88. Introducing All-Church VBS!

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88. Introducing All-Church VBS!

May 24, 2023 • Steve Rogers, Becca Dowell, Michael Nash

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What do you remember from your days attending VBS? What was your VBS snack? On today’s episode, 4 special guests discuss the VBS they grew up with, representing Hale Center, Waxahachie, Seminole, and here at Central in Amarillo. We talk VBS snacks (which was your favorite?!) and how so many good things take place during VBS. For many, VBS brought the story of Christ and of the Bible alive. VBS didn’t exist without volunteers, and everything was intergenerational. It was a time of community. But on a deeper level, what impact did VBS have on your faith? What takes place on a spirit level during VBS?

We know that statistically speaking, children and adolescents have a greater likelihood of sticking with their faith if they have mentors outside their family. Enter “All-Church VBS.” We’re doing things differently this year, and this is on purpose—to create space for those faith-building relationships to take place among all generations. Listen in on this conversation and mark your calendars for VBS starting July 30 where you are ALL invited.

Speakers: Mary McNeill, Becca Dowell, Kim Wasner, Michael Nash, and Steve Rogers

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