NEW Ambassador Bible College Promotional Video Released
May 20, 2015
An engaging and entertaining video highlighting the benefits of attending Ambassador Bible College (ABC) has just been released. View a snapshot of a year at ABC and get to know some of the students. It is titled “Growing in Grace and Knowledge.”
This institution, sponsored by the United Church of God, leads students on a thorough study of the entire Bible. Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year are still being accepted.
Peter Eddington—Media and Communications Services
Vertical Thought Bible Class—Rescheduled
Prudence: The Better Part of Valor
Due to scheduling difficulties, we have rescheduled this month’s Vertical Thought Bible Class (VTBC) to Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please join us then for our next exciting excursion into God’s Word.
Little understood and certainly little used in our frantically imprudent world, the June VTBC will explore from Scripture: “PRUDENCE – the Better Part of Valor.” We hope you can join us! This live webcast will originate from the Ambassador Bible Center lecture hall in the home office of the United Church of God in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vertical Thought Bible Class is produced especially for teens, young adults and “young” adults of all ages. Just go to verticalthought.org and click on “Live Bible Class.” Note: please feel free to share this announcement with others who might be interested.
Randy Stiver—Managing Editor, Vertical Thought
LIVE Webcast: New Bible Study Series
How To Be God’s Friend
June 9, 2014
The Cincinnati East, Ohio, congregation of the United Church of God (UCG) is continuing its bi-weekly Bible studies with a brand new series: “How To Be God’s Friend.” The study begins on Wednesday, June 11, at the time of 7 p.m. EDT and is available live via webcast.
This Bible study series will focus on several character studies of individuals in the Old and New Testaments. We’ll rehearse their stories and learn lessons on how we can enhance our relationship with our Maker and become a friend of God.
Steve Myers, a presenter on Beyond Today television and UCG pastor in Cincinnati, Ohio, will kick off the new five-part series with the study: “Rahab.” Please make a note of the entire series’ topics and their presentation dates:
- June 11: “Rahab” by Steve Myers
- June 25: “Abraham” by Darris McNeely
- July 9: “David” by Gary Petty
- July 23: “Simon & Anna” by Steve Myers
- August 6: “Mary, Martha & Lazarus” by Darris McNeely
Plan to attend in person, or you can listen online. You can also view the Bible study using your smartphone Internet browser.
Peter Eddington—Media and Communications Services, UCGIA
Vertical Thought Bible Class (VTBC)—“RESCHEDULED”
May 9, 2014
Why God Created Woman
We have rescheduled this month’s Vertical Thought Bible Class (VTBC) for Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This next class will be the counterpart to our earlier presentation “Man to Man: How Does Jesus Christ Define Man?”
So, on May 16th we’ll study what the Bible says about “Why God Created Woman—Her Vital Role in the Human and Divine Family.” Please join Randy Stiver and Matthew Fenchel for another enlightening Vertical Thought Bible Class! This live webcast will originate from the Ambassador Bible Center lecture hall in the home office of the United Church of God in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vertical Thought Bible Class is produced especially for teens, young adults and “young” adults of all ages. Just go to verticalthought.org and click on “Live Bible Class.” Note: please feel free to share this announcement with others who might be interested.
Randy Stiver—Managing Editor, Vertical Thought
Podcast: Class on Dangers of Alcoholism
April 22, 2014
Since our last blog post about the Inside United Podcast by the United Church of God, a number of new podcasts have been posted by Victor Kubik. For the complete listing, please visit our podcast page at ucg.org/blog/inside-united-audio-podcast.
In podcast 039, Merna Leisure-Eppick talks about her Ambassador Bible Center class on alcoholism. She instructs people on how to best help people who are struggling with the disease of alcoholism. Learn more about Ambassador Bible Center and its Bible-centered curriculum at abc.ucg.org.
Peter Eddington—Media and Communications Services
Live Webcast: All Things to All People
February 6, 2014
How to Be All Things to All People
Vertical Thought Bible Study
Paul wrote that he had become all things to all people, so that he might win some (1 Corinthians 9:19-22, paraphrased). What does it mean to be “all things to all people?” While Paul had a specific purpose in this verse—preaching the gospel for salvation—this concept is vital in all interactions with others. The Bible discusses various scenarios about “winning” (making progress) in different relationships and provides instruction on the importance of becoming “all things to all people.”
Join us on Friday night, February 7, at 8 p.m. EST for the next Vertical Thought Bible Class (VTBC) where instructor Matthew Fenchel will discuss how becoming “all things to all people” is an important component in all of our human relationships. This live webcast will originate from the Ambassador Bible Center lecture hall in the home office of the United Church of God in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vertical Thought Bible Class is produced especially for teens, young adults and “young” adults of all ages. Just go to verticalthought.org and click on “Live Bible Class.” Note: please share this announcement with others who might be interested and download the handout that will be posted by start time on the website.
Randy Stiver—Managing Editor, Vertical Thought
Right Versus Wrong: The Power of Discernment
December 11, 2013
Join us this Friday night, December 13, at 8 p.m. ET for the next Vertical Thought Bible Class (VTBC) at verticalthought.org and click on Live Bible Class! Once again, this study is available live via webcast.
The Power of Discernment
How can you know what’s wrong, what’s right, what’s foolish, what’s wise? How can you “read” people, or even read yourself? How do you perceive whether someone is giving you a straight answer or not? How do you analyze an argument or idea to know whether it’s good or bad? How can you make plans for your life that will bring success and not failure?
The answer is found in the quality of mind called discernment. At the next VTBC we’ll explore those qualities from the Bible to help you unleash the power of discernment in your life!
Teens and young adults—as well as “young adults” of all ages—urgently need the keen ability to discern good from evil and be able to understand the fickle foibles of human nature.
Originating from the Ambassador Bible Center lecture hall in the home office of the United Church of God in Milford, Ohio, please join us this Friday night, December 13, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. EST for our free, live webcast of the Vertical Thought Bible Class titled “THE POWER OF DISCERNMENT”!
You can access the live webcast at verticalthought.org by clicking on “Live Bible Class.”
Randy Stiver—Managing Editor, Vertical Thought
Wednesday Night: Live Bible Study Webcast
December 3, 2013
The Cincinnati East, Ohio, congregation of the United Church of God is continuing its bi-weekly Bible study Wednesday night, December 4. The study continues at the new time of 7 p.m. ET and is available live via webcast.
Darris McNeely, a presenter on Beyond Today television, will be continuing the study of Hebrews chapters 12 and 13.
Plan to attend in person, or you can listen online. You can also view the Bible study using your smartphone Internet browser.
Steve Myers—Pastor, United Church of God Cincinnati East
First “Inside United Podcast”
December 3, 2013
We’re happy to introduce the new Inside United Podcast. This podcast will give you an inside look at the work of the United Church of God—including updates from Ministerial and Member Services, Media and Communications Services, Ambassador Bible Center and the Good Works program.
In this episode Church president, Victor Kubik, gives an introduction to the podcast and shares plans for upcoming episodes. Please click the orange “play” button below. (If it doesn’t show in your browser, click here: Inside United Podcast.)
Peter Eddington—Media and Communications Services
Vertical Thought Bible Class
November 7, 2013
Join us this Friday night, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET for the next Vertical Thought Bible Class at verticalthought.org and click on Live Bible Class! Once again, this study is available live via webcast.
Childlike: To Be or Not to Be?
That is the question that instructor Matthew Fenchel will address at the Ambassador Bible Center Lecture Hall in Milford, Ohio. He will lead you to the practical answers that teach how to successfully mature as a true Christian—including a short list of key questions you can test yourself with.
Join teens and young adults from around the world connecting via live webcast to learn insightful and helpful lessons from the Bible. A useful handout with group discussion questions will be available for download just before the VT Bible Class webcast begins.
Vertical Thought magazine is very happy to sponsor these monthly Bible classes for their youth and young adult readers. Be sure to check out VT’s daily blogs, commentaries, articles and Vertical News items at verticalthought.org.
Remember, the Vertical Thought Bible Class is meant for teens, young adults and “young” adults of all ages!
Get together with your friends to watch the webcast, print a few handouts at the link, and afterward enjoy a pleasant discussion of the topic over coffee and snacks. It’s a delightful way to begin the Sabbath!
Randy Stiver—Managing Editor, Vertical Thought
Inside United: Realtime 