The invention of YouTube and Social Media allow anyone to become an influencer and famous seemingly overnight. Chip and Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper made us believe we all can take old things and make … Read More
Which garden am I choosing?
Written by Jolene DeHeer The first garden was filled with the glory of new creation. The Garden of Eden was a place of overwhelming beauty, intimacy, and love. Here two humans enjoyed cherished, unrestricted fellowship … Read More
Youth ministry during the corona virus pandemic
Written by Arek O’Connell During this corona virus pandemic, God has been faithful in challenging me as a youth ministry director. At my church, Hillside Community Church, the ministry directors are currently going through a … Read More
A pastor’s message to other pastors during the coronavirus pandemic
Written by Rev George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South This morning as I listened to historian Doris Goodwin reflect on the need for strong, assuring leadership in times like these, the need … Read More
Keeping balance during the coronavirus pandemic
Written by Jolene DeHeer Keeping a good healthy balance in life is difficult at the best of times. At this point in history, we are not living in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic … Read More
I’m a Recovering Martha
Written by Natalie Hart As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at … Read More
All Abilities Church Plant Spring Update 2020
Description of Ministry: Developing the ministry network through churches, para-church organizations, individuals and families. Additional planning stages now in process with Rev. Jim Boer (Monroe Community Church). This year also includes special needs interviewing and … Read More
The gift of presence
Written by Jolene DeHeer Through the Valentine holiday people expressed their love through cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, etc. These gestures of love and affection make the receiver feel accepted and valued as well as loved. … Read More
Day 1 – Ash Wednesday
OneFaithManyFaces · Ash Wednesday 2021 Read Scripture Passage And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I … Read More
5 things I have learned on how to stay healthy as a youth leader
Written by Arek O’Connel A full-time youth pastor in the Grand Rapids, MI area I’ve been in full-time youth ministry for eight years and much of that time has been a steep learning curve for … Read More