Speaking Of Life 3020 | Life in a Handful of Dust Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Throughout the Bible, God uses dust to reveal how he can transform something lifeless into something wonderful. Even now, God continues … Continue reading "Sermon for April 11, 2021" Read the article
Speaking of Life 3019 | Rolling Stones Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Life often feels helpless and discouraging when we have a boulder-sized obstacle blocking our way. During these situations, let us be reminded that no problem … Continue reading "Sermon for April 4, 2021" Read the article
The Seven Last Statements This service is based on the Seven last statements Jesus made from the cross. It is suggested to have seven different readers for the seven statements and the prayer following each statement and explanation. We give a short prayer, but readers should feel free to pray up to a minute or … Continue reading "Service for April 2—Good Friday" Read the article
Your church social media page creates a presence within your community and may be the first point of contact for guests. A well thought out content schedule for your page can help with community and member engagement. Posting at least two to three times a week is suggested in order to maintain a presence. We … Continue reading "Church Hack: Social Media Schedule" Read the article
An important step in helping youth deal with trauma is to be a listener like Jesus. One day while Jesus was addressing a crowd, a synagogue leader named Jairus begged the young rabbi for help. Although he had status in the Jewish community, he unashamedly pleaded with Jesus to heal his daughter. Jesus agreed to … Continue reading "It’s Time to Talk About Trauma" Read the article
A reflection for Holy Saturday By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Regional Director, Southeast The silence was deafening. The Messiah was dead and enclosed in a tomb. How could this possibly happen after the awesome display of divine power in his life? Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter, is a time of mourning and … Continue reading "The Quiet Mystery of Holy Saturday" Read the article
A reflection for Good Friday By Tim Sitterley, U.S. West Regional Director. Many years ago, while visiting a small New England church, I was somewhat taken aback by the odd arrangement of lectern and cross on the raised pulpit. Crosses of all sizes are a common image in a Christian church adorning walls, stained glass … Continue reading "The Cross Before Me" Read the article
A reflection for Palm Sunday By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Back in February 2010, my wife, son and I had the opportunity to be in Vancouver Canada for the 2010 Winter Olympics. We were there on a whim. We hadn’t planned on going, but at the last moment called some old friends who lived … Continue reading "Palms and Colts" Read the article
The Faith, Hope and Love champions are leaders I can trust to take responsibility for the work of an avenue without a lot of management by me. By Jerome Ellard, Pastor As a pastor, I used to think that I needed to be the sparkplug for everything that was going on in the church. Of … Continue reading "Big Sandy Avenue Champions" Read the article
The relational side of being and making disciples. By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Southeast Regional Director One of the better recent inventions for my personal health has been smartwatches that also act as a pedometer. There is something about seeing my step count climb upwards to propel me toward a daily goal of walking at least … Continue reading "Discipleship: When Is Enough Enough?" Read the article
