We all desire breakthrough when we are struggling or feeling stuck. But it’s difficult to experience when we lose sight of the One who broke through for us. This Sunday, Ricky Moore brings us all home to the truth that transformation and breakthrough come when we fix our hearts and minds on Jesus.

As a communicator I regularly ask myself if I am answering questions no one is asking. My role in the faith community is not to teach people what to think but how to think.

“Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer” Rainer Maria Rilke.

The Teacher may not answer you in the way you wanted Him to but He answered you in the way you needed Him to. This Sunday, Randall Worley joins us to share what to do when you have no answers when you need them most.

–Pastor Derek Turner

IN THE CIRCLE OF TOV, when we practice the habits of empathy and compassion, extending grace, putting people first, telling the truth, promoting justice, and serving others, TOV emerges in the culture and we all become more like Christ. Goodness (TOV) becomes an agent that influences every aspect of our lives. And the more we practice TOV, the more the culture becomes TOV. But when churches become businesses, corporations, or institutions, pastors cease to be pastors, churches cease to be churches, and the culture in the church becomes toxic, not TOV. Of course, Jesus has and is the answer to this problem! He wants followers, not leaders, who will commit to becoming Christlike and replace the achievement and accomplishment culture with one of healing, wholeness, and love.

TOV sometimes means beautiful—it’s used many times in the first chapter of Genesis for what God thought of his creation. TOV means ‘excellent’ and sometimes means ‘God’s TOV design.’ When it summarizes a person’s life, TOV means a flourishing, faithful moral character. God is TOV. God’s design is always TOV. God’s redeemed people are to do TOV.”

IN A TOV CHURCH CULTURE, justice—doing the right thing—is a leading theme. In toxic church culture, loyalty to the leader or brand often takes precedence. At times, the difference between justice and loyalty is subtle, but when they are at odds with one another, those differences become massive. Sadly, in many churches today, Christians are asked to choose between loyalty and justice. Jesus has a better way! “Follow me,” is his invitation to impart his justice so we can represent his will to others. This creates a loving loyalty to serve people the way Jesus has served us.

Developing a TOV culture involves putting people first and telling the truth. Jesus was always aware of the people around him and what they needed. He could sit for a meal with the most broken of people just as easily as he could speak truth to power. In fact, by delivering truth bombs he lit up the darkness of religious institutions and offered freedom to those who were trapped in fear. Today, the Church is called to do the same. This Sunday, Pastor Derek draws from the acclaimed book, “A Church Called TOV” to call us up and give us a map for being a people-first, truth-telling church that Jesus would love to attend.

Tragically, in recent years, Christians have become accustomed to revelations of abuse in our churches. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. These abuses can occur when we neglect to create a culture of goodness that resists evil and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. This Sunday, Pastor Derek draws from the acclaimed book, “A Church Called TOV” to call us up and give us a map for being a church that Jesus would attend.

Tragically, in recent years, Christians have become accustomed to revelations of abuse in our churches. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. These abuses can occur when we neglect to create a culture of goodness that resists evil and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. This Sunday, Pastor Derek draws from the acclaimed book, “A Church Called TOV” to call us up and give us a map for being a church that Jesus would attend.

Tragically, in recent years, Christians have become accustomed to revelations of abuse in our churches. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. These abuses can occur when we neglect to create a culture of goodness that resists evil and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. This Sunday, Pastor Derek draws from the acclaimed book, “A Church Called TOV” to call us up and give us a map for being a church that Jesus would attend.

No one would willingly invite chaos into their life. Yet when we choose to isolate ourselves from others that’s exactly what we are doing. Chaos may be swirling all around us but we don't have to let it in. Community is the antidote! When we intentionally pursue relationships we are creating a space that chaos can’t penetrate. This Sunday, Pastor Derek invites you to make the choice… Chaos or Community?

What does it mean to walk in victory as a Christian? Better yet, what does it mean to fight from victory as opposed to fighting for victory? How can we live everyday from the reality that we’ve won every battle before we see the final outcome? This Sunday we’ll take a look at what it means to face life challenges and difficulties from our position as sons and daughters in Christ Jesus.