Ministry Stories
Upward Basketball ministry at Providence
As a collection of churches in the greater Grand Rapids area, we are pleased to come alongside ministries that are...
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“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am...
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I’m not suicidal, really.
Let's just get it out of the way right now. I'm not suicidal. In fact, as best I can remember,...
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Join us as God ignites our passion for His presence and mission through prayer together. The gathering will focus on...
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We are proud to be associated with this ministry! Streams of Hope was created to demonstrate God’s love and foster...
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Sunrise, Sunset
This past week I had the opportunity to spend a few days living in the campo (or countryside) here in...
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“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matt 18:20 (ESV) The Leadership...
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Time is kind of funny, I think. We as humans (a.k.a. wannabe control freaks of a universe beyond our understanding...
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If we want to be like Jesus we need to pray like Him. First, life-changing ministry is grounded in prayer....
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Classis Grand Rapids South has about 9,000 members today and several of the churches are in the Cutlerville area. But...
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Recently I’ve had a few people ask me to explain the meaning. It would seem to be obvious, but apparently...
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I really enjoy working outside in my yard. I love all the beautiful array of color that both my perennials...
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Deacon Orientation Training
Deacon Orientation Training is effective for new deacons, returning deacons, other council members or pastors who are interested in learning...
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Ask Good Questions
Asking good questions is about seeking information to help you understand. Your questions should never make others feel diminished in...
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Helping Fixing Serving
Helping (When we help, we see life as weak.) Helping is based on inequality. Helping is using your own strength...
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Conversation Starters
Spiritual What’s your favorite Bible verse? What’s your favorite story from the Bible? Which Biblical character do you most relate...
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You know how you can take months (even years) to struggle through an issue, unable to move on or let...
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J.A.M. is a multi-ethnic grass-roots movement of reproducing worshiping communities who share and live the Good News of Jesus together....
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Day 1 | 3043 Devotional
PRAY: Make us one, Lord, to prepare me for this high and holy calling of intercessory prayer. Let me pray...
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Day 2 | 3043 Devotional
PRAY: Fill me, Lord, with confidence that you will make a difference, both in my life and my three people’s...
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