Life on the West Side

Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

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On Mission (w/Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt) | Episode 4

What does it take for an entire church or ministry program to be on mission ? In this fourth episode, we are asking a ministry couple who's mission statement--" Live Love "--defined every aspect of their church. My guests today are Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt. For 10 years, Justin served as the preaching minister for the Round Rock Church of Christ, and is now the creator and host of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories . Jennifer is a well-respected author (JL Gerhardt) and Bible class teacher. Fo...

Feb 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Informed: Who Are Adult Learners? (w/Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt) | Episode 3

Who are adult learners and how can you best provide what they need ? In this third episode, we are laying out five things adult learners ARE, two things they are NOT, several things they WANT, and nine essential things they NEED. Sections of this podcast feature Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt. For 10 years, Justin served as the preaching minister for the Round Rock Church of Christ, and is now the creator and host of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories . Jennifer is a well-respected author (JL Gerhar...

Jan 27, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Intentional: Developing A Vision For The Great Commission | Episode 2

What does it look like for an adult education program to be intentional about the mission of Jesus ? In this second episode, we lay out the broad vision--modeled on Matthew 28--of a program centered on inviting others to start their journey with Christ, grow in grace and knowledge, and lead others into greater discipleship. In this episode, we cover several key topics including: Why is adult education needed? (1:09) Common saying guaranteed to destroy and ruin a vision (7:35) START: focus on eva...

Jan 18, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Starting An Adult Education Ministry: Essential Ingredients (w/Josh Kingcade) | Episode 1

What are the essential ingredients in a healthy adult education ministry? In this first podcast, we answer this while also laying out our own core principles and values as a ministry team at Sherrod Avenue as we pursue developing a full-fledged comprehensive program that glorifies Jesus and changes lives. My guest today is Josh Kingcade, Education Minister at the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma City . A 2000 member church, Memorial Road has long been a leader in Christian education. 9...

Jan 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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