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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

2021-2022 Ministry Formation

2021-2022 Ministry Formation

A Biblical and Practical Theology of Sabbath Sept. 7 - Oct. 15, 2021 This session explores biblical,...

Ministry Formation

Goal The Foundry is committed to training ministry leaders in a way that is biblically and theologically rooted,...

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Merry Christmas from The Foundry🔥🎄

Merry Christmas from The Foundry🔥🎄

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Calling all women! Ever wondered about the Holy

Calling all women!

Ever wondered about the Holy Spirit? Who is He? What is His role in our lives?

Come join us as we take a look at the Holy Spirit together!

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https://www.thefoundrygr.org/get-involved/leaders-workshop/

Join us for our first of 3 Church Leaders Workshop

Join us for our first of 3 Church Leaders Workshops. We will be answering questions like: what does the Bible teach about marriage, singleness, sex and bodies? Can the church lovingly engage LGBTQ+ people and their families and still hold to the historic view of marriage? How do we navigate the biblical and practical dimensions of these questions with both clarity and complexity? These are questions that church leaders at every level need to engage.
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Join us October 14, January 20 and April 20 as we explore these questions and more as a community of church leaders.

Did you know we have Spiritual Direction here at t

Did you know we have Spiritual Direction here at the Foundry? Sarah Behm is excited to utilize this space to meet with you and sit with Jesus together, noticing the work on your heart together. This is an intentional and safe space to come and listen to the Spirit and walk side by side with someone in the place and spaces God has you. Send us an email and we would love to meet with you here!

In just over a month we will begin our first sessi

In just over a month we will begin our first session of Institute for Ministry Leadership in Zealand. We are excited to dive into the grand narrative of Scripture as well as cultural stories and discover how we faithfully inhabit the spaces we live in order to faithfully understand and communicate God's mission in the world we live.

We are excited to continue our partnership with th

We are excited to continue our partnership with the Kingdom Network Michigan Region for our Institute of Ministry Leadership hosted by The Bridge Church in Portage, MI. Our next course is Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Throughout this course, we will explore a biblical theology of discipleship and spiritual formation that focuses on equipping leaders to develop their own spiritual habits and to disciple others in spiritually healthy rhythms of life and ministry. We'll be gathering from 12-3pm August 24, September 7, 21, & October 5.
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Sound like something you want to hear more about for your context? Reach out, we'd love to help equip your church leaders for the work the Lord has called them to!

Thursday Introductions!! . . Who are we?! Glad you

Thursday Introductions!!
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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.
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We'd love to hear from you! Who are you? What are you passionate about? How did you hear about the Foundry?

We are launching our Institute of Ministry Leaders

We are launching our Institute of Ministry Leadership for Alliance churches in West Michigan! If this is you, we'd love to have you join us as we begin this exciting season together growing in knoweledge and love for our Savior so we are better equipped to serve the people He has called us to minister to! If you're not attending, would you join us in prayer as we begin this exciting adventure?!

Let's help each other out! What's on your TBR list

Let's help each other out! What's on your TBR list for the summer??

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As the landscape of theological education continues to shift, so also do some of our assumptions and especially these two mindsets. ... See MoreSee Less

Two Mindset Shifts for Churches

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We had a great morning connecting with and leading training for pastors and elders from the Great Lakes City Classis and Northern Michigan Classis! ... See MoreSee Less

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Great morning kicking off Theology of the Holy Spirit course! ... See MoreSee Less

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Yes, come join in!"You need to do this for everybody..." - the consistent feedback when Jessica Maddox or I have taught on the Holy Spirit. And starting in just a couple weeks we're teaching this course together! Anyone available and interested is welcome and invited to join this Foundry learning opportunity.In collaboration with Madison Church: from March 13 - April 24 we're meeting every other Wednesday morning (9:30 - 12:00pm) at Madison Place in Grand Rapids, MI.This learning community will consist of people who: - are just asking questions 🤔🙋 - wonder about full-time ministry or ordination in the future 🧐 - are already pursuing ordination and want to dig deeper 📖 - currently serve in various ministry and church positions ⛪ - represent different churches and church traditions 🌏 - have been theologically trained but love the ongoing conversations 🤓 - simply want to grow in their faith 🌻There is currently still space available. For more about the class, its cost, and registration go to www.thefoundrygr.org/learning/holy-spirit/ ... See MoreSee Less

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We had a good first conversation about The Bible, Women, and Ministry yesterday. 14 of us gathered to ask questions and unpack one of the more uncomfortable passages regarding women, calling, and roles.There are still a few seats left for our EVENING group that will meet Feb 27 and March 12. (no reading required ;))Register below. ... See MoreSee Less

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