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The EFCA West Podcast
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The official podcast of EFCA West
Episodes
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KINETIC2026 - Three Ways a Small Church Can Be an Effective Church - Karl Vaters
Small and effective? Is it possible? According to the Bible, church history, and the latest research, the answer is a resounding yes! Small churches not only can be effective, but when they see their size, not as a problem to fix, but as part of a strategy Jesus is using to build his church, they...
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KINETIC2026 - The Church Board’s Role in Tough Times - Bob Osborne
Most church boards experience fairly smooth sailing with only occasional brief turbulence. But when things get really tough, most of us need some guidance in navigating the tough seas. Pulling from his experience in command roles during his policing career and decades of experience in church...
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KINETIC2026 - Storm-Proofing with Play: Building Resilience Through Joyful Connection - Beth Toscano
Kids will always want to play, and that desire is God-designed. In this session, we’ll explore how play isn’t a break from discipleship but a powerful pathway to wonder, curiosity, connection, and deeper spiritual growth. Discover practical ways to integrate meaningful, joyful play into your...
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KINETIC2026 - Navigating Immigration Law and the Immigrant in Our Churches and Communities - Karla Can
We are a nation of immigrants with a significant ethnic diversity and sometimes challenging immigration status. Our District has the largest amount of immigrant congregations in the EFCA, including the largest Hispanic congregation. How are you (and your Elders) navigating the immigration tension...
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KINETIC2026 - Navigating Gender Confusion with Biblical and Practical Wisdom - Jennifer Kvamme
There is a lot of confusion in our world when it comes to understanding gender--and for increasing numbers of young people, significant pain in their experience of their own gender. How do we practically, compassionately, and truthfully come alongside young people around us who might be…
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KINETIC2026 - Navigating Cultural Currents in Children's Ministry - Beth Toscano
Matthew 19:14 shows us that Jesus welcomed children as true members of His kingdom. This session will help your team shift from simply keeping kids occupied to intentionally discipling them through Scripture, relationships, and purposeful structure. You’ll learn how to strengthen systems, empower...
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KINETIC2026 - From Chaos to Cohesion – How Implementing Systems Can Bring Clarity and Energy to Your Team - Laura Behnke
If you’ve been in ministry long enough, you’ve experienced chaos or you know it’s coming. Whether you’re navigating turbulence now or preparing for what’s ahead, this class offers practical systems and tactical steps to help your team move from uncertainty to unity, clarity, and renewed energy to...
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KINETIC2026 - Church Safety: Know Your Real Enemy and What to Do About Them - Wil Moore
Who is the true enemy when it comes to church safety? When you think of this through a biblical approach, the foundation of your church safety program must change. This workshop will cover a variety of topics to include justification of building a team, training, discipleship, structure,...
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KINETIC2026 - Church Revitalization and Renewal - Dean Mayeda
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Every church leader has seen the typical organizational bell curve. Recent church statistics indicate that 65-80% of...
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KINETIC2026 - Biblical Transformation, Spiritual Formation and Means of Grace - Greg Strand
Greg Strand considers the following questions: How do we grow into the likeness of the Son? What are obstacles to spiritual growth? What are the means of grace God uses in our spiritual growth? What is lacking in the normal means of grace that something more is needed or pursued? What is…
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KINETIC2026 - Youth Worker Round Table - Jennifer Kvamme, Mike Szoradi, Travis Sybert
Do you work with middle school or high school students? Three seasoned youth workers will share a few encouragements from their combined 70+ years in youth ministry, but much of this hour will be collaborative. Come to connect with others who share your passion and your challenges in reaching the...
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KINETIC2026 - Navegando un Ministerio Pastoral Efectivo Cuando Tienes Conflicto y Divisiones Internas en el Liderazgo - David Vargas.
Un ministerio pastoral efectivo no se hace solo, requiere la colaboración y trabajo en equipo. Es una bendición experimentar un trabajo unificado en visión, misión, propósito y capacidades bajo una pluralidad de lideres y pastores. Pero ¿Qué podemos hacer cuando surgen conflictos internos en el...
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KINETIC2026 - Navegando el Ministerio Pastoral Bajo los Actuales Desafíos Polarizadores - Hugo Concha
La creciente ideología política y el nacionalismo han afectado a nuestra cultura. ¿Cómo podemos navegar los actuales desafíos en una cultura que está afectando nuestra cosmovisión cristiana y el continuo desarrollo de la Gran Comisión?
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KINETIC2026 - Navegando el Ministerio Pastoral Bajo la Constante Influencia de Falsas Doctrinas en la Cultura Religiosa y Cultura Que Nos Rodean. Jose M Hernandez
Nueva Era, Secularismo, Evangelio de la Prosperidad, Redes Sociales. Solo unos pocos “influyentes” que están haciendo nuestro ministerio pastoral menos efectivo cada día. Continuamos siendo desafiados y en peligro de perder a nuestra próxima generación de discípulos en Jesucristo. ¿Cómo podemos...
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Using Residencies to Train the Next Generation of Ministry Leaders with Young Song of Southwest Church
It's no secret that the church at large faces a major shortage of qualified pastors and ministry leaders. This affects all areas from the senior/lead role, student and kids ministry, and even prospective church planters. Thankfully, some churches are responding to this trend by creating in-house...
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Responding to the LA Fires: Conversation with Dan Holman of EFCA Crisis Response
At the time of this recording, the fires are still burning in and around the Los Angeles area. At some point, however, the fires will go out, the news cameras will leave, but the devastation and trauma will remain. This is where EFCA Crisis Response comes in. In this episode, Dan Holman explains…
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Take the Pressure Off: Evangelism Doesn't Have to be Hard!
In a city that’s skeptical of church and religious institutions, what’s next for evangelism? Join Katie and Mike from the San Francisco Initiative as they apply lessons from post-Christian Europe, dive into the unique spirituality of San Francisco and offer practical insights for churches and...
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A Church Revitalization Story with Andrew Smith from Bridge Church in Fresno, CA
The past few decades have seen tremendous strides in church planting... but what about church revitalization? And what is the difference? In this episode, Pastor Andrew Smith from Bridge Church in Fresno, CA, an EFCA West church, talks about his experience over the last seven years of leading an...
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Seminary-level Education For Any Woman in EFCA with Gloria Grell and Dr.Pam MacRae.
Are you a woman or do you know a woman who would love the opportunity to get solid theological training but aren't able to attend seminary or go to a Bible college? EFCA has launched Prepared, an innovative opportunity for women nationwide to grow in their knowledge of theology, hermeneutics,...
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The Forgotten Refugees with John Cook of Indigenous Ministries
While the refugee crisis that engulfed large regions of Iraq and Syria several years ago has long since disappeared from the news cycle, it remains an ongoing catastrophe. The damage inflicted by ISIS further devastated much of these already war-torn lands, and unspeakable acts of violence and...
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How Your Church Can Help Afghan Refugees Now with Tom Shook
The United States’ recent departure from Afghanistan has resulted in thousands of refugees arriving in the US to be resettled. Their lives have completely upended and they now face the challenge of learning a new language, adopting a new culture, and beginning a new life. It is in times like…
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Keep Showing Up with Scott McKinney
Sometimes the best way to hang in there over the long haul is to hear stories of others who have hit hard times and have prevailed. Pastor Scott McKinney has been pastoring CenterPoint Church in Orem, UT, for over thirty years, and his is one of those stories. When he first arrived back in the...
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The Horror of Hell with Greg Strand
Every single day, untold numbers of people will leave this earth. Some of them will, like the thief on the cross, be with Jesus in paradise “today.” Others, however, will step into a place of punishment and pain that is beyond imagination. As much as we’d rather not think about it, Hell is a real...
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Transformational Preaching with Darin McWatters
Becoming an excellent preacher is a lifelong process, and taking the time to learn from others is one of the best ways to improve. Darin McWatters, Lead Shepherd at Fullerton Free Church, helps us understand how he prepares sermons that create impact each week. We talk about how Darin "found his...
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Military Chaplaincy: Why You or Someone You Know Should Do It with Ethan Hedberg and Michael Callahan
Have you ever wondered about becoming a chaplain in our nation's armed services? Do you know someone who is thinking about it but not sure whether to take the risk? In this episode, our guests talk about the calling they each received to step into this role, and the amazing opportunities they've...
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Understanding Sexual Issues in the Culture and in the Church with Dr. Amy Stumpf
This episode is from an EFCA West First Wednesday Worskshop with Dr. Amy Stumpf, professor of Society and Religion at Cal Baptist University in Riverside, CA. The result was an extremely practical and informative discussion on how to minister effectively to those facing issues of same-sex...
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The Real Story About The Border Crisis and What You Can Do
It is true that the closer you get to something, the more complicated it becomes. Alex Rivero, EFCA West's Director of All People Ministries, and Tim Jacobs discuss what they learned during a recent trip to the border along with ten other EFCA pastors and leaders. Traveling with Abara Ministries,...
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How to Be a Better Mid-Level Leader and Elder Board Member with Bob Osborne
This episode is designed to give you a taste of what you can expect in our upcoming EFCA West cohorts starting in March. Click here to register for the Elder Board Cohort and here for the Mid-Level Leader Cohort. Each cohort will consist of five two-hour sessions and is designed to leverage the...
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The Capitol Hill Riot, Evangelicalism, and the Way Forward with Bill Riedel
Bill Riedel founded Redemption Hill Church back in 2010 with a vision to carry the Gospel to the most powerful city in the world, and he and his family live within walking distance of the Capitol. At the time of this recording he was notified that his church building has fallen within the...
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A Church-Based Solution to the Immigration Challenge with Diane Martinez from Immigrant Hope
While 2020 has been all about the pandemic and the presidential election (among other things), the controversial issue of immigration in America remains one of our nation's most pressing challenges. Because of this, the EFCA has launched an innovative, church-based solution that provides help at...
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How To Multiply Leaders and Churches with Matt Larson
So much has been written and discussed about multiplying churches in the United States but in reality so few are actually doing it. However, in this episode Matt Larson teaches us what it looks like to multiply leaders and churches in a very strategic and yet organic way. Not only is Matt the...
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Build Something Great for the Kingdom of God with Scott Achterling
Everyone knows the church isn’t a building. But, when planned for wisely, buildings can be tremendous tools for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. And even though the current pandemic has forced us to think beyond church buildings (a good thing in many ways), land and buildings will continue…
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Post-Election Reflections with Kevin Kompelien and Jack Hamilton
This is the audio version of a Wednesday Workshop called Post-Election Reflections with Kevin Kompelien, president of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and Jack Hamilton, who spent decades as the executive pastor of High Desert Church in Victorville, CA, and now mentors pastors all over the...
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The Fascinating Theology of Beauty with Brian Chan
Brian Chan, Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Church in Burbank, CA, (EFCA) has extensively studied the theology of beauty and even written a book on the subject called The Purple Curtain. In this episode we answer questions such as: What is beauty and why are we attracted to it in the first place? Why do...
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Think Like a Missionary
What can a missionary to Berlin, Germany, teach us about how to approach ministry in our respective areas? As it turns out, quite a lot! The Berlin City Team Leader for ReachGlobal has had to figure out how the Gospel relates to a very cosmopolitan and secular metropolis. One the most common...
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Building Healthy Elder Teams with Bob Osborne
This episode was recorded in January 2020 but is as relevant as ever. It's no secret that elder boards and leadership teams can be full of conflict, frustration, and stagnation. But the problem is often not the people, it's the system: a bad system can even turn the best people against each…
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Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with Omar Rivas
This episode explores the "science of engagement" and answers the question, "How can we as speakers hold our listener's attention?" Omar Rivas (www.omarrivas.com) is a professional public speaking coach and engagement expert who trains CEO's and other business leaders to become better...
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Politics, the Church, and the 2020 Election with Larry Osborne
This has got to be one of the hardest times in American history to be in local church leadership, and the upcoming election and current political climate is only adding fuel to the fire. This episode is a recording of a "Wednesday Workshop" on Zoom from September 2, 2020, with Larry Osborne of...
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Andrew Hoffman on the New "Reach Network" and the Serious Church Planting Effort EFCA is Launching
Believe it or not, there was a time when the church you are in now was nothing more than a dream in someone's mind! But whoever it was that started it could never have done it alone - others had to help. In fact, the EFCA itself started as a church planting movement. Even our mission statement...
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How Earning an EFCA Credential Strengthens You and Your Church with Greg Strand
Earning an EFCA credential can bring tremendous value to not only a ministry leader, but an entire congregation. However, pursuing one understandably often gets put on the back burner. Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for EFCA, explains why it's not just the...
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Don't Die a Poor Pastor with Ric Stanghelle and Jerry Rich From FCMM
In this episode you'll hear from two experts in the field of finances for pastors and church leaders. What is the difference between a 403b and a "church plan" 403b? Should you opt out of social security, and how does that affect your medicare eligibility? What should pastors be thinking about as...
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Level-Up Your Preaching With Dr. Lucas O'Neill
Between Twitter, TikTok, and now a global pandemic, is this the hardest time ever to be an effective preacher? How can we get people who have the attention span of a gnat to actually want to listen to our sermons? Dr. Lucas O'Neill, Professor of Homiletics at TEDS, teaches us how to create…
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