Author: Elizabeth Mullins
Ministry Leadership w/ Lance McKinnon
Sermon for March 30, 2025 — Fourth Sunday in Easter Preparation
Psalm 32:1–11 · Joshua 5:9–12 · 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 · Luke 15:1–3,11b–32 The theme for the Fourth Sunday in Easter Preparation is reconciliation, and our readings have a lot to say about what we consume, what consumes us, and how we see the world. Psalm 32 tells us what the fruits of a relationship with the Lord look … Continue reading "Sermon for March 30, 2025 — Fourth Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
Sermon for March 23, 2025 — Third Sunday in Easter Preparation
Psalm 63:1–8 · Isaiah 55:1–9 · 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 · Luke 13:1–9 The third Sunday of Easter Prep. offers more preparation for repentance and change. Regardless of our progress or slipups, we can count on God’s mercy and patience. God’s faithfulness is our theme this week, and our readings show us that while we think we want fairness … Continue reading "Sermon for March 23, 2025 — Third Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
Sermon for March 16, 2025 — Second Sunday in Easter Preparation
Psalm 27:1–14 · Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18 · Philippians 3:17–4:1 · Luke 13:31–35 We continue our contemplation and reflection on this Second Sunday of Easter Preparation as we move toward Easter. We’re learning about being in relationship with a God who chose to become vulnerable in the human Person of Jesus, and we’re being reminded about our own vulnerability, … Continue reading "Sermon for March 16, 2025 — Second Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
Sermon for March 9, 2025 — First Sunday in Easter Preparation
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 · Deuteronomy 26:1-11 · Romans 10:8b-13 · Luke 4:1-13 Today is the first Sunday in Easter Preparation, a period of reflection and preparation for Easter celebration. For many people, this season is associated with a period of giving up something we enjoy for 40 days. This practice can create room within ourselves so that we … Continue reading "Sermon for March 9, 2025 — First Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
Sermon for March 2, 2025 — Transfiguration Sunday
Psalm 99:1–9 · Exodus 34:29–35 · 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 · Luke 9:28–36 [37–43a] This is the last Sunday after Epiphany, a time of revealing the love and nature of Jesus Christ. Our weekly theme is removing the veil, and our readings today focus on the first step of transformation: removing that which hinders our vision of what God’s … Continue reading "Sermon for March 2, 2025 — Transfiguration Sunday" Read the article
Offering and Communion Starters
In January, we introduced a new resource to help 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
Three Pillars of Youth Ministry
Foster friendships and create spaces for fun with our adolescence and young adults. By Eliana Navarro, Youth Leader, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia Pre-adolescence and adolescence are crucial stages for healthy and conscious human development. During this time, most young people question everything and have an insatiable thirst for justice and freedom of expression. Their parents cease … Continue reading "Three Pillars of Youth Ministry" Read the article
Church Hack—Discipleship Pathways
This month’s Church Hack provides practical tools to help your church design a discipleship pathway that guides members in their faith journey. Learn how to create steps for growth and engagement in your community. Download the full hack here. Read the article
