Impact the World

During this special episode of Impact the World, Tara focuses on scriptures that reflect Jesus’ first coming, the promises of His finished work of redemption, and His second coming. You are encouraged to use this guided meditation weekly by following the prompts to help you reflect, rejoice, and commune with God as you prepare your heart for Advent. Music is provided by Max Horsewood.

Continuing the series, “We Are West Park,” Tara sits down with the chairman of The Elders, Paul Wehmeier and they discuss Elders at West Park. Why do we have elders, what is their role in the church, and who are our Elders?  

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Continuing the series, “We Are West Park,” Tara and James discuss the importance of covenant membership at West Park. How is a covenant different from a contract? Is it biblical and why is it important to who West Park is?  

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⁠Proposed Documents

As part of a series in November called, “We Are West Park,” Tara and Pastor Joe discuss the recent amendments to West Park’s doctrinal statement. They focus on the importance of a doctrinal statement, and the reasons and process of amending the current statement. 

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In a continuation of the Faith and Family series, Tara and James Lynch discuss making the best of the empty nest. How do you respond if you didn’t want the empty nest to ever happen – what if you’ve been looking forward to an empty nest but now you have boomerang kids? The Bible has answers and encouragement for all these situations.

In a follow-up to the Faith and Family series Tara, Pastor Joe and Jake have a conversation about the challenges to both parents and kids when raising a family in the digital age. 

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The Intentional Father 

The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Couch 

Safeguards by Julie Lowe 

God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb 

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids by Kristen Jenson 

Continuing our monthly ministry focus Tara and Audra Chaney talk about Middle School Ministry. Audra shares her testimony as well as how she landed in ministry and what influence the middle school ministry had on where she is today. They also discuss the goals of the ministry and the importance of family involvement in their kids' spiritual development.  

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During August our ministry focus has been Students. Tara has a conversation about the goals and vision of high school ministry, the changes that have recently taken place, and upcoming events. Colin turns the interview mic on Tara and asks her about what high school was like for her! 

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As a part of the August Faith and Family series, Tara and Matthew lead a conversation with a live audience about being single in the church. Why is being single called a gift in scripture and what does that really mean? What is the responsibility of singles and those who are not to form community within the body of believers? 

Tara meets again with Global Partner, Carmen and her colleague, Rhode from Cuba. They talk about how God called Rhode into ministry as a child and how that has influenced her work with children not only in Cuba but also all over the world. They also discuss what it is like to live and serve in Cuba.