What makes a leader?  Is it his ability to “fill a room?” Is it her speaking ability? Maybe the leader is the one with the most Instagram followers?  Listen to Paul’s farewell message to the Ephesians elders to find out what characteristics are important for Christian leaders.

In recent years we have heard about several high-profile farewell tours, like the Rolling Stones in 2019.  Mick Jagger is 75 years old!  They wanna make one more big splash before they get out of the pool!  In Acts 20, Paul completes his ministry in Greece, and then he’s ready to hit the road on his last missionary journey.  This is his farewell tour, so to speak!

The New Testament provides some excellent examples of Word-driven disciple makers. We need to learn from them in order to build strong, biblical, courageous, gospel-centered, grace-filled, Spirit-driven disciples for Kingdom expansion.

The Apostle Paul leaves Athens feeling weary and disappointed in the response to the gospel. The work in Athens was tough.  But Corinth brings new opportunities and new prospects for gospel ministry.  And here, in Corinth, the Lord Jesus rejuvenates his servant in some wonderful ways.  Need a little renewal yourself?  Listen in!

Paul seized the opportunity to be a witness for Jesus in Athens as he addressed a culture saturated in idol worship with the life-giving message of the gospel.  We have been entrusted with the same message of hope and salvation and with the Holy Spirit's help, we must seek to take advantage of the opportunities we have to spread that message.  

When he healed a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, Jesus paused, looked into heaven, and sighed. From the depths of his being came a rush of emotion that said more than words ever could. He sighed. We explore that today in our communion meditation.

Every believer in Jesus Christ needs to learn how to live appropriately for the glory of God and their own good!  In the last installment of this series, Dr. Leno talks about managing your resources in a way that is both financially healthy and Kingdom expanding.

Join us this week as our Pastor talks about why people don’t like to save, why it’s a necessary skill for us to learn, and how we can glorify God in it!

Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” God has given us an incredible opportunity to participate in what He is doing on earth and in heaven, and we should respond generously!

The annual top two challenges to marriage are communication and money. Married couples don’t know how to communicate well or manage money. Discovering God’s design for you and your money is critical, married or not. In this introduction to a brand new series, Pastor Garth begins to build a case for biblical stewardship.