Anchored in Truth™ Striving Not to Build 'Great' Churches, but 'True' Churches

Half Off!

5/26/2011 | Posted By AIT

We have been blessed with great freedom to worship God, while many have lost their lives protecting our freedoms. Today through June 1, all items in the Anchored in Truth store are available at 50% off to the friends of the ministry.

Church Planting - Zambian Style

5/19/2011 | Posted By AIT

A report on our intern in Zambia:

Neighbor-to-Neighbor

4/12/2011 | Posted By ait

A 13-member, short-term, mission team that is spending the week at our church plant in Ankeny, Iowa, set out Monday morning to get the word out about Grace Life of Greater Des Moines.  They began in the neighborhood of Nate and Carrie Koenig.  Fliers in hand, they split up and were able to report at the end-of-the-day meeting that they had reached more than 700 homes and had 20 good Gospel interactions with the people of the neighborhood.  One of the most encouraging reports was the reception two of the team members received from a lady of the Muslim faith.  They were able to share about Christ and His atonement for sin and to invite her to the church and the ladies’ Small Group Bible study, in which she showed some interest.

Please continue to pray for the team, which consists of nine students and five adults, including our Senior Pastor, Jeff Noblit; our Associate Pastor for Missions, Steve McAlister; and our Student Activities Director, Justin Cosby.

Monday Morning Surprise!

3/14/2011 | Posted By ait

Steve McAlister spent the weekend with Grace Life Church of Greater Des Moines.  It was a very productive weekend with final plans being made for the upcoming Student Mission Trip.

Pastors' Library Project

11/5/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

Recently, the pastors of our Church plants were sent a large addition to their libraries!  Pastor Jeff Noblit believes that of all the things a pastor needs, he needs good books.  Here is what we sent them:

Announcing True Church Conference 2011!

10/19/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

We have some very exciting news to tell you!

The theme of the 2011 True Church Conference is going to be.......

News From a Church Partner

10/4/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

Grace Bible Church near Coldwater, MS, one of our church partners, is sponsoring a conference.  Chris Twilley, pastor of Grace Bible Church has been a friend of our ministry for several years. 

Church Partner News

9/1/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

One of our True Church Partners, Grace Baptist Church in Selmer, TN is gearing up for a fall conference.  Pastor Nate Penland is a former member of Grace Life Church and now partners with Anchored in Truth to pastor a biblical church in southern Tennessee. 

Exciting News from Ankeny, IA

8/11/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

We have exciting news to report from Ankeny, IA!  On October 3rd, what is now known as Ankeny Fellowship will become Grace Life Church of Greater Des Moines, an official church plant of our ministry.

Anchored in Truth Magazine

7/2/2010 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

The last couple of weeks have been very exciting for Anchored in Truth!  We produced and mailed out our first ever magazine.  In it you will find information about how God has been at work in our ministry. 

Summer Reading!

6/23/2010 | Posted By ait

Each morning before starting the work day, Anchored in Truth and Grace Life staff come together for a time of devotion, accountability, and prayer.  Usually, a member of the ministerial staff will share a meditation on a portion of scripture for us to dwell on throughout the day...

Memorial Day Sale!

5/25/2010 | Posted By ait

As our nation celebrates Memorial Day, we invite you to join us in remembering those who have fallen in service to our country.  We have been blessed with great freedom to worship God, while many have lost their lives protecting our freedoms.
 
Beginning today through May 31st, all items in the Anchored in Truth store are available at 50% off to the friends of the ministry.  Stock up on your summer reading material, or enjoy an audio or video message at 1/2 off!  All shipping fees still apply.  To obtain this discount, simply enter the coupon code memorialday10.
 
Sale ends at midnight on May 31st.

We Need Your Input!

3/19/2010 | Posted By AIT

We are beginning the process of redesigning th web site!  We would love to hear your thoughts.  What about this site would you like to see improved?  Send us an email to info@anchoredintruth.org and give us your ideas!

The Glory of God in Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God

2/21/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Jeff Noblit’s message Sunday morning.  Brother Jeff is Senior Pastor-Teacher of Grace Life Church of the Shoals and founder of Anchored in Truth Ministries.

Loving Sinners

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Conrad Mbewe’s message Friday evening.  Heralding from Zambia, brother Conrad is widely regarded as the African Spurgeon.  He has pastored the Kabwata Baptist Church for more than 20 years.

True Church Conference Part 2

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Brother Tom has great music on the agenda for this evening; The Wonderful Cross, Praise To The Lord The Almighty, Lord Have Mercy (Kyrie), How Great Thou Art/How Great Is Our God.

The Sin of Unbelief

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

(Thoughts and notes from Barry King’s message Saturday morning.  Brother Barry is pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Wood Green, London and leads the Grace Baptist Church Planting Initiative.)

The Doctrine of Hell/The Wrath of an Unpropitiated God

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from David Miller’s message Saturday Morning.

Missionary Pioneer Andrew Fuller & Hyper-Calvinism

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Dr. Michael Haykin’s message Saturday afternoon.

The Great Commission

2/20/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Conrad Mbewe’s message Saturday evening.

True Church Conference Part 1

2/19/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Brother Tom and a fantastic ensemble leading congregation in song.  Had an opportunity to speak with Ben from New Orleans this morning here with his wife.

Defining Hyper-Calvinsim

2/19/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Dr. Michael Haykin’s message this morning.  Dr. Haykin is Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Urging ALL to Repent & Believe

2/19/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

Thoughts and notes from Jonathan Sims’ message this morning.  Brother Jon-O, as he’s affectionately called, is pastor of Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

The Wonder of Unconditional Love

2/18/2010 | Posted By Ken Askew

(Thoughts and notes from David Miller’s sermon this evening.)

TCC 2010 Update!

1/28/2010 | Posted By AIT

It won’t be long now until the annual True Church Conference gets underway.

Early Registration Countdown

12/21/2009 | Posted By AIT

Midnight New Year's Eve ends the Early Registration period for True Church Conference 2010.

God's Sovereignty, Man's Responsibility

11/10/2009 | Posted By AIT

When you consider salvation which do you think of God's sovereignty or man's responsibility?

Congratulations Christ Community Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio

11/3/2009 | Posted By AIT

Christ Community Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio celebrated their first worship service this past Sunday, November 1.

Turning the Page

8/4/2009 | Posted By AIT

Pastor Jeff Noblit and Grace Life Church began what promises to be a rich and challenging journey on Sunday, August 2.

Do You Twitter?

7/16/2009 | Posted By AIT

Have you joined this social networking phenomenon?  It's perhaps one of the most instantaneous forms of communication around.

Chattanooga, Here We Come

6/26/2009 | Posted By AIT

We are gearing up and hitting the road to the Reality Check Conference in Chattanooga, TN.  Online registration is now closed.  However, if you would like to join us at Reality Check, we offer on-site registration.  If you need hotel accomodations, e-mail us at realitycheckinfo@gmail.com  Hope to see you there.

Conference Schedule Set

5/20/2009 | Posted By AIT

The schedule for this year's Reality Check Student Conference has been set.

A Conference Like No Other

4/28/2009 | Posted By AIT

Parents and teenagers often have differing opinions about a lot of things, but Reality Check 2009 offers a unique opportunity to bring two generations together around truth!

Sweet Home Alabama!

4/6/2009 | Posted By ait

Jeff and Chad flew back from Dallas late Sunday night.

What's Hot?

3/12/2009 | Posted By AIT

Wrapping Up!

3/3/2009 | Posted By AIT

It's a Wrap!  The 2009 True Church Conference was an incredible time of fellowship, amazing preaching of the Word of God, and Spirit-filled praise and worship.

Day Two

2/20/2009 | Posted By AIT

The Friday morning sessions of the True Church Conference have just concluded. Jeff Noblit shared "Grace Wrought Repentance" and Jonathan Sims preached about "The Repenting Believer."

Wow!

2/19/2009 | Posted By AIT

The True Church Conference is underway!  We have record attendance, and Conrad Mbewe has just finished the first message, "The Radical Depravity of Man."  This message will be the featured sermon tomorrow at www.sermonaudio.com!  Stay tuned here to follow along.

Prayer and Support

2/13/2009 | Posted By AIT

As we head into the final days of preparation for the True Church Conference many things are very evident. 

Conference Vision

2/4/2009 | Posted By AIT

Excitement is Building!

1/29/2009 | Posted By AIT

As of today, the True Church Conference is only three weeks away. Much work has gone in behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly!

Registration Is Through the Roof!

1/23/2009 | Posted By AIT

Hosting a conference in a 'down economy' on a topic like Repentance would not be wise in the world's view.  But it is nothing for God to draw more 800 people from 35 states and 3 foreign countries to a small town in Alabama for the express purpose of learning about repentance!

Just Two More Days!

12/29/2008 | Posted By AIT

The striking of midnight on December 31st is not just the ball falling in Times Square!  True Church Conference Registration Fees increase by $20.00 at midnight CST!

Give Generously

12/9/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

During this season of celebrating, I want to exhort you to especially do one thing: give generously.  This year, as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that God gave generously in order that we might be redeemed.  I hope that you would follow God’s example and be marked by giving this season and this following year. 

Link Us!

11/7/2008 | Posted By AIT

Help us spread the word about the True Church Conference!

Reality Check Student Conference

10/29/2008 | Posted By AIT

Anchored in Truth Ministries is excited to announce the dates for next year's Reality Check Student Conference! 

True Church Conference Postal Service!

10/14/2008 | Posted By AIT

The last two weeks have been a continuous cycle of tabbing, labeling, and mailing True Church Conference brochures.

Exciting News!

10/1/2008 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

The Brochures for the True Church Conference 2009 have arrived

First Baptist is now Grace Life

7/24/2008 | Posted By AIT

Same doctrine. Same distinctives. Same denomination. First Baptist Church of Muscle Shoals is now Grace Life Church of the Shoals.

Conference Theme Announced!

7/12/2008 | Posted By AIT

We are excited to announce that we have set the theme for the 2009 True Church Conference! 

AnchorPoints Launched

6/2/2008 | Posted By AIT

AnchorPoints is an exciting new feature from Anchored in Truth Ministries. AnchorPoints is designed to provide resources concerning specific areas of ministry in the local church. Regularly, a new topic will be featured, and various resources will be gathered together on one page for you to conveniently access. The AnchorPoints page will include sermon MP3s, video, and transcripts from Pastor-Teacher Jeff Noblit related to the topic, plus, blog entries and FAQ’s. The current AnchorPoints page features Small Group Ministry in the local church. Click here to access AnchorPoints now.

The Pathetic Milky Way

5/2/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

As preachers, we are required to preach so that the hearers will know all of Christ that He wants them to know until we see Him face to face.  I am not talking about facts and figures, but spiritually dynamic truths and principles that we apply to our lives today.  I am talking about knowing it so that you can make it incarnational into your life and heart in a deeper way.

The Danger of the Milky Way

4/24/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

The enemies of the church often do not attack the way that we expect.  They don’t just come in suddenly and abruptly, like dropping a bomb, and let their presence be known.  They are much more slow and seductive.  They often tend to take a gradual approach, much like a cancer in the body that grows undetected and far too often isn’t noticed until it’s too late.  Today I want to expose one of these enemies of the church to you.  I call this enemy the Milky Way.

A Most Worthy and Precious Condition

4/17/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

Did you know that as a Christian you are in a most worthy and precious condition? That is why we are called to sometimes experience rejection and other persecutions. That is what Hebrews 11:38 is telling us. The writer of Hebrews spoke of those who had been persecuted by rejection and some martyred as, “men of whom the world was not worthy.” God’s point is that we are most worthy and precious to God, and the world is not worthy of our fellowship. The world’s rejection of us is actually a sovereign God’s judgment of them!

Shipping Upgrades

4/11/2008 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

God has so graciously multiplied the requests for resources through our online store that we will soon have to begin adding shipping charges to each order. It’s important to note that we do not include handling charges, and the shipping amount you will be charged is the exact shipping cost of sending your order.

Along with internal office upgrades, your order delivery times should be greatly reduced! The new shipping charge policy will not take effect until April 16, 2008, so there are a few remaining days to shop at store.anchoredintruth.org.

Sprirtual Bonding in Small Groups

4/9/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

Spiritual bonding is an essential part of Christian fellowship.  Spiritual bonding must take place.  Spiritual bonding does not just happen, but takes time and trust.  In the context of a large church, such as First Baptist Church, bonding can prove difficult.  In fact, often in a church of 100, spiritual bonding can be difficult.  However, bonding which is essential, can take place whether you are in a church of 100 or in a church of 1000.  This can happen through the ministry of Small Groups.

AIT Update

4/7/2008 | Posted By Anchored in Truth

We’ve passed 100! We praise the Lord that Pastors continue to sign up for our Pastors Network and last week we surpassed 100 pastors in our network! This is exciting news. There are over 100 pastors and churches who desire to be connected and network together to see God glorified through the church. Please pray for these men and these churches. We pray that this network will be a tool that God will use to advance His kingdom!

Modeling 'the Walk' through Small Groups

4/3/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

One key aspect to equipping through Small Groups is the Biblical principle of modeling. Within Small Groups we may model godly living to one another. We can model prayer to new believers. We can model evangelism to those who are timid. We can model a godly family to those who are newlyweds. Small Groups provides the intimacy and close fellowship that opens the door for modeling the Christian life to others.

Dear Wife Farewell

4/2/2008 | Posted By AIT

Christopher Love was a Presbyterian minister in London, England during the time of the English civil war.  He was beheaded on August 22, 1651.  

Evangelism & Small Groups

3/28/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

One way that every single member of the church can be a part of a team to share the Gospel with the lost is through the ministry of Small Groups.  This ministry is evident in the New Testament.  Acts 5:42 says, “And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”  The Small Groups in Acts (“house to house”) were on a mission to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  This should be our pattern today!

Our Theology Must Dictate Our Methodology

3/25/2008 | Posted By AIT

It is our desire to be thoroughly biblical in the totality of our lives. Our purpose, our methods, and our goals must be from sound, biblical teaching. We reject the modern concept that biblical goals can be achieved by man-centered, man-empowered methods. Our theology must dictate our methodology.

Blinded By Much Light

3/20/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

The overwhelming testimony from Scripture is that saving faith never stands alone, but is accompanied by lasting fruit. (John 15:16) Faith is not a one time ritual or event that happens in one’s life, but is something that remains present throughout the Christian’s life. Martin Luther and John Calvin are both credited as saying, “We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone!”

Christ-Centered

3/17/2008 | Posted By AIT

God is most glorified through the Person and work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.  By His unrivaled character and work (merit), He has redeemed for Himself a people (the Church).  As His church, we strive above all things to know Him, love Him, praise Him, and serve Him.  It is by, through, and for Him that we exist.  It is our goal to keep Him the honored center of all that we say and do!  ‘In all things He must have the preeminence’ (Colossians 1:18).

"Life" Must Be Organized

3/13/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

Can organization be death? Yes. Does organization bring certain death? Absolutely not! We must pray and ask God to bless all of our endeavors with His power. Without the power of God within our church there will be inevitable death, but this does not mean that there cannot be organization. In fact, the opposite is true. If we want life within the church, we must have organization.

Recommended Book List

3/13/2008 | Posted By AIT

For some reading is laborious, boring, and frustrating. For others reading is exciting, joyful, and educational. In the life of a pastor, however, reading is vital. Pastors should be readers. If we want to continue to grow as Christians, church leaders, or as pastors, reading must maintain a priority in our lives. But it is not just enough to read. You have to read the right things. The Bible must obviously demand our devotion, but there are many great books that we can read and be challenged to grow.

An Organization for Spectators or an Organism for Ministry?

3/6/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

Through small groups, every church member is enabled to minister.  All are called to serve the body of Christ in one way or another.  Small Groups is the vehicle that enables everyone to serve. 

Glory of God Focused

3/3/2008 | Posted By AIT

“Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever” (Larger Catechism). We have been created and redeemed by God and for God; therefore, our chief desire is to know Him and promote His glory in every circumstance of life and among all the peoples of the earth. “ . . . whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:30).

The Glory of God & Church Discipline

2/28/2008 | Posted By Pastor Jeff Noblit

One primary way we glorify God is to make much of Him. One primary way we make much of Him is by obeying His precepts (His Word).

Reflections on True Church Conference 2008

2/25/2008 | Posted By AIT

This weekend more than 600 people from over 30 states and several countries met with one another and met with the Lord at this year’s True Church Conference.

True Church Conference Nearing

2/5/2008 | Posted By AIT

What's Going On?
There are times it would be nice to have a camera in the Anchored in Truth offices. It would be the only way to truly show all of the happenings, especially in the days leading up to a conference.