Forest Lakes District EFCA
The podcast for the Forest Lakes District of the Evangelical Free Church of America.
The podcast for the Forest Lakes District of the Evangelical Free Church of America.
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4 hours ago
4 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
Jesus told us that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. How do we move from “few” to “more”? Come to this interactive workshop to discuss best practices to recruit, train, and retain volunteers. You will leave with tools to help you equip and multiply disciplemakers.
Jesús nos dijo que la cosecha es abundante, pero los trabajadores son pocos. ¿Cómo pasamos de “pocos” a “más”? Ven a este taller interactivo para hablar sobre las mejores prácticas para reclutar, capacitar y retener voluntarios. Te irás con herramientas que te ayudarán a equipar y multiplicar a quienes hacen discípulos.
4 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
We all know there is a shortage of potential ministry leaders in our churches. What are practical steps we can take in our churches to identify and help individuals see their potential and call from God to vocational ministry. What resources and practices can we implement that will help get more apprentices, interns and residents into ministry to fill the openings we have in our churches?
Todos sabemos que hay escasez de líderes potenciales de ministerio en nuestras iglesias. ¿Qué pasos prácticos podemos dar para identificar a estas personas y ayudarlas a reconocer su potencial y el llamado de Dios al ministerio vocacional? ¿Qué recursos y prácticas podemos implementar que ayuden a incorporar a más aprendices, pasantes y residentes al ministerio para cubrir las vacantes que tenemos en nuestras iglesias?
8 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
8 hours ago
Generational IQ (Jarrod Stichter, Fall 2026)
8 hours ago
8 hours ago
1 hr 13 min
Why do generations see the world so differently? Let’s unpack the experiences and worldviews that shape each generation—and discover practical ways to connect, disciple, and minister to everyone from Boomers to Gen Alpha.
¿Por qué las generaciones ven el mundo de maneras tan diferentes? Exploremos las experiencias y cosmovisiones que dan forma a cada generación, y descubramos maneras prácticas de conectar, discipular y ministrar a todos, desde los Baby Boomers hasta la Generación Alfa.
8 hours ago
1 hr 13 min
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
All week long, the screens on our phones are shaping our people—telling them who they are, what to love, and what really matters. As preachers, we get about 35 minutes. How can we preach God’s Word so that his voice becomes louder than their feeds? This seminar will offer practical, realistic tips to help your preaching cut through the digital noise so that the Holy Spirit can use it to form and transform people who live on their phones.
Durante toda la semana, las pantallas de nuestros teléfonos están moldeando a nuestra gente: diciéndoles quiénes son, qué amar y qué es lo que realmente importa. Como predicadores, tenemos unos 35 minutos. ¿Cómo podemos predicar la Palabra de Dios de manera que su voz se escuche más fuerte que sus feeds? Este seminario ofrecerá consejos prácticos y realistas para ayudar a que tu predicación atraviese el ruido digital, de modo que el Espíritu Santo pueda usarla para formar y transformar a las personas que viven en sus teléfonos.
9 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
Many potential leaders are in our pews, feeling a quiet prompting from the Holy Spirit but lacking the confidence to act. This workshop explores the “Two Shoulder Tap”; model of leadership development: the internal call of the Spirit and the external affirmation of leadership. Using the presenter’s journey from Software Engineering to full-time ministry, we will examine how to identify, mentor, and & “tap” the next generation of Kingdom leaders.
Muchos líderes potenciales están sentados en nuestras bancas, sintiendo un llamado silencioso del Espíritu Santo, pero sin la confianza necesaria para actuar. Este taller explora el modelo de desarrollo de liderazgo del “toque en ambos hombros”: el llamado interno del Espíritu y la afirmación externa del liderazgo. A partir del recorrido del presentador, desde la ingeniería de software hasta el ministerio a tiempo completo, examinaremos cómo identificar, mentorear y “señalar” a la próxima generación de líderes del Reino.
9 hours ago
1 hr 12 min
2 days ago
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
Are you tired? Worn out? Overwhelmed with all that needs to be done? Jesus invites us to get away with him and take a real rest. In this breakout session, we will examine what healthy rhythms of work (doing) and rest (being) look like as well as what the primary obstacles are that prevent pastors from experiencing this rest. We will also explore practical next steps you can take to enter into Jesus’ specific invitation of rest for you.
¿Estás cansado? ¿Agotado? ¿Abrumado por todo lo que hay que hacer? Jesús nos invita a apartarnos con él y descansar de verdad. En esta sesión exploraremos cómo son los ritmos saludables de trabajo (hacer) y descanso (ser), así como los principales obstáculos que impiden que los pastores experimenten este descanso. También exploraremos pasos prácticos que puedes dar para aceptar la invitación específica de Jesús a descansar que tiene para ti.
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
2 days ago
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
Preparation for the day-to-day realities of serving people with complex needs while caring for our own. This workshop will provide practical tools for navigating the relational, emotional, mental, and spiritual demands of ministry.
Preparación para las realidades cotidianas de servir a personas con necesidades complejas mientras cuidamos de nosotros mismos. Este taller ofrecerá herramientas prácticas para navegar las demandas relacionales, emocionales, mentales y espirituales del ministerio.
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
2 days ago
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
Guidance for pastors and church leaders as we pursue long-term health in a broken world. This breakout will help pastors and church leaders think about how they might stay healthy and fruitful for a lifetime of ministry. We will explore best practices and dive into crucial areas that form the foundation for living "one healthy whole life" in ministry.
Este taller ayudará a pastores y líderes de iglesia a pensar en cómo mantenerse saludables y fructíferos durante toda una vida de ministerio. Exploraremos buenas prácticas y profundizaremos en áreas cruciales que forman la base para vivir “una vida plena y saludable” en el ministerio.
2 days ago
1 hr 12 min
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min
God gifts and calls His Church in diverse ways for Kingdom work. This workshop explores how we faithfully respond to His call by engaging the increasingly diverse communities around us. Participants will gain practical ministry tools to cultivate cross-cultural insights, relational outreach, and a faithful presence rooted in the gospel.
Apr 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Many of us are walking with students, family members, church attendees or friends who identify as LGBTQ. These relationships naturally raise important questions about gender, sexuality, discipleship, and pastoral care all while holding to a traditional sexual ethic. As leaders, we not only carry our own questions—we’re also helping others process theirs. How do we do that faithfully? How do we reflect the heart of Jesus in conversations that can feel complex, emotional, or tense? In this seminar, we’ll take an honest and practical look at how Jesus engaged with people, what His posture teaches us, and how we can embody His love and truth as we walk alongside the people entrusted to us.
Apr 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min


