Ministry Stories

George Vink

A Still Sabbath

Written by George Vink Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Recently, upon my wife’s urging, I’ve been writing the...
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George Vink

The Father’s Work

Written by George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Have you ever wondered what language Jesus spoke as...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

I stay here because of the love

“I was so welcome here and I love the way they bring the message at Monroe Community Church, instead of...
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Diaconal

Weekly check-ins on their health, feelings, and their reading

Our in-school and after-school programs were successfully running when the schools were closed due to the Corona Virus. We provide...
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Established Church

Reaching out and making an impact

The invention of YouTube and Social Media allow anyone to become an influencer and famous seemingly overnight. Chip and Joanna...
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Jolene DeHeer

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...
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Arek O'Connell

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...
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George Vink

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...
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Jolene DeHeer

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...
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Natalie Hart

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...
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New Church

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...
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Jolene DeHeer

The gift of presence

Written by Jolene DeHeer Through the Valentine holiday people expressed their love through cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, etc. These gestures...
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Lent

Day 1 – Ash Wednesday

OneFaithManyFaces · Ash Wednesday 2021 Read Scripture Passage And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea...
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Arek O'Connell

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...
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Someone Like You

A Coffee and Conversations Sunday Series

Once or twice a year Discovery Church hosts Coffee & Conversations (C&C) on Sunday mornings before worship. For 4-6 consecutive...
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Diaconal

Establishing a safe and loving home for her children

"Alyssa", a mom of two boys and survivor of domestic violence was referred to VIS for support and assistance as...
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Someone Like You

Gospel Conversation Training

You are invited! Hillside Community Church Saturday, February 15 9am-12pm In this unique opportunity, Jon & Kris Shepherd, practitioners who...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

God has been restoring me

"Throughout the last decade... God has been restoring my emotional, spiritual, and physical health on a journey towards wholeness in...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

We were struck by the preaching

“We were struck by the preaching here at Monroe Community Church... – it’s very restorative to me, beautiful messages week...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

This is my place of hope

"This is my place of hope... I come here (Monroe Community Church) for the hope and presence of God and...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

My journey hasn’t always been smooth sailing

My journey hasn’t always been smooth sailing, there have definitely been ups and downs, but to be able to look...
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