Sharing faith, hope and love with grandchildren and other young members. By Bob Regazolli, Grandad and Pastor, Australia One of the joys we experience in our local congregation is seeing the evidence of cross-generational care in children’s and youth ministry. Parents and grandparents are actively involved in the various classes. Some grandparents bring their … Continue reading "Grandparenting and Cross-generational Ministry" Read the article
By Anthony Mullins, US Regional Director, Southeast I was running late, of my own doing, which increased the anxiety I was feeling about the sermon I was about to preach. My sermon preparation wasn’t up to usual standards and the message was going to be broadcast live to the Facebook world (at least those brave … Continue reading "Member Care Ministry" Read the article
Many of us don’t like challenges — to be challenged or to challenge others. Yet they are an essential part of leaders working toward being liberators. By David Howe, Pastor, Elkhart and Fort Wayne, Indiana When I was young, I developed a fear of putting my face in water. I couldn’t put it under the … Continue reading "The Necessity of Challenge" Read the article
A Faith Avenue team cannot be built in a day and requires intentionally engaging and equipping ministry workers. By Michelle Fleming, Media Director How do you measure the health of a church? Some folks would advise to look at measurables like attendance, buildings, and cash. These metrics can be helpful, but they do not measure … Continue reading "Building Faith Avenue Teams" Read the article
Our focus on healthy church and the three avenues of Hope, Faith and Love are applicable to any size group or congregation. “We only have eight people in our group; how are we expected to have a champion or coordinator for the Hope, Faith and Love avenues?” The simple answer is you aren’t. While we … Continue reading "Hope, Faith and Love in a Fellowship Group" Read the article
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
