Impact the World

During this special episode of Impact the World, Tara focuses on scriptures that reflect Jesus’ first coming, the promises of His finished work of redemption, and His second coming. You are encouraged to use this guided meditation weekly by following the prompts to help you reflect, rejoice, and commune with God as you prepare your heart for Advent. Music is provided by Max Horsewood. Resources In...

Continuing the series, “We Are West Park,” Tara sits down with the chairman of The Elders, Paul Wehmeier and they discuss Elders at West Park. Why do we have elders, what is their role in the church, and who are our Elders?   Resources  pwehmeier@westparkbaptist.org  

Continuing the series, “We Are West Park,” Tara and James discuss the importance of covenant membership at West Park. How is a covenant different from a contract? Is it biblical and why is it important to who West Park is?   Resources ⁠Proposed Documents

As part of a series in November called, “We Are West Park,” Tara and Pastor Joe discuss the recent amendments to West Park’s doctrinal statement. They focus on the importance of a doctrinal statement, and the reasons and process of amending the current statement.  Resources Proposed Documents

In a continuation of the Faith and Family series, Tara and James Lynch discuss making the best of the empty nest. How do you respond if you didn’t want the empty nest to ever happen – what if you’ve been looking forward to an empty nest but now you have boomerang kids? The Bible has answers and encouragement for all these situations.

In a follow-up to the Faith and Family series Tara, Pastor Joe and Jake have a conversation about the challenges to both parents and kids when raising a family in the digital age.  Resources  The Intentional Father   The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Couch   Safeguards by Julie Lowe   God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb   Good Pictures Bad Pict...

Continuing our monthly ministry focus Tara and Audra Chaney talk about Middle School Ministry. Audra shares her testimony as well as how she landed in ministry and what influence the middle school ministry had on where she is today. They also discuss the goals of the ministry and the importance of family involvement in their kids' spiritual development.   Resources  Contact for more info  

During August our ministry focus has been Students. Tara has a conversation about the goals and vision of high school ministry, the changes that have recently taken place, and upcoming events. Colin turns the interview mic on Tara and asks her about what high school was like for her!  Resources  Contact for more info  

As a part of the August Faith and Family series, Tara and Matthew lead a conversation with a live audience about being single in the church. Why is being single called a gift in scripture and what does that really mean? What is the responsibility of singles and those who are not to form community within the body of believers? 

Tara meets again with Global Partner, Carmen and her colleague, Rhode from Cuba. They talk about how God called Rhode into ministry as a child and how that has influenced her work with children not only in Cuba but also all over the world. They also discuss what it is like to live and serve in Cuba.

James and Matthew conclude the conversation about Intergenerational Church. They encourage us all to explore what the church would look like and what we could accomplish in our community and for His Kingdom if we are all seeking to use our gifts as one body across the generations.   

Tara gets to have a conversation with our Global Partner Peter after a brief stop at West Park. They explore all the ways God is moving Peter and his team to minister in his home country.

James and Matthew sit down with Ben and Dennis and continue the discussion about how generations work together in the church.   

James and Matthew sit down with Sue and Coleen to discuss how they see God working in them today and through the different stages of their lives.  

Tara sat down with Pastor James Lynch and Matthew Goldstine to kick off a series that will be led by James and Matthew about Intergenerational Church. They laid the foundation for the importance of not just a multi-generational church but also, the importance of how they interact and how they are mutually beneficial to one another’s spiritual growth. Resources Impact the World - Episode 36 - Sr. A...

To kick off the May Ministry Focus of Biblical Counseling, Tara, Pastor Al, and Terri Cage discuss the framework of Biblical Counseling and how it forms the process of becoming a Biblical Counselor at West Park.   Resources  West Park Biblical Counseling   Impact the World - Episode 5 - Biblical Counseling  

Pastor James Lynch talks with Tara about what brought him to Senior Adult Ministry. He also discusses the importance of seniors to the church body and his vision for a growing and thriving ministry.   Resources  West Park Senior Adult Info   jlynch@westparkbaptist.org  

Tara and Jake sit down to discuss the quarterly book review. In this episode, they cover the books that are used in the Training Program. The conversation explores the benefits of these books for the Christian life whether you are part of the Training Program or not.  Resources  Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem   40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible by Rob Plummer   Spiritual Disciplines F...

Join Tara as she sits down with LeAnn, Jonathan, and Sally to discuss the Training Program led by Jake Bishop. They will share ways they’ve grown spiritually and give insight as to how all people in the church can benefit from this program. The application process will be open from April 16 – May 14. Weekly meetings will begin September 12, 2023 and last through May 7, 2024. Resources  Information...

Tara sits down with Pastor Joe and Jake to discuss a brief recap of where we’ve been in Romans, and where we’re headed. There is also a discussion of how the pastors determine the direction of the series and what they have learned as they prepare to preach each week. 

In this episode, Tara and Jake discuss why the Resurrection is important to Christianity and give 5 quick points that prove it was a historical event. These points are just a few of many others and Jake and Tara discuss books that dive deeper into this subject.   Resources  Resurrection of The Son of God by N.T. Wright  Hope In Times of Fear by Timothy Keller  wpbc.link/holyweek  

During March the Ministry Focus has been Renewal. In this episode, David Jones shares his testimony, what brought him to Renewal, and how God is using him as a volunteer. Scott Williams also joins Tara and discusses the different facets of Renewal, who the program is for, and how change is brought about.  Resources  West Park Renewal Ministry  

In this episode, Tara will be talking with Lisa Newsome about the new Nursery Hallway.  This “Because You Gave” story is a celebration of just one of the ways God is using the resources that the people of West Park have given in order to further His kingdom work! 

For the March Ministry Focus Tara has a conversation with Scott and Kaitlyn about the Renewal ministry. Kaitlyn discusses what brought her to Renewal, her turning point, and how God worked in her life through this vital ministry. Resources West Park Renewal Ministry

Tara sits down with Cindy Reynolds to talk about all of the upcoming ways to reach out to our community and the updated “Serving Opportunities” page on the website. Resources wpbc.link/serve