Celebrations: Special Days and Events

By Bill Hall, National Director for Canada Recently, my wife and I had an interesting conversation with our son. He informed us that the 1st of July was the first anniversary of his first date with his girlfriend. Since this date is also the date of Canada’s birthday, I’m sure we’ll all be able to … Continue reading "Celebrations: Special Days and Events" Read the article

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God Opened My Eyes to Worship

God used a tent full of teenagers to change my life. I used to believe my church was the only true church. (This is not a unique way of thinking; I have found this thinking is common in many denominations.) Because I was in the only true church, I questioned the Christianity of others who … Continue reading "God Opened My Eyes to Worship" Read the article

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“We Believe” Workbook

The first half of our We Believe discipleship resource is now available in a workbook format. The workbook is developed to the spark conversation and make these resources more applicable for small groups and discipleship classes. We also made one change to the original document. To better reflect our praxis on infant baptism and for greater clarity, we have … Continue reading "“We Believe” Workbook" Read the article

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Sermon for August 25, 2019

Sermon for August 25, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4NVLS_nvFI Program Transcript Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Psalm 71:1-6 • Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17 This week’s theme is God our deliverer. God told Jeremiah he had formed him from the womb to be a … Continue reading "Sermon for August 25, 2019" Read the article

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Sermon for August 18, 2019

Sermon for August 18, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4PB1hZwQmw Program Transcript Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 • Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56 This week’s theme is Stay Connected to the Vine. The prophet Isaiah reminds Israel—through the example of a vineyard—how … Continue reading "Sermon for August 18, 2019" Read the article

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Sermon for August 11, 2019

Sermon for August 11, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zffvkh3259I Program Transcript Readings: Genesis 15:1-6 • Psalm 33:12-22 • Hebrew 11:1-3 • Luke 12:32-40 This week’s theme is Trust in God’s plan, not our own. Abraham tried to fulfill God’s promises his own way—through … Continue reading "Sermon for August 11, 2019" Read the article

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Sermon for August 4, 2019

Sermon for August 4, 2019 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtUH6nZlQi4 Program Transcript Readings: Hosea 11:1-11 • Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21 This week’s theme is We belong to God. The prophet Hosea reminds Israel that God was always with them—even … Continue reading "Sermon for August 4, 2019" Read the article

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Sunday Celebration First Impressions

First impressions can bridge someone into the life of a faith community; it can also become a stumbling block. By Heber Ticas, pastor and Superintendent of Latin America. Maria had lived in isolation for about 13 years before encountering our spiritual family. She had fallen into a deep depression and a sense of emptiness after … Continue reading "Sunday Celebration First Impressions" Read the article

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People Come, People Go; Some Stay

How do we assimilate people into our healthy congregations? By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director When a renowned church leader taught that pastors need to get used to the idea that more people will come and go from church than come and stay, I felt encouraged and a bit frustrated. I was encouraged because … Continue reading "People Come, People Go; Some Stay" Read the article

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Thinking About Skipping Church?

By Randy Bloom. US East Regional Director Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning and felt like staying home from church? I’m not keen on admitting it, but I have. Sometimes there were legitimate reasons such as illness or extreme exhaustion; but other times I was just being lazy. After getting up and … Continue reading "Thinking About Skipping Church?" Read the article

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