One Question Churches Must Ask

One Question Churches Must Ask “Where is our next pastor coming from?” Churches need to ask this question because almost every church has an unstated answer to this: somewhere else. In a Christendom model of church, this question doesn’t really need to be asked,...

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Learning in, with, and for the church

Learning in, with, and for the church

Learning in, with, and for the church I’ve always loved learning, Jesus, and the church. When I went to college, I loved Bible, ministry, philosophy, and theology classes. Here was the opportunity to ask big questions and wrestle with the answers in a community where...

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The Foundry Unleashes Church-Based Equipping

The Foundry Unleashes Church-Based Equipping

The Foundry was highlighted by Plant 616 in their Spring Update. Church-based learning isn’t overly academic and doesn’t require learners to leave their contexts. That’s the Foundry. See the entire post:...

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Go

Go

“So what does The Foundry do?” I get that question a fair amount these days. My first answer is: “Go.” It might sound simple, but the first step in everything we do is “go.” Go to meet and connect with pastors and church leaders. Go in order to listen.

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Generosity: One Church’s Gift

Generosity: One Church’s Gift

In late 2020, as three colleagues were working through questions of calling and vocation, one church offered something they could share: space. This unassuming church on the northeast side of Grand Rapids welcomed three weary travelers who were unsure of their next...

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Jesus and John Wayne

Jesus and John Wayne

I must admit that it took me too long to finally read the book most frequently recommended to me, Jesus and John Wayne by Dr. Kristen Kobes Du Mez (@kkdumez). Once I started reading, I could not put it down! One of the things I love most about teaching...

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What We’re Reading

What We’re Reading

As we've been discerning the call to begin this new venture we call The Foundry, we have found numerous books, articles, and other resources to be particularly valuable and insightful. These are just some of the books we've engaged that speak to the need for...

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2021-2022 Ministry Formation Schedule

A Biblical and Practical Theology of Sabbath  Sept. 7 - Oct. 15 This session explores biblical, theological, and practical dimensions of Sabbath rhythms of life, connecting our doctrine of God with our actual practice of rest and work. We're going to pay...

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Ministry Formation Learning Cohort

Goal The Foundry is committed to training ministry leaders in a way that is biblically and theologically rooted, practically oriented, and connected to the local church. Unique Ministry Formation The Foundry is committed to ministry formation that is church-centered...

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May we never forget the amazing condescension of our Lord that we might be called daughters and sons of the Most High! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Ministry Formation Cohort has spent the last 6 weeks diving into this informative and encouraging book. If you're in Ministry and need encouragement and vision for moving forward in a way that is faithful and God-honoring, Ford does an amazing job at walking the reader to a way of leadership that is biblical, loving and redemptive. ... See MoreSee Less
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From Sarah, our Director of Operations and Spiritual Director’s bookshelf today! She says:I loved reading this! Nijay Gupta does a lovely job of highlighting women whose stories have largely been neglected. His refrain throughout the book to the question of “Can/should women do this or that in the church leadership?” And the repeated answer is: “They did!”.If you’re curious about some of the women throughout history that have been overlooked, but played vital roles in the story of the Church, give this book a read! .What’s on your shelf? TBR? Currently reading? Let us know below! ... See MoreSee Less
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He has Risen! May we revel in the Risen Savior, his life, death, and defeat over darkness, sin and death! ... See MoreSee Less
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Who are we?! Glad you asked! We are Jeff, Sarah and Branson. Together, we had a Spirit-driven dream to help equip churches and church leaders. We love Jesus and the church, and we seek to gather communities of learning within and among churches so that we can all be forged further into the image of Christ... We'd love to hear from you! Who are you? What are you passionate about? How did you hear about the Foundry? ... See MoreSee Less
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