A Regional Pastor’s Perspective at our recent Leadership Gathering Sitting at the head table facing the delegates as Classis’ Stated Clerk gave me a particular perspective, but it has its limitations. One cannot daydream, minutes … Read More
Pastor and Spouse Retreat 2018
WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Classis Grand Rapids South is blessed by the teaching and leadership of truly outstanding pastors. These men and women continually and consistently give of themselves to provide spiritual nurture and encouragement … Read More
She Could Not Go Unnoticed
WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER The day was hot, the atmosphere was dusty, and her strength was gone as was all her money. A twelve-year battle with this bleeding problem had decimated her resources and her … Read More
I didn’t have any real interest to serve
“I’ve been attending Hillside all my life, since I was a child. My grandmother was a charter member of Hillside and my mom was heavily involved in the worship team. I didn’t have any real … Read More
First Cutlerville celebrating 125 years as a church
WRITTEN BY REV. GEORGE VINK Learning rather providentially that First Cutlerville would be celebrating their 125th Anniversary as a church, I suggested to my wife that it would be right for us to forgo Covenant … Read More
Don’t forget to look in the gaps
WRITTEN BY NATALIE HART My friend has a sign above a door frame in his house. The first time I saw it, it looked like a random grouping of small wooden pieces, but I knew … Read More
10 years ago today my cancer was removed
10 years ago on this very day, my whole life changed. I rarely discuss my personal health with others, but today I’m making an exception and choosing to share Gods faithfulness. 10 years ago today … Read More
Monroe Community Church hosts a regional Run Alpha Conference
We were able to host a regional Run Alpha Conference on August 4. We have close to 70 people in attendance from about 10 different churches. We got great feedback and people left motivated to … Read More
Joy surprised me during my greatest grief
WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Joy! Jesus longs for us to have it. In John 15:11 he says, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may … Read More
My mom has definitely had the biggest impact on my faith
“My mom has definitely had the biggest impact on my faith as she’s been through so much in her life. She has such a great way of looking for the good in poor situations and … Read More