No...we're not veterinarians and neither are we pet spiritualists! Cat and Dog Theology has just found a unique, memorable, humor-filled, scripture-based way of communicating the need for Christians to re-think their relationship with their Master (God). The purpose of Cat and Dog Theology is to call the global church away from its self-centeredness and to focus on the glory of God.
Started in 1999, the seminars are now being taught in 30 countries and represented by a multi-national team in 16 of those countries. The book is now in five languages and there is a CHILDREN'S version of the seminar that runs concurrently with the adult seminar. Resources continue to be produced and are available in book, CD, MP3 and DVD. But, by far, the best experience is to have a live seminar in your church!
Used for both revival programs and missions conferences, Cat and Dog Theology is being used by God to change people and entire churches. A 96-year old man went away saying, "Why didn't someone show me this before?" Others claim, "Nothing has affected me more than this seminar to give my whole life to God and to live it for Him!" One church changed its name and another reviewed and rewrote every job description within the church. (See testimonials page for more comments.)
------------------------------- YES, But What Is It?
Cat and Dog Theology is a high-impact experience that examines the
heart of Christians in the 21st century and the typical modern message
about Christianity being presented in today's churches. Through humor
and scripture the presentation pricks our spirit and tickles our
funny-bone resulting in an overwhelming sense of "joyful conviction".
Using an illustration of "cats and dogs" and how each relates to its
master, Cat and Dog Theology challenges Christians to see how we tend,
like a cat, to use our Master mainly for getting what we want. The
illustration points out the difference between "us living for God" and
"God living for us". The average Christian, while saying he lives his
life for God, is actually living his life to get from birth to death in
the safest, softest, easiest and most comfortable fashion possible --
and often just uses God to keep him safe, soft, easy and comfortable -
and to keep the difficulties, trials, tragedies and adversities away.
Cat and Dog Theology will help the people of your church switch from
"Me-ology" to "Theology".
Cat and Dog Theology focuses on the Glory of God as the primary
motivation and purpose of our lives. It challenges the church to
recognize that MISSIONS is one of the best ways to radiate God's
greatest glory! Cat and Dog Theology takes missions off the back burner
and moves it to the front so your church will want to incorporate
missions into everything it does. Your church will never do missions
the same way again!
The seminar has 5 one-hour presentations. Each presentation has a theme
and style that maintains the attention of those from ages 7 to 97. The
Cat and Dog Theology presentation can be done in 2, 3, 4 or 5 hour
seminars. The more you have, the greater the impact! (we recommend at
least 4 hours.)
Note: Besides a children's version of the seminar there is a special
seminar for training your children's teachers so they can both follow
up on what is taught at the seminar and bring missions into the theme
of each week's lesson. More information is provided elsewhere on this
site about these special features.
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