We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages.
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We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages.
Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
S3E33 A New Lectionary Year: What's Next? with Helen Bearn
The Roots for Churches podcast
32 minutes
4 weeks ago
S3E33 A New Lectionary Year: What's Next? with Helen Bearn
Melanie Cave speaks with Helen Bearn, the new Senior Editor for Roots Worship Together magazine. They discuss the importance of intergenerational worship, the feedback on the magazine's new format, and the upcoming series focused on Reimagining Evangelism. They explore The Quiet Revival, the significance of biblical literacy, and the challenges of navigating difficult passages in the Old Testament. The conversation emphasizes the need for churches to adapt and engage with diverse congregations while providing resources that cater to all ages and stages of faith.
Keywords
Roots, Worship Together, Intergenerational Worship, Evangelism, Lectionary, Biblical Literacy, Church Resources, The Quiet Revival, Old Testament, New Testament summary
Takeaways
Roots aims to help churches grow, be relevant, and engage authentically.
Helen Bearn brings a wealth of experience in church settings.
Intergenerational worship is crucial for inclusivity in church.
Feedback on Worship Together magazine has been positive since its redesign.
The Quiet Revival indicates a renewed interest in spirituality among young adults.
Resources are designed to help churches engage with diverse demographics.
The upcoming Reimagining Evangelism series will explore new ways to share faith.
Biblical literacy is declining, making it essential to address difficult passages.
The Old Testament provides valuable insights into faith and God's character.
Churches should prepare for the potential influx of new attendees.
Sound Bites
'We want to be relevant to culture.'
'How can we read them in context?'
'You can trust that you're in safe hands.'
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Helen Bearn and Worship Together
32:28 Introduction to Roots and Its Mission
32:59 Exploring Resources for Church Leaders
Show Notes:
The Quiet Revival https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival
Roots' intergenerational series: https://www.rootsontheweb.com/worship-and-learning-support/all-age-support/effective-intergenerational-leadership
Roots' Reimaginging Evangelism Series: LINK TBC
www.rootsforchurches.com
The Roots for Churches podcast
We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages.
Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com
