Pack the House

Hosting a block party is one of the most effective ways of getting to know them. Ben Scholer has hosted two. He gives us some tips to make it a stress free, rewarding experience.

This week we talk with Pastor Scott about Jesus' “High Priestly Prayer” and how our capital campaign can be encouraging to those who are not yet connected with Jesus.

In this episode we will look at a challenging verse that can be a stumbling block for believers and non-believers alike: “Wives submit to your husbands…” We'll equip you to help those around you see the bigger picture and the inviting idea behind these words.

On this episode we talk about challenges kids our facing in school and their social life.

Because God was willing to reconcile us to Himself, even when we were still living in our sin, we strive for reconciliation with those around us as well.

Is there a difference between being accepting and tolerant and being loving? Can we be all of those? Join us as we discuss!

Many times, we'll know when our friends and neighbors want to have deeper faith conversations by the words they use and the questions they ask. There are certain things we can be on the lookout for.

One of the objection to our faith we sometimes hear is that “the church just wants my money.” Is there truth to that claim? Join us as we discuss!

It can feel tempting to think we have a big role in creating faith in our friends and neighbors. We get to play a part, but faith is create by the Holy Spirit.

God has given each of us a unique set of skills and experiences. We get to use those uniquenesses to assist in growing God's kingdom!

CLC Children's Ministry Coordinator talks to us about how we can share faith with children, how to involve them in sharing faith as a family, and strategies for bringing our faith into the home during the week.

It's common for many of us in our society to try to be self-reliant and go our own way, but that can be a very difficult and lonely road. God's invitation for us is to rely on Him and let Him care for us.

God has a purpose for all of us. For some of us, it's hard to see what our purpose is. This can be a great opportunity for us to share our faith with our friends and neighbors!

When God sent His Son, He sent Him as a baby who was reliant on those around Him. What can that teach us about our faith and about sharing that faith with others?

As we head into the Christmas season, many of us will have opportunities to spend time with friends and family that we may not see often and that we may have disagreements with. How can we avoid conflict and focus on sharing God's love with them?

There are lots of events during Christmas to which we can invite others. These invitations can be an easy way to introduce our friends and neighbors to Jesus and His church.

We all know people who seem to be looking for something more in their life. God's kingdom offers that something more and we get to look for ways to share it with those around us!

When we talk with others about our faith, focusing on Jesus, who He is and what He does for us is almost always the best place to start!

Many people view the Bible as simply a "road map" for their life, but God's Word is so much more than that.

One of the many arguments Christians hear from non-believers is that many Christians that they've met have been hypocritical. The Apostle Paul shares with us in Romans 7 that he has that problem in his own life.

The history of the reformation may not be familiar to many of our unbelieving friends, but the ideas that the reformation brought forward are things we still struggle with today.

All of us enjoy watching movies or reading books about a hero who saves the day. How could this common ground be a way for us to share our faith with our friends and neighbors?

Even our complaining can be an opportunity to share our faith. Join us as we discuss how!

The Apostle Paul talks in 2 Corinthians about having a "thorn in his side" that keeps him humble. Each of us has our own struggles that keep us humble. Sharing those struggles with our friends and neighbors can be a good witness to them.

When pain or suffering occurs, many times we assume God is punishing us. That's not however, the picture scripture paints.

While pastors play a large role in people's spiritual journeys, the goal is not for them to be the only spiritual guide in the communities life. Lay people also have a large part to play.

Just as Jesus noticed Zacchaeus and made him feel valuable, we should look for opportunities to do the same for those around us.

This fall as we get back into the swing of the school year, it might be a good time to invite others to join you in worship! There are some ways you might be able to tell who would be open to joining you.

The liturgy we use in worship may at times seem repetitive, but there are lots of benefits. Today we discuss how we might share those benefits with our friends and neighbors.

Prayer doesn't always have to be polite. God can handle our frustrations and anger. In this episode, we discuss how this idea might be appealing to our non-believing friends and neighbors.

When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want Him to, it can make us feel like maybe He just isn't listening or we aren't trying hard enough, but scripture teaches us otherwise.

The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that when we pray, we "with confidence draw near to the throne of grace." As we talk with our friends and neighbors, they may wonder, is there a right and wrong way to pray?

Pop culture many times paints heaven as a place filled with clouds and chubby little babies playing harps, but that's not exactly how scripture describes it. Today we discuss how the Biblical idea of heaven can be comforting for our friends and neighbors.

A common place to talk with our friends about our faith is when there is conflict between others. As Christians we know that we have been reconciled with God through Christ and that we now get to be part of helping others to be reconciled to Him as well as each other.

While the concept of sin may be foreign to our non-believing friends, many of them do experience guilt and regret. As they share those experiences with us, it's a great opportunity to share Gods love and forgiveness with them.

Talking about the law of God may seem like it would be off putting to people, but there are some pretty significant benefits to following that law.

The idea that God has a chosen set of people can be a hang up for some non-believers. Join us as we discuss what it means to be part of God's chosen people.

Explaining why we worship and what we receive when we worship God might be helpful for our friends and neighbors.

The miracles and supernatural events of the Bible can be difficult for non-believers to get past. How should we deal with those topics when talking with our friends and neighbors?

Many people in our society are lonely. There are ways that we as a church can care for the lonely people around us.

This week we discuss the experience of LGBTQ people as it relates to the church, scriptural truths to have in our head as we engage with them, and what we can say in those relationships.

When we put others needs ahead of our own it can give us the opportunity to share the Gospel.

The world around us won't always live by the standards that God calls us to live by. It can be tempting to be offended and shut them out, but we should instead look for ways to bring the Gospel message into those situations.

We live in a culture that doesn't forgive easily. As disciples of Jesus, we can be an example of His grace and forgiveness to the world around us!

Holy Week is a time when people in our community may be open to faith conversations. Today, we explore ways to talk to them about what we're celebrating in the church.

At times, we can get too focused on the things of our past and letting them define who we are. What the Apostle Paul is encouraging us to do however, is to put our identity in Christ and his grace for us.

We all make choices that can turn out to cause bad consequences in our lives. When that happens to our friends and neighbors, how can we be the light of Christ to them in that situation?

When we talk with our friends and neighbors about our faith, they may have some questions that can be difficult to answer.

We've all been born into a world that isn't what God wants for us. In time, He'll return to set things right, but for now, He still entrusts us to care for the people and things around us.

All of our friends and neighbors face temptation just like we do (even if they don't “name” it that way). Join us to discover a simple, three-part conversation you can use to share a little good news in those moments.

As the season of Lent begins, you'll see many people with ashes on their heads. Join us as we discuss some ways we could share the idea behind Ash Wednesday with our friends and neighbors.