The ministry of the church is personal. And because of that, it can also be painful and complex. In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul brings the gospel to suffering, strained relationships, and stingy hearts for the good of a church suspicious of his motives.

We explore this and more in our sermon series through 2 Corinthians, "Suffering in Defense."

We’re closing out our two-part conversation about work and rest on this week’s episode of the podcast! While the first part dealt largely with work, the second half will explores the nature of rest, it’s significance, and what all this talk of toil and sabbath might look like in your life. Although Matt couldn’t join us... (Read more)

We're closing out our two-part conversation about work and rest on this week's episode of the podcast! While the first part dealt largely with work, the second half will explores the nature of rest, it's significance, and what all this talk of toil and sabbath might look like in your life.

Although Matt couldn't join us for this whole conversation, Adam Hanauer took his seat at the table! Adam is a lay pastor here at The Village, and he brings a unique and valuable voice into this conversation as an elder who leads and labors in a traditional workplace. In fact, he kicked off our current sermon series, "Toil & Rest," just a few weeks ago by talking about God's good gift of work.

Everybody works. But what is it? For some, it’s their biggest curse! For others, it’s who they are. And for more still, it’s merely a necessary part of getting by and paying the bills. So how are we supposed to know what work really is and what it’s supposed to be like? For three weeks,... (Read more)

Everybody works. But what is it? For some, it’s their biggest curse! For others, it’s who they are. And for more still, it’s merely a necessary part of getting by and paying the bills. So how are we supposed to know what work really is and what it’s supposed to be like?

For three weeks, we’ll reorient our heads, hearts, and hands around God’s gift of work, why it can be so tough, and the beautiful command to regularly rest.

We’re talking all about work and rest for the next two episodes of the podcast! Work is something that all of us – no matter your occupation, employment status, or paycheck – put our hands to every single day. But what actually is work in God’s eyes? Is it a result of sin or is it... (Read more)

We're talking all about work and rest for the next two episodes of the podcast! Work is something that all of us - no matter your occupation, employment status, or paycheck - put our hands to every single day. But what actually is work in God's eyes? Is it a result of sin or is it a good gift? And would God really call us to rest? Doesn't it just get in the way of being productive? Should we really be working for the weekend?

Although Matt couldn't join us for this conversation, Adam Hanauer took his seat at the table! Adam is a lay pastor here at The Village, and he brings a unique and valuable voice into this conversation as an elder who leads and labors in a traditional workplace. In fact, he kicked off our current sermon series, "Toil & Rest," just a couple weeks ago by talking about God's good gift of work.

Everybody works. But what is it? For some, it’s their biggest curse! For others, it’s who they are. And for more still, it’s merely a necessary part of getting by and paying the bills. So how are we supposed to know what work really is and what it’s supposed to be like? For three weeks,... (Read more)

Everybody works. But what is it? For some, it’s their biggest curse! For others, it’s who they are. And for more still, it’s merely a necessary part of getting by and paying the bills. So how are we supposed to know what work really is and what it’s supposed to be like?

For three weeks, we’ll reorient our heads, hearts, and hands around God’s gift of work, why it can be so tough, and the beautiful command to regularly rest.