Linear Thinking vs. Systems Thinking (Part 1) – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 10: Episode 1

This is the first video in a 5-part series on Systems Thinking. Today’s video delves into the contrast between linear thinking, which is pervasive yet problematic, and systems thinking, which is rare but consistently and deeply effective. This series comes courtesy of John Messer, who recently completed a doctorate degree in Systems Theory with a specific emphasis on application to …

Church Next Conference (June 10 & 11)

Today’s church must navigate life and ministry in a rapidly changing world. Luminex is delighted to join with other area ministries to host a game-changing Church Next Conference, centered around being a church in a rapidly changing world!  This conference is in partnership with 5 other CRC and RCA ministries. WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11, 2020 WHERE: …

The Drama Triangle – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 9: Episode 15

When conflict is present in interpersonal relationships, is it possible to move from anxiety to empowerment? Yes! On today’s Whiteboard video, Tanner Smith contrasts the “Drama Triangle” with the “Empowerment Triangle.” One triangle leads to anxiety, the other to empowerment. Watch the video to learn more!

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Five Functions of an Executive Pastor

The executive pastor role is considered vital for medium to large size churches. Yet the core functionality of executive pastors is often misunderstood or overlooked. With an assist from xpastor.org, and taking into account over 12 years of serving as an executive pastor with three different churches, Mike Gafa explains how executive pastors perform five essential functions. Watch the video …

We Need More Volunteers! – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 9: Episode 13

Is any church immune from needing more volunteers? The need for volunteers in every church is significant, but most churches actually – and unknowingly – undermine their own need. What might happen if we put our primary focus on leadership development and apprenticing, and our secondary focus volunteer recruitment? Find out by watching today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video!

Staying on Mission – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 9: Episode 12

For a variety of reasons, individual Christians and whole churches have a tendency to drift from evangelism and prayer. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Randy Weener walks us through some practical, effective ways that people and churches can avoid drift and stay on mission. Watch the video to learn more!

The Young Person’s Timeline – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 9: Episode 11

When it comes to understanding and relating to young people, what we say (and how we say it) is paramount. “When I was your age” shuts down conversation, while “tell me more” prompts conversation. Matthew Deprez of the Fuller Youth Institute shares this insight and much more on today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video. Don’t miss it!

3 Equipping Opportunities

Here are three ministry equipping opportunities to consider: Preaching and Teaching the New Testament – Panel Discussion – Kuyper College, Grand Rapids January 24, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. To develop as preachers of God’s Word it is valuable to hear from good preachers and their approach to preaching. A panel of three preachers will discuss the Theology of Preaching – …