Continuing education is important aspect of discipleship in Community of Christ. The church in Canada has provided a way for much of this education to happen online through Developmentrics, LLC. Today, Carla talks with David Lloyd as he explains the format of the classes, what is offered, and how you can benefit from taking Temple…
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Theological education has a long history in Community of Christ. Today we’re joined by Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith who talk about that history and the impact theological education has had on the church. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala Smith Download Transcript
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Facilitating conversation around the lectionary scripture can be difficult when you’ve had a complicated relationship with scripture. Today, Nancy Ross shares some insights into this process as a writer for the Sacred Space resource. Host: Karin PeterGuest: Nancy Ross Download Transcript
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Humans are often resistant to conflict, but what if working through conflict is the way to peace and justice? Join Matt Frizzell as he talks with Carla about the relationship between justice and conflict and how they can be used as tools to build the peaceable kingdom. Host: Carla Long Guest: Matt Frizzell Download Transcript
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Including children in worship benefits the kids and the congregation in ways that can last a lifetime. In Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry, an element called, Thoughts for Children is included each week. Writer Joelle Wight shares the importance of including children in worship and how writing this resource has helped deepen her…
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While gathering for worship, it can be helpful to have options for engaging with scripture outside of a traditional sermon. Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry uses the spiritual practice of Sharing Around the Table to explore the scripture for the week. Blake Smith, one of the writers for this resource, shares with Karin…
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Spiritual Practices are an important part of worship in Community of Christ. Today Royleane Otteson shares about writing spiritual practices for the Sacred Space resource and how learning about the liturgical calendar has helped her rebuild after a faith transition. Host: Karin PeterGuest: Royleane Otteson Download Transcript
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Our Common Grounds series is all about the Liturgical Calendar. For the next few Common Grounds episodes, we will be exploring various aspects of Sacred Space: A Resource for Small-group Ministry with the Sacred Space writers. Today, we focus on the Prayer for Peace. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Tiffany and Caleb Brian Download Transcript
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Today we have another installment in our God Shot’s series where we take a deep dive into systematic theology. Using Daniel Migliore’s book, Faith Seeking Understanding, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith take us through the concept of eschatology or Christian hope. Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith Download Transcript
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What is the Christian Church? Why is it important for Christians to meet together in fellowship and worship? As part of our God Shots series, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith discuss various models the church can be and it’s theological purpose as they explore the term, ecclesiology. Host: Carla Long Guests: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith Download…
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