The Clarity Podcast

Dr. Steve Pennington joins Pat and I today to continue our discussions on the the AGWM Competencies and how they are contextualized in Africa.

Dr. Steve Pennington joins Pat and I today to continue our discussions on the the AGWM Competencies and how they are contextualized in Africa.

Dick Foth and Admiral Vern Clark return to the podcast today to discuss Covenant Leadership and so much more. Their wisdom and insight is fascinating. Back Channel with Foth- Send questions to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org1. FAMILY HEALTH: MODELING HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY DYNAMICS. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH: EXEMPLIFYING BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3. PEOPLE CARE: INVESTING IN THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF YOUR TEAM.4. BUILDS TEAM: CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE TOGETHER WE FULFILL OUR VISION AND MISSION. 5. MISSIOLOGICAL MATURITY: EXHIBITING CROSS-CULTURAL MATURITY AND MISSIOLOGICAL APTITUDE. 6. STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: INFLUENCING THE TEAM TOWARD ENGAGING THE CONTINENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN. 7. SELF-LEADERSHIP: EXEMPLIFYING EVIDENCE OF GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS. 8. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: DEMONSTRATING PROFICIENCY IN INFLUENCING PEOPLE TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. 9. LEADERSHIP INTELLIGENCE: DEMONSTRATING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER. 

Dr John Easter joins us today to continue our discussions on the AGWM competencies and their contextualization in Africa.Selected Text ResourcesBible-TheologyBartholomew, Craig G and Goheen, Michael. The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004.Bauckham, Richard. Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World.  Grand Rapids: Baker Academic. 2003.Fee, Gordon D. and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Grand  Rapids: Zondervan. 2014.Flemming, Dean. Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2005. Goldsworthy, Graeme. Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical  Foundations and Principles. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2012. _____. Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture. Eerdmans Publishing,  2000._____. The Goldsworthy Trilogy: Gospel and Kindom, Gospel and  Wisdom, and the Gospel in Revelation. UK: Paternoster Press, 2000.Goheen, Michael W. A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical  Story. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2011.Goheen, Michael W. and Bartholomew, Craig G. Living at the Crossroads: An  Introduction to Christian Worldview. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008.Kaiser Jr, Walter C. Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan,  and Purpose. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009.McNight, Scot. The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible. Grand  Rapids: Zondervan. 2016.Newbigin, Lesslie: Foolishness to the Greeks: The Gospel and Western Culture.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing, 1986.______. The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing,  1989.Richards, E. Randolf and O’Brien, Brandon J. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understanding the Bible. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2012.Wright, Christopher J.H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bibles Grand  Narrative. Downers Grove: IVP Academic. 2006.______. The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission  (Biblical Theology for Life). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010.

Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast today to unpack a topic that affects us all- Conflict Resolution. You will want to take notes as Stephen shares wisdom.https://influencemagazine.com/DownloadsDick Foth joins us for Back Channel with Foth. Today he discusses how we can pray for our political leaders.Questions can be sent to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org1. FAMILY HEALTH: MODELING HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY DYNAMICS. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH: EXEMPLIFYING BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3. PEOPLE CARE: INVESTING IN THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF YOUR TEAM.4. BUILDS TEAM: CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE TOGETHER WE FULFILL OUR VISION AND MISSION. 5. MISSIOLOGICAL MATURITY: EXHIBITING CROSS-CULTURAL MATURITY AND MISSIOLOGICAL APTITUDE. 6. STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: INFLUENCING THE TEAM TOWARD ENGAGING THE CONTINENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN. 7. SELF-LEADERSHIP: EXEMPLIFYING EVIDENCE OF GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS. 8. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: DEMONSTRATING PROFICIENCY IN INFLUENCING PEOPLE TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. 9. LEADERSHIP INTELLIGENCE: DEMONSTRATING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER. 

Suzanne Hurst joins us today to discuss the Missionary Competency of Missionary Life and Work and what that looks like in the African Context.

Daniel Im joins us on the podcast today to discuss his book "You are what you do and Six other lies about life, love, and work." Daniel and his wife Christina host a podcast- IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything in Between. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imbetween-podcast-on-marriage-parenting-faith-everything/id1342398236, You should check it out.

Morgan Snyder joins us on the podcast today to discuss his book "Becoming a King." He provides clarity for both men and women on the heart of a man, and how men can avoid isolation. For free resources from Morgan visit becomegoodsoil.comQuestions for Back Channel with Foth can be sent to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org1. FAMILY HEALTH: MODELING HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY DYNAMICS. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH: EXEMPLIFYING BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3. PEOPLE CARE: INVESTING IN THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF YOUR TEAM.4. BUILDS TEAM: CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE TOGETHER WE FULFILL OUR VISION AND MISSION. 5. MISSIOLOGICAL MATURITY: EXHIBITING CROSS-CULTURAL MATURITY AND MISSIOLOGICAL APTITUDE. 6. STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: INFLUENCING THE TEAM TOWARD ENGAGING THE CONTINENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN. 7. SELF-LEADERSHIP: EXEMPLIFYING EVIDENCE OF GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS. 8. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: DEMONSTRATING PROFICIENCY IN INFLUENCING PEOPLE TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. 9. LEADERSHIP INTELLIGENCE: DEMONSTRATING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER. 

Cara L T Murphy joins us on the podcast today to unpack her new book The Inquisitive Christ. We have a fascinating conversation about 12 Engaging Questions that Jesus asked. The Inquisitive Christ- https://www.amazon.com/Inquisitive-Christ-12-Engaging-Questions/dp/154603837X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28F1C4TUXC7DQ&dchild=1&keywords=the+inquisitive+christ&qid=1600409958&sprefix=the+inquisitive%2Caps%2C418&sr=8-1

Linda Santmyire joins us on the podcast today to discuss praying for leaders.Order Print copies at clsantmyire@yahoo.comFree Digital PDF Download of Breaking Through the Upper Crust- https://drive.google.com/file/d/13AL7NvswW1imFGs0kZrWjUqc2yyKzF8_/view?usp=sharingAuthor notes-The attorney general is William Barr as of 2019 (Day 5). Associate JusticeRuth Bader Ginsburg has died. Please pray for her family during this time of grieving. Also pray for the process of choosing her successor (Day 5).