In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss Easter. What do their service look like, how are they different from other services (if at all), and what are some important things to look out for. What have you done in your church during Easter that you’ve seen have an impact? 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss Holy Week and all the events encompassed during that busy time. What activities does your church do to celebrate this important week in the church calendar? 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss what outreach event their churches do during Easter. We’d love to hear what your churches do during this holiday season to interact with the community around you. 

In this episode Daniel Ryan and Mike discuss what event their churches do during advent. They talk about shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Lenten service. What season activities does your church do during Lent? 

Articles mentioned in this podcast.

https://www.1517.org/articles/bringing-a-heifer-to-church-a-different-perspective-on-ash-wednesday

Daniel, Ryan, and Mike talk all about the importance of rest. With this in mind Grace for the Grind will be taking a break for the month of December. We will see you all with new episodes in January. 

Books Mentioned in this episode: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!

What is it like to transition in ministry? Mike and Ryan sit down with Jon Ronnevik, as he reflects on his transition from a church he loves to a new opportunity that God has called he and his family to.

Books mentioned in this episode:

A Change of Pastors ... and How it Affects Change in the Congregation by Loren Mead 

Saying Goodbye: A Time of Growth for Congregations and Pastors by Edward White

Ryan and Mike sat down with Kristina Barkey to discuss the difficult topic of human trafficking. Kristina along with a number of others led a conference on this subject at Hillside last month.  This podcast highlights what took place during the conference and the impact they pray it will have moving forward. 

Daniel and Mike talk with Luke Kjolhaug about church membership. 

Daniel and Mike talk with Brad Hoganson, President of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, about his new podcast endeavor. After listening to this episode, be sure to head over to their page and give it a listen also!!!!!

Daniel Ryan and Mike talk all about planning for Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Adam. Which services do you have at your church? What do you look forward to the most?