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Caleb Kaltenbach (author of Messy Grace, and Messy Truth) shares on how the church can build better relationships with people in the LGBTQ+ community. Growing up in split home with parents who both identified as gay and lesbian, Caleb brings unique perspective and understanding on how all people can pursue righteousness together. Instagram: @calebwilds Website: www.calebkaltenbach.com

Dr. James Hawkins is a celebrated counselor and therapist at the Joshua Center which provides affordable counseling services for people struggling with depression, anxiety, marital difficulties, sexual issues (as defined by the client), parent-child issues and other individual and family concerns. Dr. Hawkins joined our Grace Point OCt. 17th worship service and spoke on "Finding Freedom in Forgiveness." You can find more on Dr. Hawkins teaching and guidance at: https://www.dochawklpc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doc_hawk_lpc/

IN this second edition of "How to Church Camp" we discuss the problem of the "camp high" or spiritual fall off that tends to happen to a lot of individuals. We offer some reshaping of our mindset towards that and also offer three simple steps to help the spiritual moments in our life carry on.

Church camp is an ICONIC church experience and has been for years. What is camp exactly? What is it that makes the experience so special? Why do we allocate our resources to it? ALSO.... How do we come BACK and make things last? Devon Arredondo and Emily Lusk speak to camp culture and how make the most of camp even if we aren't going.

These ladies and gentlemen are some of the best. They are behind the scenes heroes and truly make the wheel spin. Take a listen and get to know this special group of support staffers here at GPC! Dave Roberts: dave@gracepointchurch.net Dawn Whorton: dawn@gracepointchurch.net Jacob Walker: jacob@gracepointchurch.net Jean Owen: jean@gracepointchurch.net Kelly Sandusky: kelly@gracepointchurch.net

Sarah Coffey runs our AccessAbility group and is a true champion of creating ways to reach EVERY person with the Gospel. Her soft heart and a big passion lead the way and those around her can feel it! Take a listen to her story and possibly put in an order for a custom piece of pottery.... @sarahncoffey sarah@gracepointchurch.net

Kevin Crow works on our Student ministry team and has a lifetime of pouring into others. An outdoors enthusiast, Kevin uses his upbeat spirit and desire for ALL students to help reach the next generation. Kevin's family is a beautiful example of the family of God, and his farm adventures are pretty cool as well. Take a listen and enjoy getting to know the CROWS. kevin@gracepointchurch.net

These four ladies make the world work. This extra special episode is packed full of fun interviews with four of our administrative staff. These ladies rock!

Tim Logan has a long history with GPC, but as we are finding out, has much more going on than the week to week. Take a listen to this episode and hear about this Mississippi born artist turned Music Man. @TimLoganart @artstorynwa

Matt McCaslin is a long time GPC'er, Denver Smith is a talented young worship leader, and Nathan Tubbs is the new blood helping us take things to another level. God has gifted our church with an incredible group of people that help us worship as a body each and every week. Matt McCaslin: https://www.facebook.com/matt.mccaslin.54 Denver Smith: https://www.facebook.com/denveryh Nathan Tubbs: @nathan__tubbs

Ann Lawrenz is a crucial part of the Grace Point Student history, but most recently has taken on helping revamp GPC small groups. Being someone who knows "everyone" Ann is instrumental in loving on and caring for our members at the church. But she wasn't always in ministry! Take a listen and join me in getting to know Springfield's best kept secret. You can find Ann on instagram: @amlawrenz

PerspectAbility is a local non-profit that heroes education and support for people who are neurodivergent in our area. Grace Point is partnering with PerspectAbility to do what we can to help every individual in our community as we can. You can learn more about the organization at perspectability.org.

Anya Ansley works with our kid ministry team helping recruit, train, and manage volunteers. But it's more than that! Serving and volunteering is central to sharing and equipping others with the GOSPEL of JESUS.

Raising up our Kids ministry on Sunday mornings!

Lori and Mike McDaniel founded Grace Point Church off the heals of over seas ministry in 2001. Their passion for the nations and personal discipleship have shaped our church in ways that most may not even realize now, 20 years later. Take a listen and get to know our Lead Pastor and his wife in a way taht you may not have been able to yet!

Devon and Elizabeth Arredondo love life. Experiencing different culinary vibes, hole in the wall shops, and even the latest cinematic experience all rank toward the top of the list. Hailing from Tulsa, OK, Devon has lived life open handed with a desire to connect with others. Growing up in a split home, playing college baseball, and giving his life to vocational ministry are all threads in the story of who he is and what matters most to him now. Devon leads our Student Ministry team as Student Pastor, and also has a giftedness in music and worship leading. Student ministry is near and dear to his heart and helping parents of teens break down the barriers that are commonly built up is something that he feels can be a game changer this year.You can reach Devon at devon@gracepointchurch.net and also give him a follow online:@darredondo21or follow his movie review page:@letstacoboutmovies

Nathan and Melissa have two kids, Parker and Peyton, and an appetite for enjoying life. Between homemade BBQ dinners, and mountain biking on NWA's premier trails, they really embrace who God has made them to be. Nathan has served in Student Ministry for over 20 years, and feels God has shaped him to now step into shaping groups at Grace Point. Originally from Oklahoma, Nathan has seen ministry in the Okie state, as well as in Houston, both in thriving ministries. Discipleship, missions, and community have always been passions of Nathan, and Grace Point is better having him, and his family serving along side us!Reach out to him by emailing Nathan@gracepointchurch.net or by giving him a follow on social media!Instagram: @nathanwaganer

Caleb Gabrielle started at Grace Point in Junior High Student ministry but now sits as a Navigator, helping guide our church through one of the toughest years most of us has experienced. Caleb is a native to Bentonville and definitely carries that OG NWA personality. Living life on family land in Missouri, Caleb enjoys outdoor living, and getting on planes to go all over the world and help unbelievers know Jesus, and believers experience life through the eyes of other cultures. Caleb, Amanda, and their four kids have been faithful servants at Grace Point and are staples in many of our lives. Coming from a construction background, Caleb has a unique perspective on connecting with others and the unique needs of our community. While helping us Navigate the church at a high level, Caleb leads Global Adventures, Mosaic ( which is Grace Point's foster and adoptive effort), and also helps advise our Grace Point Students team. 

Emily Lusk is the newest team member at Grace Point (as of air date) but she fits in like she's always belonged. She leads our kid ministry team and has really given us a new perspective and fresh outlook and kids. Emily is a native of Oklahoma and new from an early age that vocational ministry was something she wanted to pursue. She got her start in mission work and eventually moved into Kid ministry at Battle Creek Church in Tulsa, before moving to Northwest Arkansas to take her current position at Grace Point. She is married to Jason for 16 years, and has 3 kids (Brodie, Kaleigh, Natalie) ranging from 14 to 8 years. Take a listen and get to know more about Emily!

Most churches have flaws. Or I should say, EVERY church has flaws. We disagree, we rally, we serve together, we fight. At its very best, the local church functions most like a family and we all know how those can be. Being a part of a body of believers can be one of the most rewarding practices we ever experience outside our own salvation. It's where we learn that the Kingdom of God is built best when WE share the load, when WE do the building. The church is to make disciples of all nations. HEAR THAT AGAIN: DISCIPLES. Discipleship is NOT a one time decision, yet it's a lifelong journey. Grace Point Church is 20 years old. For some in our church, you know EXACTLY what each of those years has held. Each week, we sit in the sacrifice of others who have gone before us. An orphanage in Africa, refugees in Greece, missionaries in Asia, church plants in the states, and countless souls right here in our backyard are a testament to the HOLY SPIRIT moving in the hearts and minds of a people who claim GRACE POINT. Those stories are grand, inspiring, uplifting; COMFORTING. But if those stories do anything, they fuel us into a glorious tomorrow. A tomorrow that is marked by movements of GOD and a FAITH filled body of Christ. If those stories and memories deserve anything, it is a body of believers who are so unified and engaged in the mission that God has laid before us, that nothing can derail. American culture can't touch us. Human selfishness can't touch us. COMPLACENCY can't touch us if we are sold out to the mission of our church: KNOWING OUR GOD, LOVING OUR PEOPLE, AND LIVING SENT. In order to do that we must remain focused and attentive to the call of our church. Worshipping together, serving together, studying together, and yes, LISTENING to a podcast are all ways we engage as a church body. This channel is aimed to be a source of inspiration to start your week. YES informing, but more giving a voice to the intricacies of ministry. THE WHY if you will, to the WHAT that we do. Since unity in the church is of utmost importance, our first series, starting Feb. 8th, 2021 will be a conversation with EACH staff member. Did you know that GPC has paid staff? Surely, BUT do you feel you've been able to adequately get to know the spiritual leaders of your church? Probably not! We're busy, and frankly with a church our size, it'd be near impossible for each person to get to know each staff member. BUT, by locking in to this first series, you'll be able to have a 25-30 min conversation with each paid staff member of the church. We've already recorded the first four episodes and they are excited for you to listen to them. The series is called “More than a Minister” and I believe it'll go a long way in helping you feel like you really know the on staff personnel. So set your reminders! Subscribe to this channel in whatever way you can, share with your friends, and don't forget to LISTEN. A new episode comes out weekly and they will not disappoint. On your way to show and share Jesus, in the every-day hustle and bustle and amidst the weekly grind, I'm your host, TAYLOR WOOD, and THIS IS GRACE POINT DIRECT.