Category Archives: Contact Work

Huge Baby Steps

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

So, last week some of the people I am working with decided to do something on their own. This is very exciting.  You may not think it’s all that much after you read it.  You may think it’s a little thing.  If you … Continue reading →

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The Absolute Best Place and Time to Connect with Un-Churched Kids

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

“As the Father is sending me, so I am sending you…”  – Jesus (John 20:21) This is not going to be a subtle, clever, insightful post.  Really, I’m just going to state the obvious.  The best place to connect with … Continue reading →

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The first thing to understand about our MCs

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

As a church, we center our ministries on  discipleship and mission in community.  Most churches center on worship.  We worship together monthly response to what God is doing around us, in us, and through us. Mike Breen and the talented … Continue reading →

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To Live a Questionable Life

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

Francis of Assisi is often quoted as saying, “Preach the Gospel at all times.  Use words only when necessary.”   He didn’t actually put it that way, but according to his biographers, he probably would have agreed.  Francis lived the … Continue reading →

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Evangelism That Is Not Awkward: Finding the Person of Peace

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Pastor Jesse

What if evangelism was a lot more like making a friend? But I have to confess, evangelism was not my thing and I felt guilty about it.  In college, some friends invited me to go out with them to do … Continue reading →

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