How do we come to the Bible? Is it "basic instructions before leaving earth", or is it in the first place the story of God's great rescue mission? Pastor Joel teaches how Paul shows us how to understand the Bible as the story of God's faithfulness to His promise to save humanity in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

The Great Commission is a Mission Impossible if left to us and our own resources. The Holy Spirit is the Main Actor guaranteeing success in our Mission. Pastor Joel teaches how the Spirit calls, sends, and empowers God's rescue and restore Mission.

How did the early Church not simply survive devastating persecution, but go on to conquer the Roman Empire for Jesus? The early Church was on its knees in prayer! Pastor Joel invites us to rediscover our privilege in participating in Jesus' take-back-the-planet mission.

What is Jesus' greatest Masterpiece? What did He devote His final years to create? Pour His Lifeblood into? The Church is Jesus' piece de resistance! Now many don't see or experience the Church's beauty. Pastor Joel explains how a Church that gets Jesus' love displays Jesus' beauty. What does that look like? The Church in Antioch is the first to reveal Jesus' love in 3-D!

Why does the Church find itself tempted to add to the good news that we are saved by Christ alone? Pastor Joel teaches how a church can become and remain a gospel culture

Peter witnesses Pentecost II, as Gentiles receive the Spirit. Pastor Joel teaches about becoming a New Creation: - How it happens - What it's not - When it happens - How we know

Acts 10 is the 10th chapter in Acts, but it is chapter 1 for Gentiles as the door is opened to full inclusion in the people of God.

What do we learn about the early Church in Acts 9? 1) They were People of Sympathy and Service as Priests. 2) They Prioritized ministry to the Poor 3) They had impact because they had Power.They changed the world because they encountered the Risen Christ!

Do you live with fear of the future? Or pessimism because of past pain? Why do we fall into fatalism when we have the power of gospel? Pastor Joel shows we need not shrink into spiritual stagnancy! We can grow in godly gutsiness!

How did early Christians and the Acts Church live into their potential? Pastor Joel teaches on the significance of conversion by looking at Paul's Damascus Road experience. Potential is realized in a life that has collided with the true God, conceded to His authority, and been connected to Christian community.