"Mike's Minute (or two)" is a short commentary from Advancing Vibrant Communities' President Rev. Michael Douglass, encouraging and motivating people to serve the needs of their neighborhoods and communities!
Peace on Earth? Pastor Mike explores Peace and Unity, in a time of chaotic cacophonies.
Pastor Mike explores the rarely considered "horizontal" aspects of our "vertical" Thanksgiving to God!
Pastor Mike contemplates how we express "thank you" to our veterans, while respecting their privacy and integrity.
Pastor Mike confronts the unrealistic expectations we often place upon celebrities to profess faith in Christ...
The detriments of taking offense; and the freedom of choosing NOT to be offended. (And the story of Julio Roibal, martyred in Cali Columbia).
With many opportunities to respond quickly to fires and power shut-offs. the church must also respond safely and strategically.
Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.
Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.
Pastor Mike explores the secular roots of Labor Day, but adds the very important Theology of Work
Our tribute to Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Jennings 1923-2019
Pastor Michael Douglass' indepedent response to a controversial issue before a city council
Pastor Michael's tribute to Leonard Heisel, delivered at Leonard's celebration of life at Big Valley Grace on February 2, 2019
As followers of Christ, we must avoid destroying those who disagree with us; instead, we must model the Biblical principle of iron sharpening iron!
Principles of serving others, to build real, trusting relationships!
Serving Sacrificially: Do we act more like Little Jack Horner, or Jesus Christ?
Dollars and bodies in pews? Or, does God have another measurement of success in ministry?
An effective Theology of the City may involve redefining "success" in ministry...buckle your seatbelts on this one...
Are we missing a Theology of the City? Pastor Mike recalls interview with Dr. Roger Valci, about the importance of cities to God.
Profound wisdom about unity within the Body of Christ
New 2018 series...our call to serve humbly in the face of a culture that's divisive and antagonistic...BE the positive change!
Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass
Retired Modesto Police Chief Michael Harden explains the details and desired outcomes of "Measure X" on the November 5, 2013 ballot.
Touching story of a veteran with mental and physical challenges, whose life was blessed just prior to his death by a simple act of kindness. Special guest: Allegra Taylor of the Sgt. R.G. Henderson House in West Sacramento: 916-368-0733
Veteran School Board Member Cindy Marks with simple, profound ways to help elementary school children succeed!
Part 1: Are we doing more damage than good in some of our well-meaning acts of service?
Johnny Carr of Bethany Christian Services shares a simple by dynamic way for churches to help children with crises in their homes...through "Safe Families". (Visit www.Bethany.org or call our local Bethany Christian Services at 209-522-5121)
Sobering statistics about foster children graduating into homelessness. Pastor Johnny Carr, Director of Church Partnerships for Bethany Christian Services helps shed new light on the church's response!
Creating positive change involves great listening!
Why serve? What's the point when little seems to change in the big picture?
What does it mean to be a Godly father? Mike presents the "Fathering Covenant" from the 2012 Greater Modesto Pastors' Prayer Summit
Is "church" becoming irrelevant to our culture? Here's a challenge from Pastor Mike: Is church and event, or a lifestyle?
Merry Christmas to all who serve all year round, by loving your neighbor as yourself!
Mike's Minute #07: Junior Highers Serve the Community!
Evidence that serving others creates healthier lives!
Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Robert Chin, Michael Douglass, Elaine Harlan, Al Ramsey, and Dr. Jim Henman, and from Advancing Vibrant Communities!
Interview with community catalyst Ruby Kennedy...deeper appreciation for Veterans' Day!
Featuring "Choose Civility" initiative by Stanislaus County Office of Education, and interview with Superintendent Tom Changnon
A "thank you" for the positive response to AVC's financial needs as detailed in the recent Modesto Bee article!
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