Arborway Community Church

Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors. If you live in Boston, you live in one of the most densely populated areas in the world. In Jamaica Plain, you have about 100-200 people on your one block alone! We have an amazing opportunity and capacity to love our neighbors. This week Pastor Ivey shows us the importance of loving our neighbors and even gives us a simple tool to start the process.

How important is it for Christians to actually be in a church? Is it possible to live the Christian life without being a part of a church? This are normal questions, and this week Pastor Ivey shows us that they are the wrong questions to ask. Sure, you might be able to be a Christian without a church... but should you? Listen this week and learn how community is not just helpful for our Christian walk but essential. 

One of the most extraordinary things about Jesus was his humility. While being God, he humbled himself and became a man. But even more than that, he became a servant! Jesus did the work that most people didn't want to do, and eventually, Jesus' humility culminated in the cross. It's in Christ's example that we can see who we are supposed to be. This week Pastor Ivey shows us that the path to power is counterintuitively through humble service.

In the final week of our series through Jonah, Jonah learns that God loves everyone... even Jonah's enemies. Even more amazing, God loves his own enemies! While Jonah hated the idea that God would spare the Ninevites, this turns out to be really good news for us. Watch this week as Pastor Ivey shows us the beauty of a God who loves us regardless of our relational standing with him.

All of us have needed a second chance at some point. Maybe you've needed a third, fourth, or fifth chance too. If this is you, don't miss this message from Pastor Ivey. This week we take a look at Jonah 3 and learn about the abundant mercy and grace of God. God is a God of second chances.

John Ames, Boston Ministry Center Director, grew up in Ivory Coast, West Africa, as the son of Baptist missionaries. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Taylor University, Ames went on to obtain a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary before founding a nonprofit, Real Steps, that paired at-risk youth with arts and athletics programs in Massachusetts.

Ames has a background in urban ministry and community development in Boston and helped start two Send Network churches in Rhode Island prior to joining Send Relief’s team. In his free time, Ames loves watching Liverpool soccer, listening to live music and spending time with his wife, Jenny, and their two children, Micah and Mikayla.

Listen to Pastor Josh unpack a powerful message about God's grace.

This week we begin a new series in the book of Jonah. Have you ever tried to run from God? If so, the story of Jonah is a powerful reminder that God is always with us and that even in the midst of disobedience, God full of mercy. Watch as Pastor Ivey brings us through the first chapter and we learn about God's unrelenting love for us.

This week, we conclude our captivating series on the extraordinary life of David. Imagine a man who has attained every conceivable dream, blessed by God with immense wealth, power, and success. Yet, beneath the surface of his triumphs, David grapples with an insatiable void, a profound longing for something more. Join us as Pastor Ivey unveils a compelling story from David's journey, revealing the surprising source of true satisfaction.

People may define success differently, but everybody wants to live a successful life. Most people want to make a difference in the world, leave their mark on society, and hope to be remembered for their accomplishments. What is the biggest factor in finding life success? Pastor Ivey brings us to 2 Samuel 23 and looks at David's mighty warriors to discover the true Biblical secret to a successful life.