Purity & Holiness

A Biblical Perspective on

Relationships and Sexuality

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND YOUTH PASTORS

How do we teach our youth to abstain when the world cries out, "Be one of us?" After years of counseling youth, our founders, Bob Tissot and Alex Rahill, found a void in the lessons our Christian youth have been taught. They knew the "no", but not the "why". We’ve been teaching their heads, but not reaching their hearts. The message is not to do purity, but to be pure. Through this program our goal is to bring a young person to an understanding of why God calls us to lead a holy life, and then to set standards and commitments to gain a life of Purity & Holiness.
Our young people are not going to hear the Word of God on television, at most educational institutions, and they are not going to read it on Facebook, in People, or on a blog. Where then are they going to hear the truth? Where then are they going to take time to study and reflect on God's Word especially in the critical area of sexuality.

One of the facts that we need to come to terms with is that our young people are bombarded on a daily basis with opinions about how they should best live their lives in order to best serve themselves. Where does the Lord and His will fit into this? Usually God is portrayed as a killjoy who is out to deprive us of anything that feels even remotely close to satisfying. This is a lie. The truth is that God is our loving heavenly Father who wants the best for us, his children; His way is the best way!

God invented our sexuality and called it good within the "protective walls" of Christian marriage. We need to do the same. Outside of these walls however, it is like a fire being burned in the middle of the living room instead of in the fireplace-- It can burn down dreams and destroy lives. Learn with us that “Purity is a blessing….not a curse.”

Age appropriate themes are presented in each of the purity seminars. Pure Expedition is targeted for the high school student while Pure Adventure focuses on middle school students. Your students will want to attend each.

Purity and Holiness retreats are designed for a local faith community to come, grow and learn together and return home accountable to one another. Come with your youth group, or join with others of the same age in exploring and learning together.

Youth leaders --- bring 10 campers and you attend for free!

Key verse: “It is God's will that you should be holy; that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you His Holy Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV)

"During the Puirty & Holiness weekend, Bob engages the youth, keepes them excoited through personal stories and hands-on activities. Bob builds friendships with each person and the youth leave knowing they have made a forever friend".

Tammy Culp, Trinity United Methodist

"Thank you so much for this teaching. It really impacted my thinking on this subject. I always knew the value of purity but this makes it practical as well.”
~ Mary Nauta, Rock Lake Christian Assembly

"So many parents have commented how their kids “caught it” and could describe examples very clearly….this topic is so needed and so important! We have been blessed and our students have been drawn to purity rather than what the world offers."
~ Eileen Wiersma, Washtenaw Christian Academy

"I am a youth pastor in Sao Paulo Brazil and have been using the Purity and Holiness in our Sunday school class. This material has truly been a blessing!”

~ David Merkh

"Sometimes I feel as if the bible is just a book of rules. I was able to see more than that. It’s like a guide, a map, with warning signs and signs to direct you. I also learned that abstinence is about doing something…purity is about being something. I want to be something good, something pleasing, and something honoring.” ~ 9th grader

If you should desire information on the other topics or how to participate in the entire program please contact Bob Tissot at (269) 244-5193 or e-mail him at bob@blbc.com

Purity & Holiness Study Manual

God created us for relationship. His desire is to bless us with the greatest relationships the world can comprehend.

Now in it's second printing, this all inclusive study manual introduces the nine keys of purity to help you pursue God's best in all your relationships. Ten weeks of personal devotion/follow-up lessons are included, and are ideal for individual study or group study and discussion.

Purity & Holiness Study Manual. $12 plus $3.00 shipping.
In quantities of 10 only $10.00 each

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