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What’s Missing from Models of Christian Formation?

This panel discussion will explore misunderstood or neglected scriptural and theological themes related to Christian formation.

July 19, 2023
Silver Linings: What Churches Are Learning about Pastoral Worship Ministry through the Pandemic

What have we been learning about ministry through the pandemic? What benefits, strengths, virtues, and gifts have surprised us? Our panelists for this session are listeners and learners—people listening for what local ministry leaders are saying and for what is going on under the surface, even things not explicitly spoken. We'll learn from their listening and then receive some tips about how all of us can be more attentive in our listening practices.

July 19, 2023

Power Distance and Preaching

María Eugenia Cornou invites reflection on how power distance impacts the role of the preacher, how scripture is viewed and interpreted, and the act of preaching.

May 8, 2023
Preaching and Teaching in Low-Power and High-Power Distance Cultures

In this video series, María Eugenia Cornou defines the cultural value of power distance and the implications of low-power and high-power distance contexts for preaching and teaching.

May 8, 2023

Opportunities and Challenges for Pastoral Ministry in 2023

Seven pastoral leaders—pastors, reconcilers, preachers, and scholars—offer insights from their unique contexts on the greatest opportunities and challenges for ministry work now.

April 12, 2023
Lead Us Not Into Temptation: Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023
Forgive Us Our Sins: Growing Into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Forgive Us Our Sins" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done: Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023
Our Father in Heaven: Growing Into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Our Father in Heaven" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023