In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss Spiritual Formation/Discipline, and why it is so important to followers of Jesus. It is so easy to brush over things that help in our formation, and put our relationship on the back burner. It is important that we actively pursue spiritual formation in our lives and scripture says if we do, God will change and shape our hearts. Come back and join us over these next several weeks as we discuss different kinds of disciplines and how they help us on our journey!

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth continue discussing the article by Carey Nieuwhof entitled, 13 Signs Your Church is Dying. Please don't be discouraged as you listen. Our hope is that as you listen, you might see your life and ministry in a new way. If you are a lay leader/person, look with new eyes at what your church is doing and how it operates, and be part of the solution that helps you church head in a direction of life, instead of death for your church. God is moving and is desiring to something big. Know we are praying for you and your churches as you continue to push in the directions that God has laid before you.

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss an article written by Carey Nieuwhof entitled, 13 Signs Your Church is Dying. It is a hard conversation to have, but a necessary one for the church. What are the things that get in the way of spiritual and numerical growth in the church? How can we set ourselves up to be vibrant to the next generation and push them in their growth and journey as they follow Christ? If we can have open and honest conversations about our shortcomings, hopefully we can come up with answers on how to approach them. We love the Bride of Christ, and know God's desire to work in and through it, and that is why this conversation is so important. Thanks for listening in, and please let us know if you have more thoughts.

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss Paul, and the stories of hardship he had to go through. God's grace was sufficient throughout it all though, even when the suffering was at the highest he would experience. Although a slight continuation from last week, we hope you enjoy as we dive deeper into the sermons we preached this last Sunday. We also want to wish all those fathers out there a Happy Father's Day, as well as those who maybe this day is tough. God sees you and so do we. You are loved and appreciated! Thanks for listening in.

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss some of the things that have been going on in their lives over these last several weeks as well as discuss the topics for their sermons they will preaching this Sunday, 6/11/2023. It all started with a blessing. God promises to bless Abraham, and then the call is that Abraham will go and bless all people. We can learn so much from this call, and it should be something that we live out in all that we do. Sometimes this is easier said than done though. Jesus shows us the blessing by calling those who others would not call, healing and hanging out with those that did not deserve it, and bringing to life, that which is dead. Thanks so much for listening and know that we are praying for you!

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In this episode, we revisit the interview with Rev. Jacobi Campbell, and the conversation on racial reconciliation. This was such an amazing interview, and one that we belief is important to hear over and over. It was such an awesome time recording this episode, and we hope you enjoy it as you hear from Rev. Jacobi Campbell again. Thanks for your time and know that you are loved!

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the biblical birthday of the church and what it means. God desires to pour out His Spirit on all people, and this is not just seen in the book of Acts, after the ascension of Jesus, but is a theme that is seen throughout the old testament as well. Moses and Joshua had to deal with God pouring His Spirit out on people other than them. This can get messy though, and is easy to try and contain rather than live into. There is something about God's people getting together though with a similar desire and purpose. If the church can understand and live this, then we believe that God will pour His Spirit out in a beautiful way and move like only He can. What a beautiful thought and image, and may it be so in His church. Thanks for listening and know that you are loved!

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth continue to discuss the Easter season passages with the focus being on the Ascension of Jesus. It is so important for us to dive deeper into the reality of this event, in order for us to be able to fully understand the arch of the Christian Calendar. The Ascension points to the kingship and lordship of Christ. Even as the king, Jesus still shows concern and grace for His followers, commanding them to go and wait for the one who was to come. We also have this promise of His return, and he call to preach the good news to the world, and forgiveness of sins. What a call that we all have, What a mission He has placed in front of us. And for the disciples, Jesus said to start close to home, start in Judea. This has huge implications for them, and us, as we live the gospel message to those around us. Thanks so much for listening in and know we are praying for you.

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss Paul's conversation with the Athenians that we see in Acts. Paul is telling them of the "unknown god" altar that they have amongst all the other altars to other gods. Paul clearly lays out who this God is, and how through Jesus, he proved to be the true living God. He did not abandon us, but is the God that lives with us. Paul essentially invites them into a different story then what they had known. The call of this God is to live righteousness, which correlates to the John passage. John's passage calls us to following the commands of Jesus. This is right after the command that Jesus gives to do as He did by washing the disciples feet. As we do this the Father and Son reside in us and allow us to be the true representation of God and who He is to the world around us. What a beautiful picture of who we are to be, and what a beautiful way to live life. May you love God and follow His commands.

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In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth continue to discuss the Easter season and the scriptures that are provided through the lectionary. As we flow from last week, we are called to be sheep. This calls us to believe in Jesus. This is never easy, but requires for us to rely on Him for our all. As we do this, God does something amazing within us and to those around us. We become a holy nation, a royal priesthood. Sometimes, the result of this can be tough. Stephen, following the example of Jesus, which came from belief in Him, ultimately gave his life for that which he believed. His example shows us what it truly means to follow and believe in Jesus. We do it unto death knowing and hoping in something more. We can only imagine the recounting that Paul did down the road as he watched the killing take place. May you move to a place of belief and live out that which it calls you to live. We are praying for you!

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