The Awakening Series

Voices.

Resources.

Inspiration.

For Today’s Challenges.

Conversations with thought leaders and practitioners inside & outside the Church of God Movement.

S2:E18 The 7 Theological Commitments- with Lori Fast

Michael interviews Pastor Lori Fast, Executive Director of Leadership Focus for Church of God Ministries. They discuss Lori's spiritual journey from surrender to calling to ministry and highlight those who mentored and disciples Lori along the way. They discuss the new 7 Theological Commitments developed by the Leadership Focus team and approved by the Committee on Credentials in 2023. These 7 Theological Commitments now replace the 16 Theological Statements ordination candidates used to develop and create a more integrated theological framework incorporating Church of God distinctive.

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S2:E17 New Values for the District- with Michael Guzman

Jerry sits down with Michael Guzman, Media & Resource Pastor for Church of God Northwest for a third installment. They talk about Michael's background, when he gave his life to Jesus, when he discovered his calling to ministry and who mentored him along the way.

Michael also addresses the new values for the District and provides further context for them.

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S2:E16 A Vision for the District- with Michael Guzman

Jerry interviews Pastor Michael Guzman, Media & Resource Pastor for Church of God Northwest. They continue the conversation from episode 15 where they presented the new name for the District. In this episode, they launch into the process employed to come to the new language for the vision of the District. This presentation was shared at a recent District Council meeting where the new name, new vision, and new values were discussed and affirmed by the District Council.

Connect with Michael Guzman:

Michael Guzman on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/michael.guzman.904

Michael Guzman on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jmichaelguzman/

Riverview Kennels Website- https://riverviewkennels.com/

Riverview Kennels Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/riverviewkennelsbandon

Riverview Kennels Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/riverviewkennelsbandon/

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S2:E15 A New Name for the District- with Michael Guzman

Michael sits down with Pastor Jerry Davisson, District Pastor of Church of God Northwest and Lead Pastor of Rockwood Church of God. Roles get reversed today as Season 2- Episode 15 launches. Jerry interviews Michael about the process he has used as Resource & Media Pastor of the District to consider a new name for the Association. Michael shares the extensive process employed and reveals a few forks in the decision-making process.

Connect with Michael Guzman:

Michael Guzman on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/michael.guzman.904

Michael Guzman on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jmichaelguzman/

Riverview Kennels Website- https://riverviewkennels.com/

Riverview Kennels Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/riverviewkennelsbandon

Riverview Kennels Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/riverviewkennelsbandon/

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