Episodes
Wednesday May 18, 2022
There Was a Man Who Had Two Sons
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Teacher: Dave Altizer
A very personal reflection from a man with two sons; one an alcoholic and one an aspiring chemist/neuroscientist. For parents and churches dealing with two sons, and with Luke 15 as a backdrop, this session aims to offer hope, partnership, and encouragement from a man who is still on the journey with his two sons.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Transforming Anemic Kingdom Imaginations
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Teacher: Cheryl Russell
A message from Ephesians 2 about the possibility of cultivating a new Kingdom imagination that reflects the fullness of God.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
The Deconstruction of Faith
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Teachers: Chris Goldman, Piper Ditzler
Deconstruction of faith is a critical discussion in our time impacting everyone. Reconstruction of relationships seems out of reach to so many. Division and disbelief is running rampant. Avoiding the conversation is simply not an option. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the Northwest Church Worship Band and Chris Goldman will explore these two topics through scripture, story, music, live art, and suggestions for a more hopeful tomorrow. (Wednesday - Deconstruction; Thursday - Reconstruction).
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Who Decides Who Decides?
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Teachers: Greg Anderson, Grady King, Doug Peters
HOPE Network leaders discuss leadership structure in Churches of Christ: assumptions, frustrations, and a biblical model of gift-based shared leadership. Polity angst is one of the top reasons for a minister’s transition resulting in congregations yearning for solidarity, health, and growth.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Sacred Wonder and Radical Amazement
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Richard Beck
Surveys declare that America is now officially a "post-Christian" nation. Churches are in numerical decline and the faith is failing to pass on to our children. How do we proclaim the gospel to a skeptical, disbelieving world? Join Richard Beck to learn how recovering sacred wonder and radical amazement can revitalize faith in a faithless world.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Campus Ministers’ Waters of Life
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teachers: Melvina Brown, Hannah Parmelee
As campus ministers, we generously give students our time, emotional energy, and wisdom, and our life with God. Our lives with God must be constantly refreshed with the Divine Life. When they aren’t, we are weary, burdened, and burnt-out, and our families and ministries suffer along with us. “Campus Ministers’ Waters of Life” is time to renew in the abundant waters of God. We will look at the soil of our souls, the care they need, catch a vision for more of life with God, and pray for one another.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Preaching Through a Pandemic
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Pat Bills
Panelists: Sara Barton, Randy Harris, Amy Bost Henegar
That churches have been through an unprecedented season of heartache and turmoil is no secret. And preachers have felt the weight of loss, the challenge of meeting high expectations, and a pressure to hold “all the things” together. Join us for a workshop that will offer you hope and encouragement for the task of preaching and leading. Come and be reminded of your call and gospel conviction.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The Church as Storyteller and the Allure of History
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Jerry Rushford
Panelists: Wes Crawford, Dyron Daughrity, Jamey Gorman, John Mark Hicks, Loretta Hunnicutt, Stanley Talbert
This workshop will encourage a conversation on the many different categories in Restoration history that attract us and compel us to research and write about them. It might also lead to a discussion about which categories have been neglected in our storytelling, and make suggestions for new categories in future publications.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Connecting Kids to God’s Story
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teachers: Marian and Tim Parker
We are all born with a desire to connect to The One who desires us the most. The richness and diversity in God's creation speaks to each child, but not every child experiences or learns in the exact same way. We will explore the ideas and truths in the stories found in scripture using a variety of different methods—science, art, games, drama, history, and storytelling—to help you, your volunteers, and your students find their unique place in the greatest story of all.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
When Jesus Comes to Dinner
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teachers: Leonard Allen, Darryl Tippens
The weekly observance of the Lord's Supper has long been a key identity marker of Churches of Christ, yet even as the practice has been forcefully defended as an essential ordinance of the church, for many believers the spiritual power and purpose of communion have been mysteriously reduced. “When Jesus Comes to Dinner” will explore the Bible’s and the ancient church’s rich and multifaceted understanding of the Eucharist with a call to restore its fuller meaning. The session will invite participants to join in crafting fresh language for creative communion services.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Becoming a Discipling Church
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teachers: Sandy Johnson, Dusty Rush
Ministry in 2022 is hard. Many church leaders are overwhelmed with the, now seemingly impossible task of gathering Christians for one hour each week. Creating onramps for engaging these same Christians in substantive discipling can seem all but impossible. In this session, we want to claim that discipling is not dead while exploring together practical ways churches can train followers of Jesus to fully participate with God in missional living.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The Journey of the Soul
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Claire Allensworth
How does the soul develop and change? Do we have a vision for how intimacy with God can grow throughout our lifetime? How can we assist others into a more soul-full life with God? Join us as we consider the journey of the soul as modeled by Saint Teresa of Avila and consider key questions, challenges, and opportunities at each stage of our dynamic life with God.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Christians are Desperate for the Holy Spirit
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Jay Hawkins
Christians have become more comfortable talking about the Holy Spirit yet something is amiss. Why has our current church and cultural situation caused an increased thirst for the Spirit? What practical steps forward can we take?
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Community That Can Row North
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Rhonda Lowry
Characteristics of Christian community that can sustain itself while rowing against the current
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Hope Knows No Defeat
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Jim Martin
Many Christians, including ministers and other church leaders, describe the last two years as being very hard. Yet, this is the time to be intentional regarding practices and habits that can give us strength and courage. This class will offer something helpful for all us who want to live as a people of hope.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Healing the Roots of Discrimination
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Todd Lollar
Todd shares his discovery of the three roots of discrimination found within the church. In his bestselling book, Weak is the New Strong, he guides readers down the path of self-discovery as he shares his personal story of revelation upon realizing that God’s power is displayed through his weakness, Cerebral Palsy. In this session, Todd will not only help attendees discover how God’s power is displayed through their own weakness, he will also discuss the implications of not viewing others in that light. As he shares in his book, he experiences the most discrimination within the church, and in this session he will help you learn how to heal the roots of that discrimination for all involved.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Encountering God Through Scripture Prayer Practices
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Falon Barton
While reading the Bible for information is important, the story of the Bible is meant to help us experience the living God. We will learn five spiritual practices that give us a more holistic understanding of the Bible and, most importantly, draw us deeper into the presence of God. For anyone who leads small groups or teaches Bible classes — or who wants to breathe new life into their own Bible study — these practices will help the Bible come alive in whole new ways.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Step Outside the Box
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Tiffany Dahlman
Tiffany is the pulpit minister of a church with an open pulpit. How does this work? What are the benefits of equipping a variety of voices from within the congregation to preach the Sunday sermon? These and other questions, like, "How do I convince my elders that I'm not taking a week off if we open the pulpit?" will be answered in this session that has applicability for church members, church leaders, and preachers alike.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Five Surefire Steps to Renew Your Church...Though It May Die in the Process
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Jason Locke
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Navigating Polarizing Relationships
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Teacher: Kelly Haer
Are differences polarizing your relationships with family, friends, or co-workers? Are you struggling to interact with others and make sense of situations when you don't see eye-to-eye? This workshop will equip you to categorize types of differences and identify the varied relational impacts amidst these dynamics. Having named the relational landscape, you’ll learn to apply a framework for emotional-relational health that will empower you to maximize relational connection and satisfaction among polarized relationships. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Ministry Hacks
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Teacher: Jacob Parnell
"90% of ministry is stealing other people's good ideas."–my buddy Allyn Bradley. If you're doing ministry in a church with a small team (or no team), come hear some ways that you can multiply ministry resources and opportunities simply by being connected with other ministers and helping organizations. I'll share some stories of how networking has blessed the 75-member northern California church where I serve and give attendees the chance to share their networking success stories as well. It's a collaborative session about the value and necessity of collaborating!
Thursday May 12, 2022
Evolution and the Pandemic
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Teacher: Janet Ray
For decades, people of faith have been told that that evolution is a lie. In order to sustain the ruse, scientists must hide evidence for creation and refuse to publish intelligent design articles in journals. If we believe that scientists aren’t telling us the truth regarding evolution, it is not a stretch to believe that scientists are trying to deceive us in other things. We are now reaping the consequences of decades of science denial in the response of far too many Christians during the COVID19 pandemic. This presentation explores the impact of science denial on the Christian witness.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Rhetorical Analysis of a Controversial Sermon
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Teacher: Grace Hall
In 2014, the Campbell Church of Christ made the decision to add an instrumental service on Sunday mornings. In preparation for this move, the preaching minister gave a sermon that wrestled with the Biblical, theological, and doctrinal history of the a cappella tradition in the churches of Christ. This session will break down the rhetorical strategies used to navigate such a charged topic and provide a roadmap for others who need to address similarly difficult topics.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Bridges Out of Poverty
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Teacher: Jessica Knapp
One result of the financial insecurity of the last several months has been an increase in the number of homeless and at-risk families. We will explore what steps we as the church can take to help our neighbors in need. We will talk about the difficulties of dealing with mental health issues, systemic struggles faced by our friends as well as finding the balance between helping and hurting.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Already But Not Yet
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Teacher: Jack Williamson
At the beginning of Jesus' ministry years, both Matthew and Mark tell us that he began saying: “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” Teaching his disciples, he famously prays, ”Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Within a few years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul is writing letters and planting churches. Standing on the shoulders of Jesus, he carries on this message of a Kingdom that has already come with power but has not yet been fully realized. It is God’s kingdom. It is the legacy to which we are called. It is the power to set us free and change the world one faithful person at a time.