series — Looking how to focus your faith at work? | This series of leadership programs focuses on leadership skills that drive the purpose and passion for work as laid out by Jesus and based on sound scripture. We might see faith and work as estranged. It can be frustrating. But, in truth, faith and work should share a crucial aim: to see the unseen at work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Nothing new has been made without faith in God. Nothing unseen has been seen without work. When the force of what we do hits why we do it, we wither, or we flourish. Learn more here.
Check out our upcoming ministry programs for young adults and families. Please click here.
Our programs are like an immersion into a new language – the language of living in Jesus. The goal is fluency in the language of relationships. The foundation is an encounter with Jesus that leads to a radical change in living and relationships.
Heroes Semester is a 10-week residential, “family style” living experience like no other! | Participants ages 18-26 come with one purpose – to go deeper with the Lord. Learn more about our programs here.
Strengthening & Restoring Family Relationships — Train to Reign Program | Family is the most vital relationship and the one under the most pressure and attack. Come strengthen your family in a strong relationship with God. Learn more here.
If you would like to donate to the Christian Training Center, please click here.
Gospel Choir Jam 2020
Join CTCI for our first annual “Gospel Jam Choir” July 31, 2020 at Parker Meadows Complex in Franklin, NC. If you are interested in signing, sign up at this link
https://ctcilife.org/gospel-choir-jam/
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There is power in prayer. At the Christian Training Center International, we see it every day. Let us join with you in tapping into the Power of God. Click here to make a request.
Leadership the Jesus: A Faith at work series — Looking how to focus your faith at work? | This series of leadership programs focuses on leadership skills that drive the purpose and passion for work as laid out by Jesus and based on sound scripture. We might see faith and work as estranged. It can be frustrating. But, in truth, faith and work should share a crucial aim: to see the unseen at work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Nothing new has been made without faith in God. Nothing unseen has been seen without work. When the force of what we do hits why we do it, we wither, or we flourish. Learn more here.
Check out our upcoming ministry programs for young adults and families. Please click here.
Our programs are like an immersion into a new language – the language of living in Jesus. The goal is fluency in the language of relationships. The foundation is an encounter with Jesus that leads to a radical change in living and relationships.
Heroes Semester is a 10-week residential, “family style” living experience like no other! | Participants ages 18-26 come with one purpose – to go deeper with the Lord. Learn more about our programs here.
Strengthening & Restoring Family Relationships — Train to Reign Program | Family is the most vital relationship and the one under the most pressure and attack. Come strengthen your family in a strong relationship with God. Learn more here.
If you would like to donate to the Christian Training Center, please click here.
What is a good barbecue chicken recipe?
Dustin Ortiz gives us the answer at the Christian Training Center bbq pit. Dustin is the pit master. We are his pit servants.
Why should we never fear?
Madison Ortiz reminds all, with different passages of Scripture, that we should never fear or be dismayed with anything of this world because the Messiah has and will always be with us!
2 Timothy 1:7 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) | For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
Why is spring is the Season of Hope?
Erica Wilson shares about Spring, the season of hope.
Romans 1:20 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse.
How can you make a difference in your workplace for Jesus?
Mike Wilson shares his testimony on how he integrated the Messiah Jesus into his workplace to better serve God and his leaders. You to can learn how to truly represent Christ at your job at our new seminar known as Leadership: The Jesus Way happening this year!
For more information go to ctcilife.org/leadership.
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There is power in prayer. At the Christian Training Center International, we see it every day. Let us join with you in tapping into the Power of God. Click here to make a request.
Leadership the Jesus: A Faith at work series — Looking how to focus your faith at work? | This series of leadership programs focuses on leadership skills that drive the purpose and passion for work as laid out by Jesus and based on sound scripture. We might see faith and work as estranged. It can be frustrating. But, in truth, faith and work should share a crucial aim: to see the unseen at work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Nothing new has been made without faith in God. Nothing unseen has been seen without work. When the force of what we do hits why we do it, we wither, or we flourish. Learn more here.
Check out our upcoming ministry programs for young adults and families. Please click here.
Our programs are like an immersion into a new language – the language of living in Jesus. The goal is fluency in the language of relationships. The foundation is an encounter with Jesus that leads to a radical change in living and relationships.
Heroes Semester is a 10-week residential, “family style” living experience like no other! | Participants ages 18-26 come with one purpose – to go deeper with the Lord. Learn more about our programs here.
Strengthening & Restoring Family Relationships — Train to Reign Program | Family is the most vital relationship and the one under the most pressure and attack. Come strengthen your family in a strong relationship with God. Learn more here.
If you would like to donate to the Christian Training Center, please click here.
Are we pressing forward to the goal ahead of us in Jesus?
Join us as more of our Summer Interns share their testimonies and encourage us in the Lord.
Why Come to a Train to Reign Family Program?
This video is about Why Come to a Train to Reign Family Program? Join Larry and Susan Pons as they explain the program in this short video.
Are we ready to wear black? Are we ready to set free those who are oppressed?
This song, “Man in Black” from Johnny Cash brings me to tears.
Reminds me of Jesus when “He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written,
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He anointed Me to preach the good news to the poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives,
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set free those who are oppressed,
To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”
And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
As Johnny sings, Jesus came for the poor and beaten down. Please listen. It is short.
Man In Black by Johnny Cash
What is the value of faith?
“The meritorious obedience of Jesus is what gives faith its value and preciousness.”
In this message, Larry Pons begins a series on 2 Peter and speaks on the value and gift of faith.
How does God turn big things into small things?
This video is about 50 years of programs at the Christian Training Center International.
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There is power in prayer. We see it every day. Let us join with you in tapping into the Power of God. Click here to make a request.
Check out our upcoming ministry programs for young adults and families. Please click here.
Our programs are like an immersion into a new language – the language of living in Jesus. The goal is fluency in the language of relationships. The foundation is an encounter with Jesus that leads to a radical change in living and relationships.
Heroes Semester is a 10-week residential, “family style” living experience like no other! | Participants ages 18-26 come with one purpose – to go deeper with the Lord. Learn more about our programs here.
Strengthening & Restoring Family Relationships — Train to Reign Program | Family is the most vital relationship and the one under the most pressure and attack. Come strengthen your family in a strong relationship with God. Learn more here.
If you would like to donate to the Christian Training Center, please click here.
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ~Rev. James Cleveland
This seemed like a good day for some music from the Reverend James Cleveland. Let’s all sing now, precious Lord, take my hand!
Rev. Cleveland, in my opinion, is the greatest gospel singer ever! On February 9, 1991 Rev. Cleveland passed on to be with Jesus.
How do we make discipline lasting and effective?
Larry Pons from our Train to Reign Day 8 Week 2 Making Discipline Lasting & Effective.
How do we prepare the way of the Lord Jesus?
Susan Pons talks about how to prepare the way of the Lord Jesus. Isaiah 43.
What does It mean to be in office in Church.
Larry Pons, Director of the Christian Training Center teaches on what it means to be in office in the church.
How do we turn the ordinary into the extraordinary?
Train to Reign Day 9 Week 2 Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
Is It Crazy To Believe In The Virgin Birth?
Ravi Zacharias (RZIM) speaker, Vince Vitale, explores whether it is beyond belief to hold to the virgin birth.
For more information on Vince, visit: https://www.rzim.org/speakers/vince-vitale
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Is there always an out for every temptation?
Danny Prince share about God makes a way for every temptation. If we fall into temptation, repent, God will forgive you. Walk in God’s path to share the good news with the people.
How do we tap into the victory of Jesus the Messiah?
“Never had the kingdom of darkness suffered such a mortal blow than when Jesus burst through the grave.”
In this message Christian Training Center director, Larry Pons, takes us through Colossians 2 and reminds us of the glorious victory of Jesus the Messiah!
Are we finished with sin?
In this message, CTCI Director Larry Pons takes us through the book of 1 Peter.
1 Peter 4:1-2 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Following Christ
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding—because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished with sin— 2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will.
Want to be a part of the fabulous life at the Christian Training Center International?
We at CTCI are proud to announce our Fabulous 50 Campaign in Celebration of 50 years of ministry!
If you’re interested being apart of our Fabulous 50 campaign or would like more information, check us out at ctcilife.org/give or call us at 828-524-5741.
Is God faithful to lead us out of temptation?
Watch Danny Prince discuss the issue of temptation.
No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way out so that you may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
Transformation in Singapore through God and our Train to Reign program.
In this message, Regina Wong shares the incredible story of transformation among the YWAM base and the homeless in her hometown of Singapore, and explains how the roots of transformation began on a personal level with Regina and her core team here at the Christian Training Center.
What is a life of Worship like?
Join us as guest speaker, Prathrap Darshi, shares his story and passion for Jesus.
Does renewal come through baptism?
Join us as more of our Summer Interns share their testimonies and encourage us in the Lord.
Who do we say Jesus is? Jesus wants to know.
Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue.
Who is Jesus?
Jesus and his disciples headed out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. As they walked, he asked, “Who do the people say I am?”
“Some say ‘John the Baptizer,’” they said. “Others say ‘Elijah.’ Still others say ‘one of the prophets.’”
He then asked, “And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?”
Peter gave the answer: “You are the Messiah.” | Mark 8:27-29
Why is circumcision of the heart important?
In part eight of this series, Tim Roots walks us through Genesis 17 and the importance of circumcision, not just of the body but also of the heart, in relation to God’s covenant with Abraham.
Will some Christians end up in hell?
Jesus has some goals in mind for us. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns us that there will be eternal consequences to not achieving them. Jesus is clear about “why”.
Notice that the goats here are believers. They call Jesus Master. These are not Godless infidels who reject God and Jesus.
Jesus is serious!
“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why? Because—
I was hungry and you gave me no meal,
I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
I was homeless and you gave me no bed,
I was shivering and you gave me no clothes,
Sick and in prison, and you never visited.’
Why do we suffer grief in various trials?
In this series, CTCI Director Larry Pons takes us through the book of 1 Peter. Today’s focus is 1 Peter 1:1-9.
Why is the faithfulness of God so important?
From generation to generation, God is faithful. Join us as Seth Gordy shares stories that tell of God’s faithfulness in his life and the new season he and his family are walking into.
The Life I Live – To Live by Faith is to Trust and Obey
“To live by faith is to trust and obey – if you trust AND obey that’s a living relationship. There is intimacy. There is growth. There is vitality.”
Our dear friend, Herman Weits, came and shared with us about the life of his ministry overseas. Herman and his wife, Ross, lead Bali Christian Retreat Center which is a ministry of Words of Hope International and he came to spend some time with us while on a visit back to the states.
What does family fun look like at the Christian Training Center?
We have lots of family fun at our programs. Check out this dance!
How important is the diversity of spiritual gifts?
Sonny Ramsay explores 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
4 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are different activities, but the same God produces each gift in each person. 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: 8 to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another, interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills.
What is discipline all about?
November 12th was the final Sunday for our fall semester group and we got to hear a little from each of them about their time here with us before they returned home.
Does faith make a distinction between the rich and poor; the elite and common?
“Faith makes no distinction to whether you’re a slave or an apostle. Every true believer is by faith justified in the sight of God and forgiven of all his sins.”
In this message, Larry Pons continues to walk through 2 Peter and challenges our thinking on what we actually have faith in Jesus for.
Sometimes our worst fears …
Sometimes our worst fears come true. It really was cancer. We did go broke. We were homeless and living in our car. We were fired from our job. We fear all of these things. They do happen.
For Such a Time as This.
Appeal to Heaven Conference: Session 2 June 2018 – For Such a Time as This (Bob Fitts) Full Video
Bob Fitts has been at the forefront of worship leading and song writing with an international platform in live performance and recordings for over 30 years. The songs he has written and sung have always emphasized the over-abundant love and grace of God, bringing hope and healing to people all over the world. Bob and his wife, Kathy, have traveled to well over 50 nations to lead worship and teach at schools, events, conferences, ministries and churches.
What was and still is Jesus’ ministry?
Dustin Ortiz tells us who Jesus was according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Then shares with us the 21 characteristics in John. Dustin explains what Jesus did and went through each year of His ministry.
We have a choice to either allow God to lead our life or to do our own thing. Which will it be?
“God has sent His Spirit to lead us in everything that we do, but we have a choice to either allow Him to lead our life or to do our own thing.”
In this message our guest speaker, Burket Ferrell, reminds us that God is always constant, always approachable, and also brings attention to the importance and impact of our daily choices.
Where does our spiritual strength come from?
“He has called us by His own glory and excellence so we are called therefore into His glory and into His excellence.”
In this message, Larry Pons speaks about Peter’s teachings and how the knowledge of God and our faith in Him is where all spiritual strength is conveyed to us.
God is in the change business. We can’t but God can.
Join us as our interns share a little bit about what God has been doing in and through them.
The Power of Testimony – The Stories you Tell Wherever You Go
“Your testimonies; the things the Lord does in your life, good and bad because in God there is no bad. He takes the bad and turns it into good. They are your prophecies. They’re the stories you have to tell wherever you go. And God will use them to touch multitudes.”
This Sunday we were blessed to have Bill Eubank, longtime friend of the ministry and Board member, share with us on the blessings the Lord has given us through the testimonies He has given us and their impact on others.
Does the Holy Spirit live in us? How do we get the gift?
Scott Crowley leads a conversation around the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
He also said to them: “Suppose one of you has a friend and goes to him at midnight and says to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I don’t have anything to offer him.’ Then he will answer from inside and say, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is already locked, and my children and I have gone to bed. I can’t get up to give you anything.’ I tell you, even though he won’t get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his friend’s shameless boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs. “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
Luke 11:5