I4J Live

What makes kids’ ministry more than just childcare? Our guests children’s ministry director Val Ackermann and pastors Mike Sciarra and Ben Connelly talk about how churches can help equip parents to teach their children how to know and love God.

Each of us is called to incarnate ministry in our everyday lives. For some of us, ministry is a full-time job, but for many of us, it’s in addition to one. In this episode our guests share how we can live out the mission of the gospel in community, whether our career is in church, at the office, or both.

We live in an age where community is both face to face and online. But can you truly create a church community that’s entirely online? Can online church replace traditional gatherings? Don’t miss this must-listen episode of I4J Live!

Church planting is hard. You have to figure out how to balance shepherding, planning, entrepreneurship and discipleship as well as growing a church.

In this episode we talked with Mike Anthony, Mike Shreve, and David Crabb about current world and political events and how we as Christians should respond. It’s an incredibly helpful conversation, especially as we move into this political season.

This episode is one of our earliest episodes and it’s really near and dear to my heart. It is sure to help you refocus your heart and mind back on hearing the truth of the Lord.

It’s been said in the past couple years that the age of living in a Christian society is over. If that’s true how should we live in a world that was shaped by – but no longer adheres to – Christian tradition?

Whether you’re new to social media or a pro, you don’t want to miss this week’s episode with Guy Kawasaki. Guy talks with us about the goal of social media, about getting followers organically, and how to use social media to connect, contribute, and carry the gospel forward.

Fear can feel like an unwelcomed, constant companion in life, paralyzing your actions, damaging your relationships and hindering your faith. Whatever it is that you fear, you are not alone, nor are you without hope from the One who can replace your fear with faith in Him. Our guests discuss combating fear by trusting in the One strong enough to conquer those fears.

5 million Americans attended a multi-site church last weekend. None of these churches are exactly the same, but our guests have resources to help no matter your situation. Is your church considering the move to multiple sites? Are you struggling to manage the challenges of added locations? How do you grow in leadership yourself?