Forest Lakes District EFCA

44. Get Resourced! (Youth Ministry Basics with Hunter Newton)

43. Get Resourced! (Grow in Preaching & Teaching with Michael McKittrick - PART 2)

Welcome to our new podcast series called "Get Resourced!" where we connect you to hepful resources for your faith, ministry & discipleship. ____
In this episode we interview Michael McKittrick. Michael provides training and coaching for pastors and leaders who desire to grow in their ability to preach and teach effectively. This is part two, so be sure to check out part one!

42. Leveraging Women’s Ministries for Disciple Making Opportunities (Sarah Hayden & Debby Rowe, Spring 2024)

This interactive workshop will explore and envision how to use women’s ministries to make disciples who make disciples. Intentionality is a key, but it is a unique process for each ministry context. Whether your ministry is small or large, new or established, come learn a disciple-making framework, evaluate your own ministry efforts, and hear from each other, with the goal of leveraging your ministry to further God’s Kingdom.
 
Plus, enjoy the one minute music break to the tune of "Let's Hear It for the Boy". It applies, we promise! 

41. A New Season for Multicultural Disciple Making (Alex Rivero, Spring 2024)

Is your church ready to make disciples of all nations in your community? Hear from Alex Rivero as he discusses five principles to effective disciple-making in our rapidly changing, multicultural world.

40. Creating Community Partnerships Panel (Panel, Spring 2024)

Local churches are called to be a light in their local communities. Come and hear what it could look like to create partnerships and be the hands and feet of Christ outside the walls of your church building!
Panelists: Phil & Rita Schounard, Doug Schneider, David Smith & Jordan Heesch

39. Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Church (Karen Maurer, Spring 2024)

As much as 20% of the population has some form of neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD,  dyslexia, etc.), and many can struggle, along with their families, to fully engage with the life of the church.  They often suffer in silence,  feeling misunderstood and having difficulties relating with others and even comprehending scriptural truths.  Karen Maurer, an occupational therapist, pastor’s wife, and member of the EFCA Disabiltiles and Special Needs team, will discuss some of the unique learning styles, relationship needs, and environmental supports that are important to consider while ministering alongside a diverse body of believers.

38. Residency & Internships (Panel, Spring 2024)

Are you looking to build and implement a residency or internship program in your church? Hear from some of our ministry leaders who are doing it! We discuss practical how-to’s, common pitfalls, implementation strategies, the heart behind these programs & how discipleship is central to doing these well!
Panel Includes - Scott Sterner (Interviewer), Dave Bondeson, Bev Krizan, Steve Berg & Kurt Owens. 
 

37. Navigating Loneliness in Ministry (Marc Maillefer, Spring 2024)

Leading in ministry, whether it’s working with students or leading a congregation can bring a profound sense of loneliness. Why is that? How do we navigate this gap, and how does God work in and through us for good? Listen in as Pastor Marc discusses how the Bible addresses this issue.

36. Stages of Discipleship (Tiffany Malloy & Daniel Owen, Spring 2024)

As we walk with God over a lifetime, we each go through different stages of faith… and so does our congregation! As leaders, it’s important that we know what these stages of faith are, where people commonly get stuck, and how we can create ministry environments that not only meet people where they’re at, but also help them to take next steps in their journey with God.
In this episode, Tiffany & Daniel of Blackhawk Church will talk through these different stages of faith and how we can use them to be more intentional as we lead, teach, and create opportunities + environments for spiritual growth.

35. Get Resourced! (Grow in Preaching & Teaching with Michael McKittrick)

Welcome to our new podcast series called "Get Resourced!" where we connect you to hepful resources for your faith, ministry & discipleship. ____
In this episode we interview Michael McKittrick. Michael provides training and coaching for pastors and leaders who desire to grow in their ability to preach and teach effectively.
We discuss how the Word brings internal transformation which leads to a different way of living for believers. He dives into how we can allow the Word to lead the way when it comes to preaching and teaching within our churches. We desire for our handling of the Word to be faithful and effective, so dive in with us as he talks through how to do that well! 
Check out Michael's Website: https://wordtraining.org/