What Others Are Saying
Pastors Comments on Connections
As pastor, I noticed a significant level of energy and excitement as the whole congregation joined together for this common purpose. The Connections program was a great help to our small group leaders, who were given an opportunity to take real and visible leadership as small groups became something central to the Sunday worship week after week.”
Andrew Nagel, Associate Pastor, Neelsville Presbyterian Church, Germantown, Maryland.
Last summer, we had the opportunity to use study material that led us through a study of Ephesians. We found folks looked forward to the study materials, used them in small groups and for individual meditation, and that they helped with preparation for worship.
Alan Landes, Senior Pastor, Crestview Presbyterian Church, West Chester, OH
The research and exposition in the handouts is very helpful in the following ways;
The audience is more prepared to receive the word after this thoughtful study.
The congregation listens with a sense of purpose, direction and mission.
Scholarly notes or historical background notes which are included in Connections do not have to be repeated in the sermon. This gives me greater freedom in sermon preparation.
Everyone is more informed and more engaged with the text.
Tom Sweetes, Senior Pastor, Madera-Silverwood Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH
“Connections…challenged our folks to go deeper in their study of scripture and to apply what they learned. I heard repeated expressions of appreciation for the biblical background and interpretive guidance that Connections resources put into their hands.”
Jeff Hosemer, Senior Pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH.
Connections" has been a significant discipleship tool... Unlike other small group resources, "Connections" allows our entire congregation to study, reflect, and interact with the same Biblical passages together… The material is thoughtfully written and the questions are engaging. The Biblical themes are addressed in a step by step format that encourages participants to thoughtfully go deeper in the Word. It has been a renewing experience to use "Connections".
John Peterson, Pastor, Ashburn Presbyterian, Ashburn, Virginia
“I have used Connections material for several years and have found them to provide a vital linkage between my sermons and the spiritual growth of my parishioners…Its more than a program; it is a system that foster’s discipleship and helps a whole church enter around Christ’s purposes revealed in Scripture.”
Bill Campbell, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC
“Our Connections staff member has been a valuable friend and encourager in this process. It doesn’t feel as if he’s “pushing a program” on us, but like he’s a consultant who not only has “stock” resources available, but who’s helping us develop and shape what we need. I’ve appreciated that he has been available to us, and to me personally, and very accommodating of our schedule.”
Erwin Goedke, Pastor, North Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH