Advent: “Jesus has come, and He is coming again”
Let’s cultivate a desire for Christ, not just Christmas. Let’s lean into our deepest desires this Christmas season. Let’s move past holiday parties, Christmas presents and family memories into the reality of the Gospel.
First Person: “Thou Shalt Not Kill”
If you cheer or endorse the cold-blooded murder of another human being, you better do some serious soul-searching. And yet, based on what I’m seeing on social media, it seems America needs a reminder that all life is sacred.
Fellowship and Outreach Contribute to Community at Metanoia Church
Metanoia Church is growing in community, actively engaging their neighbors and leaving the growth and increase to God.
Emmanuel Church uses “Christmas Wonderland” to Engage the Lost
Emmanuel Church changed their outreach strategy and hosted a “Christmas Wonderland” instead of a Fall festival, and over 1200 people attended. The church used the opportunity to engage their community and invite people to their Christmas Eve services.
Stolle Says Trust & Obey — There’s No Other Way
“No matter our earthly position or job titles, we must understand and embrace that God is in charge and in control. He is the ultimate leader, not us. God has chosen to appoint us in various roles and give us various responsibilities to carry out His will.”
BCM/D General Mission Board Looks to 2025
BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle says, “I believe our collective success as leaders and trustees of the BCM/D depends on our trust in God. If we are obedient to God and humble before God, He can take us farther than we can imagine.”