Behind the Series: Passing the Flame
Faith received. Faith lived. Faith passed on. A look at the planning, scripture, and music behind our July series at McPherson First UMC.
 • Andrew Conard
The Earth Produces Crops All by Itself
Mark 4:28a (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
Why We Are Piloting Grace Groups This Summer
A small experiment in the oldest Methodist habit.
 • Andrew Conard
First the Stalk, Then the Head, Then the Full Head of Grain
Mark 4:28b (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
But the Farmer Doesn't Know How
Mark 4:27c (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
Trust as the First Faithful Practice
Lencioni says vulnerability-based trust is the foundation of any cohesive leadership team. The church already has a word for it. Confession.
 • Andrew Conard
The Seed Sprouts and Grows
Mark 4:27b (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
Notes from Kearney: A Closing Word
The final morning in Kearney, an ordination, and a question about what is already in our hands.
 • Andrew Conard
Worship Elements — Noticing the Growth
Mark 4:26-29 (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions · Communion Sunday · VBS Kickoff
 • Andrew Conard
Then Sleeps and Wakes Night and Day
Mark 4:27a (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
Someone Scatters Seed on the Ground
Mark 4:26 (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions
 • Andrew Conard
Voices of the Bible — Noticing the Growth
Mark 4:26-29 (CEB) · Tending the Soul: Growing in Grace Through Three Questions · Communion Sunday
 • Andrew Conard
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