Format
The following is a suggestion only. If redesigning the format, a minimum of two hours is required for teaching plus additional time for open discussion.
SATURDAY
Registration 8:30 – 9:00 am
Session 1 9:00 – 10:15 am
Break 10:15 – 10:30 am
Session 2 1030 – 11:30 am
Open Discussion 11:30 – 12:00 pm
(Study notes will be provided)
SUNDAY Sermon
NOTE: Tim is fully booked until the end of 2026, but is available to minister to your church family in 2027.
Subject Matter
Tim feels that the Lord has led him to offer a weekend of concentrated teaching on life-changing themes. He is currently offering a combination of teaching and preaching on three themes, with more to come. NOTE: TIM WOULD BE HAPPY TO PLAN AND PREPARE FOR MOST SUBJECTS THAT MAY BE PERTINENT TO YOUR CHURCH FAMILY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK.
The first is entitled “YOU’VE GOT THE POWER”. The Saturday seminar is a study on living a victorious and effective Christian life. Sunday’s sermon is an exegetical study of Ephesians 1:3; 16-18. In general, this ‘Transformation Weekend’ is designed to help people be set free from habits, ministry insecurity, feelings of inability, and complacency in their Christian walk.
The second theme is: “PERFECT LOVE”. Imagine the impact we, as a church, could have if we truly loved God and others as God loved us. In Saturday’s first session we will discuss practical ways to apply the biblical standards of loving God first, followed by loving our brothers and sisters in Christ, our neighbour, and even our enemies. The second session will be a lesson on the need for forgiveness, and how to sincerely achieve this challenging directive. On Sunday Tim will do an exegetical study of Philippians 2.
Tim is currently working on “WALKING IN HOLINESS, LIVING IN GRACE”
The pendulum of biblical understanding rarely strikes the middle on this subject. Balance is essential to living as God wants us to live. When we find that balance through the truth of God’s Word combined with the work of the Holy Spirit it is truly transformational for individuals and your church as a whole.
Pastor’s Reference
It is with great pleasure that I recommend to you Rev Tim Lukings and his ministry “Above All Else”. Recently Tim and his wife Kris facilitated a “Transformation Weekend” at Prospect Community Church, Colborne Ontario, where I am the Pastor. This was an informative , life changing teaching . This ministry is Biblically based thus providing a strong foundation. The teaching is Holy Spirit based and is put forth in a manner that is understandable for all. – Pastor Leonard Sonneveld
Financial Arrangement
The following is a tool to guide churches in calculating a suggested amount of support for Tim’s ministry. However, Tim considers the opportunity to minister to your congregation to be of far greater value than finances. If your church cannot afford the suggested amounts below, but you feel that this ministry would be of value to your congregation, please email or call Tim to discuss.
Accommodation
For most of the year Tim and his wife Kris, will travel in a small bus conversion (soon to be completed). If allowed to park in the church parking lot, using church electricity and possibly water, they are completely self-sufficient for both sleeping and meals.
Travel Costs
Please plan to reimburse the ministry for the cost of diesel fuel at $0.55 per kilometer from either the previous ministry location or the Lukings’ home in St. Catharines.
Ministry
Tim does not want his ministry to be a financial burden to the church. Therefore, to keep it simple and flexible, either an honourarium based on current church policy, or a love offering from the congregation is suitable. If it is determined to take a love offering, this should be done by the pastor or church representative. Tim will not speak about finances. (Please note that ‘Above All Else, A Christian Ministry ‘ is not a registered charity and cannot give receipts for income tax purposes).
Books
Tim has written two books and a number of booklets. He would like to make these available for congregants to purchase at a price slightly above the cost of printing.
If interested
Please complete the Booking Request form on the website: www.above-all-else.ca However, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the number below.
Contact Information
Above All Else, Tim and Kris Lukings, 201 – 7 Gale Cr., St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7M8
Email: timlukings@outlook.com Cell# 519-437-8391
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