The Healthy Church Vision Curriculum is designed to help pastors and ministry teams reflect on the health of their congregations and take intentional steps toward thriving participation in Jesus’ ministry. Through Scripture study, guided conversations, and practical activities, this resource equips leaders to discern where God is leading their community and how to embody his … Continue reading "Church Hack—How to Use the Healthy Church Curriculum" Read the article
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We can gain insights into Healthy Church Vision from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, Life Together. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian and pastor, spent much of his life reflecting on and practicing Christian community. In his writing Life Together, he shares insights about Christian community drawn from his lived experience and … Continue reading "Dietrich Bonhoeffer Insights" Read the article
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Connect groups can take kingdom living from abstract concepts to concrete practice. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. For many of us, Kingdom Living can feel like an abstract concept. I want to take time in this article to tangibly flesh out one way that Kingdom Living can be practiced through the life … Continue reading "Equipping Connect Group Facilitators" Read the article
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We often view life as transactional — where effort earns reward and love is conditional. Even as Christians, we can feel like there is something we need to do to prove ourselves to God, to prove we love him, or to somehow gain his love. It’s easy to project this transactional mindset onto God, seeing … Continue reading "Joining Jesus in Living Sent" Read the article
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Ultimately, being missional is about embodying the love, grace, and truth of the gospel in everything we do. Linda Sitterley, Pastor River Road, Oregon, US In an age where faith communities are called to look beyond their walls, the concept of being “missional” has become a defining characteristic of vibrant and outward-focused churches. My congregation … Continue reading "A Missional Vision Embodied" Read the article
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Hosting a neighborhood camp is a powerful way for churches to embody and share the love of Christ with their neighbors. These camps create opportunities for children and families to experience the joy of community, engage with the gospel in tangible ways, and build lasting relationships. Whether your church is looking to start a new … Continue reading "Neighborhood Camp Curriculums" Read the article
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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 April 27, 2025 — Second Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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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=srf9dzbVwlk Program Transcript Easter Sunday—The Joy of His Salvation Voiceover by: Mike Rasmussen – Surrey Hills, Oklahoma, US The darkness of the tomb has been shattered. The silence of death has been broken … Continue reading "Sermon for April 20, 2025 — Resurrection of the Lord" Read the article
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Sermon for April 19, 2025 — Holy Saturday Psalm 31:1–4, 15–16 • Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24 • 1 Peter 4:1–8 • Matthew 27:57–66 The theme for this Holy Saturday is Jesus’ suffering and death inspire acts of love. The psalmist cries out for God’s salvation and deliverance as he faces persecution and plots on his life. … Continue reading "Sermon for April 19, 2025 — Holy Saturday" Read the article
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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=J91IgGSHmug Program Transcript Good Friday—Jesus’ Humble Self-Offering Voiceover by: Julie Frantz – Cincinnati, Ohio, US The weight of the moment is almost unbearable. A man stands in the garden, knowing that the soldiers … Continue reading "Sermon for April 18, 2025 — Good Friday" Read the article
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