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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Proposed Documents

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. 

Resources 

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.

James and Matthew conclude the conversation about Intergenerational Church. They encourage us all to explore what the church would look like and what we could accomplish in our community and for His Kingdom if we are all seeking to use our gifts as one body across the generations.   

Tara gets to have a conversation with our Global Partner Peter after a brief stop at West Park. They explore all the ways God is moving Peter and his team to minister in his home country.

James and Matthew sit down with Ben and Dennis and continue the discussion about how generations work together in the church.