Around the Table

Guests: Lynn Fiechter, Trent Meiss, Ted Witzig, Jr. Show notes: Importance of and definition of terms.We are seeking to keep from yielding to societal pressures.Consider our purpose and vision.Need to embrace biblical truth and show compassion to others (both are needed and biblical).Is our church position changing? Recap of unchangeable truth.Sin is wrong, regardless of what it is

Guests: Matt Kaufmann, Mark Streitmatter, John Wiegand Show notes: Evangelism risks.How do we keep from being negatively influenced by the world? Our foundation is critical.We are to conform to Christ.Recognize the influences around us.Interesting observation: risks are all around us whether we prioritize evangelism or not.Maturity is important in navigating challenges. New believe

Guests: Matt Kaufmann, Mark Streitmatter, John Wiegand Show notes: Opportunity for us to grow and discipleship is fundamental to who we are.How is it fundamental and deeply rooted?Discipleship is a way of life.Discipleship and evangelism are inseparable.Discipleship is an intentional conversation with believers.Evangelism is an intentional conversation with unbelievers.Our gifting

Guest: Rod Bajema, Lucas Frank, Nick Gutwein, Greg Lehman Show notes: Affirmations and cautions around doctrine of discipline.Should not be used to manipulate or punish.God ultimately punishes unrepentant sin in judgement.Caution against the thought that God will not punish unrepentant sin.Affirm that God wants a right relationship with Him.Affirm God's design that we be in communi

Guests: Rod Bajema, Lucas Frank, Nick Gutwein, Greg Lehman Show notes: What was it like to study discipline?God desires that we have a peaceful/restful relationship with Him.Many scriptures regarding discipline.Discipline should be mostly proactive.It expresses God's love.Restores a right relationship.Reviewed updated SoF statement.Various forms of discipline.Value of spiritual dis

Guests: Frank Sauder, Lynn Stieglitz

Guests: Bruce Frank Joe Gerber Show notes: God can relate to us because of the incarnation.Incarnation models selflessness, servant leadership, humility, and obedience to the Father,Incarnation brought us our perfect example.Incarnation is a model for preaching the gospel.Incarnation is a model for sacrificial living.Incarnation was necessary for salvation.

Guests: Brad Eisenmann, Lynn Fiechter, Wayne Hartzler, Nick Gutwein, Ben Wiegand Show notes: Arranged in 3 buckets.Update process evolved from 3 documents to one document.Not to be just a document used in counseling converts, but one that impacts every phase of our life.Onward Media to help put a discussion guide together.Emphasis on the document live on the website.Written by the

Guests: Isaac Funk, Jonathan Sauder, Mark Streitmatter Show notes: Purpose: develop biblical principles on discerning emerging technologies (ET).Defined what it is.Examples of ET.Historically, some have been fearful of ET.Culture we grew up in influences how we view ET.Important to have conversations about ET to learn how to use technology well.Technology is a tool to accelerate wh

Guests: Tim Funk Kyle Walter Carla Wuethrich Show notes: Why the image of God is a relevant topicHow does it help us understand God and our relationship with him?Helps us balance out who we are with what we do.Has both a vocational and relational aspect.Jesus is the ultimate image of God who came to earth.Image of God is also our identity; this identity is also personally unique.Ho