We are excited to share several upcoming events you might be interested in attending! We are directly involved in some of these events, others are sponsored by organizations we are blessed to partner with. All of these events align with our mission to develop leaders to start and strengthen churches. College Faculty and Alumni Scholar Day — Kuyper College Vos Chapel September …
Jesus’ Discipleship Pathway – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 8
Over the years, pastors and church leaders have tried a variety of approaches to establish a viable Discipleship Pathway. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Jon Sherrill makes the case that Jesus has already given us a Discipleship Pathway that was, is, and always will be the most viable means of growing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Leading in Uncharted Territory: An Adaptive Leadership Workshop with Dr. Tod Bolsinger
Leading in Uncharted Territory… What does that look like in today’s culture – and in today’s church? Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt — while they prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead, they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. …
Taking Faith Risks – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 7
What moves us to step out in bold faith? On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Doug McClintic explains why the answer to the question is counter-intuitive and deeply instructive. Don’t miss this equipping video, and make plans to attend Doug’s workshop (on this same topic) in mid-September!
EVENT: A Day of Learning, Listening, and Discussing Vision 2020
The work of the Vision 2020 Team is to identify and explore possible scenarios, strategies, and consequences for these future options for the Reformed Church in America: staying together radical reconstituting and reorganization grace-filled separation. This event is open to all RCA leaders and members in the Synod of the Great Lakes, and is designed to help understand and process through the …
Generational Thinking – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 6
Statistics complied over the past twenty years make clear that the model of ministry employed by the large majority of churches has contributed to a growing disconnect between young people and churches. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Shelley Henning, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Grow Family Ministry, presents a different way of thinking and a challenge to churches to …
Luminex Learning Event: Faith Risks – An Interactive Workshop led by Doug McClintic
Hebrews 11:6 informs us that, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” We know this to be true and we seek to live it out in our lives and through our leadership. Yet all too frequently we give into fear, or security, or comfort – and fail to live and lead by faith. In this workshop, Doug McClintic will help …
Vision 2020 Interview / Forthcoming Events in the SGL
Vision 2020 Update! Please watch this important Vision 2020 update from Synod of the Great Lakes Executive John Messer, together with Transition Ministry Catalyst Scott Lokers. Additionally, please mark your calendar for a Synod of the Great Lakes Vision 2020 presentation! Saturday, November 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Zion Reformed Church in Grandville (lunch included). This event will …
Workplace Culture – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 8: Episode 5
How is workplace culture like a garden, and what lessons can we learn from the analogy? On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday equipping video, Joe Dyer provides insight to these questions and much more. Take a look!
“Leading in Uncharted Territory” Workshop with Tod Bolsinger
Mark your calendar for December 7, 2019! Corinth Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan, is hosting “Leading in Uncharted Territory: An Adaptive Leadership Workshop,” led by Dr. Tod Bolsinger. This event is for ALL church leaders – pastors, elders, deacons, staff members, etc. – and is presented by RCA Transformed & Transforming and Luminex. Watch the video below to learn …