The Meaning We Make – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 3

On today’s Whiteboard video, Scott Lokers talks about “The Meaning We Make,” a concept Scott learned from Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor. The meaning we make, relative to the events and experiences we have, lead us to be either empowered or dis-empowered. Watch the video to learn more!

L.U.V.I. – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 2

On today’s Whiteboard, Ben Kampmeier presents a concept he first learned from Bob Bouwer (Lead Pastor of Faith Reformed Church, Dyer, IN). “L.U.V.I.” can make all the difference for navigating through difficult conversations!  

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Is it I, Lord?

“When it was evening, he reclined at the table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, ‘Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.’ And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, ‘Is it I, Lord?’” (Matthew 26:20-22) Jesus’ disciples got so many things wrong! Consider… after Jesus …

The 3 R’s of Reacting to Abuse – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 15

Domestic violence is much more commonplace and comprehensive than most people realize — churches are not immune! Tara Aday serves as Director of Prevention and Education at Safe Haven Ministries, a faith-based Domestic Violence provider based in west Michigan. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Tara talks about the three R’s of reacting to abuse. It is a critical subject, and …

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Christian Formation in the Age of Social Media

Kuyper College offers a course entitled Christian Formation in the Age of Social Media as part of their Master of Ministry program (you may inquire about this opportunity here). However, the course can also be taken as a Continuing Education opportunity by those who are not seeking a degree but simply want to grow in this area. The Continuing Ed course runs …

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The Lure of Comparing

Have you found yourself recently comparing yourself to another pastor, or comparing your ministry context to a place where the “grass seems greener?” We compare attendance, financial resources, facilities, and programs. In other areas of life, we might compare homes, jobs, incomes, or children’s accomplishments. We can all be drawn into the comparison trap — even those serving in churches …

Systems Thinking: Iceberg – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 13

A foundational truth of systems thinking is that every system is perfectly designed for the outcomes it produces. This is true in people and organizations, including churches. On today’s Whiteboard video, John Messer talks about how going beneath the surface to consider patterns/trends, underlying structures, and mental models can make a world of difference in refining our systems, and seeing different …

Discipleship as Direction – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 12

Referencing Daniel Im’s book, No Silver Bullets, Chad Farrand teaches us that discipleship is not a destination but a direction. Disciples only grow by the work of the Holy Spirit, but we can help people move toward Christ by identifying and helping to guide people through eight intertwined output goals. Watch today’s video to find out more!

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The Tyranny of Approval

“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” (John 12:42-43) The struggle is real. As church/ministry leaders, we are constantly …