In this episode, Jenny Steele sits down with Pastor Cornelius Ting who has served as the pastor of Grand Rapids Chinese Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan for nearly two decades. Cornelius shares his journey from growing up in multicultural Malaysia to becoming a key participant in the movie LEAP OF FAITH.
Cornelius opens up about his own struggles with insecurity and isolation in his pastoral role and how moments of shared worship, devotion, and even bread-making at the LEAP OF FAITH filming retreats deepened his sense of connection with others. He also reflects on the broader implications for the church in fostering authentic relationships and being a place where people can bring their weaknesses and still feel loved.
Listen in as Cornelius reflects on the hardest and most beautiful moments from the retreats, shares the wisdom he’s gained from living and leading across difference, and offers a profound lesson on how the church can be a place of belonging for all.
In this episode, Cornelius and Jenny discuss:
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The tension of wanting to meet others' needs while having few people to lean on in return
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The impact of small, shared moments of devotional time, singing, and meals in forming deep spiritual and personal connections
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How the church can better step into the gaps of isolation and loneliness in the broader community
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To learn more about the twelve Leap of Faith pastors, visit the movie's website, leapoffaithmovie.com.
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