With a new month of Paradigm comes a new series 🥳 And what better way to kick off a new series titled “Proverbs: Don’t Be a Fool” than on April Fool’s Day?

Last night, Pastor Chad asked us, “What kind of fool are you?”

First, we need to figure out what the Bible considers a fool. It’s not just a derogatory term; it’s more of a diagnosis. According to Proverbs 1:7, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

We know that a fool is someone living their life disconnected, which means a) they deny that God is the creator (Proverbs 8:27-31) and b) they deny the problem of sin (Proverbs 16:25).

When we’re trying to figure out where we can gain more wisdom in our lives, we don’t want to be the kind of fool who is simple and believes everything he hears (Proverbs 14:15). Are we easily influenced, or do we think critically?

We also don’t want to be the scorner who believes he’s always right (Proverbs 15:12) or hates knowledge (Proverbs 13:20). Are we able to accept biblical correction, and do we listen when the Lord convicts us?

Most importantly, we must remember that we can all be fools in one way or another, and the Bible helps us acknowledge that. But it wasn’t written solely for us to learn how NOT to be fools; it was written for us to understand that we must admit to God our foolishness and that we need Him to save us from it. 🕊️

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We just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who showed up last night, and thank you to the people who sacrificed their finances according to God’s will. 🎉

Last night, Pastor Chad concluded our “Headed West” series by discussing greater expectations. He asked us three questions that we should be asking ourselves:

1️⃣ What am I expecting of God?

God wants to do wonderful and marvelous things in our generation and in our lives, but we must believe and expect that of Him.

2️⃣ How am I preparing for God?

If we expect God to move through us and around us, then that should be affecting us TODAY.

3️⃣ What step am I taking toward God?

Pastor Chad spoke to us about the story of Joshua—how Joshua was living in a uniquely spiritually open generation, a generation that God had promised deliverance to. In order to be free from the Egyptians, they needed to cross the Jordan. God told them that He would stop the waters of the Jordan for them to cross, but first, they needed to step into the waters themselves. 👣

God will ask us for a small step so He can make a big step for us. This is why we asked you to give sacrificially. Our small steps will bring wonderful and marvelous workings to the Johnson County Campus. 🕊️

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https://www.bible.com/events/49410600

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

As God moves and guides us to a new location, it’s important to remember that we’re not doing this individually, but as a collective—we’re headed west together. 🚗

Last night, Pastor John asked us two questions to help us connect in community and address the isolation we see in today’s society.

Whose corner are you carrying?

There are four corners of community:

1️⃣ We need to belong internationally, knowing who we’re walking with and where we’re headed.

2️⃣ Sharing openly; let’s not hide behind layers that can paralyze our souls. We should push into each other and be honest with one another.

3️⃣ Engaging relationally; it’s important to draw closer together as a community.

4️⃣ Responding biblically means consistently asking ourselves, “How can I take my people to Jesus?” It’s about taking care of people and healing them as we go.

Who’s carrying your corners? 🫂

In Mark 2:6-12, the tools the men used to carry the man to Jesus were his mess.

We don’t have to go around our weaknesses to get to Jesus; we can use them as leverage to get there. The mess becomes the method.

Missed last night’s message? Each week, Paradigm sermons are posted on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts! 📱

https://www.bible.com/events/49407360

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

Paradigm is coming to Johnson County! We continue the series "Headed West" by answering the question how are we headed west? Answer: by worshiping, evangelizing, serving, and trusting the Lord in all things. We are not just moving west physically, but we are moving west with a Godly purpose of reaching lost souls! All great movements of God start with prayer, so pray that God will move the people of Johnson County as we head west!

https://www.bible.com/events/49403864

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

As some of you may know, at the end of this year, we’re opening a third location for Paradigm at our Overland Park campus! Last night, Pastor Chad started a new series discussing the necessity of this move called “Headed West.” 🚗

So why are we headed west?

1️⃣ The need is great!

In Romans 10:1-4, Paul talks about his adamancy to save his people. He describes the Israelites as people who have a zeal for God but are ignorant of His righteousness and the salvation He offers. In their ignorance, they seek to establish their own righteousness. Our generation today is a lot like the Israelites of Paul’s age. With the increase of mental health issues, there is also an all-time high of spiritual openness in our society.

2️⃣ The message is clear.

The perfect response to that spiritual openness is Jesus. God has called us to herald this message and make it clear: we are only saved by calling upon the name of the Lord. We do not have to earn salvation; by believing in Him, we earn righteousness and escape condemnation. No one is too far gone from the mighty salvation of Jesus. 🤍

3️⃣ The time is now!

We are living in a unique cultural movement where the need for Jesus is great, and people are more open than they have ever been before. We, as Christians, are the strategy to preach the word of God. God has always used people to reach other people. No matter the season you’re in, the time is now to go all in spreading the word of God. 🕊️

Missed last night’s message? Each week, Paradigm sermons are posted on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts!

https://www.bible.com/events/49400413

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

Last night we wrapped up our Quarter Life Crisis series! Pastor Phil led us in a message exploring how the choices we make today shape our future:

✨ God has a plan for your life… and so does the enemy. Which path are you choosing?

👥 Your inner circle matters.

One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make is who you allow into your life.

Choosing your friends is choosing your future. Who are you surrounding yourself with?

🔍 Three types of people:

• Wise – Led by the Spirit and God’s Word.

• Foolish – Led by the desires of the flesh.

• Wicked – Led by the demonic.

Who’s influencing your journey? Let’s choose wisely and walk in the freedom Jesus offers! See yall next week 🫡

Missed last night’s message? Each week, Paradigm sermons are posted on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts!📱

https://www.bible.com/events/49396715

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

Cold weather may prevent us from gathering safely, but the warmth of God's majesty keeps us fired up for Him! As we continue in our series Quarter-Life Crisis, Pastors Chad Glover and Jonathan Clark are joined by Jeff Cox, the Executive Pastor of Counseling at Abundant Life Church, and Andrea Cleek, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) from the Crossroads Campus of Abundant Life Church to talk about the challenges we face with our mental health and how it affects us in our walk with Christ. Stay warm and see you next Tuesday, Paradigm!

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

God’s promises are bigger than any crisis, yet oftentimes we tend to forget that He desires good for us! Last night Pastor Jon reminded us of a few of Gods promises as we navigate through relationship crisis.

Promise #1: A promise to believe (Jeremiah 29:11)

➡️ Are you more focused on what others think than what God says? Trust His plan!

Promise #2: A promise to walk in (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

➡️ His grace is more than enough—lean into it!

Promise #3: A promise to return to (Psalm 23:1-3)

➡️ The Lord restores your soul. Let Him lead you!

God wants to redeem what has been broken in your life, so hit the floor, catch the bats, and patch the holes! God’s got you—hold onto His promises!

https://www.bible.com/events/49389989

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

So far in our Quarter Life Crisis series, we’ve covered how to navigate a crisis and the insecurities that come with it.

Last night, Pastor Chad went even further and talked about something we can all relate to: work.

Most of us are just working towards the weekend, but God gives us a new purpose and perspective in our careers.

God wants us to be people of integrity who represent Him, and He also wants to have a relationship with us. We can apply this to our jobs and careers by:

1️⃣ Working hard and resting well

2️⃣ Talking to people about God and your relationship with Him

3️⃣ Reporting back to Him and inviting Him into all areas of your life, including your workday, every day!

Missed last night’s message? Each week, Paradigm sermons are posted on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts!📱

https://www.bible.com/events/49386554

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

“Quarter Life Crisis” continues! Last night, we tackled a struggle we all face—insecurities.

So often, we try to handle insecurities by:

1️⃣ Hiding in our crisis

2️⃣ Dismissing God’s promises

3️⃣ Questioning God

4️⃣ Doubting His call on our lives

But here’s the good news—God meets us in our insecurities and speaks truth over us in a way only He can. Our identity isn’t found in our fears; it’s found in Him! ❤️

Missed last night’s message? Catch up anytime on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts! 🎧📱

https://www.bible.com/events/49383119

Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at [email protected] to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.