Monday Matters

What is it like moving your family across the world? What does it look like to partner with congregations that might be different than our own? Is Europe still a "Christian" continent? Join us as we talk with Nate and Stacy Tatman, Associate Regional Coordinators for Europe & the Middle East at Church of God Ministries Global Strategy. 

Follow the Tatmans' journey on their blog- https://ourspanglishlife.com/

Explore the work and ministry they are engaged in- http://three-worlds.com/

Connect with them on social media, through email, or support their ministry- https://www.chogglobal.org/team/nstatman/

Why do we tend to resort to "bandaids" when we are isolated? What are some of the misconceptions that we might have about ourselves, our neighbors, and our community? Chaplain John Radzikowski from the Christian Aid Center in Walla Walla shares about the transformative and healing work that they are doing by helping people live outside of their bubble and connect with one another.

If you would like to get involved with the amazing work of the Christian Aid Center, you can:

Give financially- https://www.christianaidcenter.org/donate/online-giving

Learn more about volunteering- http://www.christianaidcenter.org/jeannette-regalado

COVID has caused many of us to isolate ourselves and withdraw from what is going on in the world. How do we live outside of our bubble? Pastor Channing joins us to kick off our new series and talk about how those of us in the United States have a lot of misconceptions when we encounter people from other cultures. When we engage in missions or outreach, how do we know if we are helping or hurting?

Here is the book Pastor Channing mentioned: Factfulness- Hans Rosling

Another good resource: When Helping Hurts- Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

Children of Promise: https://www.childrenofpromise.global/

Is it true that "only God can judge me"?  What do you do when someone tells you that they "don't feel led" down a certain path, but you disagree? Join Pastor JD and Pastor Nate as they wrap up our series on Christian Catchphrases.

Will God really "never give us more than we can handle"? Have you ever been told to just let go and let God? Pastor Nate joins us again to talk about these Christian catchphrases of "encouragement".

When tragedy strikes, why do Christians always seem to respond with the same few phrases? Are these catchphrases helpful, or do they cause more harm than good?