I vividly remember when the thought first struck me. “We’ve been singing it all wrong… backward!” What song, you may be wondering? The Sunday School classic, I Will Make You Fishers of Men. Okay, Okay…hear me out! The first verse is not what Jesus said to Simon and Andrew. His seaside words were, “Follow me, […]
Momentum Ministry Partners’ Church on the Rise award recognizes churches experiencing healthy, mission-shaped growth. These are churches investing in discipleship, developing leaders, reaching the next generation, and positioning themselves for a faithful future. This year’s recipient, Pataskala Grace Church, reflects that vision through a season marked by renewal, clarity, and forward momentum. According to Momentum
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Pastoral Residencies are more than an internship. This is for future pastors who have demonstrated meaningful ministry experience and are moving toward pastoral ministry, but need a bridge to get there. Our ideal Pastoral Resident is someone who is looking forward to a local church pastoral vocation in the next couple of years. He might
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It was the year 1920. Thirty-eight years had passed since the forefathers of the Charis Fellowship were ousted from the historic church they loved (1882) primarily because of their passion for the Gospel, their commitment to the Great Commission, their disdain for legalism, and their embrace of innovative ministry methods to reach more people for
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Charis Women has been a longtime national ministry partner of the Charis Fellowship with a mission of connecting and equipping women of the Charis Fellowship. They pursue this mission in a variety of ways including hosting events, providing trainings, and producing resources. Recently Charis Women launched a new podcast titled, Beyond Sunday Morning. Beyond Sunday
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As Callie came up out of the water, baptized in Christ, I couldn’t help the tears flowing down my cheeks. I had prayed for this moment for over eight years. Eight years of on and off contact, not knowing where she and her sister were living. Hoping they were okay. Not sure what God’s plan
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Reports To: Lead PastorEmployment Type: Associate Pastor, Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours per week) Location: Delaware Grace Church (on-Site) Purpose:The mission of Delaware Grace Church is to be a church family who is growing together to live like Jesus by learning, connecting, serving, and multiplying. The Next Generation Pastor advances this mission by equipping and discipling the
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If you are a pastor with a church planting mindset and desire to reach the unchurched, then Uniontown Grace is a church you should consider. The current congregation is largely made up of older Christ-followers who desire to leave a legacy by launching a new church plant within the church while also being ministered to
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Jesus came. Advent provides vivid reminders through the Virgin Birth, heavenly heralds, and majestic songs that God keeps His word. More than fifty direct prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus’ First Coming. Sadly, most people in Jesus’ day failed to make these connections. They flunked Prophecy 101. Only with hindsight and help from the Holy Spirit
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Each year on Christmas Day we celebrate the remarkable events that took place two millennia ago. That holy night, a sacred birth, the incarnate Son of God arriving to redeem a fallen world! Did you know that Christmas Day holds a special place in the story of the Charis Fellowship for an additional reason? If
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