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The Yoke of Christ: From Bondage to Bonding
In a world obsessed with what's next, Shawn Barrett asks why we've lost touch with an ancient farming tool that unlocks one of Jesus' most beloved invitations. Discover what a yoke really meant to its original audience—and why Jesus offering his own might be the most liberating exchange you'll ever make.
Getting Started with Discipleship
Jonathan Thiede explores how to start meaningful discipleship relationships when life gets busy, drawing from his own journey with fishing and faith. Learn the three key qualities to look for in a discipleship partner and why pursuing progress over perfection helps you fulfill the Great Commission.
How Discipleship Can Energize Your Spiritual Life (Part 1)
Jonathan Thiede tackles the spiritual boredom that comes from knowing about faith without truly living it, like a tennis fan who's never picked up a racket. Discover how discipleship can transform your spiritual life from passive observation to active growth through relational, goal-oriented, and transformative connections with others.
Faith Through Fiction: Analyzing Stories Through a Biblical Lens
Discover a powerful four-phase framework that transforms how Christians engage with movies, books, and media through a Biblical lens. This practical guide equips you to identify worldview elements in stories, compare them with Scripture, and use popular culture as a meaningful gateway for spiritual conversations and Great Commission opportunities.
Students and the Digital Missions Field
In a world that is becoming more consumed by screens and social media, it may seem like we have only two options, abandon or conform. That today’s students need to either be completely disconnected from social media or have free range, but what if there was a God-honoring third option?
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.
Eleos Haiti Weekend
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Hope Baptist Church Pastor St. Ange Montestime share the vision of the partnership between Orchard Hill Church in the United States and Hope Baptist Church in Haiti.
Final Hours #6 - 1 Event (Easter 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Final Hours" on Easter focusing on the truth of the risen Christ.