James and Matthew sit down with Sue and Coleen to discuss how they see God working in them today and through the different stages of their lives.  

To kick off the May Ministry Focus of Biblical Counseling, Tara, Pastor Al, and Terri Cage discuss the framework of Biblical Counseling and how it forms the process of becoming a Biblical Counselor at West Park.  

Resources 

West Park Biblical Counseling 

Impact the World - Episode 5 - Biblical Counseling 

Pastor James Lynch talks with Tara about what brought him to Senior Adult Ministry. He also discusses the importance of seniors to the church body and his vision for a growing and thriving ministry.  

Resources 

West Park Senior Adult Info 

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Tara and Jake sit down to discuss the quarterly book review. In this episode, they cover the books that are used in the Training Program. The conversation explores the benefits of these books for the Christian life whether you are part of the Training Program or not. 

Resources 

Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem 

40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible by Rob Plummer 

Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life by Donald Whitney 

Information and Application 

Join Tara as she sits down with LeAnn, Jonathan, and Sally to discuss the Training Program led by Jake Bishop. They will share ways they’ve grown spiritually and give insight as to how all people in the church can benefit from this program. The application process will be open from April 16 – May 14. Weekly meetings will begin September 12, 2023 and last through May 7, 2024.

Resources 

Information and Application 

Tara sits down with Pastor Joe and Jake to discuss a brief recap of where we’ve been in Romans, and where we’re headed. There is also a discussion of how the pastors determine the direction of the series and what they have learned as they prepare to preach each week. 

In this episode, Tara and Jake discuss why the Resurrection is important to Christianity and give 5 quick points that prove it was a historical event. These points are just a few of many others and Jake and Tara discuss books that dive deeper into this subject.  

Resources 

Resurrection of The Son of God by N.T. Wright 

Hope In Times of Fear by Timothy Keller 

wpbc.link/holyweek 

During March the Ministry Focus has been Renewal. In this episode, David Jones shares his testimony, what brought him to Renewal, and how God is using him as a volunteer. Scott Williams also joins Tara and discusses the different facets of Renewal, who the program is for, and how change is brought about. 

Resources 

West Park Renewal Ministry 

In this episode, Tara will be talking with Lisa Newsome about the new Nursery Hallway.  This “Because You Gave” story is a celebration of just one of the ways God is using the resources that the people of West Park have given in order to further His kingdom work!