Ministry Stories
In the Bible, there is a phrase that angels of the Lord say, either in their first or second line,...
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A “Retired” Pastor’s Musings Part 1
It sounded intriguing but we hadn’t heard about it. Were we living a sheltered life upon our retiring from full-time...
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“I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get...
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Recently a friend of mine suggested a book to me. The book is called Gospel Centered Youth Ministry edited by...
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Description of Ministry Family Worker for residents of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of southwest Grand Rapids (and surrounding area); link...
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2018 was ushered in with parties, celebrations and fireworks. People eagerly embraced the new year as an opportunity for new...
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"Once I understood that we are saved by grace alone and it’s not what I do, I was so motivated...
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I am the lead pastor of Monroe Community Church. On September 27 we launched a new Alpha Course at MCC....
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As every organization and ministry has its ebbs and flows, tweaks and changes, one thing has stayed constant, our mission:...
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Minutes of Classis Grand Rapids South - inSpirit CRC October 12, 2017 6:30 p.m. Arrival. Upon arrival, the delegates presented...
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Christian Meditation
"In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come...
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“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers…” (Hebrews 13”1-2a) Imagine approaching...
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A few months ago, I was asked to lead Bible study for men at AD (Alternative Directions). AD is a...
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We are an emerging Church called, SW Community Church* and we are at the heart of the Roosevelt Park and...
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A recent story shared by the PIER's Pastor Melissa was a young woman who was raised in a family whose...
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