Claim OwnershipLocal Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
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Does the Church really care? Join Movement West Michigan for bi-weekly conversations with local Christian leaders who are actively serving the Holland/Zeeland area through the love of Christ -- together. Real needs are met with genuine compassion when the Body of Christ is united to serve. Tune in to wrestle with evidence of true brokenness in our world, discover God's goodness at work, and celebrate with us that the Church is making a difference as we spread Christ's Hope to our local community.
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How is home repair linked to discipleship? Discover how Benjamin Rodgers from Solid Rock Ministries and Shari Garcia from Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity are putting their faith into action by coming alongside those in need of house maintenance support. God is showing up to provide for and through these faithful Christian leaders in our community!
What do 4 churches in Holland Heights have in common? A heart for the neighborhood. 20 years ago, Heights of Hope was established by local churches to build relationships with neighbors. Tune in to hear Mandy Bullers-Hutcheson from Heights of Hope and Julie Philips from Holland Heights CRC share how tutoring, a Christmas store, mentors, “Maxwell Monday,” and even a fun annual 5K are now transforming lives in the neighborhood. Why? Because it’s all about relationships.
Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!
How can you pray for the Holland/Zeeland area? Join us on this new rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of our community. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!
What does it mean to come alongside each other in the midst of chaos? Join us to hear the story of how 70x7 Life Recovery and Ridge Point Community Church partner together to foster meaning, value, and purpose (MVP) for all willing to invest in genuine relationship. Regular gatherings for returning citizens, families of those who have been incarcerated, and the local Body of Christ is just one of the ways 70x7 is building bridges into true community. Listen to hear how the unconditional love of Jesus is changing lives through this partnership!
Kory & Laura are back! We move beyond the metaphors to explain the practical networks, tools, and initiatives of Movement West Michigan in the Holland/Zeeland area. Join us to learn about ways this network of Christian leaders is investing in flourishing families, thriving schools, and access to resources. You'll hear stories of impact and unique ways you can get involved with what God is doing in our community!
We're switching it up this month with a deep dive into the world of your hosts: Kory & Laura! What is Movement West Michigan anyway? Join us to step back into the big picture of why this network of Christian leaders exists. Rooted in Christ's prayer for unity in John 17, we focus on helping the Church live into the Great Compassion (Mt 25:31-46), Great Commission (Mt 28:18-20) and the Great Commandment (Mt 22:37-39) so that all may flourish in our community. In this first half of the conversation, we'll unpack metaphors, key values, and the scriptural basis for why we need such a mechanism for connection in the Body of Christ.
How do you bring together two cultures of how we "do church?" Join us for the second part of our conversation with Pastor Dave Roberts from Restoration Church and Pastor Jon Bosma from Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI. Shared Bible studies, worship space, and summer outreach has opened congregants' eyes to multiple ways to follow Jesus faithfully. Tune in to hear the real joys and challenges along the way.
Two pastors. Two churches. One building. One Kingdom. Join us to hear how Pastor Dave Roberts from Restoration Church and Pastor Jon Bosma from Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland are collaborating together in ministry. Both churches decided to go beyond a "building rental contract" relationship to more intentionally collaborate in serving the community and growing together as disciples. Listen to this first half of our conversastion to find out how God shows up when we are willing to engage in uncomfortable risks for the Kingdom.
How can a church use a kitchen to serve? Invite kids to learn how to cook! Join us for the part 2 of our conversation with Pastor Eric Barnes from Second Reformed Church and Executive Director Jed Mulder from The Bridge Youth Center to learn about their collaborative cooking classes on Friday afternoons. Youth are learning healthy cooking tips alongside trusted mentors and serving their families at home! Now that's edible grace.
How has youth ministry shifted in the past decade? Tune in to hear Pastor Eric Barnes from Second Reformed Church and Executive Director Jed Mulder from The Bridge Youth Center reflect on the importance of building trusted relationships with youth -- especially those who have no church home. Discipleship at The Bridge in Zeeland is centered on breaking stigmas and building a safe, loving community to show the love of Jesus Christ.
How can the Church care for those who struggle with mental health? Therapist Dr. Michael Brashears, Executive Director Jill Miskelley along with Parish Nurse Pat Whittaker from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church unpack the Be Better Holland's educational series for local churches in the second half of our conversation. Tune in to hear the challenges of forgiveness, the difference between symptoms and actual illness, and how love neighbors without mental health professional training.
And what happens between therapy appointments? Be Better Holland exists to guide family & friend support systems through the mental health needs of loved ones. Join us to hear how Executive Director Jill Miskelley, Psychologist Dr. Michael Brashears, and Parish Nurse Pat Whitaker from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish partnered together to offer consultation and education to break stigmas around mental health needs.
Life is full. But student mentors are needed! Join us for the second half of our conversation with Kids Hope USA President Karen Pearson and Service Manager Thom Bartels from Extol, Inc to learn about a pilot program partnership with businesses that offers a creative solution. When employers partner with Kids Hope USA, Christ followers are invited to take 1 hour out of their work week to invest in a student. Tune in to hear the joys and challenges of this experiment for the Church at large.
Why be a mentor? Join us in celebrating National Mentoring Month with our January guests: Kids Hope USA President Karen Pearson and Extol, Inc. Service Manager Thom Bartels. We'll unpack the power of consistent mentor relationships, explore a pilot business-church-school partnership, and discuss how to shine Christ's light with long term impact in mind.
Oops! We missed the first half of this conversation back in November. But It's not too late to hear about National Good Neighbor Day! Pastor David VanOpstall from Christ Memorial Church and 3-sixty Executive Director Jake Norris joined us last November to share about how 4 local churches and 1 non-profit collaborated to celebrate this national holiday in the Montello Park neighborhood with a fun block party. Tune in to this first part of the series to consider what it means to be a good neighbor, how Jesus calls us to care, and the role of the Church in loving our neighbors well.
Christmas is all about celebrating "God with us" through the gift of Jesus. What does it look like to live out an embodied witness of this story in our neighborhoods? Pastor David VanOpstall from Christ Memorial Church and 3-sixty Executive Director Jake Norris return for this second half of our conversation about 4 local churches and 1 non-profit investing collaboratively in their Montello Park neighborhood in Holland, MI. Join us in celebrating the gift of Jesus' incarnation as we share the joys and challenges of building trust with our neighbors -- together.
Who is serving together at Refresh: Hygiene & Hope every week? Tune in to hear about the multiple churches and local agencies that continue to invest in this local outreach opportunity with those who are experiencing homelessness in the Holland area. Rev. LuAnne Stanley Hook from First United Methodist Church and Program Director Olivia Campbell from Community Action House also discuss how to navigate stigmas and assumptions about homelessness. Listen to hear ways you could get involved and their dreams about possibilities for expansion in the future.
What does homelessness look like? Tune in with Rev. LuAnne Stanley Hook from First United Methodist Church and Program Director Olivia Campbell from Community Action House to learn about the "chosen family" at Refresh: Hygiene & Hope. This collaborative program offers hot meals, showers, hair cuts, laundry, clothing, and case management services to neighbors experiencing homelessness in the Holland area. Listen to this first half of our conversation to unpack how Refresh fosters a culture of dignified mutuality for all.
How can your church be involved with Circles? What does it look like to grow in depth of relationship rather than width of programmatic ministry? Tune in for the second half of our conversation with Circles Director Lotefa Bartlett de Villareal and Pastor Dan Carter from Calvary on 8th Church for a dynamic conversation about the opportunities to show up in mutual ways...and see real change across our community.
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