93. How to Seek Racial Healing

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93. How to Seek Racial Healing

August 8, 2023 • Hannah McNeill, Jerry Taylor, Mic Biesboer

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As a church, we are taking an honest look at racial healing. What is our part in bringing about racial unity? How do we as Christ-followers interact with others in the world who are different from us? Leading us into the topic is Dr. Jerry Taylor of ACU. While many people approach the topic of race from a cultural, political, or social position, as Christians we don’t begin there. Dr. Taylor shares that being attuned to the voice of God and the work of Jesus and the Spirit within us will lead us into the place where we can listen to others and engage in the work of racial healing. “It is possible for us to care about each other and to have some impact on each other’s lives. We can be human beings helping each other repair the broken places of our souls.” Sit in on our conversation with Dr. Taylor as he provides insight on the spiritual journey that enables us to reach across racial boundaries.

Mark your calendar for August 20th when Dr. Jerry Taylor will be the guest speaker for our Faith Forum, leading us in 3 sessions that Sunday. Faith Forum is a safe place to discuss relevant topics and have open conversation, and we’re excited to engage this topic together. Learn more here: www.amarillocentral.org/faith-forum.

Speakers: Hannah McNeill, Jerry Taylor, Mic Biesboer, Greg Dowell

107. Introducing Gabby and What's Next in Children's Ministry

June 27, 2024 • Hannah McNeill, Gabby Brandner, Chelsea Smith

From aspiring to drive an ice cream truck to leading the next phase of Children’s Ministry here at Central, meet Gabby Brandner! We discuss the things we love about kids—their openness, their ability to live in the moment, their imagination, and the way they think and ask questions. Children are a vital part of the kingdom of God. God is already working in children and is using them to show restoration and hope to the world. For us at Central, that means that our kids are included in our community and that they reflect God’s character. A good question for us is—how is this community together reflective of God? And that includes our kids. Listen in on the conversation! Speakers: Hannah McNeill, Mic Biesboer, Chelsea Smith, Gabby Brandner

106. Elder Highlight: Meet the McCarrells!

May 22, 2024 • Hannah McNeill, Jamie McCarrell, Kristin McCarrell

They are fans of glamping and nicknames, but what you’ll notice most about the McCarrells is the intentionality with which they live and how they serve the church. When they came here in 2005, they met God in a way that they’d never met him before, and their lives are different for it today. Jamie appreciates the creative ministries happening at Central, such as reaching the marginalized community by meeting their needs and showing them Christ. And he also loves seeing how God has led Central to explore new and innovative ways to include young people and women in ways that highlight their giftedness. His main hope for Central? That all who walk through these doors can grow, learn, and seek God more fully. Listen to the conversation here. Speakers: Hannah McNeill; Jamie, Kristin, Lincoln, & Ivy McCarrell

105. Elder Highlight: Meet the Nashes!

May 14, 2024 • Michael Nash, Anita Nash, Hannah McNeill

They’ve been here almost 10 years, and as soon as they walked in the door that first Wednesday night, they had some instant connections to mission work and college friends. The Nash family quickly came to love the community involvement here, and they found in Central a place to serve and for their girls to grow in their faith. Michael is known for his compassion, and he brings to this leadership a gift for listening to and connecting with people. He is excited about the present and what God is already doing through Central. And as we look to the future of this community, we look not to create new things but to align ourselves better with what God is already doing. May we have the eyes to see where God is already working and join him in that work. Speakers: Hannah McNeill; Michael, Anita, Kelsey, and Jenna Nash