When our young people speak, are we willing to listen even when their ideas are unfamiliar or different from how things have been done? I call it the “vacant stare of obligation.” It is the look that comes across the face of a young person sitting through a Sunday meeting that does not reach them. … Continue reading "Their Voice Matters" Read the article
Planting a seed may seem a simple act, yet it bears tremendous potential for growth and fruitfulness. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, US Last month I suggested that we exchange transactional and utilitarian models of investment in emergent generations for transformative and disciple-making models. When I think of transformative and disciple-making investments I think of … Continue reading "Planting the Seeds: Practical Emergent Generation Investment" Read the article
Is the day and time we worship inclusive or exclusive? By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director, West When Linda and I were planning our wedding forty-some years ago, I made the brilliant suggestion that we hold the ceremony at the base of the waterfall where we had one of our first dates. Sure, it was … Continue reading "Yes, the Day DOES Matter" Read the article
Because all are created in God’s image and for God’s glory, to view others as “less than” is to deny the truth of the special place humanity has in God’s creation. By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada The discovery of graves containing 215 bodies at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, BC, … Continue reading "No “Less Than” in God’s Economy" Read the article
Love, hope, and faith are more than just biblical words describing a church—they continually remind us why we pursue healthy church. By Jeff Broadnax, Regional Director, US East In a 2018 Speaking of Life video titled “Where there is no vision,” President Greg Williams declared, “The movement toward a shared vision galvanizes people; it gives … Continue reading "The Avenues: On the Road to WHY?" Read the article
There is a reason Jesus referred to himself as “son of man”. Quite a number of years ago, I was asked by my district pastoral leader (DPL) to move to Cincinnati, Ohio, to pastor a church. I said “no” because I had just moved my family to pastor another congregation. Over the course of several … Continue reading "Over-spiritualizing Church" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Lance McKinnon, unpack these lectionary passages: September 5 – Proper 18 James 2:1-17 (NRSV) “Faith Without Works” (5:52) September 12 – Proper 19 James 3:1-12 (NRSV) “Taming the Tongue” (20:45) … Continue reading "Gospel Reverb – Taming the Tongue w/ Lance McKinnon" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher In this episode, Anthony Mullins interviews David Borum – pastor of the GCI congregation in Kenmore, Washington. Together they discuss the role of the Faith Avenue Champion – the role David had as an Elder in Eugene, Oregon before … Continue reading "The Role of the Faith Avenue Champion w/ David Borum" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3044 | How Enemies Become Friends Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion United in Christ, we all reflect who God is. Whether it is evident to us or not, each of us is a conduit … Continue reading "Sermon for September 26, 2021" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3043 | An Unlikely Object Lesson Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Jesus wholly welcomes us as we are. He accepts the beautiful, messy, and brutal parts of us. He takes it all, heals us, … Continue reading "Sermon for September 19, 2021" Read the article
