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What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it look like to follow Jesus? I think we've all asked these questions at one time or another. Following Jesus isn't just a checklist of religious habits — it's a changed heart and a daily response to what He has done for us. In this blog, Suzanne Pietro explores what Jesus himself says it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him.
The Power of Invitation: Stories of Connection and Community
Emily DeAngelo shares how a simple airplane conversation led to life-changing connections, reminding us that invitations have the power to transform lives and build community. Discover how you can embrace the art of invitation this Christmas season and create meaningful moments that reflect Christ's love.
Dual Roads to Darkness: Two Ways to Death and the Single Path to Life
Jake Williams explores why the popular "two ways to live" framework might miss a crucial third path that leads people away from God—religious performance that masquerades as righteousness. Discover how the gospel offers a transformative alternative that transcends both moral rebellion and legalistic religion.
Evangelizing Addiction Through Scripture
Addiction ministry can be painful, costly, and time-consuming. Also, many people within the church do not feel equipped to help addicts if they have not themselves struggled with the same addiction. God’s Word, however, equips us to help others with anything that enslaves us.
5 Tips for Sharing the Gospel
Why share our faith to begin with? There are many reasons, but I’ll simply give two: urgency and obedient response. There is only one way to get to God/Heaven and that’s through Jesus Christ. Here are 5 practical tips for sharing the gospel with those around.
How to Share the Light of God in a Dark World
It is said that it is easier to light a candle than to curse the darkness. That is true. And we know where light comes from. The Gospel of John calls Jesus the light of all lights. We are to let our light shine before others so that our good deeds may be seen and glorify our Father in heaven.
Why We Need to Share the Story of the Bible
A favorite hymn from my childhood is I Love to Tell the Story by Katherine Hankey. That hymn is listed under the category of “Service and Zeal” on page 100 of my grandmother’s one-hundred-year-old, hymnal and it’s a reminder of how important it is to share the story of the Bible with others.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 102 - Evangelism vs. Discipleship
This episode, Life Stage Pastor, Mike Hatch, sits down with Director of Student Ministry, Russ Brasher, and Director of Young Adult Ministry, Josiah Leuenberger, to have a conversation about the difference between evangelism and discipleship, how to balance pursing both as a christian in your personal life and as a church community, and more!
Ready to Launch
“You’ve gotta have a sense of urgency!” How the gospel calls, equips, and motivates us to participate in God's redemptive work in the world.