Did you know that survivors of domestic violence are more likely to disclose their experience with abuse to pastors and ministry leaders than any other helping profession? Churches have a unique opportunity (and a pronounced responsibility) to help prevent and appropriately react to domestic violence. As experts on domestic abuse – especially as it relates to issues of faith – …
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 …
LUMINEX LEARNING EVENT: The Future of Theological Education
Registration EXTENDED to Tuesday, March 19 (CLICK HERE!) How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological education — the Christian college and seminary? If Christians want to successfully carry out our mission of making disciples in the coming years, we must re-think how theological …
LUMINEX LEARNING EVENT: The Future of Theological Education
How should church leaders be trained and educated? What is the role of the local church? What is the role of institutions of theological education — the Christian college and seminary? If Christians want to successfully carry out our mission of making disciples in the coming years, we must re-think how theological education is done. The FREE event is ideal …
SPECIAL EVENT: An Afternoon with Ed Stetzer
In today’s society, there are too many examples of those claiming to follow Christ being caustic, divisive, and irrational — contributing to dismissals of the Christian faith as hypocritical, self-interested, and politically co-opted. What has happened in our society? Ed Stetzer, author of the book Christians in the Age of Outrage, will be applying his research-based insights for us as …
Merry Christmas from Luminex!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and …
SYSTEMS THINKING FOR LEADERS: Uncovering What’s Really Happening at Your Church
Announcing … a Luminex Training Event for Church Leaders SYSTEMS THINKING FOR LEADERS: Uncovering What’s Really Happening at Your Church WHEN: Wednesday, December 12, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch included) WHERE: Zion Reformed Church, 4457 36th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418 To understand and lead change, you must first understand systems. In this interactive workshop, John Messer will introduce …
International Church Planting Week!
It’s international church planting week here at Luminex! We are celebrating and strengthening church planting all around the planet! People need Jesus all over the world, and so evangelistic church planting is a huge part of our mission of “developing leaders to start and strengthen churches. This week, we will highlight the some of the work of our Church Multiplication Catalyst, …
Join the Apex Seminar
No midlife crisis necessary! Only one in three Christian leaders finish well. There’s no need for a mid-life crisis! Instead, find your ultimate contribution at mid-life. Your best is yet to come! Apex helps Christian leaders discover the ultimate contribution God prepared in advance for them to make (Ephesians 2:10). Looking back at God’s preparation and forward to God’s calling, …
Join Us In Chicago for City to City North America
Join the Luminex Church Multiplication Team October 17-20 at Moody Church in Chicago for the Gospel & Our Cities conference with Dr. Tim Keller. North America needs thousands of churches started and revitalized through the good news of the gospel so that cities will be renewed through those churches. As we prayerfully anticipate gospel renewal in our cities and prepare …