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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0035 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Joanna La Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. With a Business Communications degree and a Masters in Theological Studies, she has been helping the Church communicate "the best news in the world" for over 15 years. Make sure that you check out her interviews with Christian "creatives and communicators" on the Word Made Digital podcast.
In this episode, we chat about languishing, navigating online in a healthy way and mental health.
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PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
Languishing
- Dragging but didn't know why
- Buzz word from the New York Times
- All of us have been feeling it and should talk about it with friends
- Knowing the word helps us define the feeling and move forward
Naming It and Moving Forward
- Acknowledge the problem, i.e. languishing
- Talk about it
- Get help, and let people know
Online Health
- How to navigate well
- The more we are on digital platforms, the more anxious or depressed we become
- The landmine factor - there are so many things that you didn't ask to see that are suddenly in front of you
- Everything is coming at you from all angles
- Curate what you follow; we can't carry that many relationships
- You have the power to unfollow someone or something when it is not making you feel great
Digital Thoughts
- Social media for discipleship and evangelism
- We should be concerned about technology
- It seems like it is doing more harm than good
A Healthy Digital Relationship
- Take breaks
- We lack self-discipline and so that makes it harder
In the Church
- Mental health should be talked about
- We need to normalize the conversation so that people feel like they can talk about it
- Churches can make a list of those they would suggest for help with mental health
- We provide spiritual care and we need to help with the mental health or guide people to a safe spot for help
Favourite Verse to Help With Languishing
- So many feelings covered in Lamentations and Job
- Psalms
- Also, reading New Testament letters to churches that are also going through hard times
- Others have gone through this and we are not alone
A Few Things to Help
- Talk to a friend or two if you are struggling
- Having people around makes struggles easier to bear
- Set healthy plans in advance to help with boundaries online
- John Mark Comer - Parent your phone, be the boss of the phone
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0036: Roula Karkafi on
Humanitarian and Prison Ministries in
Lebanon and MENA Area
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0034 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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I am excited to bring you an interview with Bechara Karkafi! Bechara serves with FEB in MENA areas, like the Middle East and North Africa, and Canada to plant churches among Arabs and unreached people.
In this episode, he shares some of his story and his thoughts on serving and leading the vision of church planting and multiplying disciples. He also shares his vision for the upcoming Missions Conference at Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario.
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Links from the Podcast
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
The Great Commission
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matt 28:19-20
MENA Area
- Heart's desire is to see a church planting movement across Lebanon, the Middle East, Africa and Canada
- Church planting movements and Discipleship Making Movements
- Leadership training and planting programs
In Canada
- Serving with FEB Central Ministries
- Vision to see 300 new churches planted by 2030, including 50 among Arab and unreached people
- Currently has planted 9 new churches and 5 in incubation
- Two teams working on these plans
What We Can Do
- God has chosen us in unique ways in order to accomplish His vision
- The church has to share God's love and the gospel with everyone in our area
- We have a responsibility, not just sending a church planter but going and sharing
The Difference it Makes
- It makes a big difference when we go overseas
- They are excited to hear from us
- Pray, train and equip people to share the gospel in all areas for all global impact
Missions Conference
- The Lord has entrusted us with the great commission in Matthew 28
- The Conference will focus on training and equipping the church to reach Arabs and unreached people
- Encourage and motivate church family to see their part in this global ministry
To Those Who Are Serving
- The Conference is not just something to watch, but is something to be a part of
- God has called all believers to walk with Him on a daily basis
- Pray more about the possibility of being part of the great commission
- Whatever you are doing, it is great thing when you are doing it for God's glory
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0035: Joanna La Fleur on Languishing, Navigating Online
in a Healthy Way and
Mental Health
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0033 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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I am thrilled to have Steve Lensink join us again on the Four12 podcast. Steve was named Producer of the Year at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards in 2020. And in this episode, we chat about serving at church during pandemic and post-pandemic times and how that impacts expectations and opportunities for serving. If you have any role in bringing your church service online, this chat will be right up your alley. If you have ever watched a church service online (and who hasn't in the last 18 months?!), then Steve will give you a good idea of what goes on behind-the-scenes.
Connect with Steve
Links from the Podcast
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Production Now
- Everyone has had to catch up and be online
- Live stream and prerecording, what does that look like?
- Keeping it consistent with different volunteers
- Ongoing learning
Biggest Change
- Removal of in-person worship has been the biggest change for editing and mixing
- It's changed our serving experiences
- Harder to lead online than in person
- Harder to edit and mix with out any feedback from audience
- "You never see the fruit of your labour"
Expectations
- People expect broadcasts to be well done
- More professional and bigger churches are side by side online with ours
- People get used to seeing a larger production quality and expect it from smaller ones
Ways to Keep Up
- Recognize that people have high expectations
- Invest time, money and energy into your online experience
- Use what you have as a local church, which is a local connection
- Understand your identity and what you do well, then do that with excellence
Ways to Think About Online
- It's essentially another campus
- Need to invest in it like its another location
- Realize there is time that needs to be invested
- There's a learning curve
- It's worthwhile and makes a difference
- To reach people that maybe wouldn't have come to your building before
Unified Sound for Mixing
- Use a template to start from the same place
- Helps to keep it consistent
- Easier for multiple people to be able to volunteer and keep a similar feel
- Use the template just as a guide
- Layout expectation guidelines for volunteers
- Know what you are doing
Unique Ways to Train Volunteers
- Now we have pre-recorded content that we can use for training
- Let them practice in advance
- Practice is low pressure because it's not live
Getting Youth Involved
- Great way to get youth involved and engage with them
- They already know some of this stuff due to apps they use
- Post mixing and editing is more appealing to youth
- They can learn how to record
- Think about what the youth will be able to do in the next 10 years
Nurturing a Healthy Team
- Onboarding is very similar to before, get started during a series
- Have to work a little hard because not face to face
- More pursuing people
- Every Monday worship leader does a little video to encourage the team and give updates
- Engage in a virtual way
- One on one connection is so important
- Try to connect people together as much as possible
Ways to Grow Your Skills
- Online videos
- Try to look for new ways to learn
- Consume content as much as possible
- Get the multitrack from the worship pastor and practice
- Watch other services and try to learn how they do it
- It's hard to feel motivated on your own, but set your mind to do it
How to Grow Your Production Area
- Look for church service production groups on Facebook to get help
- There is a community of people who want to help you
- Use videos online
To Those That are Serving Now
- Leaders, get feedback from the congregation and pass it along to the team
- Keep an encouragement loop going
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0034 : Bechara Karkafi on Serving
and Leading the Vision of Church Planting
and Multiplying Discipleship
in MENA Area and Canada
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0032 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Brooke Nicholls is back on FOUR12 Canada! Brooke is an artist and songwriter from Toronto, ON, where she serves as a Worship Leader at Sanctus Church. When she's not at her home church, she's leading worship at different churches and ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke has been named the Female Vocalist of the Year for the last three years at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards and her album, ‘Pursue’, was nominated for a 2020 Juno Award. Brooke is married to her guitar player Steve.
In this episode, we chat about leading worship this last year and some of the struggles and blessings that have come out of it.
Connect with Brooke
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
The Brooke Nicholls Show on KFM
During This Time
- Created platform for worship online
- All brand new, nothing remained the same
- Unexpected blessings, the Lord showed up in their living room
"The same power and presence that meets me when I am leading a congregation of 2000 people is the same power and presence that meets me when I am alone in my living room." - Brooke Nicholls
Online Worship for Churches
- Designed to help churches with online worship services
- Free to use
- 35 sets ready to go
- Available to download and use for your service
- Is being used all over the world
Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling
- Whatever it is that God has called you to
- Do it to the best of your ability to bring Him glory and honour
Favourite Worship Song
- "The Blessing"
- Sing it over their daughter every night
What Does it Look Like to Lead Worship Now
- Zoom, online meetings and retreats
- Videos for conferences
- Able to lead in person for 10 people
Training New People
- Being really intentional in how they reach out and communicate with people
- Let people know they are seen and heard
- Stay connected!
- Relationship is everything
- How we love and serve people comes first
Bringing in Youth
- Challenging to engage with them and the music they like
- But work to find it and use it to engage with them
How to Reach Diverse Backgrounds and People
- What will serve this situation or congregation the best?
- Who will be there?
- Let the Holy Spirit lead
How to Grow Your Skills
- Listen to a ton of worship music
- Watch other leaders and see how they do it
- What translates well on screen and in person
- Learn from other worship leaders
An Encouraging Word for Those Serving
- You are doing what the Lord has called you to do
- There is a beautiful reward coming
- The Lord is so pleased with your dedication and work
- The church needs you
- People are being met by Jesus, so be encouraged by that
An Encouraging Word for Those That Stepped Back
- We are called to serve the church
- We are called to be a part of what God is doing
- It's not good for us to not do it
- If God has called you to do this it will bring you back to life, it will bring joy and life
For The Worship Leader
- Remind your team how much you love them and honour them
- Connect with your team
- Remind them they are doing an amazing job!
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0033: Steve Lensink
on Serving During Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Times and How That Impacts
Serving Opportunities
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0031 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Jeremy Best is on staff at Faith St. Thomas and has been a youth pastor for nineteen years. For the past seven years, he has also been the director of FEB Youth. Married to Angela, they have two sons and are in the process of pursuing foster-to-adoption for their daughter.
In this episode, we chat about how to build resiliency in your children and why it matters.
Connect with Jeremy
PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
Youth Ministry 3.0 By Mark Osetreicher
What is Resiliency
- The capacity to recover from difficulties
- Also called toughness or grit
- To bounce back
- We want to train our kids to work through hard times
Helicopter Parenting
- It effects resiliency
- Helicopter parents tend to not let their kids fail or do anything on their own
- Kids need to "own it"
Now vs. Then
- Freedom growing up, but had to check in at some point
- Now we struggle to let our kids have that freedom
- We feel like others are judging us if we let kids go out by themselves
Why Parents Struggle with Kids Failing
- If my kids fails, then I feel like a failure
- We want to protect our kids and partly we want to protect ourselves
3 Tasks of Adolescence
- Identity, Who am I
- Autonomy, how am I unique, different from mom and dad
- Affinity - where or to whom do I belong
- Give our kids space to work through each of these
- Freedom to go and explore
For Parents Listening
- Try not to freak out, we want to help coach and guide them
- Most parents genuinely want the best for their kids
- Know that there are other parents going through this, you are not alone
- Support each other
Encouragement for Those Who Serve
- On days when if feels like you are not making a difference, you are, but it may take a long time to show
- Keep loving and serving them!
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0032: Brooke Nicholls on the Struggles
and Blessings From Leading Worship
This Past Year
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0030 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Candi Thorpe is on staff at Calvary Burlington where she has served in vocational ministry for more than twelve years. In her role as the Director of Administration, Communication and Frontline Ministry, she oversees digital communications and print media for online and in-person worship.
In this episode, we chat about the local church and how you can use your experience, gifts and talents to serve and glorify God.
Connect with Candi
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PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
The Sending Church by Pat Hood
"We [the church] are created to advance the mission of God." Pat Hood, The Sending Church
Created to Advance God's Mission
- Lead people to Christ and make them disciples
- Then they can lead others to Christ and make disciples
Collectively and in Community
- Individually we come and collect in one place as unique individuals
- Brought together as people
- Diverse people who serve diverse people
- When we serve collectively and in community we see our role in the greater context of God's vision for the local church
Why Leaders Want People to Serve
- People are needed advance the mission of God
- Training ground to bring up more leaders
- Helps to equip others and make ministry happen
- Jobs that need to be done
Why We Want to Serve
- People want to make a difference
- Use your gifts
- Participate in the life of the church
- Serving reflects your relationship with God
- When we serve in community we get to see our calling in a bigger picture
"We are saved through Christ alone, by faith alone, but not for a faith which remains alone. True salvation always results in good works and a changed life." Tim Keller
Preparing to Serve
- God will use people around us for a season to help equip us and direct our path
- Challenging life experiences can bear fruit
- Education/vocational experiences and skills can be used for ministry
- Passions and what God has equipped us to do
- Soul care, what condition is our heart in?
- Where has Christ met you?
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10
In Summary
- We are created to advance the mission of God
- What has God done in your life and where is He calling you?
- God has created and designed us with a purpose in mind
If You Lead Volunteers
- Recognize you are leading diverse people
- Not everyone will serve the way you want them to
- Recognize our combination of gifts, talents and life experiences
Encouragement for Those Who Serve
- Keep serving
- Serve out of an understanding of what you are doing and why
- If God has brought you to a church then you are needed to serve there & your skills are needed
- Ask how you can serve and grow
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0031: Jeremy Best on
Building Resiliency
in Kids
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0029 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Joanna La Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. She has been helping churches communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years, recently through the organisation "Word Made Digital."
In this episode we chat about discipleship, evangelism and how to reach people in 2021 using digital platforms AND in real life.
Connect with Joanna
PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
Evangelism
- Evangelical is not a great word right now in society
- Gen Z and younger generation don't want to share their faith because of how its been done in the past
- Trying to convert someone is the issue
- Comfortable with sharing a conversation but not converting
- Evangelism is about bringing the good news
"Evangelism is about bringing the best news." - Joanna La Fleur
Apprenticing to Jesus
- What discipleship means
- "Being covered in the dust of your rabbi"
- The disciples were being disciples long before they realized it
"We all need to be reminded of the good news of Jesus every day." - Joanna La Fleur
How to Reach Others Now
- The best way is different for every person
- Use the gifts that God has given each of us
- We need different kinds of people to reach different kinds of people
- Ask God "What are the ways you made me?" and more
- Your life should reveal Christ and you should talk about Him
- Jesus said "Come and see" and taught as walked and lived
- Sharing Christ should be a natural part of your life that comes out in conversation
Digital First But Not Digital Only
- First tends to be digital app, then connecting through digital media
- Digital world feels non-threatening
- Once we have some connection then meet in person
- Think about the first place people are interacting
The Holy Spirit
- If the Spirit is not involved, it's just us
- What are we inviting people to?
- The Holy Spirit will empower us with courage and discernment
- Believe that God is involved before we show up
Encouragement to Reach Out
- Share your life
- Don't hide the Christian side of your life, but don't "shove it" at people
- People come to know and follow Jesus, not because the person who told them is perfect
- It's not about fixing something first
- Trust that Jesus is involved
All About Serving
- Continue to encourage people to serve in the church, and find ways or reasons to interact with people in the community
- Do you know your neighbour?
- Start simply
- A gesture of hospitality
- Following after Jesus will look a little different for each of us
- Engaging in the Scriptures
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0030: Candi Thorpe
on Why Serving
In The Local Church
Matters
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0028 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Lance has forty five years of ministry experience. For fifteen years he served as the Regional Director of FEB Central where he oversaw all regional ministries and staff and was able to help churches fulfill their calling. Currently he remains active by mentoring young men in ministry, consulting with churches and more! On this episode, we chat about how to maintain a purposeful life.
Connect with Lance
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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Finish With Purpose, Leaving a Legacy
- Not just your will, material things
- Godly character
- Being intentional
- MVP theme (Mission, Vision, Passion)
- Think through your strategies for your life
Creating An Acronym
- Loving God wholeheartedly
- Attending to relationships
- Nurturing wellbeing on a regular basis, spiritually, mentally, emotionally
- Cultivating skills
- Exercising virtues, the fruit of the spirit
Where It All Began
- John 1 - grace and truth
- To be a person of grace and truth
- The need to maintain a pure heart
- Work on patience
- To be wise
- To have clarity when making decisions
"It's important to have a strategy for our lives."
Mentoring
- Began by someone reaching out to him to be mentored
- Be ready with a list of things to discuss
- Make sure others around you are on the same page
- Be open to mentoring relationships
To Impact The Lives Around You
- Start writing down some ideas of where you think God wants you to work
- It's important to write it down!
MVP Thought
- Needed to add an A for Action
- It's one thing to be intentional and have it in writing but another to implement it
Nurturing Relationships
- Find a strategy for how you will do that
- Emails, Zoom, phone calls
- Think of different ways to reach out and adapt to what's going on
Waiting On God
- Be quiet before the Lord and wait for him
- Wait for God's hand, be patient
- Trust in Him
2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT) "...But I am not ashamed of it, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return."
Ways to Encourage
- Leaders will say the number one asset in a church is volunteers
- Volunteers will say the number one asset in a church are leaders
- Deep respect for others
- Stay faithful and keep doing what God has equipped you for
- Be intentional
- Stay Passionate
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0029: Joanna La Fleur
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0027 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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The Bible has something to say about true greatness.
Listen as Dave Lane explains how parents and those who work with kids and youth can aim them towards true greatness.
Dave Lane is back on the show. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years! He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton - and he is known for his beard.
In this episode, we continue our chat about what "true greatness" is. Check out the show notes below for links and other recommendations from Dave! We know that not all of our viewers are parents, but perhaps you work with kids or youth - If that's you, this episode will give you great insight into directing young people towards true biblical greatness
Connect with Dave
LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
This episode is based on material from Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel
True Greatness
- Is a passionate love for God that demonstrates itself in an unquenchable love and concern for others
- Usually runs against the grain
- Means might have to be vulnerable which could lead to hurt
Humility
- A reverence for God and a respect for others
A Humble Kid
- Don't play to the crowd or the camera
- Not first in line
- Doesn't brag about what they have or who they are
- Graciously accepts compliment
- Accepts victory modestly and loses with their head held him
"All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' " 1Peter 5:5
Gratefulness
- An appreciation of what you have been given and Who has given it
Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
A Grateful Kid
- Doesn't whine about what they don't have or complain about what they do have
- Very thankful
- Takes good care of their stuff
- Verbally expresses their appreciation to the people who sacrifice for them
- Focuses on the good things in life
Generosity
- A great delight in sharing with others what God has entrusted to you
Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shake together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure yours, it will be measured to you."
A Generous Kid
- Everything they have belongs to God
- Give back to God
- Second nature to offer the biggest piece to someone else
- Surrender their stuff when someone is in need
- Look for way to make others happy with what they have
Servants Heart
- A willingness to take action in order to help someone else
- Serve no matter what
- Looks around them to see what others need
Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of others.
How We Think
- Scarciety thinking verses Abundant thinking
- Hold tightly or palm open
- Affects our kids' perspective on a lot of things in life
- Life in general and how we view things, living in fear vs outward focus
- Adversity
- What we have and who is in control
What Can We Do As Parents?
- Set the example, you can't take someone where you've never been
- Set the expectations, not just for the kids, but for the family
- Create experiences that the whole family will experience together
- Honour Efforts, be quick to praise positive things
How To Be Successful In God's Eyes
- True greatness effects the culture
- Understand what true greatness is
Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!
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Up Next Episode 0028: Lance Johnson
on Maintaining a
Purposeful life
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0026 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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There's a difference between how the world and God view "true greatness".
We're excited to bring you this discussion with Dave Lane. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years. He's currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. In this episode Dave talks about Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel. Points that Dave made on this episode were derived from that book.
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LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Success vs True Greatness
- Success looks inward; true greatness looks upward to God, then outward
- Success loves what it sees in a mirror; true greatness grieves over what it sees through its windows
- Success is about my agenda; true greatness is about God’s agenda
- Success accommodates selfishness; true greatness celebrates selflessness
- Success pays off for now; true greatness pays off forever
- True Greatness is about what's going on in their hearts
Why We Tend to Push Towards Success
- Payoff is more tangible
- Draws more attention
- Makes us look good
"It is very easy to become preoccupied with what’s going on inside our children’s head at the expense of what is happening within their hearts." Dr. Tim Kimmel
The Success Illusion, Our kids Have to be...
- The smartest
- The fastest
- The prettiest
- The best connected
- The most popular
- The best outfitted
- The best rewarded
- The most confident
- We often want them to accomplish things we didn't
"In Jesus’ day, the successful ones were the Pharisees. They were respected, revered and even feared." - Dave Lane
How Jesus Responded
- Ignored them which infuriated them, because they were respected by everyone else
- Caused them to get into Jesus’ face demanding respect which caused Jesus to ignore them more
- He wasn't focused on success
Wealth, Beauty, Power and Fame
- Which aren’t bad in themselves
- The problem is when we are consumed by them
- They need to be God-given, not self achieved
- God says He made us beautiful
“God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble...Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:6,10
Live a life worthy of your calling
- Most people don't know what their calling is or what true greatness is
- Tune in for part 2 to hear what true greatness is
Help for Parents and Volunteers
- Don't get sucked in
- The pull of this world is stronger then you think
- Be aware that we have to push them to what true greatness is
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." Romans 12:2
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Part 2
What is True Greatness?