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Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/slow-work-of-intentional-leadership/ Dan Spino Article: Intentional Leadership Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

It's Tuesday, April 29th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Canadians elect liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney to full term Canada's Liberal Party won Monday's national election with voters giving  Mark Carney, a full term as prime minister, according to the national broadcaster CBC/Radio Canada. They chose a seasoned economist and policymaker to guide their country through turbulent times, reports The Epoch Times. The full results should be available early this morning. But the voters' decision sealed a stunning turnaround for the Liberal Party that just months ago seemed all but certain to lose to the Conservative Party, led by career politician Pierre Polievre. Carney has been prime minister since March, when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down. Going into the election, leftist Mark Carney led conservative Pierre Polievre by a 3.5% margin. Canadians favor abortion and homosexual faux marriage Canada is a progressive nation, progressive towards that which is evil. Sadly, 80% of Canadians favor abortion and 76% favor homosexual faux marriage or legal recognition. Canada is the eighth most pro-homosexual nation in the world, on at least one survey. Arson attacks on Canadian churches have doubled Over the last ten years, arson attacks on Canadian churches have risen from about 35 per year to 75 per year. That's about triple the rate of arson attacks on churches in the United Kingdom and the United States, according to a well-documented report from Macdonald-Laurier.   Unbelievably, only about 4% of the arson attacks are investigated and charged. Russia cozies up with North Korea Russia's relationship with North Korea is more solidified, with the official Russian TASS News Agency confirming yesterday that the nations have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. Russian President Valdimir Putin issued a statement in which he commended North Korean soldiers for what he called “North Korean soldier's heroism, their excellent training, and dedication displayed while fighting, shoulder to shoulder with Russian soldiers, defending our Motherland as their own.” He added that, ”Our North Korean friends' move was guided by a sense of solidarity, justice, and genuine comradery.” North Korea remains the most dangerous country for Christians The Open Doors' World Watch list puts North Korea at the top of the list for the most extreme persecution of Christians in the world. In early 2024, the North Korean government announced stricter regulations and more draconian crackdowns and terrifying persecution of its citizenry. According to official reports, “the authorities publicly executed about 30 middle-school students (early teenagers) for watching a Korean drama on a USB drive. Several teenagers (17 years old) were sentenced to life imprisonment or death for similar reasons in June and July 2024.” Isaiah 10 speaks of these tyrants: “Woe to those who decree iniquitous decrees, and the writers who keep writing oppression, to turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of My people of their right.  .. What will you do on the day of punishment, in the ruin that will come from afar? … When the Lord has finished all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will punish the speech of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the boastful look in his eyes.”  Trump's first 100 days: Southern border secure, economy faltering Today marks President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. The U.S. Border Patrol encounters with illegal immigrants plunged to 7,000 in March—the lowest number in at least 25 years. By contrast, there were 250,000 illegal border crossings in December 2023.  Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest rates have doubled since last year, increasing from 310 to about 650 per day. Plus, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the results of Operation Tidal Wave. LEAVITT: “We are in the beginning stages of carrying out the largest deportation campaign in American history. Over this past weekend, it was announced that through Operation Tidal Wave, a joint effort between ICE Miami and Florida law enforcement agencies, nearly 800 illegal aliens were arrested during the first four days alone. “Among those arrested were a Colombian murderer, an alleged MS-13 and 18th Street gang members, and a Russian with a red notice for manslaughter. “And on the other side of the country, in the early Sunday morning hours, DOJ and DHS together launched a joint raid of an illegal alien underground nightclub used by Tren de Aragua in Colorado Springs, Colorado, DHS took more than 100 illegal aliens into custody, and many drugs and weapons were also seized. “Operation Tidal Wave is a preview of what is to come around this country: Large scale operations that employ our state and local enforcement partners to get criminal illegal aliens off our streets.” While our southern border is more secure and we're deporting illegal criminals, the American economy is faltering. Estimates of the first quarter Gross Domestic Product growth rate are coming in anywhere from -0.4% to 0.8%, a sharp decrease from fourth quarter 2024 results of  2.4%. Housing sales down Housing sales are sagging here in the U.S. Supply of existing homes stands at the highest level since 2016, nine years ago. Sales numbers are down to the lowest levels in 14 years. U.S./Chinese trade down American trade with China is taking a hit.  Vizion Global Ocean Bookings Tracker records a 44% decline on trade, year-over-year.  Overall, U.S. imports are down 22%, year-over-year. Abortion Kill Pill 22 times more dangerous than first reported About two-thirds of the officially-recorded abortions in this country are now conducted by the Abortion Kill Pill.   But now comes this -- the “largest-known study of the abortion pill,” conducted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Complications with the Abortion Kill Pill are 22 times higher than first reported. Based on extensive research on hundreds of thousands of insurance claims, 10% of women who take the mifepristone kill pill suffer from a serious adverse event, such as an infection or hemorrhage soon afterward. Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary caves for survival And finally, a major U.S. evangelical seminary is moving to Canada. Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary in Illinois will be joining forces with Trinity Western University in British Columbia. But Trinity Western capitulated to Canada's requirement that students not sign a covenant prohibiting “sexual activity outside of marriage between a man and a woman.” Trinity Divinity School was formed to train ministers for the Evangelical Free Church of America back in 1897. Full time enrollment has dropped from 897 to 402 over the last twenty years. Proverbs 25:26 says, “As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, April 29th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/the-legacy-of-pope-francis/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Join Daniel, Nick, and Dave, as they talk through the last steps of our affiliation with the Evangelical Free Church of America – North Central District.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

This week on Sunday School Dropouts, we're joined by author Sarah Henn Hayward for an honest, insightful conversation about her journey from devout Christianity to agnostic atheism.Sarah, author of Giving Up God, opens up about her upbringing in the Evangelical Free Church and the slow, freeing path of deconstruction that followed. She reflects on purity culture, youth group experiences, and the internal conflicts that led her to start questioning her faith.We also talk about what it's like to navigate relationships—especially marriage—when belief systems diverge. Sarah shares how she's held onto values like love, humility, and generosity, even as her theology shifted. She offers a refreshing take on parenting, spirituality, and staying connected to a sense of wonder outside of religion.Learn more about Sarah and her work at sarahhennhayward.comOn Instagram she is: @shaywardwrites Buy Sarah's book, “Giving Up God” anywhere where books are available! This podcast is brought to you by the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery: an online trauma coaching company whose practitioners are trauma informed and trauma trained to work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced high control religion, cults, and religious trauma. For more information on the support that CTRR provides, for resources–including courses, workshops, and more–head to traumaresolutionandrecovery.com or follow us on Instagram: @traumaresolutionandrecovery The views and opinions expressed by Sunday School Dropouts are those of the hosts and not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. Any of the content provided by our guests, sponsors, authors, or bloggers are their own ideas and opinions.The Sunday School Dropouts podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups. Follow Andrew on Instagram and TikTok @deconstruct_everything Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com Hosts: Laura Anderson and Andrew KerbsMusic by Benjamin Faye Music @heytherebenji Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at www.kevincrowe.co

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/leading-worship-in-a-changing-culture/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the two ordinances of the Church: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. What are these? When do these ordinances happen within the local church? Should you take the Lord's Supper if you have not been baptized? How do these things relate to membership? How does this work in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)? What about the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/5-essential-practices-for-mental-well-being/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

In this episode we welcome Dr. Jean Decorvet and Dr. Kenneth Stewart to explore The Geneva Réveil, a significant yet often overlooked nineteenth-century evangelical revival that reshaped French-speaking Protestantism and left a lasting global impact. We discuss the origins, theological dynamics, and international reach of this movement, featured in the new volume, The Geneva Réveil in International Perspective. Dr. Decorvet shares personal insights, including his family's connection to Adolphe Monod—known as “the voice of the revival”—while Dr. Stewart highlights the fascinating transatlantic ties between the Réveil and American Presbyterianism. The conversation considers the blend of warm piety and Reformed orthodoxy that fueled the movement, its influence on hymnody, social reform (including the founding of the Red Cross), and the broader currents of nineteenth-century evangelicalism. Listen to discover how the Geneva Réveil not only revitalized Francophone Protestantism but also shaped the course of global missions, theological education, and the enduring legacy of Reformed thought. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:05:32 Familiarity with the Genevan Reveil 00:11:31 European Roots of the Evangelical Free Church 00:12:50 Historical Background and Context 00:17:52 Unique Aspects of the Genevan Reveil 00:22:02 Pietism and Calvinist Orthodoxy 00:28:53 The Reveil and Theological Liberalism 00:31:33 The Far-Reaching Effects of the Reveil 00:38:12 Roman Catholicism and the Reveil 00:44:17 American Presbyterian Influence on the Reveil 00:50:41 Louis Gaussen's Influence 00:58:49 Looking to the Future 01:01:59 Conclusion

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/four-tips-for-a-thriving-church-mentorship-ministry/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Navigating the often murky waters of church leadership and the potential for harm within Christian communities is the focal point of today's discussion. Andrew kicks things off by asking a poignant question: Have you ever felt misrepresented or harmed by church leaders? As the conversation unfolds, they dive deep into the patterns of behavior that can lead to hurt, particularly how social justice ideologies can infiltrate church doctrine, causing disillusionment for many faithful congregants. With Pastor Jeff sharing his own experiences of being censured and ultimately ousted from his denomination, listeners are encouraged to recognize they are not alone in their struggles. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt reminder that, despite the challenges faced within the church, maintaining a commitment to truth and integrity is paramount for both leaders and congregants alike.Takeaways: The podcast dives deep into the theme of how church leaders can sometimes hurt their congregants, challenging the notion that such behavior is unexpected in Christian environments. Pastor Jeff reveals his experience with the Evangelical Free Church, detailing how social justice ideologies infiltrated church governance and practices, affecting the church's integrity. A key focus of the discussion is the importance of due process and truth in church discipline, highlighting how many Christians overlook these principles in favor of expediency. Listeners are encouraged to develop thick skin in the face of adversity and to trust in God's sovereignty when facing unjust accusations or slander within the church community. Links referenced in this episode:strivingforeternity.orgcornerstonesj.orgstrivingforeternity.org/coffeeWoke-Free ChurchMentioned in this episode:What Do They BelieveWhat do We Believe by Andrew Rappaport

Evangelical Free Church of Canton

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church