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Introduction for Leaders

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Welcome to the Small Group Support Site for Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project!

We hope this tool will further equip you as you participate in this innovative small group curriculum.

The site includes a lesson guide, articles from Dr. Tackett (tour guide notes), lesson slides, Scripture references and additional supporting material. You will eventually have access to the Library of Worldview Thought and Vision sections. These two areas will connect you to the larger issues at stake and provide an environment for you to wrestle with worldview issues beyond the small group setting.

Technical Tips
In order to provide you with the best possible online learning experience, please note the following technical tips:

  • Make sure Adobe Reader is installed. You will need this for viewing PDF resources.
  • Make sure Flash 8.0 or 9.0 player is installed. You will need this for viewing video content (a high-speed connection is recommended).
  • For improved site performance we recommend using Internet Explorer on Windows and Firefox on Macintosh systems.
  • To save PDF resources to your system right click the link and select “Save As” or “Save Target As.”
  • Disable pop-up blockers.

Helpful Resources
Listed below are descriptions of a few resources that may assist you in communicating the larger concepts of The Truth Project to others. To download these files just click on the linked titles.

For answers regarding legal permissions and the use of these and other Truth Project resources, please reviewthis document.

The Lesson Guide
LessonGuide
The Lesson Guide provides a graphically appealing overview of all 12 lessons that make up The Truth Project.

The Compass
Compass
The Worldview Compass displays a view of life through God’s eyes. It is a 360 degree look at all areas of life from the biblical perspective.

The Truth Project Framework
framework
The vision of The Truth Project is to build a systematic and comprehensive biblical worldview in the lives of everyone who completes this study. We trust this framework provides the foundations on which this study is laid, as well as the various pillars of truth that make up our understanding of God’s view of all of life.

The Truth Project Calendar
Calendar
The Truth Project Calendar shows the cycle of events surrounding the life of The Truth Project, to include not only your group, but the multiplication of facilitators that may arise from your study.

The Truth Project Process
Process
This graphic details your role in the project; from praying, inviting, hosting, leading and raising up the next generation of facilitators.

The Poster
Poster
The poster can be downloaded and printed to promote not only your own small group, but upcoming regional training conferences.

The Key Terms
keyterms
Download a listing of key terms alphabetically or by lesson.

Thank you for joining us on the journey! We pray God will transform you and everyone who joins your small group study.

Come on inside!

Frequently Asked Questions about Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project

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The Following Information was taken directly from the truth project’s official website:

Upcoming Events

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The Following Information was taken directly from the truth project’s official website:

Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project is pleased to announce several upcoming conference and training events. These exciting events are being held throughout the country and are essential for potential small group leaders.

If you have participated in one of these events, or in a small group led by another leader, then you are eligible to lead your own group. Register for the MyTruthProject Support Site to purchase your DVD set if you don’t have one already, and you’ll also find other resources to help you lead a small group.

Local Training Event

          None currently scheduled

Partner Training Event

          None currently scheduled

Special Event

          None currently scheduled

Local Training events are designed for those who are either already committed to leading The Truth Project as a small group or those who aren’t quite sure but want to learn more about what to expect. In addition, the agenda focuses on training and vision components, supporting the worldview content. Local Training events are facilitated by The Truth Project staff. Partner Training events are facilitated and trained by the community partner. When registering for a Partner Training event, please register or contact the partner office as indicated.

Each conference session is designed to equip you to facilitate Focus on the Family’s DVD-based Christian Worldview lessons. You will be equipped by our Christian worldview team to lead your own small group.

The Truth Project Curriculum is a systematic and comprehensive biblical worldview study that looks at all of life. Conferences will equip you to make a Christ-centered difference on culture by applying God’s principles to daily life. See an overview of the lessons.

For more information about Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project call (800) A-FAMILY (232-6459) or fill out our contact form.

E-newsletter Archive

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The following information was taken directly from The Truth Project’s Official Website:

Welcome to The Truth Project e-newsletter archive. To subscribe to the e-newsletter, enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box in the left column and click “submit.”

A Fox Show (07-23-07)
A clever fox reminds Del of some key truths.
read more
A Lesson From My Past: Part Five (12-01-05)
In the final part of his series, Dr. Del Tackett discusses separation of church and state, the growth of civil government and other important issues in relation to judicial appointments.
read more
A Lesson From My Past: Part Four (12-02-05)
In Part Four of Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project E-newsletter series, Del Tackett looks at two key dates that relate to the current situation regarding U.S. Supreme Court nominations.
read more
A Rockwell Moment (02-12-08)
Putting the American Tradition into perspective…
read more
An Incredible Story (02-16-08)
We have an incredible story to tell you…
read more
An Open Dialogue On Evolution (05-27-08)
Many Christians struggle with the issue of evolution…
read more
Del’s New Blog (05-23-07)
Dr. Del Tackett has started a blog, so you can keep up with his varied and insightful observations…
read more
Doing What is Right (11-06-06)
Worldviews, media influence and the importance of voting.
read more
Dr. Ben Stein Confronts Darwin, in Expelled (04-29-08)
Is Darwinism unassailable “fact?” Many scientists insist it is so, yet they struggle to explain…
read more
Emergency Room (12-18-07)
When the script doesn’t read as you think it’s supposed to…
read more
Halloween: A Night of ‘Spiritual Naturalism’ (10-31-06)
How ‘spiritual naturalism’ moves us away from the transcendent God of the universe.
read more
Hats Off to the U.S. Navy (08-21-07)
An Air Force guy at sea…
read more
How Perfect Are We To Be? (11-06-07)
Are we ordered to have order?
read more
King’s Baptist Transformation (02-26-08)
The Pastor of King’s Baptist Church, in Vero Beach, Florida tells how it impacted his Church…
read more
Mother’s Day (05-13-08)
Dr. Tackett muses about mothers and “odd” socks….
read more
New Leader Training Resource! (04-01-08)
Check out the new Leader Training DVD, with helpful videos on leading small groups…
read more
Our Faith is Not An Emotion (01-19-08)
Reflections on having to face tough truths…
read more
Pebbles in My Mind (09-17-07)
How little things can really get our attention…
read more
Searching for Ponies in the Hay (10-02-07)
Look for what is hidden…
read more
Stone-gate (04-05-07)
Before Watergate, there’s the story of the greatest cover-up of all time…
read more
Thanksgiving and Praise Day (11-21-06)
A reminder of the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
read more
The Da Vinci Code, Same Old Story (05-17-06)
Dr. Del Tackett addresses the challenge of The Da Vinci Code.
read more
The Prince of Peace (12-22-06)
In a society which sometimes forgets Him, we remember the Prince of Peace…
read more
The Shrimp Who Changed England (02-22-07)
The diminutive William Wilberforce helped transform England through the force of his love for people, and God…
read more
The “Theocracy” Argument (06-10-08)
Dr. Tackett explains common myths about Christians, “theocracy” and what Christians should expect from government…
read more
The Truth Project in Hawaii (06-17-07)
The Truth Project takes the Truth to a training conference in Hawaii…
read more
The Truth Project is Coming to Detroit and Phoenix This Month! (04-15-08)
An update on The Truth Project’s many activities, in spreading God’s Truth…
read more
Trends at the Focus on the Family Institute (03-18-08)
Teaching college students is a joy for Del…
read more
Virginia Tech Massacre — Who’s To Blame? (04-18-07)
Does our society’s predominant culture and worldview make crimes like at Virginia Tech more common?
read more
Watching the Moon Turn Red (09-04-07)
Waiting for a blood-red moon…
read more
What Teens Want (02-20-06)
Do most teens have a biblical worldview?
read more
Where Does the Iceman Evidence Lead? (08-07-07)
Whose side is the Iceman on?
read more
Wilberforce: The Rest of the Story (03-09-07)
The lesser-known story of Wilberforce’s personal transformation…
read more
Wilberforce: What Now? (03-21-07)
What giants do you face, which you must deal with?
read more
Wrestling With Perfection Again (12-04-07)
Further reflections, based on comments to the first “Wrestling With Perfection”…
read more
A Fox Show (07-23-07)
A clever fox reminds Del of some key truths.
read more
A Lesson From My Past: Part Five (12-01-05)
In the final part of his series, Dr. Del Tackett discusses separation of church and state, the growth of civil government and other important issues in relation to judicial appointments.
read more
A Lesson From My Past: Part Four (12-02-05)
In Part Four of Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project E-newsletter series, Del Tackett looks at two key dates that relate to the current situation regarding U.S. Supreme Court nominations.
read more
A Rockwell Moment (02-12-08)
Putting the American Tradition into perspective…
read more
An Incredible Story (02-16-08)
We have an incredible story to tell you…
read more
An Open Dialogue On Evolution (05-27-08)
Many Christians struggle with the issue of evolution…
read more
Del’s New Blog (05-23-07)
Dr. Del Tackett has started a blog, so you can keep up with his varied and insightful observations…
read more
Doing What is Right (11-06-06)
Worldviews, media influence and the importance of voting.
read more
Dr. Ben Stein Confronts Darwin, in Expelled (04-29-08)
Is Darwinism unassailable “fact?” Many scientists insist it is so, yet they struggle to explain…
read more
Emergency Room (12-18-07)
When the script doesn’t read as you think it’s supposed to…
read more
Halloween: A Night of ‘Spiritual Naturalism’ (10-31-06)
How ‘spiritual naturalism’ moves us away from the transcendent God of the universe.
read more
Hats Off to the U.S. Navy (08-21-07)
An Air Force guy at sea…
read more
How Perfect Are We To Be? (11-06-07)
Are we ordered to have order?
read more
King’s Baptist Transformation (02-26-08)
The Pastor of King’s Baptist Church, in Vero Beach, Florida tells how it impacted his Church…
read more
Mother’s Day (05-13-08)
Dr. Tackett muses about mothers and “odd” socks….
read more
New Leader Training Resource! (04-01-08)
Check out the new Leader Training DVD, with helpful videos on leading small groups…
read more
Our Faith is Not An Emotion (01-19-08)
Reflections on having to face tough truths…
read more
Pebbles in My Mind (09-17-07)
How little things can really get our attention…
read more
Searching for Ponies in the Hay (10-02-07)
Look for what is hidden…
read more
Stone-gate (04-05-07)
Before Watergate, there’s the story of the greatest cover-up of all time…
read more
Thanksgiving and Praise Day (11-21-06)
A reminder of the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
read more
The Da Vinci Code, Same Old Story (05-17-06)
Dr. Del Tackett addresses the challenge of The Da Vinci Code.
read more
The Prince of Peace (12-22-06)
In a society which sometimes forgets Him, we remember the Prince of Peace…
read more
The Shrimp Who Changed England (02-22-07)
The diminutive William Wilberforce helped transform England through the force of his love for people, and God…
read more
The “Theocracy” Argument (06-10-08)
Dr. Tackett explains common myths about Christians, “theocracy” and what Christians should expect from government…
read more
The Truth Project in Hawaii (06-17-07)
The Truth Project takes the Truth to a training conference in Hawaii…
read more
The Truth Project is Coming to Detroit and Phoenix This Month! (04-15-08)
An update on The Truth Project’s many activities, in spreading God’s Truth…
read more
Trends at the Focus on the Family Institute (03-18-08)
Teaching college students is a joy for Del…
read more
Virginia Tech Massacre — Who’s To Blame? (04-18-07)
Does our society’s predominant culture and worldview make crimes like at Virginia Tech more common?
read more
Watching the Moon Turn Red (09-04-07)
Waiting for a blood-red moon…
read more
What Teens Want (02-20-06)
Do most teens have a biblical worldview?
read more
Where Does the Iceman Evidence Lead? (08-07-07)
Whose side is the Iceman on?
read more
Wilberforce: The Rest of the Story (03-09-07)
The lesser-known story of Wilberforce’s personal transformation…
read more
Wilberforce: What Now? (03-21-07)
What giants do you face, which you must deal with?
read more
Wrestling With Perfection Again (12-04-07)
Further reflections, based on comments to the first “Wrestling With Perfection”…
read more

E-newsletter Archive

Welcome to The Truth Project e-newsletter archive. To subscribe to the e-newsletter, enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box in the left column and click “submit.”

Who is Del Tackett?

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This Information was taken directly from The Truth Project’s Official Website:

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Dr. Del Tackett is former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a former Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family. He is also the chief spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project—a nationwide initiative designed to bring the Christian worldview to the body of Christ.

An adjunct professor at New Geneva Theological Seminary and Summit Ministries, Dr. Tackett served more than 20 years in the United States Air Force. During the George H. W. Bush administration, he served at the White House, where he was appointed by President Bush as the director of technical planning for the National Security Council. Dr. Tackett later served in various senior analyst and manager capacities at Kaman Sciences Corporation and ITT Industries.  He now works with Coral Ridge Ministries as TV co-host for the show “Cross Examine.”  He still works with The Truth Project, and publishes to his blog, Truth Observed.

As a professor, Dr. Tackett has taught more than 30 undergraduate and graduate courses at three different institutions, over a 12 year period. He is also an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Dr. Tackett holds three earned degrees (D.M., Colorado Technical University; M.S., Auburn University; B.S., Kansas State University).

Dr. Tackett has published a variety of written works including articles in Focus on the Family magazine that address worldview and cultural issues. He has had several technical articles and manuals published by the U.S. Air Force.

A sought after conference speaker, Dr. Tackett addresses topics such as American Christian heritage, Christian worldview, technical subjects and management.

Del and his wife Melissa have been married since 1972. They have four grown children.

Visit Del’s blog, Truth Observed.

Copyright © 2006-2012 Focus on the Family

What is Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project?

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The Following Information was taken directly from The Truth Project’s Official Website:

In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview.1

Because of this, today’s believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life’s ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation.

To counter this slide within the body of Christ, Focus on the Family has launched one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry – The Truth Project.

The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.

We believe this one project represents the possibility for exponential change within the body of Christ; millions been transformed by this curriculum. As it has been throughout history, God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world.

We invite you to be a part of this cultural change by participating in or leading a small group of your own. Contact us to learn how you can get involved in Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project!

Want to know more about what’s in The Truth Project lessons? See an overview.

Attend a training conference or complete our online leader training courseand you’ll be able to obtain your copy of The Truth Project DVD set, which includes all 13 professionally produced lessons on 8 DVDs.