Jon Hoekema
I wear a number of hats
- CRC Prayer Shepherd - helping to build the foundation of prayer in churches, classis, and the denomination (40% time)
- pastor of Horizon Community Church in Downers Grove (60% time)
- husband and father of 4 (all the time)
Posted in: Fundraising 101: Asking
Fund-raising is a great way to share the work God is calling a person to do and inviting others into it. It's not an easy process, but so many people are thankful they can participate in the work of the Kingdom in that way.
For those who need to fund-raise, good training can help understand the process, help recognize the positives and negatives, teach the best ways to connect with and communicate with donors, and navigate the process well.
Posted in: Share Your Sermon Series
We did a series from Jan-May at Horizon on Spiritual Rhythms where I taught on each rhythm (prayer, scripture reading for transformation, silence & solitude, community, self-examination, Sabbath, and discernment) for two weeks each. After the teaching each week, we would break up into small groups at our tables (we're a church in a strip mall and have the ability to be flexible in our set-up on Sunday) to have conversation and pray together. It also included a suggestion "To Practice" that Spiritual Rhythm in the week ahead.
It was received well and very much appreciated from those who are newer Christians to those who are maturing.