GroveCast : Ocean Grove Podcast

 GroveCast Episode 0086: Pastor Christian Andrews: The Three Crosses Please invite others to listen.41 Minutes. This message is from 2024-08-04 and was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.Bible Reference:Luke 23:39–43Speaker:Christian Andrews grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, where he spent summers at the Jersey Shore. He was a skater and a surfer, and though he loved youth group, he never dreamed he would become a pastor some day. In college, he studied physics, but before going off to graduate school he served as a ministry intern in Philadelphia for one year. Working as a teacher's aid, he was pushed into the position of Bible teacher for the 8th grade students. The experience was a first step toward God's call for him. He became a youth pastor the following year, and went off to Princeton Theological Seminary to become prepared for a new path. Christian currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Renaissance Church, in Springfield NJ. He lives in Summit, NJ with his wife Michelle, and their kids, Nate and LilyPodcast Introduction: Glenn Witmore. Speaker introduction and prayer by Mr. Richard Deetz, OGCMA Trustee. Please provide us your feedback on our podcasts by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

GroveCast Episode 0085: Chaplain Black: Facing Life's Storms Like Jesus  Please invite others to listen.50 Minutes. This message is from 2024-07-14 and was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.Bible Reference:Philippians 4:4-8Speaker: Senate Chaplain, Barry Black: On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. He began working in the Senate on July 7, 2003. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. The Senate elected its first chaplain in1789. Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and an alumnus of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Eastern Baptist Seminary, Salve Regina University, and United States International University. In addition to earning master of arts degrees in divinity, counseling, and management, he has received a doctorate degree in ministry and a doctor of philosophy degree in psychology. Chaplain Barry C. Black is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, Florida. They have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.Podcast Introduction: Glenn Witmore. Speaker introduction and prayer by Michael Badger, OGCMA Trustee. Please provide us your feedback on our podcasts by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

 GroveCast Episode 0084: Tim Lucas: Jesus & Politics Please invite others to listen.57 Minutes. This message ia from 2024-09-01 and was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.Bible Reference: Mark 12:13-17Tim Lucas is the founder and lead pastor of Liquid Church, regularly spotlighted as one of America's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches by Outreach magazine. Since launching in 2007, Liquid has rapidly grown to seven campuses across New Jersey reaching thousands with the Gospel and baptizing over 3,100 new believers in Jesus' Name. Tim is the author of Liquid Church: 6 Powerful Currents to Saturate Your City for Christ (Zondervan), named 2020 Leadership Book of the Year by Outreach magazine. A dynamic communicator, Tim is a national conference speaker known for creatively communicating the Bible with cultural insight, heart, and humor. Liquid's innovative approach to multi-generational ministry has been spotlighted by NPR, CNN, Fox News, The Today Show and the New York Times.An expert in church mergers and healthy systems, Pastor Tim hosts the Church Changer ministry podcast. He also leads the Lead Pastors Coaching Network to coach and equip senior pastors, ministry leaders, and church planters to reach the next generation for Christ.A graduate of Wheaton College (IL), Tim and his wife Colleen enjoy lake life with their two children in northern New Jersey.Introduction and Prayer by Nancy Ann Gillan, OGCMA President.Please provide us your feedback on our podcasts by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

  GroveCast Episode 0083: Dr. Vince Vitale: Don't be a "Committed' Christian"  Please invite others to listen.51 Minutes. This message from 2024-08-11 and was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.Bible Reference: Mark 1:16-20Dr. Vince Vitale was educated at Princeton University and the University of Oxford, and he taughtphilosophy and theology as a faculty member briefly at Princeton and then for several years at Oxford. It was during his undergraduate studies at Princeton that Vince was challenged to read the Bible by two soccer teammates and took an unexpected journey from skeptic to evangelist. He then completed master's and PhD studies at Oxford. Alongside his work with Kardia, Dr. Vitale serves as Faculty Scholar at CEO Forum and as a host of the Unbelievable? podcast. Previously, he served as RZIM's Regional Director for the Americas andbefore that as Team Director of The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Dr. Vitale has commended the Christian faith in numerous countries and on the campuses of many leading universities including Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, West Point, and Oxford. He also has had the privilege of speaking at Google; Amazon; Facebook; Autodesk; The Brooklyn Tabernacle; and Passion City Church; and he was the keynote speaker at the 54th National Prayer Breakfast of Canada.In addition to his focus on biblical andcultural questions, Dr. Vitale has strong interests in the topics of reconciliation, leadership, and theology of work, as well as in the intersection of faith and sport. He played varsity soccer at Princeton, was a “double Blue” at Oxford (competing for the university in soccer and boxing), and has traveled with Athletes in Action mission teams to four continents. While teaching at Princeton, Dr.Vitale served as Faculty Director of the Athletes in Action ministry on campus. He is married to Dr. Jo Vitale. Vince and Jo enjoy teaming up for the Ask Away podcast, giving talks together, and trying (unsuccessfully!) to keep up with their young children, Raphael and JonathanIntroduction by: Rev. Beth Caulfield, Scripture reading by: Mr. Chris Giammona Leader, Momentum Bible StudyPlease provide us your feedback on our podcasts by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

GroveCast Episode 0082: Chad Bird: Jacob Part 6Please invite others to listen.37 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-13Bible Reference: Genesis 32 and continuing. Jacob wrestles.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-bird Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

 GroveCast Episode 0081: Chad Bird: Jacob Part 5Please invite others to listen.32 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-12Bible Reference: Genesis 32 and continuing. Jacob wrestles.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-bird Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

 GroveCast Episode 0080: Chad Bird: Jacob Part 4Please invite others to listen.48 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-11Bible Reference: Genesis 32 and continuing. Jacob wrestles.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-bird Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

 GroveCast Episode 0079: Chad Bird: Jacob part 3Please invite others to listen.50 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-10Bible Reference: Genesis 25 and continuingPlease provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-bird Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

 GroveCast Episode 0078: Chad Bird: Jacob part 2Please invite others to listen.50 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-09Bible Reference: Genesis 25 and continuingPlease provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-bird Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

 GroveCast Episode 0077: Chad Bird: JacobPlease invite others to listen.52 Minutes. This message from 2024-07-08Bible Reference: Genesis 25Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!Chad Bird's Biography is available at https://help.1517.org/knowledge/who-is-chad-bird and https://www.1517.org/contributors/chad-birdThis podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

GroveCast Episode 0076: Dr. Duffy Robbins: “The Psalms"Please invite others to listen.47 Minutes. This message from 2023-08-14Bible Reference:PsalmsPlease provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bishop James Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us! Dr. Duffy Robbins is a professor of Christian Ministry at Grove City College, Pa., and a respected youth ministry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in the field. He speaks around the world to teenagers and people who care about teenagers. Robbins also serves as a teaching pastor at Faithbridge Church in Spring, Texas, and a faculty member in the Doctor of Ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he co-leads the doctoral cohorts for Ministry to Emerging Generations. A long-time staff writer for Youth Specialties, Robbins has authored numerous books, including Ministry of Nurture, This Way to Youth Ministry: An Introduction to the Adventure, Speaking to Teenagers (with Doug Fields), Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Enjoy the Silence (with his wife Maggie Robbins) and Building a Youth Ministry That Builds Disciples.This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.

GroveCast Episode 0075: Dr. Duffy Robbins: “Confident Faith in Chaotic Times”Please invite others to listen.42 Minutes. This message from 2023-08-13Bible Reference:Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 11:1-2Scripture and prayer: Paul Scala, Riptide LeaderIntroduction: Mr. Michael Badger President, OGCMAPlease provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us! Dr. Duffy Robbins is a professor of Christian Ministry at Grove City College, Pa., and a respected youth ministry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in the field. He speaks around the world to teenagers and people who care about teenagers. Robbins also serves as a teaching pastor at Faithbridge Church in Spring, Texas, and a faculty member in the Doctor of Ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he co-leads the doctoral cohorts for Ministry to Emerging Generations. A long-time staff writer for Youth Specialties, Robbins has authored numerous books, including Ministry of Nurture, This Way to Youth Ministry: An Introduction to the Adventure, Speaking to Teenagers (with Doug Fields), Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Enjoy the Silence (with his wife Maggie Robbins) and Building a Youth Ministry That Builds Disciples.This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. 

 GroveCast Episode 0074: Darryl Strawberry: When Things Happen Who Do We Trust?Please invite others to listen.44 Minutes. This message from 2023-07-23Reference: Galatians 2:20, John 10:10, Proverbs 3:4-5Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!Though Darryl was extremely successful in his career as a major league baseball player, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jail-time and other issues. Darryl finally found true redemption and restoration in Jesus Christ. Today, Darryl's purpose and passion is serving the Lord Jesus Christ by speaking a message of hope and helping others transform their lives through the power of the gospel. Darryl travels the country speaking and bringing a message of hope and restoration in Christ. Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives. He has earned the legendary nicknames and phrases of one of the most feared home-run hitters in the game of baseball, Straw's Sweet Swing, Strawberry's Field Forever and The Legendary Straw Man!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

 GroveCast Episode 0073: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: Joppa, The LayoverPlease invite others to listen.44 Minutes. This message from 2023-06-24Reference Acts 10:1-8Call reluctant insiders to go to "repugnant" outsiders to transform them. Information mentioned: chain reference bible, websites: bible gateway, blue letter bible, open bible .infoPlease provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bible Hour in Ocean GroveRev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2024 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

GroveCast Episode 0072: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: Two to Tango: The Chef and the RecipePlease invite others to listen.46 Minutes. This message from 2023-06-23Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bible Hour in Ocean GroveRev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2023 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

GroveCast Episode 0071: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: Two to Tango: Remakes in Scripture Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34 and Luke 15:The Prodigal Son story and the story of Jacob and EsauPlease invite others to listen.48 Minutes. This message from 2023-06-22Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Bible Hour in Ocean GroveRev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2023 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

GroveCast Episode 0070: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: Two to Tango: Similar Themes in Scriptures)Please invite others to listen.48 Minutes.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove Scripture: Mark 6: Tabgah on Sea of Galilee where Jesus fed 5,000 peopleRev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2023 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association   

 GroveCast Episode 0069: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: Two to Tango: DancingPlease invite others to listen.52 Minutes.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there.Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove.Scripture: Mark 11 also mentioned vocabulary: Intratextuality, intercalation and rabbit trailsRev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2023 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association 

 GroveCast Episode 0068: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone: The Gift of DesperationPlease invite others to listen. 32 Minutes.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. Ocean Grove is known as God's Square Mile at the Jersey Shore.This message was given in the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove.Scripture: John 2:1–11Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies, includingNamesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kingshave been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.Copyright 2023 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association 

 GroveCast Episode 0067: OGCMA President Michael Badger: Authentic Jesus: Revealing Who Christ Really is Through the TransfigurationPlease invite others to listen.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. Mr. Michael Badger is the current president of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. This is a volunteer position. Mr. Badger spoke on 2023-06-11 to open the 2023 services in the Auditorium from the passage from Matthew 17:1–6.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Please keep our organization in prayer.

GroveCast Episode 0066: Dr. David Ireland “Three Simple Tips to Being Renewed in Spirit” Please invite others to listen.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback survey link there. This message is from 2021-09-05. Plans are for Dr. David Ireland to be speaking at Ocean Grove again in 2023. Dr. David Ireland is founder and lead pastor of Christ Church, a 10,000-member multisite congregation in North Jersey representing over 70 nationalities. Former diversity consultant to the National Basketball Association, Dr. Ireland has led chapel services for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and at the U.S. Pentagon. Dr. Ireland is the author of over 25 books including Raising a Child Who Prays and One in Christ. The Rev. Ireland holds graduate degrees in engineering, theology, organizational leadership, and social innovation having completed post-doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cambridge in England. He and his wife, Dr. Marlinda Ireland have been married since 1984 and have two adult daughters and a son- in-law.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.Length: 33 Minutes

GroveCast Episode 0065: Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone “The Making of a Masterpiece” Please invite others to listen.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback survey link there. This message is from 2022-08-14. Plans are for Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone to be speaking at Ocean Grove again in 2023. Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is an acclaimed pastor, teacher, speaker, and writer whose engaging communication style endears her to groups throughout the United States. A native of Texas, Jessica is an ordained pastor in the Texas Annual Conference at the United Methodist Church and previously served for nine years at The Woodlands United Methodist Church near Houston, Texas. Jessica's books and studies include Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story, Under Wraps, and Broken and Blessed: How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, and Set Apart: Holy Habits of Prophets and Kings have been used in personal and group studies around the world. Her book, also called Broken and Blessed, was released by Abingdon in Fall 2014, in addition to an all-church Advent study co-created by the pastoral staff at TWUMC to which she is a contributor called “Under Wraps.” Jessica and her husband, Jim, have two young children, Drew and Kate.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. Length: 42 Minutes

 GroveCast Episode 0064: OGCMA President Michael Badger: All in!Please invite others to listen.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. Mr. Michael Badger is the current president of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. This is a volunteer position. Mr. Badger speaks on the passage from Mark that is the parallel to the 2022 OGCMA Theme verse of loving the Lord your God with All your heart, soul, mind and strength. The OGCMA summarized this theme verse in 2022 with the phrase "All In!"We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

  GroveCast Episode 0063: We Appreciate Your FeedbackPlease invite others to listen.Please provide us your feedback by going to http://www.oceangrove.org/podcast and clicking on the feedback link there. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watchNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

 GroveCast Episode 0062: Dr. Duffy Robbins : Focus on JesusPlease invite others to listen.This message was given by Dr. Duffy Robbins in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of August 17, 2022. He spoke about Focusing on Jesus from Luke10:39. Length: 50 Minutes.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watch.Duffy Robbins, Professor of Youth Ministry at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, is a respected youth ministry veteran with over forty years of experience in the field. He speaks around the world to teenagers and people who care about teenagers. Duffy also serves as a Teaching Pastor at Faithbridge Church, Spring, Texas, and a faculty member in the Doctor of Ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he co-leads the doctoral cohorts for Ministry to Emerging Generations.His warm conversational style, coupled with a quick sense of humor and a unique ability to make Scripture come alive, have also made him a popular speaker for Congregations, Parenting Seminars, College chapels, Mens' Retreats and literally hundreds of pulpits and college campuses around the world.His international ministry has ranged from youth conventions, Mens' retreats and training conferences in Australia, New Zealand, throughout Europe, parts of Asia and all over North America and the Caribbean. His long association with Youth Specialties has allowed him to touch the lives and ministries of thousands of youth workers and teenagers around the world.Duffy graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, and completed his Doctor of Ministry in Youth andFamily Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Duffy is the author of numerous books including Ministry of Nurture, This Way to Youth Ministry: An Introduction to the Adventure, Speaking to Teenagers (co-authored with Doug Fields), Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Enjoy the Silence (co-authored with the lovely Maggie Robbins) and his latest book, Building a Youth Ministry That Builds Disciples.  There are plans for Dr. Duffy Robbins to return to speak at Ocean Grove in 2023. See the website oceangrove.org for more information.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

GroveCast Episode 0061: Pastor Raphael Giglio : GenesisPlease invite others to listen.This message was given by Pastor Raphael Giglio in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of Monday, July 19, 2021. He spoke about Genesis. Length: 45 Minutes.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us. You can listen to and watch this and other messages at oceangrove.org/watch.Pastor Raphael Giglio is lead Pastor of the North Shore Fellowship Church in Rumson NJ. He will also be providing messages this year (2022) in Bible Hour from August 8 to 13. Pastor Raphael has pastored other churches in New Jersey and Nashville TN. He is also a trustee of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association and leads other services at Ocean Grove (in 2022: Tuesday Nights in July, Saturday nights in July and August). See the website for more information. Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

 GroveCast Episode 0060: Pastor Roger Casey : All In!Please invite others to listen.This message was given by Pastor Roger Casey in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of Sunday, June 12, 2022. He preached on the 2022 Theme of "All In!" from Matthew 22:37. Length: 51 Minutes.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us.Pastor Roger Casey has pastored churches on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. He has spent a considerable amount of time engaged in missionary evangelism in Southern India. Roger's last pastorate, before retiring, in Manhattan spanned 18 years. He currently serves as a Bible teacher and an elder at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Milford PA.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

GroveCast Episode 0059: 2022 Theme "All In!" Sound CheckPlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.And, now for something different...To get everything ready for 2022, we had a "Sound Check" on June 4, 2022.OGCMA President Mike Badger provided an introduction referencing this year's theme: "All In" from Matthew 22:37.Jamie Jackson, Executive Director and COO, also gave an introduction and prayer.The message was given by Pastor Lee in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Sunday, June 4, 2022.If you'd like to hear the wonderful music from the sound check, find it at oceangrove.org/watchThe scriptures are from Matt 22:37, Duet 6:1-25, Luke 6.Length: 18 MinutesPlease join us this year and also invite others to join us.  You can find the calendar of programs, recreation, and events at oceangrove.orgThis podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

GroveCast Episode 0058: Pastor Christian Andrews : Being Refined : Who Do You Really Believe In?Please invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Pastor Christian Andrews in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Monday, June 28, 2021.  Length: 52 MinutesThe scripture is from Proverbs 25:4, James, Isaiah 6:9, Luke 6:36, 1 Peter 5:6, Isaiah 26:4If you want to hear the remainder of the Bible lessons for the week, you can find them at oceangrove.org/watchPastor Andrews is scheduled to speak again this coming Aug. 7, 2022 at the Great Auditorium in the 10:30am morning service. Please join us and also invite others to join us.Pastor Christian Andrews grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, where he spent summers at the Jersey Shore. He was a skater and a surfer, and though he loved youth group, he never dreamed he would become a pastor some day. In college, he studied physics, but before going off to graduate school, he served as a ministry intern in Philadelphia for one year. Working as a teacher's aid, he was pushed into the position of Bible teacher for the 8th grade students. The experience was a first step toward God's call for him. He became a youth pastor the following year, and went off to Princeton Theological Seminary to become prepared for a new path. Pastor Andrews serves as the Lead Pastor of Renaissance Church, in Summit NJ, where he lives with his wife Michelle, and their kids, Nate and Lily.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

 Please invite others to listen to these GroveCast podcasts and visit oceangrove.org for information about our upcoming events.GroveCast Episode 0057: Harold Dean Trulear, Ph.D.: The Sprit Breathes Life into Dry BonesThis message was given by Harold Dean Trulear, Ph.D. in The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.Professor Trulear will also be speaking this year (2022) for Camp Meeting at Ocean Grove. See our website at Oceangrove.org for details of our 2022 schedule. Please join us live (or online live or later on-demand at oceangrove.org/watch) to be transformed by the Word spoken through our many speakers.Length: 30 Minutes.Ezekiel 37 : The Dry BonesHarold Dean Trulear, Ph.D., has served as Associate Professor of Applied Theology at Howard University School of Divinity since 2003. He currently teaches Prophetic Ministry, Ethics and Politics, Ministry and Criminal Justice, and Church and Community Studies.He has served as pastor of churches in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and he is currently a pastoral associate at Praise and Glory Tabernacle in Philadelphia.Prior to joining the Howard Divinity faculty, he served as Visiting Distinguished Professor of Religion and Public Policy at the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University. He also has held faculty positions at the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, Yale University, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, The Center for Urban Theological Studies (Geneva College), and Jersey City State College.Dr. Trulear is the author of over 100 articles, book chapters, essays and published sermons. His important monographs include “Faith Based Initiatives with High Risk Youth,” “The African American Church and Welfare Reform,” and “George Kelsey: Unsung Hero.”With Charles Lewis and W. Wilson Goode, he is co-editor of the book Ministry with Prisoners and Families: The Way Forward.He directs a national research and demonstration project called “Healing Communities,” mobilizing congregations to support those returning from incarceration through the establishment of family and social support networks. This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen to these GroveCast podcasts and visit oceangrove.org for information about our upcoming events.GroveCast Episode 0056: Pastor Vito Aiuto : The Holy SpiritThis message was given by Pastor Vito Aiuto at Bible Hour in Ocean Grove NJ on Monday, July 26, 2021. Pastor Aiuto will be providing the Bible Hour message from July 11 through 16, 2022 in the Tabernacle at 9am. Please join us live (or online or later on-demand at oceangrove.org/watch).Length: 44 Minutes.This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen to these GroveCast podcasts and visit oceangrove.org for information about our upcoming events.GroveCast Episode 0055: Rev. Dr. Thomas Tewell : Every Moment an EasterThis message was given by Rev. Dr. Thomas Tewell at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ on Sunday, July 28, 2019. The title is "Every Moment an Easter".Scripture: John 20:11–18Let us fill you in on just some of the programming for the year 2022.Here are a few speakers planned in just the first few weeks of the season.Pastor Roger Casey, who you heard on the last few podcast episodes (53,54 and 28), will be speaking June 12 in the Auditorium at 10:30am and again at 9am in Bible Hour from June 20 to 24.R.T. Kendall will speak in the Auditorium June 19 @ 10:30am (he was featured on Podcast 32).Pastor Lloyd Pulley from Calvary Chapel will speak in the June 25 Bible Hour @9amLysa TerKeurst will speak June 26 in the Auditorium @ 10:30amPastor Jim Mindling from the Church of the Open Door speaks June 27 to July 2 in Bible Hour @9am and July 3 in the Auditorium @10:30am  (you can hear him on podcast episodes 3&  43 to 47).Pastor Jordan Whilden speaks from July 4 to July 9 in Bible Hour @9amRev. Dr. Tom Tewell  speaks July 10 in the Auditorium @10:30am - He is featured in this podcast episode as he was also in episode 29.And, there will be even more speakers coming after these.We invite you to come visit & enjoy God's square mile or listen live (or later) via our website at oceangrove.org.(There are a few special announcements included in this podcast episode from that day that are about Ocean Grove. These were given that day since 2019 was our 150th anniversary year).Rev. Dr. Thomas Tewell has been an ordained pastor for 40 years and has served congregations in Bethlehem, PA and New Providence, NJ, as well as the 5,100 member Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas and the 3,500 member Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. Currently, Tom is the Founder and Executive Director of Macedonian Ministry, a position he has held since 2008. This ministry gives Dr. Tewell the privilege of serving as a pastor to pastors.Dr. Tewell and his wife, Suzanne, have been married for over 40 years and have two married sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law and six grandchildren who are the joy of their lives! The Tewells live in Atlanta, GABulletin available at www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsLength: 54 Minutes.This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 GroveCast Episode 0054: Pastor Roger Casey : The Vision of MosesPlease invite others to listen.This message was given by Pastor Roger Casey in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of Sunday, June 13, 2021. Length: 43 MinutesThe scripture is from Deuteronomy 34:1-5.Pastor Casey is scheduled to speak again this coming June 12, 2022 at the Great Auditorium in the 10:30am morning service. Then, R.T. Kendall is scheduled to speak in the Ocean Grove Auditorium the following Sunday on June 19, 2022. Pastor Casey is then scheduled to lead us in Bible Hour from Monday, June 20 to 24 in Bible Hour at 9am.We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us.Pastor Roger Casey has pastored churches on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. He has spent a considerable amount of time engaged in missionary evangelism in Southern India. Roger's last pastorate, before retiring, in Manhattan spanned 18 years. He currently serves as a Bible teacher and an elder at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Milford PA.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 GroveCast Episode 0053: Pastor Roger Casey : Two Marys  Please invite others to listen.This message was given by Pastor Roger Casey in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of Sunday, August 12, 2018.  Pastor Casey spoke that day to fill in for R.T. Kendall who was not available. Length: 57 MinutesThe scripture is from John 2:1-11, Psalm 25:14Pastor Casey is scheduled to speak again this coming June 12, 2022 at the Great Auditorium in the 10:30am morning service. Then, R.T. Kendall is scheduled to speak in the Ocean Grove Auditorium the following Sunday on June 19, 2022. Pastor Casey is then scheduled to lead us in Bible Hour from Monday, June 20 to 24 in Bible Hour at 9am. We invite you to join us live in Ocean Grove (or online) and also invite others to join us.Pastor Roger Casey has pastored churches on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. He has spent a considerable amount of time engaged in missionary evangelism in Southern India. Roger's last pastorate, before retiring, in Manhattan spanned 18 years. He currently serves as a Bible teacher and an elder at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Milford PA.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 GroveCast Episode 0052: Pastor Christian Andrews : What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?Please invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Pastor Christian Andrews in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the evening of Sunday, July 15, 2018.  Length: 44 MinutesThe scripture is from Luke 10:25-37, 2 Pet 1:5-7Pastor Andrews is scheduled to speak again this coming Aug. 7, 2022 at the Great Auditorium in the 10:30am morning service. Please join us and also invite others to join us.Pastor Christian Andrews grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, where he spent summers at the Jersey Shore. He was a skater and a surfer, and though he loved youth group, he never dreamed he would become a pastor some day. In college, he studied physics, but before going off to graduate school, he served as a ministry intern in Philadelphia for one year. Working as a teacher's aid, he was pushed into the position of Bible teacher for the 8th grade students. The experience was a first step toward God's call for him. He became a youth pastor the following year, and went off to Princeton Theological Seminary to become prepared for a new path. Pastor Andrews serves as the Lead Pastor of Renaissance Church, in Summit NJ, where he lives with his wife Michelle, and their kids, Nate and Lily.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

GroveCast Episode 0051: Pastor Christian Andrews : The Virtue of FriendshipPlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Pastor Christian Andrews in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on the morning of Sunday, July 15, 2018.  Length: 43 MinutesThe scripture is from John 15:12-14Pastor Andrews is scheduled to speak again this coming Aug. 7, 2022 at the Great Auditorium in the 10:30am morning service. Please join us and also invite others to join us.Pastor Christian Andrews grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, where he spent summers at the Jersey Shore. He was a skater and a surfer, and though he loved youth group, he never dreamed he would become a pastor some day. In college, he studied physics, but before going off to graduate school, he served as a ministry intern in Philadelphia for one year. Working as a teacher's aid, he was pushed into the position of Bible teacher for the 8th grade students. The experience was a first step toward God's call for him. He became a youth pastor the following year, and went off to Princeton Theological Seminary to become prepared for a new path. Pastor Andrews serves as the Lead Pastor of Renaissance Church, in Summit NJ, where he lives with his wife Michelle, and their kids, Nate and Lily.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 GroveCast Episode 0050: Chaplain Barry Black : Thriving in a Lunatic WorldPlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Chaplain Barry Black in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey in the morning of Sunday, September 2, 2018.  Length: 44 MinutesThe scripture is from Romans Matthew 17:14-21The bulletin may be found at www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsChaplain Barry C. Black was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate in 2003. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. Chaplain Black is an alumnus of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Eastern Baptist Seminary, Salve Regina University, and United States International University. In addition to earning Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. Chaplain Black has been selected for many outstanding achievements. Of particular note, he was chosen from 127 nominees for the 1995 NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights. He also received the 2002 Benjamin Elijah Mays Distinguished Leadership Award from The Morehouse School of Religion. In 2004, the Old Dominion University chapter of the NAACP conferred on him the Image Award, “Reaffirming the Dream — Realizing the Vision” for military excellence.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

GroveCast Episode 0049: Rev. Kenneth Levingston : It's Time to Move OnPlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Rev. Kenneth Levingston in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  Length: 27 MinutesThe scripture is from Joshua 1:1-2The bulletin may be found at www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsOver the past 33 years, Rev. Kenneth Levingston has pastored fruitful congregations in rural, urban, suburban, and multicultural settings.  He believes, teaches and preaches the word of God in a manner that requires the hearer to come face to face with the heart of God. He is passionate about “following Jesus and doing what Jesus did,” love, serve, reach, teach and pray. Pastor Levingston's life reflects his belief that living a “Higher Way” means submitting one's self in love and service to others. Pastor Levingston was appointed to Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas, on September 1, 2008. During his time there, the church membership has increased from a little more than 600 to over 1700.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization. 

 GroveCast Episode 0048: Chaplain Barry Black : Finding Freedom Through BondagePlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Chaplain Barry Black in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  Length: 46 MinutesThe scripture is from Romans 6:15-23. Other scripture: Mark 7:21-22, Jer 17:9, Matt 7, Prov 14:12, John17:17, Rev 20:12-15, Rom 6, Rom 8:1, Judges 16The bulletin may be found at www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsChaplain Barry C. Black was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate in 2003. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. Chaplain Black is an alumnus of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Eastern Baptist Seminary, Salve Regina University, and United States International University. In addition to earning Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. Chaplain Black has been selected for many outstanding achievements. Of particular note, he was chosen from 127 nominees for the 1995 NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights. He also received the 2002 Benjamin Elijah Mays Distinguished Leadership Award from The Morehouse School of Religion. In 2004, the Old Dominion University chapter of the NAACP conferred on him the Image Award, “Reaffirming the Dream — Realizing the Vision” for military excellence.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 GroveCast Episode 0047: Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling : The Spirit Behind RenewalPlease invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling in the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Sunday June 20, 2021.  Length: 45 MinutesThe scripture is from Ephesians 4:23The bulletin may be found at www.oceangrove.org/bulletins   Dr. Jim Mindling loves doing life with God and spending time with his family, crackling fires in the fireplace, teasing his family, laughing with friends, being outdoors, jogging, reading great books, writing, asking questions, playing guitar, eating ice cream, playing Scrabble, and playing basketball, though not all at the same time.   His primary responsibilities at Open Door are to cooperate with the Holy Spirit's work in making him more like Christ, provide visionary, strategic and directional leadership, and insightfully and accurately teach God's Word with passion and clarity.    After graduating from seminary, Jim planted two churches and helped to revitalize another before coming to Open Door in 2003. He loves to learn which led him back to school, resulting in a Doctorate in Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary in the Beeson School of Preaching and Leadership.     His first book, Learn to Breathe: The Surprising Path to a Transformed Life teaches people how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit, who is working to make us more and more like Christ. Jim's life story has been a journey in learning to love God, love people and live surrendered.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen to our podcasts.This message was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling for Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  Length: 53 MinutesThis message is on the topic of "Renewed by the Spirit of your Mind."The scripture is from Ephesians 4:23The Holy Spirit renews us as he helps us know God better.Romans 12:2 Connecting the spirit to the mind. What does it mean to be renewed by the spirit of your mind?The Reverend Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling is from the Church of the Open Door in Ohio.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen to our podcasts. This message was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling for Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Friday, June 25, 2021.  Length: 49 MinutesThis message is on the topic of "Renewed by the Holy Spirit."The scripture is from Ephesians 4:23-24 and Colossians 3:10. The Holy Spirit renews us as he helps us know God better.The Reverend Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling is from the Church of the Open Door in Ohio.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen to our podcasts. This message was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling for Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  Length: 49 Minutes This message is on the topic of "3 Steps For How the Holy Spirit Helps us Interpret the Bible".The scripture is from 2 Timothy 3:16 where we read that Holy Spirit Inspires, Illuminates, and Interprets the bible. The three steps of how the Holy Spirit helps us to Interpret the Bible are: Ask, Analyze, Apply.The Reverend Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling is from the Church of the Open Door in Ohio.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen in to our podcasts. This message was given by Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling for Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  Length: 48 MinutesThis message is on the topic of "7 Factors for Spiritual Growth"The Reverend Rev. Dr. Jim Mindling is from the Church of the Open Door in Ohio.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen in to our podcasts. This message was given by Dr. Craig Barnes in the Auditorium at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Length: 24 Minutes.  Bulletins available at https://www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsThe Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes was raised on Long Island, New York. After graduating from The King's College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he received a Ph.D. in the History of Christianity from The University of Chicago. He has served as a pastor to three congregations including The National Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. In the fall of 2002, he became the Meneilly Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Pittsburgh Seminary while also serving as the senior pastor of Shadyside Presbyterian Church. In 2012 he was elected president of Princeton Theological Seminary. He has eight published books including Searching For Home, The Pastor as Minor Poet, and Body and Soul. He also serves as an Editor at Large and frequent contributor to The Christian Century. He is married to Dawne Hess Barnes who is an interior decorator. They have three delightful children and two hairy dogs.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 Please invite others to listen in to our podcasts. This message was given by Lee Strobel in the Auditorium at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Length: 40 Minutes.  Bulletins available at https://www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsAtheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last twenty-five years, his life's work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Lee has been a featured guest on national TV networks. He was the host of Faith Under Fire, a provocative program that brought together some of the brightest Christians and skeptics to debate issues central to the Christian faith. He also appeared in the feature film, God's Not Dead 2, as an expert witness for the defense. In 2017 Pure Flix Entertainment released The Case for Christ, a major motion picture depicting Lee's journey from atheism to faith.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

Rev. Dr. Cleophus J. LaRue, Princeton Theological Seminary's Francis Landey Patton Professor of Homiletics, earned his BA and MA degrees from Baylor University and his MDiv and PhD degrees from Princeton Seminary. He specializes in the theory and method of African American preaching and worship. An ordained minister in the National Baptist Convention of America, Rev. Dr. LaRue is the former pastor of two churches in Texas as well as the former interim pastor of churches in Harlem and Jamaica Queens, New York. He is a frequent speaker at churches, seminaries, and conferences throughout the country and is a member of the Academy of HomileticsThis message was given by Rev. Dr. Cleophus J. LaRue in the Auditorium at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Length: 35 Minutes.  Bulletins available at https://www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsNote: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 This message was given by Chad Bird at Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Not only does Chad speak about the Psalms in this episode, but he also gives an overview of the many resources available at 1517.org including an explanation of some of their many podcasts.Chad Bird is scholar in residence at 1517.org and has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew.  He holds Masters Degrees from Concordia and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed to Christianity Today, The Federalist, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. He is the author of several books including "Night Driving" and "Your God is Too Glorious".Length: 55 Minutes.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 This message was given by Chad Bird at Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Friday, July 16, 2021. This message is about how the tabernacle, creation, the temple, and Zion all together preach Christ to us.Chad Bird is scholar in residence at 1517.org and has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew.  He holds Masters Degrees from Concordia and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed to Christianity Today, The Federalist, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. He is the author of several books including "Night Driving" and "Your God is Too Glorious".Length: 49 Minutes.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

 This message was given by Chad Bird at Bible Hour in the Tabernacle at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Thursday, July 15, 2021.Chad Bird is scholar in residence at 1517.org and has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew.  He holds Masters Degrees from Concordia and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed to Christianity Today, The Federalist, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. He is the author of several books including "Night Driving" and "Your God is Too Glorious".Length: 47 Minutes.Note: upcoming events (including Christmas in Ocean Grove on Dec. 4, 2021) can be found at www.oceangrove.org and oceangrove.org/christmas - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.