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When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. (John 13:12-17)

About ten years ago I traveled to Guatemala for the first time with a group of students from Anderson University to Gualan, Guatemala.  While there…

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First Church’s JoAnn’s Pantry Featured in New Book!!

7 Attitudes of the Helping Heart: How to Live Out Your Faith and Care for the Poor by John Frame This book helps “Christians who want to better live out the teachings of Jesus and care more for the poor, but struggle with how to do that. 7 Attitudes of the Helping Heart will teach … Continue reading First Church’s JoAnn’s Pantry Featured in New Book!! →

What Does Jesus Say to Those With Their Backs Against the Wall?

Series: Jesus and the Disinherited, Part 1 of 5 Pastor Josh Deeter from First Church Tallmadge and Pastor Bryndon Glass from SPAN Ministries discuss Howard Thurman's book, "Jesus and the Disinherited," in this part 1 of 5 podcast series. I have been told MLK carried two books with him at all times—the Bible and Howard … Continue reading What Does Jesus Say to Those With Their Backs Against the Wall? →

Popcorn Demonstrates God’s Love

Love is in the air! A wonderful way to impress God's love on your children is through fun activities and time together.  Below is an activity to help you talk to your child about God’s love that is perfect for Valentine's Day. Show your kids some un-popped popcorn.  Tell them the kernels are like children … Continue reading Popcorn Demonstrates God’s Love →

Living Out [Y]Our Mission in 2021

As 2020 comes to an end (and we say, “Good riddance!), it’s time to start preparing for 2021. Every year our church encourages you to live the mission statement of our church: Know God, Belong,Live with Purpose and Spread God's Love. Here are some practical ways to practice [y]our mission, as we all hope to … Continue reading Living Out [Y]Our Mission in 2021 →

Missionaries Remain in Thailand During COVID-19

This is the fourth installment in our series "We Love our Missionaries." In this post, Pastor Josh talks with Don Armstrong in Asia-Pacific. https://www.youtube.com/embed/enFX8jP1N2I In my interview with Don Armstrong we discuss what they enjoy most about their ministry and their challenges. I think it is interesting when Don speaks about what so many have … Continue reading Missionaries Remain in Thailand During COVID-19 →

Lay Leadership in Bolivia the Key to Growing Churches

This is the third installment in our series "We Love our Missionaries." In this post Pastor Josh talks with Paul and Kattia Jones in Bolivia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNTyUQfqPS8 Paul and Kattia serve alongside the national church through biblical and ministerial training of lay church leaders. Paul does regular itinerant preaching and evangelism at weekend camp meetings, known as juntas that … Continue reading Lay Leadership in Bolivia the Key to Growing Churches →

How is Your Soul?

Article by Carl Stagner, writer at Church of God Ministries. Recently Carl Stagner of JesusIsTheSubject.org reached out to me and other pastors with a series of questions concerning soul-care. I shared his article a few days ago. Below are more thorough responses to my thoughts on caring for your soul. Don’t neglect your soul. It … Continue reading How is Your Soul? →

A Gringo Builds Trust to Build Faith in Guatemala

This is the second installment in our series "We Love our Missionaries." In this post, Pastor Josh talks with Danny and Kim Lopez in Guatemala. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cPczDirFgY In this video we talk about his ministry, challenges, dealing with having Covid-19 while in Guatemala and what he enjoys most about his ministry. Pictured are Danny and Kim … Continue reading A Gringo Builds Trust to Build Faith in Guatemala →

Cheerleaders in the Middle East

This is the first installment in our series "We Love our Missionaries." In this post, Pastor Josh talks with Dan and Christy Kihm, missionaries to Europe and the Middle East. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1H3docYLGQk Christy, Sofie and Daniel Kihm, missionaries to Europe and Middle East. I want to introduce you to Dan and Christy Kihm, missionaries who live … Continue reading Cheerleaders in the Middle East →