Good Shepherd
Initiative

Free Since 1983
To Educate & Motivate
- not "entertain" -
HIS Character Matters

Human Trafficking & Slavery
Don't Just Happen
(Jesus said in Mark 7:21-23)

Would a "good" God design
"survival of the fittest"
as His WAY?
(Isaiah 65:25)

Canyon
Grand Canyon Expedition
(Thanks Tom & Paula)

Rights - Any discussion about human rights (slavery, oppression) or animal rights (cruelty, abuse) must first address our Creator's rights. He has the right to command how we treat both His people and His animals.

raccoon_river_sidarms

* * Videos of Animal Friends
- More Pics / Vids -

Responsibilities - Jesus said the root cause of suffering in this world is a distorted view of and/or the rejection of the true WAY of our Creator. (John 8:1-59)

Mistakes - Man's self-serving, misguided, mischaracterizations of God have historically led to personal and cultural conflict, corruption, and collapse.

Hope - Discovering the WHO?, the WHY?, and the "WAY"? of origins is the foundation for true transformation.

Change - Truly lasting change for individuals and cultures must begin at the cornerstone - the Creator of creation.

sidotter
"Squirt" the Otter

honeyislandswamp
Honey Island Swamp


"Boatie" - Lizaboa

"Then I looked again
at all the acts of oppression
which were being done
under the sun.
And behold I saw the tears
of the oppressed
and that they had no one
to comfort them;
and on the side
of their oppressors was power,
but they had no one
to comfort them."

Ecclesiastes 4:1

GSI Events

© Sid Galloway BS, M.Div.
Just an old sheepdog of the Good Shepherd
Genesis 1:1

Communicating conclusions from 100's of PhD scholars
Supporting the authority of His Word & the consistency of His character

Human Rights? Slavery? - Animal Rights? Cruelty?
What about God's right to command compassion for all of His creatures?

Free since 1983


* My time is very limited now, so it's your turn.
Seminars (ppts/audios/videos) are being converted and will be uploaded for YOU to use.

GSI Focus for 2010-2011 and the future . . .

* Please note - beyond the heavy teaching load I will carry at NCS, my primary ministry focus will on God's priority to help protect, rescue, and restore vulnerable people who are oppressed and abused by predatory power players here in America & globally.
- Sadly, I will no longer have time or money for wildlife rehabilitation.
- Likewise, I will only have very limited time for basic crisis counseling of families.
- Similarly, I will not have as much time for seminars on creation vs. survival of the fittest, family counseling/counselor training, theology/biblical studies, etc.
** Even though my schedule now limits my time to address each of these needs, they are all increasingly vital problems today, so you & your church need to step up and do your part as commanded in the Good Shepherd's Word. His churches are not "christian" social clubs or entertainment centers. His true ekklesias are hospitals for the hurting and educational centers for those eager to learn and grow in His character.
* See my "Recommended Organizations" for other speakers, counselors, etc.


NO Money - so no SURGERY for now . . .

This summer, I temporarily chose not to schedule any speaking engagements, since according to three surgeons, I need to have shoulder surgery to repair a torn labral cartilage (52 years of adventure :-).
* Getting to old to have rescued a coyote hung up in a wire fence.

* No more solo retreats deep into the Atchafalaya Swamp :-(
- Oh well, after four decades of paddling into God's creation, I've had more than my fair share of adventures :-) Soon I'll be in God's new, unimaginably beautiful creation with a resurrected body free from sin & suffering!

However, more important financial needs have led me to postpone my surgery indefinitely. So, please pray as we readjust: (helping some of my six kids with their college bills even though they work multiple jobs & cover most on their own -- saving for one of my son's next heart/lung surgeries -- plus Linda and I are burdened to give more for others who are oppressed and abused - many with more serious medical needs who don't even have an option for treatment.) As you pray for us and especially for them, feel free to contact as you're have need.


Not Alone - 1000's of PhD's (100's are world renowned)
(Including the inventor of the MRI, etc)
Sharing the accumulated knowledge, research, and conclusions of 100's of PhD scholars whose worldview is fully consistent with Scripture. Due to an overload of responsibilities, my availability to travel and speak now is far more limited than it was in the past. If your group is interested in hosting a presentation, Q & A, or debate, please let me know well in advance of your desired date (s). Also, please plan for adequate community notification so that we can reach as many people as possible and make wise, efficient use of God's time and our effort. Thanks!

** Also keep in mind, there are many other excellent individuals and groups available who can do a far better job than I could ever hope to do. See the GSI Recommended Organizations page. If they are unavailable or too expensive, than I'd be glad to serve you.

- Biblical Creation is in sync with 1000's of respected PhD scientists:
            * Dr. Raymond Damadian, Inventor of the MRI
            * Dr. John Baumgardner, World renowned geophysicist, Los Alamos
            * Dr. Andrew Snelling, Geologist, author Earth's Catastrophic Past
            * Dr. John Sanford, Respected geneticist, Cornell University
            -- author of Genetic Entropy: The Mystery of the Genome
            * Dr. Russ Humphreys, Astrophysicist, Sandia National Labs, etc.
            -- author of (Starlight and Time) (Evidences Young World Booklet)
            * Dr. John Hartnett, Prof. Univ. West Australia, astrophysics, etc.
            -- author of: (Dismantling the Big Bang) (Starlight Time New Physics)
            * etc, etc . . . . . 


Business Men's Fellowship Breakfast

* Lakeview Hospital
* Fri May 21 - Covington, LA
* Speaker - Sid Galloway
* Coordinator - Dr. Barry Haindel, PhD (Physics, Retired)
* TOPIC - "Christ vs. Survival of the Fittest"
-- Power Point Presentation / Q& A
----- PDF version 6 slides per page
- Expanded version (much more evidence)


"Life Resources Bottom Line Luncheon" - Adults

* Wed May 19 - Metairie (New Orleans), LA

* Speaker - Sid Galloway

* Coordinator - Ken Trahan, President NewOrleans.com/Sports

* TOPIC - "Christ vs. Survival of the Fittest"

 

-- Power Point Presentation / Q& A
----- PDF version 6 slides per page
- Expanded version (much more evidence)

 

 

 


Creator's Way Q & A Evening - Tue April 27

Who: Parents & their Adult Friends
Time: Tue April 27th 7:00 to 8:30
Place: Northlake Christian High School Bldg, Room 107
Agenda:
- Power Point Presentation
- Video Clips
- Open Discussion Q & A, No Pressure
- Lots of live animals (opossum, squirrel, dove, turtles, . . . )

As our children and grandchildren head off into the world (college and/or work), they will be bombarded with anti-Christian claims designed to undermine their trust in God, the Scripture, and the morality of Christ's character.  In this anniversary year of Darwin's birth (200th) and book (150th), secular sources are flooding the media with anti-biblical propaganda presentations. 

Here is an opportunity to come and bring friends and discover the wonderful resources and evidences available (1,000's of PhD scholars) to defend "why" you believe what you believe.  Not just Mr. Galloway's opinion - I'll be sharing the conclusions of top scientists from around the world in every field of study.

Feel free to bring friends who doubt the Christian, creation worldview.  That always makes Q & A more fun and practical.

For more information:
Call Sid 985-285-4630
Email sid [at] soulcare.org or sgalloway [at] northlakechristian.org
* replace the [at] with @ and no spaces


January - February 2009 Wednesday Evening Series 6:30PM to 7:30PM
Power Point PDF - "Creator's Way: Never Survival of the Fittest"

Wednesday Evenings January - February 2010

Hosted by Covington Presbyterian Church (985) 892-4821
(Directions) 222 South Jefferson Ave, Covington, LA

(The Interface Between Science & Scripture - Creation vs. Vertical Evolution)
* Emphasizing the character of our Creator for a culture in crisis
Power Point, Video Clips, and Discussion centered around Scripture:

... highlighting the findings of world renowned scholars,
such as Dr. John Sanford of Cornell University and 100's more.
(Please think about Dr. Sanford's comments below:

 


Northlake Christian School
Quarterly "Creator's Way: Q & A Night"
Next Date _________________ - Parents & Adult Guests
(6:30-8:00 PM at Northlake Christian High School Room 107)
- Power Point Presentation
- Video Clips
- Open Discussion, Q & A
- Lots of live animals (opossum, squirrel, dove, turtles, . . . )

As our children and grandchildren head off into the world (college and/or work), they will be bombarded with anti-Christian claims designed to undermine their trust in God, the Scripture, and the morality of Christ's character.  In this anniversary year of Darwin's birth (200th) and book (150th), secular sources are flooding the media with anti-biblical propaganda presentations. 

Here is an opportunity to come and bring friends and discover the creation resources and evidences available (1,000's of PhD scholars) to defend "why" you believe what you believe.  Feel free to bring friends who doubt the Christian, creation worldview.  That always makes Q & A more fun and practical.


First Baptist Church - Covington, LA
Adult Study (Science and Scripture Presentation)
October to December 10
- Power Point Presentation
- Video Clips
- Open Discussion, Q & A


Highlights of Past Seminars and Workshops
(From the past 20 years of speaking across the country . . . )


Counseling, Educational, and Creation Seminars


 

Chicago Fellowship Dinner Keynote Speaker - BCC (PDF Brochure)
"Counseling Biblically in a World of Crisis" 2006


Educational Issues:

Annual Conferences - International Assoc. of Biblical Counselors
(Conference speaker, regional supervisor . . . )
Copies available through Sound Word Associates (IABC - Sid Galloway)

Creation: Cornerstone of Christian Counseling
(MP3 available)

Helping Counselees Apply Cornerstone Truths about Creation & Their Creator
(MP3 available)

How Our Creator's Creations Can Help in Counseling- Animals Assisted Counseling
(MP3 available)

The Trojan Horse of Evolutionary Psychology
(MP3 available)

Annual Conference - Assoc. of Christian Schools International
- "Logikos (Critical) Thinking" MP3
- "Animal Assisted Teaching" MP3
- "Respectfully Refuting Evolution"
MP3

 


Annual Conferences - National Assoc. of Nouthetic Counselors
(Conference speaker, regional supervisor . . . )
Copies available through Sound Word Associates (NANC - Sid Galloway)

Appeal vs. Rebuke: Responding to Sinful Authority
Biblical Counseling and Minorities
Breaking the Benevolence/Welfare Cycle
Child Abuse
Church Discipline: More than Words Needed
Co-Dependency / Co-Idolatry
Creation: The Cornerstone of Counseling

Evaluating Christians in Hospital Programs
God's Providential Pressures - The Cornerstone of Counseling
Helping Counselees Apply Cornerstone Creation Truths

Helping Families Break the Welfare Cycle
Helping Husbands and Wives Communicate as One
Helping Husbands Take the L.E.A.D. in Homes
Helping Men Counsel Their Wife and Children
Helping Parents Teach Children Discipline
Self-Deception / New Age and Christian Counseling
Self-Esteem is Self-Deception
Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Should Biblical Counselors Charge Fees?
Speak the Truth in Love

Counseling the Sexually Molested
Wife Abuse - Protection from Predators

As time allows, more of the past seminars/workshops will be listed.


GSI Summary Brochure

Creator's Way Brochure: