Speaking Of Life 3031 | Stopping Where Jesus Stops Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion We are constantly inundated with notifications and messaging from the world around us.. From our phones to LED billboards, from our smart TVs … Continue reading "Sermon for June 27, 2021" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3030 | The Power of His Presence Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Do you ever wonder if the Almighty God is present in your daily life? Like the disciples, have you been through a … Continue reading "Sermon for June 20, 2021" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3029 | The Cutting Takes Root Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Gardening takes a lot of time, dedication, and patience. Like the care that it takes for a gardener to replant and grow a … Continue reading "Sermon for June 13, 2021" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3028 | Deep Weeping Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Emotions can be overwhelming, stirring within us, causing us to feel heavy, overwhelmed, and isolate. In Psalms, we are reminded that God continues to work … Continue reading "Sermon for June 6, 2021" Read the article
An essential part of Healthy Church is the Faith Avenue. The Faith Avenue creates spaces outside of the Sunday service where discipleship can occur. Connect groups are the core of the Faith Avenue. Check out this month’s Church Hack that outlines the role and purpose of a connect group, and features our new connect group … Continue reading "Church Hack: Faith Avenue Connect Groups" Read the article
Have you ever gone an extended period of time without sleep? It’s awful! My wife, Afrika, and I have two wonderful children who are around 12 months apart. While they were both in diapers, they decided to stagger their schedules. Neither child could talk, so I am not sure how they coordinated their efforts. Nevertheless, … Continue reading "The Gift of Rest" Read the article
The time between Pentecost and Advent is an essential part of the Christian calendar. By Tim Sitterley, U.S. Regional Director West Like many people, I love the big event. Any excuse to celebrate. New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo…I don’t care. Give me a colorful hat and some seasonal … Continue reading "Ordinary, But Not Mundane" Read the article
This next season in the Christian calendar is when we allow the extraordinary to become ordinary and the ordinary to become extraordinary. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator During the first half of the liturgical year, we focus on the story of Jesus Christ. Through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter Preparation, Easter, and Pentecost we bear witness … Continue reading "“Extraordinary Ordinary”" Read the article
A healthy church is always creating spaces where multiplication takes place. Connect groups provide one of those spaces. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent, Latin America These past twelve months have been extremely difficult for many people around the globe. The pandemic has claimed many lives and has disrupted the flow of life for all. One of the … Continue reading "Why Connect Groups?" Read the article
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada We are all familiar with the story of what happened on the day of Pentecost: people gathered for the Holy Day, strong winds, fire and then the miracle of speaking in different languages. When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there … Continue reading "Pentecost: The God of Great Reversals" Read the article
