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Join host Melissa Carter on this festive episode of the Paulding County Cast as we dive into the holiday happenings around Paulding County! Get ready to mark your calendars with key school dates: November 5th is Digital Learning Day, Thanksgiving Break runs from November 25th to 29th, and the holiday break kicks off on December 23rd through January 3rd. But that's not all—celebrate community spirit at the Hearts For Heroes event on November 8th at West Ridge Church. Meet the Paulding County Sheriff's Office and explore exciting vendor booths. It's a day to honor our local heroes and connect with the community. Plus, discover how Walmart is enhancing its services with new pet care centers opening in Georgia and Arizona, following a successful pilot in Dallas, Georgia. Whether for pet care or tiny homes, Walmart is expanding its offerings to meet your needs. And don't forget to check out the weather update for our local listeners in Hiram and Dallas: today's forecast is partly sunny with a high of 74 and a low of 53. Tomorrow brings more partly sunny skies with a high of 68 and a low of 51. Tune in for more community news and stay informed this season! SOCIAL: Facebook YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leaders Of Transformation | Leadership Development | Conscious Business | Global Transformation
Do you feel the weight of not having enough great leaders in your business, church or nonprofit? Mac Lake is a pioneering influence in the church planting movement. In 1997, he planted Carolina Forest Community Church (Myrtle Beach, SC). In 2004, he began serving as Leadership Development Pastor at Seacoast Church (Charleston, SC), where he served for over six years. In July 2010, Mac joined West Ridge Church to become the Visionary Architect for the LAUNCH Network. The North American Mission Board adopted the LAUNCH Church Planting system in 2015 and Mac joined the NAMB team for three years to help integrate and implement it. Mac founded the Multiply Group in 2019, an organization committed to helping leaders and churches multiply. He is the author of four books: The Multiplication Effect, Leading Others, Leading Leaders, and Leading a Department. Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in Charleston, SC, and have three grown children and five grandchildren. Listen as we discuss leadership development and how to build a leadership pipeline that solves your leadership shortage. We explore how to integrate leadership development into your everyday operations, how the role of leader changes at the various stages, key questions to ask in developing great leaders, and how to apply the Triad of Leadership Development for maximum learning and growth in the least amount of time. Whether you are a leader in business, the nonprofit sector, or in a church organization, you will find these insights very relevant and practical in developing great leaders at every level. What We Discuss in this Episode Discovering gaps in your leadership development Leadership development vs leadership placement Learning from Jesus' model for developing great leaders Identifying leaders to invest your time and mentorship in Structuring your leadership pipeline Equipping people to develop their competency, mindset, and confidence Common mistakes in promoting leaders to the next level The key skills required in leading others and leading leaders The role of the leader in growing bigger and smaller at the same time Giving people the right expectations in their leadership development Real life church and business examples of handling the pressures of growth Implementing a healthy leadership structure that protects your health span Why we need to stop sacrificing things God never asked us to Who to include in your preliminary leadership pipeline planning sessions The benefits of having a leadership pipeline in place 4 key questions to ask leadership mentees Applying the Triad of Leadership Development Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/461-developing-great-leaders-with-mac-lake
We know we need volunteers, but are we willing to slow down and create opportunities and pipelines that build a volunteer framework to get there? Volunteer expert Mac Lake is a pioneering influence in the church planting movement. Through his partnership with West Ridge Church, they created the LAUNCH Network. The North American Mission Board adopted the LAUNCH Church Planting system in 2015, and Mac served at NAMB through implementation. Mac founded the Multiply Group in 2019, which is committed to helping leaders and churches multiply. He is the author of four books, including The Multiplication Effect. Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in Charleston, SC, and have three grown children and four grandchildren. In this episode, you will learn: What Sarah McGlocklin has to do with reaching new volunteers Several current volunteer stats, including:1 in 4 Americans volunteers at least once in the past year, with women volunteering more than menresearch.lifeway.com/2018/07/26/data-paints-a-picture-of-volunteerism-across-the-nation As the percentage of the churches staffing budget increases, the percentage of people volunteering decreasestheunstuckgroup.com/measuring-church-health-how-many-people-will-serve Post pandemic still waiting for volunteers to return, with only 35% of Americas serving, down 44% from the pre-pandemic erachristianitytoday.com/news/2022/january/church-ministry-volunteer-gallup-survey-lifeway-wr.html 61% of people who volunteered in the last six months considered volunteering an act of generosity, and pastors disagreebarna.com/research/volunteering-giving Mac recaps his book, The Multiplication Effect - multiplygroup.org Ray talks first steps in addressing volunteer culture How discipleship is the backbone of your volunteer pipeline How to apply these principles to a church as small as 10 people What has it been like for Mac through and after the pandemic with the Multiply Group PJ's experience as a Serve Minister How to implement a “white glove” experience for new volunteers A word from Ray that it starts with us and discipleship to change how we reach and engage volunteers
This is the first of three episodes discussing things we often hear (or say) that are actually never seen in Scripture. Today's topic is: "The Bible never said that we are all God's children." We believe everyone has inherent value, worth, and dignity as people made in the image of God. However, not everyone is a child of God. Is that true? Where do we get that from? How do we know where we stand? How can we know for sure that we are children of God? Let's talk about it!PSA // YA Gathering is this Thursday (01.19.2023) 7PM at West Ridge Church!Click here to let us know what you think about today's episode and give us suggestions for future episodes. Click here to follow us on Instagram. Click here to check out our website.
In a world and culture measured by productivity, achievement and instant gratification, prayer can get lost in the noise. The act of slowing down to pray and spend time with God feels foreign in our culture, yet we believe at West Ridge Church that “nothing of eternal significance happens apart from prayer.” Join our host Jason Chandler and his guests, Lauren Monaco and Blake Odgers, as they discuss this past week's teaching on prayer from the Gospel of Mark.
If baptism is a proclamation of our faith in Jesus, have you ever wondered why Jesus was baptized? We explored this topic in our second week of the ‘Gospel of Mark' series at West Ridge Church. Join our host, Jason Chandler, and his guest, Caleb Bowen, this week as they discuss and dive deeper into Jesus' baptism and how He pleased the Father.
Today, we are excited to record this week's podcast on the 25th anniversary of West Ridge Church! It's been an exciting weekend of celebration here and we are excited to have a conversation about the vision Pastor Brian shared for the future of West Ridge and what God has done over the years. Julie Rape is our host this week and she is join by Shannon Purdy and Sawyer Strickland.
Today's conversation is with Todd Hampton, the High School Pastor at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia. A vital component to West Ridge Church's student ministry is taking them to work in Nicaragua so they can experience missions first hand. Todd shares how this element has helped the students at West Ridge Church grow deeper in their faith.Want to learn how your church can partner with OneChild to bring HOPE to kids living in hard Places? Click Here!Most American teenagers have never experienced anything close to what they will when visiting a foreign country and serving those who have less than they do for an extended period of time. Todd shares how giving the young people at West Ridge the opportunity to step out of their limited context, causes them to come back with a clearer picture of how they can be a part of advancing the Kingdom of God. Second, West Ridge takes full advantage of the momentum gained through their missions trips by continuing to give students the chance to contribute to helping those same communities through prayer, giving and other projects throughout the year. West Ridge makes sure these students see the importance of lasting support beyond the week they travel there in person.And Todd gives some advice to missions pastors whose student pastor hasn't led an international missions trip before: be patient with them and build a support system around them. Help them see the value of these opportunities and work with them to organize a trip that becomes a part of the regular rhythm of the student ministry at your church.Learn More About West Ridge ChurchLearn more about OneChild HERE!
If you've grown up in or around the Church, then you've likely heard the word "Gospel" and may even know that it means "Good News" but do you truly see it as good ? Is the Gospel that you've believed in the true message that God is extending to the world or is it something else? If so, what really is the Gospel? What makes it so good? How is it good for you? Statistics From:Good Fath by David Kinnaman & Gabe Lyons Faith for Exiles by David Kinnaman & Mark MatlockOther Resources:The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy KellerWhat is the Gospel? by Greg GilbertThe Explicit Gospel by Matt ChandlerThe WRC Young Adults Podcast exists to encourage and equip college students and young professionals to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ and live out their faith in every arena of their lives. We hope to provide biblically-rooted and culturally-relevant content to challenge you and help you grow and navigate life and faith in your twenty's so you can live with clarity and conviction in this age of chaos and confusion.For more info, check out our website or follow us on Instagram.Next YA Gathering is on Thursday, April 28th at West Ridge Church.
Meet Angela (44) and Paul Richardson (45) who are married 25 years, planted West Ridge Church and serve there as Lead Pastors of Ministry. They are now transitioning to plant Take Hold Church in Scotland! Their experience as a couple is so rich and you will have fun and learn so much through this episode. They share how... ...they were praying for God to send people to Scotland and then God sent them ...they both got on the same page to make this big decision ...God spoke to them, especially through their children ...to give space and time to each other for God to speak individually ...how God has provided throughout their journey ...to encourage each other through difficult circumstances and not make excuses ...they learnt to trust God through the detours of their adventure ...a counselor helped them break the "fear dance" and resolve their communication conflicts ...they learnt not just to win the argument but resolve the conflict Enjoy it friends! Rebecca and Tim Lindsay TheUnstoppableDuo.com
(00:00-8:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed the NBC News story, “ABC suspends ‘The View' host Whoopi Goldberg for saying Holocaust ‘not about race.'” They also reacted to her comments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. (8:43-21:01): John Brandon, Author and a Forbes Columnist, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The 7-Minute Productivity Solution: How to Manage Your Schedule, Overcome Distraction, and Achieve the Results You Want.” Learn more about John and his book at sevenminutesolution.com and connect with him on Twitter at @jmbrandonbb (21:01-29:03): Brian and Aubrey discussed the importance of Black History Month. (29:03-36:58): Danielle Zapchenk, Speaker and Host of The Parable Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her podcast and the Known Women's Event on Saturday February 5th at West Ridge Church in Elgin. Learn more about the West Ridge Women's Event at westridgechurch.com and learn more about Danielle and her podcast at daniellezapchenk.com (36:58-46:32): Brian and Aubrey discussed Debra Fileta's Relevant Magazine article, “5 Habits That Sabotage Joy.” (46:32-55:52): Brian and Aubrey shared a heartwarming story from NBC News, “Friendship formed after Maryland teen's message in a bottle found in Ireland.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we discuss the history of the WRC Young Adult Podcast and look toward what it will become going forward. Stay tuned for new episodes soon!For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback and questions about the Podcast, email blakeo@westridge.com
In this episode, we read and discuss a chapter of the Bible together and how helpful it is to read with someone else.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback on the Podcast, please email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss failures and the benefit of acknowledging our weaknesses.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback on the podcast, email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the importance of confessing to one another from James 5:16.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the podcast, please email us at youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we discussed a few verses from the book of 1 John that discuss how Christians can live with integrity.For more info about West Ridge Church, please go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the Podcast, email us at youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the importance of hearing from God and what happens when we stop listening.For more information about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the podcast, email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the importance of having the right perspective on life and how to have it.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or question on the YA Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode we discuss the fear and value in being know by others. Allowing ourself to be real with God helps us be ourselves with others and experience more love in our relationships.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the Podcast, email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, three young adults talk live about what life is like doing ministry for a job at our Young Adult Gathering in July at West Ridge Church.For more info on West Ridge Church, got to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the Podcast, please email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we look back and discuss a teaching from West Ridge by Brian Bloye on temptation. For more information about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the podcast, please email youngadults@westridge.com
In this episode, we talk to three young adults who just served at a week long student camp about their experience in leading students to Jesus.To serve at West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.com/serveFor questions and feedback about the podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
IN this episode, we discuss what our expectations for things but specifically for God on a daily basis. We also talk about faith and prayer. We hope you enjoy!For more info on West Ridge Church. go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this Chit Chat, we play "Never Have I Ever".For more info about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the importance of staying focused on God in the midst of crazy busy seasons of life.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
Pastor Paul Smith of West Ridge Church in Eau Claire shares a sermon entitled, "Willingness to Help a Friend." www.westridgechurch.us www.collectivechoir.org
In this episode, we get honest about some unmet goals and what we are doing to get back on track.For more info about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the affect of feedback and how what others say can affect us.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
Phil Bowdle is a Pastor at West Ridge Church and leads a large team of creatives and the author of the book Rethinking Church Communication
In this episode, we discuss what the importance of our attitudes toward everything in life.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, Brian Bloye discusses biblical justice and why it is so needed in the world today.For information on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor questions or feedback from the Podcast please email bradc@westridge.com
In this "Chit Chat", we talk family, trusting God and what's on our minds about hair.For more info about West Ridge Church go to http://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the Podcast, please email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the question "who is your truth?" The "who" determines the "what" when it comes to what we believe and know to be true in life.From more info on West Ridge Church go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the Podcast please email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the importance of our words as we not only talk but listen as well.If you'd like to know more about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.com/yaIf you have feedback or questions about the Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the discipline and practice of Lent; how it can help make Easter even more special.If you'd like to know more about West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.com/yaIf you have feedback or questions about the Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss what's on our minds and how we plan for the future.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.com/yaFor questions and feedback about the Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the things that happen in the dark of our lives and the need for the light of God's new mercies.*(This episode was recorded live on January 21, 2021 at West Ridge Church.)For more info on West Ridge Church go to https://westridge.com/yaFor questions or feed back on the Podcast, please email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss goals for 2021 as well as some funny things kids say.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.com/yaFor questions and feedback for the Podcast email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we interview Nick Geter as he talks about the events of this past year and encourages us with how God has been working in the midst of his struggles.(This was recorded live at our Young Adult Gathering at West Ridge Church on Dec. 17, 2020.)For more info about West Ridge Church please go to https://westridge.comFor questions about the podcast or to submit a question to be answered on the podcast please email bradc@westridge.com
In this Chit Chat we talk about all things Christmas and the opportunity for young adults to join us for Passion Conference 2021!If you have questions or about the podcast, email us at bradc@westridge.comFor more info on West Ridge Church, visit us online at https://westridge.com
In this episode, Paul Richardson talks about a word that continues to show up in the book of Mark and our need for it.*(recorded live at Nov. 19, 2020 at a West Ridge Church Young Adult Gathering)For more info on West Ridge Church go to https://westridge.com/ya
In this episode, April fights a fire and we prepare for Thanksgiving by discussing the benefits of gratitude.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to http://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the Young Adult Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the command for unity in the Church from Christ followers by looking back at a teaching by Brian Bloye.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to http://westridge.comFor questions or feedback about the Young Adult Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the 2020 election and our voting experience. Thoughts on politics and government in light of our faith in God as we await to hear who won the election.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the WTC Young Adult Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we discuss the power and freedom found in repentance. This was a live teaching from our West Ridge Church Young Adult Gathering on Oct. 22, 2020.For more info on West Ridge Church, go to https://westridge.comFor feedback or questions about the WTC Young Adult Podcast, email bradc@westridge.com
In this episode, we conclude out interview with young adults, Katie & Blake. We discuss the importance of communication in relationships, getting counseling, and church planting.If you would like a recommendations on finding a counselor, our Care Team would love to help. You can call the West Ridge Church offices at 770-222-2125, or email us at care@westridge.com
Be sure to register for the FREE Stress Less Challenge and enter to win $300 worth of supplements. Stressless.peakenergynutrition.com Mac is a pioneering influence in the church planting movement. In 1997, he planted Carolina Forest Community Church (Myrtle Beach, SC). In 2004, he began serving as Leadership Development Pastor at Seacoast Church (Charleston, SC), where he served for over six years. In July 2010, Mac Lake joined with West Ridge Church to become the Visionary Architect for the LAUNCH Network. The North American Mission Board adopted the LAUNCH Church Planting system in 2015. Mac joined the NAMB team for three years to help them integrate and implement the LAUNCH church planting system. Mac founded the Multiply Group in 2019, an organization committed to helping leaders and churches multiply. He is the author of four books, including The Multiplication Effect. Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in Charleston, SC, and have three grown children and four grandchildren. Links: Instagram: @Mac Lake Twitter: @Mac Lake Youtube: Youtube.com/maclake. Web: Maclakeonline.com Remember to get your special bonus at Peak Energy Nutrition: Use code "podcast" for 10% off your entire order. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes about a minute, and helps us connect with more leaders and listeners. For more info: www.peakenergynutrition.com IG: Peak Energy Nutrition IG: Greg Darley FB: Peak Energy Nutrition --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gregdarley/support
On this week's episode, the guys talk with Phil Bowdle about how vital understanding social and digital media is and will continue to be for the church. Phil, author of Rethink Communication, has had years of experience with both social and digital media, and he's currently the Creative Arts Pastor at West Ridge Church in Georgia.On the conversation today, Phil shares how important intentionally developing and understanding social media needs to be for every church that has transitioned to an online space. He also shares some of the methods that he's resorted to over the years to be relevant online, to avoid burnout, and to lead his creative teams well. You can check out Phil's personal website as well as his book, Rethink Communication, at the link below:PhilBowdle.comhttps://philbowdle.com/Click the link below to join the Blackbar Community on Discord:http://discord.blk.bar/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blkbar)
Phil is the Creative Arts Pastor at West Ridge Church in Atlanta, GA. He is passionate about creating high-impact experiences that lead people to Jesus Christ. In this episode, Phil talks specifically about the West Ridge Creative Process and getting your creativity into a weekly rhythm. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #39: Phil Bowdle - Finding A Weekly Rhythm For Your Creative Process Google Play - Episode #39: Phil Bowdle - Finding A Weekly Rhythm For Your Creative Process GUEST LINKS Twitter Facebook Website West Ridge Church LINKS MENTIONED Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull Podcast Episode #05: Whitney George Part 1 - The Creative Process Podcast Episode #06: Whitney George Part 2 - The Creative Process Podcast Episode #10: Stephen Brewster - Leading a Creative Team of 450 People Podcast Episode #38: Dre Murray - The Dre Murray Writing Process FINDING A WEEKLY RHYTHM FOR YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS Phil's Role As The Creative Pastor: Focuses on the firs
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