We hope you find this new resource helpful as you prepare for the time of giving and taking communion in your Hope Avenue. These are meaningful formational practices that we can plan with care and intentionality. How to Use This Resource An outline is provided for you to use as a guide, followed by a … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for September 28, 2025 — Proper 21" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for September 21, 2025 — Proper 20" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtSJljqNuYU Program Transcript Faithful to the End: I & II Timothy There’s something powerful about receiving a letter from someone you admire, a mentor who has walked the path ahead of you, who … Continue reading "Sermon for September 14, 2025 — Proper 19" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for September 7, 2025 — Proper 18" Read the article
The Denominational Celebration will be held in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on July 23-26, 2026. Kingdom Living is participatory, relational, and missional. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” As citizens of the kingdom and co-laborers with Christ, we are sent into the world to reflect his light. Kingdom Living requires … Continue reading "2026 Denominational Celebration" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Children are not just the future of the church — they are active participants in the body of Christ today. In this article, Give Ministry Opportunities to Children, Ted Johnston explores how churches can intentionally include children in meaningful ministry roles. From serving during worship … Continue reading "Ministry With, Not Just For, Children" Read the article
“One generation commends your works to another.” — Psalm 145:4a NIV Let’s build communities where stories of God’s faithfulness are passed on, person to person, generation to generation. Explore this month’s Church Hack on engaging across generations. Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, US The kingdom of God is like … When you consider the kingdom of God, what do you imagine it is like? What images come to mind? What hopes? In the Gospels, we are gifted with several accounts of Jesus talking about the kingdom of God. In Mark … Continue reading "The Parable of the Mustard Seed" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Centering Discipleship Book Club: Session 2 In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here, and you can read the first session here. Looking for more insight into how discipleship becomes both communal and contextual? Listen to our interviews … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club" Read the article
