Growing People

Growing people have a story to tell. We know that the good and bad in our lives can't go in vain but must be lifted up to glorify Him in the expectation that someone else can grow.Today we hear a simple testimony that maybe many of us share. Today we hear Aaron's story.Let's go. 

You were made for this. You were made for mission. When we serve outside of our own context, we see each other and God in a new and beautiful way.Today we focus on the partnership Central has with Cuba and how God is moving throughout that mission field. Let's Go!

God's love is un-earnable, un-losable...everlasting. It's this foundational idea, that when instilled early in the lives of our kids, gives them a rock on which to build a house. Today we meet with our newest pastor, Bethany Tibbs, and hear her vision for the children's ministry.Let's go!

We are not called to attend church, but to be the Church. Today Dr. Chambo leads our conversation about recognizing God's blessing and partnering with Him to grow His Kingdom. It's not about what we have, but what we're willing to give. Little is much when God is in it.Let's Go. 

So often we cry for the Jesus that flips tables and rebukes corrupt leaders, and while there certainly is a place for that, many times we are presented with the Jesus of Peace, the Jesus of Shalom. Like John the Baptist, how do we need to adjust our expectations of Jesus to include Peace?Today is our final episode for this special Advent series.Let's Go!

Encountering the God of the Old Testament often meant pain, death, and destruction, but today we discuss a story where coming close to God was tender enough that an unborn baby wasn't fearful, but jumped for Joy!As a Spirit filled people how much more should we be jumping for Joy as we get nearer to Him?Today is the third week of Advent where we find the source of our Joy.Let's Go!

If you're anything like me, you hate to wait. Waiting at the DMV, waiting for the right person to come into our lives, or even waiting on healing. But Growing People are called to wait with purpose as we partner with God for the redemption of others. Today we look at this second week of Advent and prepare ourselves to wait. Let's go!

Similar to clay, the Potter molds and makes us. Through this pressure and change what we experience can sometimes feel heavy and dark. It's through this darkness, though, that His light shines through us. This is the first episode in our weekly Advent series where we work together to find Joy.Let's go!

True Shalom, true peace, comes when we serve God and serve people. While we all are called to serve our communities, some are called to serve around the world. Today we meet with Central's missionary to Ecuador and learn how we can involve ourselves in the work the Lord is doing. Let's go!

We are blessed in the Church of the Nazarene to participate in the long history of women in church leadership. But not all Christian traditions feel the same. In this episode we're going to explore Biblical truths that state that women not only belong in ministry, but have a vital role to play in church leadership.Let's Go!

*CONTENT WARNING*Are you or a loved one facing addiction? You aren't alone. Jesus followers are not immune to addiction, but we have hope and a community of followers willing to join us as we journey away from addiction. It's our job to be the supportive Mercy of God when a brother or sister comes to us in a time of need. This is a tough, but healing conversation with the McAdory family.Let's Go!

Nazarene Youth Conference is a once in a lifetime experience for many teens. An incredible gathering of thousands of like minded Nazarene youth. But once the event ends and everyone comes home, what's our role in ensuring the staying power of the Spirit among these young people?In this episode we meet with three Central teens, learn about their NYC experience, and answer "now what ?".Let's Go!

In this episode we're attending to tackle one of life's most simple and complex questions: Why did Jesus have to die?Together, Pastor Mark and I do our best to explore some of the main theories to that question. Ultimately, though, we know the answer is less about the WHY and all about the WHO.Let's Go!

Have you found yourself participating in Lent to kick a habit or finally find the time to read that book? In this episode we make the attempt to refocus what Lent is and why it's an important aspect of a Christian life. Let's go!

What is worship and what role are we meant to play in it? Those are the questions we answer while also getting to know our new worship leader.Let's Go!

Growing People know that We are more important than ME. We actively seek out our neighbor to connect, learn, and build. In this episode we hear from our new pastor, Mark Snodgrass. We hear about his journey to Central and learn about his vision for us.Let's go!

Job and the Prodigal Son? What do these seemingly unrelated stories have in common? Grace, Mercy, Hope.Today, we continue our series learning who we are in Christ by learning from our 30 somethings...our Job and Prodigal Son.Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support each other in our journeys.Let's Go.

Through this series, we've walked through Jesus' promised New Covenant and the cup he offers us to drink through Communion. We find both hardships and incredible grace through this sacrament, and it shouldn't be taken lightly.  In this final episode, we ask the question: What about me?Let's Go

Drinking the cup at Communion is far more than something to wash down the bread. In episode two of our new focus on Communion, we're learning what drinking the cup meant to Jesus and what he's asking of us during this sacrament. It's challenging and may even feel impossible, but the results are life-altering.Let's go!

Communion is more than a muscle memory in church on the first Sunday of every month. Communion is an active offer Jesus gives us to step into the new covenant.With that offer, there are challenges, requirements, and burdens...but choosing to walk in step with Jesus brings blessings untold.This is the first episode of a short series where we're going to give the sacrament of  Communion a new focus...the Jesus focus.Let's go!

Middle Schoolers are some of the most impressionable people at our church. What are we doing to come alongside, learn who they are, and support them? Today we get a better understanding of the ministry to this group in this discussion with Pastor Bethany Acre and learn how to be the example for them, because the example was displayed for us. Let's Go. 

Who is our neighbor? Jesus is our example, but what does following that example look like in practice? We are called to find the one, the outcast, the lost, the forgotten, and meet them where they are.In today's podcast, we take a look at Community Engagement at Central.Let's Go!

Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. We hope that you too can find growth through this season.From all of us at Central, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas.Let's Go.

Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. We hope that you too can find growth through this season.Let's Go.

Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. We hope that you too can find growth through this season.Let's Go.

Advent is more than the season leading up to Christmas, it's a time to reflect, worship, find courage, and be obedient. In this series, we will be exploring those four words as guidelines for Advent. We hope that you too can find growth through this season.Let's Go.

What's in a name? To the ancient people, names defined a person...told of their nature, their character, and even their future. Names might mean less to us today, but owning up to our nature and our character are just as important. In this episode, we explore further the importance of a name and what it means to give ours over to God.As you listen to this discussion, please don't forget to submit your thoughts and questions to www.centralchurchonline.com/podcast.

In the first episode of this brand new series, we meet with those who are just beginning their journey in finding who they are in Christ...College Students. We take time to understand how they see the culture around them and learn principles they can lean on to form a foundation in Christ...even when no one is telling them to live a certain way. Together, as a Church, we learn better how to support this group in their journey.Let's Go. 

At Central Nazarene, we are Growing People who are Growing People. This podcast is our opportunity to further understand the mission of the church and have the questions on our minds regarding our faith and journey with Christ answered. In this first episode, we take the opportunity to first learn about Pastor Sam Barber, the journey that brought him to Central, and the vision he has as we focus on Growing People into the disciples that Christ called us to create. Thanks for listening.