The Villains of the Bible
There were some really bad people in the Bible – people who disobeyed God, hurt others, and allowed their hearts to become hardened to anything that was righteous or holy. […]
Ministry
Stronger Relationships
Relationships are at the forefront of our minds all the time. Growing connections, old friendships, family drama, and more are always circulating in our brains. Relationships – both with people […]
The Prophets
God speaks through His Word and through people. These people are known as “prophets.” Prophets in the Old Testament used their voices to call attention to God and what He […]
Faith & Fear
The opposite of faith isn’t doubt – it’s fear. We fear the outcome of something when we do not have faith it will work out the way we want it […]
The Book of John
John 1 describes Jesus as the “Word,” God who took on the form of humanity and took off the burden of sin for every person. Jesus came to this world […]
Building A Winning Culture – 1
Summary Part 1 of 5 video series on creating a culture in your ministry that will make an impact. In Part 1, Jeff Eckart talks about the best way to […]
Thought Factory Podcast #814 || Special Edition Three | Decision Making in Times of Crisis
How do you make decisions in a time of crisis, especially when you do not know when the crisis is going to end? How do you approach each daily decision […]
Thought Factory Podcast #808 || The Next Wave of Youth Ministry in America
Several years ago a question emerged amongst the youth ministry community that we’ve been debating ever since. ”Why are so many students leaving the church after they graduate high school?” […]
Jesus On A Tuesday – Part 4
Summary Part 4 of 4 in a series on what it means to follow Jesus regularly, not just on Sundays. This final video is a description of the Grand Rapids […]
Thought Factory Podcast #406 || Students’ View: Behind Closed Doors on the School Campus
It may be difficult to understand what happens in the hallways and classrooms of schools, or even what happens between friends and classmates behind the doors of a school campus. […]