As we wrap up this series, it’s time we address the “curse of work” and how Jesus comes to meet us in the struggle. In this message, we’ll look at the life of Jesus and how he modeled the “what”, “why”, and “how” of work. And as we learn from his example, we’ll grasp what it means to work like God.

When we hear the word “glory" it may remind us of religious images, of halos and angels but probably not of work. Glory in essence is experiencing God’s presence and His beauty in jaw-dropping ways anywhere, at any time. In this talk you’ll learn how God has actually invited us to partner with Him as representatives of His glory at work, rest and play.

What am I supposed to DO with my life? Is God speaking to me? How do I hear Him? How do I know? Or, does He only “call” ministers and the rest of us just have to figure it out? This message will address these common questions and more. We’ll continue to explore the Art of Being Human and how that relates to your unique calling. We’ll discover what His calling looks like and we’ll learn how to listen for it. You’ll be encouraged to know that God is using your life to speak, all you have to do is listen!

Most of us have a love/hate relationship with work. We love getting paid but hate having to work. What if we could actually have a peace about our work? God gives us some ways that we can delight in our work.

Have you ever wondered what you’re made for? The Art of Being Human teaching series will dive into this all-important question. In this first message of the series, we’ll go back to the Garden of Eden to discover why God made us and how to live out our primary purpose today!

We live in a time where everything is being shaken in our world. Instead of viewing this as a disaster for the church Lee encourages us to see this shaking as an opportunity for a new awakening of God’s people. Our world needs influencers in every area of society who are committed to Jesus and share the same call given to Gideon to live lives that are “altars” of worship to God.

Our relationship with God was never meant to be static. It’s a dynamic, progressing relationship that takes us beyond safety and comfort but doesn’t strand us in the land of boredom. There is MORE OF GOD for you to experience and this “more” is the Holy Spirit. He wants to fill you and empower you to live a life beyond your natural ability for the glory of God.

Thirsting for God above everything else in our lives puts us on a path to a fulfilling and powerful life. This thirst isn’t automatic - it requires diligence. Learn from special guest and friend Pastor David Perkins from Radiant Church in Kansas City as he shares four key principles to keeping our desire for God the most intense part of our lives.

Keeping our spirits aligned with God in a distraction-filled life is hard work. Pastor Lee Cummings (Radiant Church - Kalamazoo, MI) walks through six key principles that will renew your focus and passion for Christ as you live out your faith. This is the first evening session from our Thirst 2018 Conference.

God is interested in your thirst. Spiritual thirst that is. Jesus offered “living water” to anyone who would receive it, for free! What is living water? Why does it satisfy a person so they don’t thirst any more? This talk will answer these questions and others that have the potential of changing your life forever!