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In the second of two episodes exploring the concept of a culture of call, Todd talks with the Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford, coordinator of clergy recruitment and development for the Great Plains Conference of The United Methodist Church. In their discussion, Ashlee shares resources available to local churches, young adults and others to help themContinue reading “Culture of Call Part 2: Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford”

Even smaller churches can make a big impact in the world for Christ. And there is an example tucked away in Madison, Kansas, about 22 miles south of Emporia, that serves as proof. In his book “The Madison Effect,” Gary Robbins writes about how a church in a town of 700 people has helped 16Continue reading “Culture of Call Part 1: The Madison Effect”

Some people feel lost. They don’t think they deserve love or respect or any consideration from God. They know sin has taken over their lives, but they don’t know what to do. Jesus tells us through the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin that while we may be lost, He never stopsContinue reading “Reflection: Parables of Lost Things”

Todd continues our exploration of what Jesus taught by using parables. In this episode, we look at the widely known parable of the Good Samaritan. Even if you don’t know the story, you probably know the term. But what does it really mean? What was Jesus trying to teach us? And who, exactly, is ourContinue reading “Reflection: Parable of The Good Samaritan”

  We start a series of Bible-teaching episodes on some of Jesus’ parables with a look at the Prodigal Son. This story teaches us many things and makes us ponder even more. But Todd shares in this reflection how the story of the younger son teaches that nobody is too far gone, too lost toContinue reading “Reflection: Parable of the Prodigal Son”

As much as I love Santa Claus, Rudolph, Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree and the redemption of Ebeneezer Scrooge, Christmas really is about the arrival of the Christ child, the Savior for all humankind. The story is told primarily in the books of Matthew and Luke. So we’re going to spend some time in this episodeContinue reading “Reflection: The Christmas Story”

I’ve been fascinated with the concept of motive for as long as I can remember. I think it has something to do with all of the crime drama shows I watched as a kid and that I find so interesting even to this day. So as we draw closer to Christmas, some people may wonderContinue reading “Reflection: God’s motive for sending Jesus”

In this Bible-teaching episode, Todd Seifert shares a reflection on John 1:1-18 and explains how the opening poetry of this gospel introduces Jesus as the light of the world. Learn how the darkness in the shadows of life don’t have to be permanent, nor do they have to be scary, because Jesus will be theContinue reading “Reflection: Jesus as the light of the world”

Southwestern College — home of the Mound Builders — is tucked away in Winfield, Kansas, a small school in a small town southeast of Wichita. And tucked away on one corner of this secluded campus is the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship. A quick glance reveals nothing grand. It’s a fine building, butContinue reading “Institute in small college makes disciples worldwide”

The days of opening the church doors to find a waiting crowd eager to take their seats are long since gone. Now, many other activities occupy people on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. So, how can you make a connection? In this episode, we look at three churches — two in Nebraska and oneContinue reading “Podcast — Technology as an Evangelism Tool”