Good Soil

"Ministry is not primarily something that you do (although it may call you to do many things) it is something you have to trust." Henri Nouwen has put into words the great mystery of ministry. Chad and Tim discuss what this understanding of ministry has meant for them and how it has worked in their Area.

Chad and Tim add a short segment to the podcast called
"ministry fails" and then discuss Jesus' way of community.

Solitude is the foundation of faithful ministry in the tradition of Jesus. To begin, one must know her basic identity as beloved of God. Chad and Tim begin to define what solitude is for them personally and for their organization.

Chad and Tim wrap up the story of their shift to a new philosophy of ministry and the resulting changes it has made in their organization and ministry.

Episode 1 of season 1, Chad and Tim introduce the occasion for their shift in philosophy and core values to "moving from solitude to community to ministry."