When Dustin Godshall became pastor of the Grace Brethren Church in York, Pa., he knew he’d miss the camaraderie of being part of a larger church. While on staff at Grace Church in Powell, Ohio (Rick Nuzum, lead pastor), he’d enjoyed the collaboration found among multiple staff pastors who served the congregation of more than 800. Now he was leading […][...]
Saturday was filled with excitement as students prepared for a day of ministry to conclude their week at Momentum. David Nasser, campus pastor at Liberty University, spoke during the morning session, reminding students that effective ministry for the Gospel starts with humility and service: “We’re going to get really honest to today, really practical,” Nasser said. “We don’t want this week […][...]
Sean McDowell returned for a third session on Friday Morning to challenge students to count the cost of following Jesus. “40-59 percent of high school Christians disengage from church one they get to college,” he informed the students. “It’s easy to be a Christian at a place like Momentum,” he said. “But the question is: where are you going when […][...]
Here is more information on the suspicious fire on Thursday at the Grace Brethren Church, Bowling Green, Ohio (Curtis Miller, pastor). A portion of an article from the news site, ToledoNewsNow, appears below. Click here to read the complete story. BG Police: Church set on fire on Thursday morning Bowling Green Police and Fire and the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s […][...]
Students at Momentum have shown an outpouring of generosity this week, raising over $18,000 for The National Youth Project offering. The money raised will be given towards the ministries of CPR-3, and Urban Hope, as well as Momentum scholarships for future students, and ON MISSION outreach initiatives going on this week. These initiatives give youth groups the option of using […][...]
The Grace Brethren Church, Bowling Green, Ohio (Curtis Miller, pastor), is in the news as officials there look for information regarding the source of a suspicious fire on Thursday. A portion of a story from WNWO-24, Toledo, Ohio, appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Officials seeking person who set fire to Bowling Green church BOWLING GREEN – […][...]
Three years ago in 2012, my family moved to Hilliard to plant Movement church. Our launch team started with 16 adults and 5 kids. Some were already situated on the west side and others sold their homes or moved to new apartments to that we could make our homes and have an impact around Hilliard. Our vision was the same […][...]
Momentum Youth Conference was featured in Thursday’s Marion, Ind., Chronicle-Tribune. A portion of the story appears below. Click here to read the complete article (subscription required). Youth conference becomes a community presence All throughout Marion on Wednesday afternoon, high school-aged volunteers were hard at work in parks, local schools and community organizations. The volunteers are a part of the 2015 [&hell[...]
Sunday: That those who heard God’s Word today will obey it. Monday: That god will bless those who need food and shelter. Tuesday: That those who have never heard of Jesus will soon learn of Him. Wednesday: That God will help those who are suffering for Jesus’ sake. Thursday: That your unsaved friends will accept Christ. Friday: That those who love […][...]
After hearing from Clayton King, founder and president of Crossroads Worldwide/Clayton King Ministries, over 250 young people said “yes” to following Jesus during the Momentum Youth Conference Wednesday morning session. “This is a holy moment,” said King as students poured into the aisles and down to the front, publicly showing their commitment to follow Jesus. “God is the only one […][...]
The spine of the Appalachian Mountain range extends from Northern Mississippi to New York and the mountains roll down either side of that spine to the east and west. Recently the Lord has pressed the Appalachian poor on my heart. So I Googled “Appalachian poor.” The Appalachian Regional Commission popped up and had a ton of information including the map […][...]
“They trusted in him and defied the King’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.” ~Daniel 3:28 The theme of this year’s Momentum Youth Conference is Relentless, inspired by the book of Daniel. The conference kicked off with an air of excitement last night during the first […][...]
More than 2,000 students, leaders, and other staff members have descended upon Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., for the annual Momentum Youth Conference. Produced by CE National, the conference opens tonight and continues though Saturday night. Kondo Simfukwe, lead pastor of Mission Point Community Church in Winona Lake, Ind., is the opening speaker at the 7:45 p.m. session. Click here to […][...]
Darby Grace Brethren Church, Plain City, Ohio, has called a new lead pastor. Dan Hermiz was installed on Sunday during a special re-dedication service. He was joined by his wife, Jill, and their four children. Below is a story about Hermiz that appeared in the Madison Press, London, Ohio. A portion of the article is included. Click here to read the […][...]
As I write this, I am in Beijing, China, with my wife, Tonya, preparing to meet our fourth child, Evelyn Joy. She is almost two years old, needs heart surgery, and has never known what a family is like. She’s only ever been a number among other orphans, vying for her most basic needs to be met by a […][...]
She’s been a teacher, traveler, and a servant of Christ. Linda Kline’s life is an example of what a true life of service for the Lord looks like. After 37 years, Kline has retired from teaching religious education, otherwise known as Released Time Bible, in the public schools of northern Wayne County, Ohio. Throughout those years she has influenced many […][...]
Want to make this the best Vision Conference ever? Experience NYC by taking a Riskursion! New York City is the epic center of our modern world. Millions of people have immigrated to this great city with the hope of finding a better life. The field is ripe for the harvest! All of the Riskursions were chosen with this years conference’s […][...]
Risk is not an unfamiliar place for many in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Our network of congregations has pioneered ministries in remote (and some not-so- remote) locations around the globe, traveled treacherous roads to plant churches in North America, and dove in head-first to help people experience the love of Jesus Christ and to come to know Him […][...]
GraceConnect magazine is being mailed this week. Below is the introductory editorial for the issue. Additional stories will be posted here in the coming weeks, but if you can’t wait, read the complete issue here. It’s also available, at no charge, at ISSUU. For a free subscription, mailed directly to your home, click here. (Bulletin and newsletter announcements for use by local […][...]
Continue to pray for Evie Wike as she recovers from heart surgery. Below is an update from her mother, Tonya Wike. (Her father, Jeremy, is pastor of Community of Hope Grace Brethren Church in Columbia City, Ind. Click here to read the complete update from Tonya’s blog. We had a much quieter day today. Bean was sedated and slept most […][...]