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What are some obstacles of knowing God? One of them is the denial of absolute truth. Today, Brett Andrews shares how there is absolute truthShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What are some obstacles of knowing God? One of them is the denial of absolute truth. Today, Brett Andrews shares how there is absolute truthShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Get early access to all of the 2025 RENEW Gathering Breakout Tracks: https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/ Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology. Today's episode will help us understand the foundational principles and strategies for effective church planting, emphasizing reliance on divine guidance, addressing challenges, and ensuring doctrinal soundness for sustainable growth. In this episode of "Church Planting," the speaker delves into the foundational principles and motivations for starting new churches. The central theme revolves around reliance on divine guidance, as captured by Psalm 127:1, emphasizing that unless the Lord builds the house, labor is in vain. The speaker reinforces the need for absolute confidence in Jesus to build the church, highlighting that human effort alone is insufficient without divine support. The discussion transitions to the "why" of church planting, rooted in addressing the lostness of people akin to sheep without a shepherd. This point is emphasized with personal anecdotes, such as observing aimless shoppers at Wegmans and Vince Antonucci's transformation from a non-Christian skeptic to a passionate church planter motivated by his previous lostness. The speaker also acknowledges the significant challenges faced in church planting, such as feelings of unfruitfulness, betrayal, and scarcity of resources. He cites the importance of resilience and God's calling to reach lost people as the sustaining force during tough times. The narrative shifts to historical insights from the Book of Acts, illustrating the explosive growth of the early church through continuous discipleship and church planting, moving from addition to multiplication. The episode then explores the critical aspects of ensuring the health and doctrinal soundness of new churches. The speaker warns against the dangers of doctrinal drift and the potential for churches to adopt popular but unbiblical stances. This concern leads into a detailed explanation of the Renew Movement's approach to church planting, emphasizing sound theology, disciple-making, and structured support systems like assessment, training, and coaching. The Renew Movement aims to catalyze a church planting movement of healthy churches, overcoming common fears such as scarcity of resources, lack of expertise, and long-term health. The discussion underscores the importance of ordinary churches becoming church planting churches, challenging the notion that only large, resource-rich congregations can plant churches. The Renew Movement's unique strategy involves collaborative partnerships among churches—both large and small—to support new plants. This model includes financial contributions, shared leadership, and hands-on involvement, fostering a sense of ownership and vision among all participating congregations. The goal is to create a sustainable cycle of churches planting churches, reaching lost people, and expanding God's kingdom. In conclusion, the episode emphasizes the need for a shift from church growth to kingdom growth, highlighting the importance of surrender to Jesus' lordship and genuine discipleship. The speaker calls for a collective effort among churches to embrace the mission of church planting, ensuring doctrinal soundness and long-term health to effectively expand the kingdom of God. The session ends with a prayer, reaffirming the commitment to follow Jesus' guidance in building His church.
How can you make it through troubled times? Today, Brett Andrews shares how anticipating them and leaning on Jesus can help you.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
How can you make it through troubled times? Today, Brett Andrews shares how anticipating them and leaning on Jesus can help you.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Conflict will happen in our life. How do you respond? Find out what you can do when conflict happens next as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Conflict will happen in our life. How do you respond? Find out what you can do when conflict happens next as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What can you do when conflict happens? Brett Andrews shares some valuable insights on what you can do the next time you encounter conflict. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What can you do when conflict happens? Brett Andrews shares some valuable insights on what you can do the next time you encounter conflict. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
We often hear about the missionary journeys of Paul. Barnabas was with Paul for a lot of them, but we don't hear much about him. See what we can learn from Barnabas during their ministry adventures as Brett Andrews shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
We often hear about the missionary journeys of Paul. Barnabas was with Paul for a lot of them, but we don't hear much about him. See what we can learn from Barnabas during their ministry adventures as Brett Andrews shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Who was David? Before he was King, he was a shepherd who was courageous. See David's courage in action as Brett Andrews leads us through 1 Samuel 17.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Who was David? Before he was King, he was a shepherd who was courageous. See David's courage in action as Brett Andrews leads us through 1 Samuel 17.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Learn about what a Kingship Redeemer is as Brett Andrews walks through what we can learn from the relationship of Naomi and Ruth found in the book of Ruth.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Learn about what a Kingship Redeemer is as Brett Andrews walks through what we can learn from the relationship of Naomi and Ruth found in the book of Ruth.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology. Check out our free eBook on: Multipliers: A summary of the best church planting insights by the co-founder and CEO of the world's largest gathering of church planters every year. https://renew.org/product/multipliers/ Today's episode will help us understand the importance of making disciples who make disciples, starting new churches, and ensuring that these churches remain committed to biblical teaching and authority. This episode features Brett Andrews talking about the importance of discipleship and church planting as central to the mission of spreading the teachings of Jesus. Emphasizing that discipleship should naturally lead to the development of new churches, the speaker explains that New Life's vision aligns with Passion for Planting and the Renew Movement, aiming to create a church-planting network. The episode highlights the need for individual disciples to grow and make disciples, eventually leading to reproducing churches and networks. The significance of proper theological foundations and accountability in new church plants is stressed, advocating for adherence to biblical teachings. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of community and structured support for church planters.
What do good friends look like? One of the characteristics of good friends is that they have God at the center. See how as Brett Andrews talks about the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What do good friends look like? One of the characteristics of good friends is that they have God at the center. See how as Brett Andrews talks about the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Discover what gentle leadership looks like as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to https://youtu.be/pLLwuyl9jKUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Discover what gentle leadership looks like as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to https://youtu.be/pLLwuyl9jKUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
When Bears fan Radars is off...Mason Crosby stopped by and Brett Andrews needed to apologize!
(don't tell Bears fan Radar) Mason Crosby stopped by the show to hang with Elizabeth and Brett Andrews and you'll never believe what he said about Training Camp!
What does climate change mean to the Christian? How can we be voices of calm, perspective and hope? Find out as Brett Andrews shares. Watch part one of the series here: https://youtu.be/__xijbZms0sShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What does climate change mean to the Christian? How can we be voices of calm, perspective and hope? Find out as Brett Andrews shares. Watch part one of the series here: https://youtu.be/__xijbZms0sShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
You have a choice. Will you be gentle or choose to use your power for selfish reasons? Brett Andrews shares what gentleness is as we look at an example in the Old Testament.To watch the full message go to https://youtu.be/pLLwuyl9jKUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
You have a choice. Will you be gentle or choose to use your power for selfish reasons? Brett Andrews shares what gentleness is as we look at an example in the Old Testament.To watch the full message go to https://youtu.be/pLLwuyl9jKUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What does it look like to embrace the spirit of gentleness in your life? Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
What does it look like to embrace the spirit of gentleness in your life? Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How can you demonstrate patience in life when we live in an impatient world? Find out as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How can you demonstrate patience in life when we live in an impatient world? Find out as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How can you develop patience in your life? What can you do? Brett Andrews shares some tips.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
How can you develop patience in your life? What can you do? Brett Andrews shares some tips.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
In order to be patient we will have to wait and endure. See why and how as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
In order to be patient we will have to wait and endure. See why and how as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What does it look like to be patient and how important is being patient really? Today, Brett Andrews shares how patience begins with God. See how.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What does it look like to be patient and how important is being patient really? Today, Brett Andrews shares how patience begins with God. See how.To watch the full devotional go to https://youtu.be/S3kWMsCUZgUShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
How can you demonstrate patience in life when we live in an impatient world? Find out as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How can you demonstrate patience in life when we live in an impatient world? Find out as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Discover how you can experience the joy of the Lord daily as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Discover how you can experience the joy of the Lord daily as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
See how happiness comes from delighting ourselves in God as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/AJOAYPxFpzMShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What does it look like to find joy in God? Today, Brett Andrews shares how you can find joy being rooted in God.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/AJOAYPxFpzMShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Experiencing joy and happiness in your life is possible. See how it is possible through God as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/AJOAYPxFpzMShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Discover how you can experience the joy of the Lord daily as Brett Andrews shares.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Who is Esther and why is she so important for us today as followers of Christ? Find out as Brett Andrews shares today.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How can we be encouraged from Esther and her courage in a very challenging time? Find out as Brett Andrews shares. To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/WfpkmMyyHy0Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What can we learn from the book of Esther? Brett Andrews shares 3 applications for our lives today.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/WfpkmMyyHy0Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Where do you put your hope? See why we can put our hope in Jesus as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/QQLd0Ye7buU Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Who is Esther and why is she so important for us today as followers of Christ? Find out as Brett Andrews shares today.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Jesus is not afraid of your doubts. Trust Him with your doubts and questions and ask Him to show you the answer as you seek Him. See how and why as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/QQLd0Ye7buU Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!