Impact the World

Impact the World goes LIVE at the SALT Luncheon! SALT is the acronym for Senior Adults Living Triumphantly. Learn about the many facets of this ministry with James Lynch, Dennis Ramsey, and Pam Jackson. We also hear from Allison Thompson and Hannah Irwin regarding how CedarBrook Outreach is partnering with SALT.

Every year, West Park Baptist Church holds a Thanksgiving Boxes event. Congregation members are encouraged to fill a box that gets distributed to families in our community to help them celebrate the holiday. Cindy Reynolds tells us more about this event, including the purpose and this year’s goal.

Scott Williams talks with Tara about the Renewal Ministry, which is a ministry and support group for those struggling with bondage to addiction of any kind. During their discussion, Scott and Tara discuss the biblical view of what addiction is and how the hope offered in God’s word is truly life changing. To find out more about this ministry, visit www.westparkbaptist.org/renewal.

Resources

The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective by Mark Shaw

The Heart of Addiction Workbook by Mark Shaw

Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies by Mark Shaw

When you ask the question, “How are you?” people often say one of two things – “I’m busy” or “I’m tired.” But is this how we are meant to exist in our everyday lives? On this bonus episode, Jake and Tara sit down to discuss the spiritual discipline of Sabbath. During their time, they talk about a simple definition of Sabbath and give practical steps to practicing this spiritual discipline.

Resources

Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World by A. J. Swoboda

The Sabbath (FSG Classics) by Abraham Joshua Heschel

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Jess Holloway talks with Tara to explain what the Financial Freedom ministry is and is not. To find out more about this ministry, visit westparkbaptist.org/financial-freedom.

Resources

Money: Seeking God’s Wisdom by Jim Newheiser

Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser

Experiencing the sorrow of a heart broken by loss is most likely the most difficult part of our journey as humans living on this earth. Listen to Tony Sawyer as he explains how Griefshare ministers to those walking through this valley. Al has a specific challenge to men. To find out more, including how to register, visit westparkbaptist.org/griefshare.

During this episode, Larry Cooper, Amy Larson, and Pastor Al Cage share with Tara their heart for bringing hope to those going through the difficulties of separation and/or divorce. This is part of a series of episodes exploring the Biblical Support Ministries at West Park and their focus of being “helping ministries” as they make an impact on not only our church body, but also our surrounding communities. To find out more about this ministry or to register for an upcoming class, go to westparkbaptist.org/divorcecare.

Since spiritual formation happens to everyone, how do we change? Jake introduces us to the topic of spiritual disciplines that each of us can implement on our journey to become more like Jesus.

We are distracted. How can we seek out silence and solitude to combat this constant state of distraction? Jake and Tara discuss this spiritual discipline and how it is foundational to spiritual formation.

Join Tara Hayes as she sits down with leaders from the Biblical Counseling Ministry as they discuss the heart and vision behind the ministry and how it is foundational to all of the other Biblical Support Ministries at West Park. This will help you understand what biblical counseling is and is not. It also gives insight into how to get involved or how to reach out to a counselor.

For more information about the Biblical Counseling Ministry or to fill out the form for counseling, go to westparkbaptist.org/counseling or email [email protected].