Share Your Faith

Following themes presented in UMI's Precepts for Living commentary, this plan offers a daily devotional featuring UMI's founder, Dr. Melvin E. Banks Sr. For 365 days, you'll join the leading provider of biblical resources for African American churches in a devotional that provides unique, contextualized messages to help you grow in your faith. The plan includes a short passage of Scripture each day for personal reflection and meditation.

Daily Direction Reading Plan

Since Jesus' command, evangelization has been the slogan of every Christian community for growth. No congregation, no minister can ignore it and keep Christian fervor. "Do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry," wrote Paul to Timothy, asserting that the work of an evangelist is inseparable from gospel ministry. The question often arises: "How can I be a successful evangelist?" We offer you eight secrets of successful evangelization.

What Is the Secret to Successful Evangelism?

There are many disciples of Jesus, like you, who want to share the good news. But maybe you find it a challenge how to do that effectively. This 5-day plan gives you 5 keys to share the Gospel in a way that is loving and reaches its goal.

5 Keys to Effective Evangelizing

Based on the  New York Times  best-selling book by Jonathan Cahn, these powerful daily readings take you on a journey through ancient secrets. Find out how God fulfills our deepest needs, how we choose the higher path, and what it really means to be saved.

The Book Of Mysteries: Your Journey To Saving Faith

Whether you are a classroom teacher, homeschooling Mom, Sunday School teacher, or small group leader, I want to share what a good friend reminded me when I packed up my classroom. “We are all teachers.  We define our classrooms.”
 
No matter what your classroom looks like, I pray these daily devotions will encourage you and strengthen you as you fix your eyes on the ultimate Teacher.

5 Daily Devotions to Encourage Teachers

A great way to build your prayer life is to learn from the prayers of others. This plan lets us listen in on prayers from Bible heroes in different situations and for different purposes, and is designed to accompany the message series Pray by Craig Groeschel. (You can watch it online at life.church) Don't pray alone; study this content together with your small group. 

Pray

“More than conquerors,” that’s what the Bible calls those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ for eternal salvation from the consequences of sin (Romans 8:35-39). So why do we continue to struggle after surrendering our lives to Him?  Because the Enemy is alive and well and wants to steal our joy.  Don’t let him!  Overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit instead.

More Than Conquerors: Claiming Victory Over Sin

Prayer is a powerful way to interact with both God and others. Praying with others can be both encouraging and deeply meaningful. This plan will help you think of new ways to do that. Each of the five days contains a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests share about praying face-to-face, deepening relationships through prayer, seeing God's power, and leading group prayer.

Praying With Others

Jesus lived and breathed compassion.  A Call to Compassion  is your personal invitation to discover the joy of committing your life to a cause higher than your own personal desires and learn to be a reflection of God’s steadfast love. Be inspired by the stories of warrior women on the frontlines of faith.