Description of Ministry Family Worker for residents of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of southwest Grand Rapids (and surrounding area); link families from neighborhood with Christian mentors or appropriate referrals to help with employment, nutrition, translating, … Read More
Even If-A Jeremiah 29 Relfection
2018 was ushered in with parties, celebrations and fireworks. People eagerly embraced the new year as an opportunity for new beginnings with new hopes and dreams. As the revelers faced the new year perhaps they … Read More
The outgrowth of understanding grace
“Once I understood that we are saved by grace alone and it’s not what I do, I was so motivated to share the gospel and get involved with Evangelism Explosion and Coffee Break and this … Read More
Alpha Course at Monroe Community Church (MCC) – Fall 2017
I am the lead pastor of Monroe Community Church. On September 27 we launched a new Alpha Course at MCC. The Course will continue through December 13, including an overnight retreat for participants November 3 … Read More
The Dock – Fall 2017 Report
As every organization and ministry has its ebbs and flows, tweaks and changes, one thing has stayed constant, our mission: Impacting students and transforming community by sharing Christ’s love. One of the tools used to … Read More
Leadership Gathering | October 12 | InSpirit
[flickr_set id=”72157661408283118″] Minutes of Classis Grand Rapids South – inSpirit CRC October 12, 2017 6:30 p.m. Arrival. Upon arrival, the delegates presented their church’s credentials to the stated clerk, filled out name tags and picked … Read More
Christian Meditation
“In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him… that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to … Read More
En Vivo Church Spring Update 2017
A few months ago, I was asked to lead Bible study for men at AD (Alternative Directions). AD is a non-profit agency in our Burton Heights neighborhood. Men are sent to AD by the state … Read More
SW Community Church Spring 2017 Update
We are an emerging Church called, SW Community Church* and we are at the heart of the Roosevelt Park and Black Hills Neighborhood. Our core team has been living and serving in this area for … Read More
The PIER Church – Spring 2017
A recent story shared by the PIER’s Pastor Melissa was a young woman who was raised in a family whose mother describes herself as someone who makes the woman at the well look like a … Read More
