Podcasts about crosspointe church

Chu serves as an editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure, teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church in North Carolina, and parish associate for storytelling and witness at the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley in California. He is the author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America (Harper, 2013) and Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand (Convergent/Penguin Random House, 2025). He is also the co-author, with the late Rachel Held Evans, of the New York Times bestseller Wholehearted Faith. Chu is a former Time staff writer and Fast Company editor whose work has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Modern Farmer. In his weekly newsletter, “Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer,” Chu writes about spirituality, gardening, food, travel, and culture. An ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, he lives with his husband, Tristan, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest. After serving three congregations—two in downtown Atlanta and one in rural Clarkesville, Georgia—she became the first Butman Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Piedmont College, where she taught until 2017. Since then, she has spoken at events with wonderful names like Wild Goose, Evolving Faith, Awakening Soul, and Gladdening Light, but her favorite gig is being the full-time caretaker of a farm in the foothills of the Appalachians with her husband Ed and very many animals. Her new book, Coming Down to Earth, from Convergent Books, will be out in 2026. Chu serves as an editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure, teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church in North Carolina, and parish associate for storytelling and witness at the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley in California. He is the author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America and Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand. He is also the co-author, with the late Rachel Held Evans, of the New York Times bestseller Wholehearted Faith. Chu is a former Time staff writer and Fast Company editor whose work has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Modern Farmer. In his weekly newsletter, “Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer,” Chu writes about spirituality, gardening, food, travel, and culture. An ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, he lives with his husband, Tristan, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In this special Stand Sunday episode of the Defender Bible Study, recorded at CrossPointe Church in Columbus, GA, Herbie Newell takes us to Ephesians 1, exploring the powerful truth of our spiritual adoption by God and its profound implications for our call to defend orphans and vulnerable children.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.FOLLOW US Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify 

“We just decided there are so many small places out there that we could help them to do church in an effective way that, if they weren't supported, they couldn't do this on their own.” Andy Addis is the author of Doing More Together, the story of how Crosspoint Church in Kansas went from a declining rural church to a rural multisite. The book is available as a free download here: https://bit.ly/3XqAjv7. The Crosspointe Church story also led to the idea of the Replant Hub (https://replanthub.com). The Shepherding Initiative is a new initiative from the NAFWB geared to help struggling churches as they search for a pastor. Find more information at https://nafwb.org/shepherding/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Church #RuralChurch #Revitalization #Pastoring

Guest speaker Cubby Westerberg of Cross Pointe Church joins us as we take a look at how all things lead back to God, the Fountain of Living Water.

In this episode of 'The Biggest Table,' I delve into themes of food, hospitality, and spiritual growth with guest Rusty McKie. Rusty, a spiritual director and trauma-informed formation coach, discusses his new book 'The Art of Stability,' which is born out of his personal and relational experiences since 2016. He introduces the idea of finding stability in God and discusses the importance of contemplative prayer, sitting with pain, embracing fragility, and cultivating community. The conversation also covers practical advice on handling trauma, maintaining agency, and being vulnerably specific with trusted friends. The episode is infused with personal stories, reflections on deep spiritual practices, and ends with lighthearted rapid-fire questions about food preferences and memorable meals.Rusty McKie is trained as both a spiritual director and trauma-informed formation coach. He is the founder of Steadfast Ministries where he helps leaders survive and thrive in ministry. He authored Sabbaticals, leads retreats, and hosts The Art of Stability podcast. Rusty is also the Director of Men's Ministry for CrossPointe Church. He is passionate about resourcing others to grow in emotional, spiritual, and relational health. You can find more of his work at steadfastmin.com. He and his wife, Rachel, live with their three lovely and lively kids in Central Florida.Buy The Art of Stability on Amazon.Learn more about Rusty's work at steadfastmin.com.This episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com.  Also, join me at Theology Beer Camp October 17-19 in Denver, CO. Theology Beer Camp is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. And because I am one of the Godpods at the conference, you as a listener can receive $50 off your ticket by using the code BIGGESTTABLE4CAMP (all caps, no spaces). I hope to see you there.

We were never meant to lead our ministries with stale prayers and spiritless priorities. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Dr. James Merritt, the Senior Pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia, for a conversation on how to guard against doing God's work with human effort that is not empowered by desperate prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Tune in to Breaking Battlegrounds for a power-packed lineup! Congressman Rich McCormick discusses peace through strength and its implications for national security, covering our southern border, the Middle East, and concerns from China and Russia. Following that, Joe Setyon from the Goldwater Institute sheds light on Phoenix officials' unconventional trip to Portland to “learn” how to address the homelessness crisis. Then, Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern highlights the significance of the Ten Commandments bill, addressing objections from the left. Wrapping up the show, Dan McLaughlin from National Review delves into presidential primaries, third-party candidates, and recent political developments. Don't miss these insightful discussions on Breaking Battlegrounds!Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsDr. Rich McCormick is a decorated veteran and Emergency Room physician who proudly serves Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.Raised by a single mother, Rich was a paperboy in middle school and eventually worked his way through college, earning a degree from Oregon State University. A firm believer in service before self, McCormick joined the Marine Corps and became a helicopter pilot.During his two decades of service, Rich deployed to combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. As a Marine, he flew helicopters, was Airborne and attached to Army and foreign forces, and taught at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College as the Marine Officer Instructor. In the Navy, Rich earned the rank of Commander and served as Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Between deployments, Rich earned his Master of Business Administration from National University and medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where he was honored to serve as student body president. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine through Emory while training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Most recently, Dr. McCormick served as an Emergency Room physician at Northside Hospital.In Congress, Rich serves on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology Committees, as well as the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Rich lives in Suwanee, Georgia with his wife Debra, who is an oncologist, keeping busy as parents to seven amazing children. The McCormicks are members of Cross Pointe Church.-Joe Setyon is Senior Communications Manager at the Goldwater Institute. -Senator Anthony Kern was first elected to the State House of Representatives in November of 2014. Anthony is active within the Republican Party as a conservative precinct committeeman and state committeeman and he has worked on local, state, and national Republican campaigns for several years. When Anthony came of voting age, his very first vote was cast for President Ronald Reagan. Years later he made the trip to attend President Reagan's funeral in Washington D.C. in 2004. Anthony is passionate about job creation, limiting the size of government at all levels, government transparency, protecting Second Amendment rights, and tax reduction. He is pro-family, works diligently to promote individual liberty and freedom, and firmly believes in the United States Constitution. He enjoys meeting with people and looks for ways to serve and help them.-Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

In our annual Get In the Game Sunday, Pastor Tracy takes a new approach in explaining why Stepping down to volunteer is a great way to help CrossPointe Church.

In our annual Get In the Game Sunday, Pastor Tracy takes a new approach in explaining why Stepping down to volunteer is a great way to help CrossPointe Church.

Sixes have excellent analytical minds, are great strategists, troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and of course, see worst-case scenarios that other people don't see. The passion of the Six is fear which is often experienced as anxiety…anxiety that the unexpected could happen at any time. But once they launch a mental narrative in their head of all that could go wrong, these fictional stories can take on lives of their own and can grow and crowd out what's actually happening.   Today, we revisit my conversation with Jeff Chu to explore the complexities of The Loyalist, and how knowing his Enneagram type has allowed him to identify those aspects of his personality that are responses to things he's been through in the past and work through them.     ---------------- Jeff Chu is a writer, reporter, Editor-at-large at Travel + Leisure, and Teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church. His reporting and writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Travel+Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and Modern Farmer. When big publishers were still starting magazines and pouring millions of dollars into them, Jeff was an editor on the launch team of the now-defunct Conde Nast Portfolio. And before that, he spent seven years at Time magazine, where he really received his journalistic education. Jeff was a London-based web producer and staff writer. In 2021, Jeff helped turn Rachel Held Evans' latest work-in-progress into a finished book titled, “Wholehearted Faith.”  He wove the words of her partial manuscript with other unpublished writings to create a rich collection of essays that ask candid questions about the stories we've been told—and the stories we tell—about our faith, our selves, and our world.   

Listen in as we explore the importance of remembrance and the dangers of apostasy. Drawing from the words of Jude, we reflect on the goodness of God, His covenants with Israel, His commandments, and His unwavering love for us. We take a moment to pause and remember the events of September 11, 2001, discussing the impact it had on our nation and how the phrase "Let's roll" became a rallying cry in the fight against terrorism.Join us as we journey through biblical passages that discuss the rebellion of fallen angels. These heavenly beings, who were given specific roles and responsibilities, fell from grace when they disobeyed the divine order and left their proper dwellings. We examine the Greek word 'apoluma' found in John 3:36 and discuss the implications of God's wrath for those who defy His Son. In the final segment of our discussion, we highlight the perils of false teaching and apostasy. We discuss how God condemns prophets who spread lies and deceitful dreams in His name and how Paul warned Timothy of lying spirits and false teachings. We identify the tell-tale signs of those who have fallen away from faith, such as their insatiable sinful desires and their rejection of authority. Wrapping up the episode, we offer a prayer for humility, grace, and courage in our faith and service to God. Come and join us at Crosspointe Church for our service times at 9, 30, and 11 am.

IT COULD BE the most controversial passage in the Bible: The Nephilim [or giants] were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Gen 6:4, ESV) Scholars and theologians have argued over that verse for thousands of years. While scholars have come to accept that the verse means what it says, Christian seminaries still teach pastors that the “sons of God” were the righteous male descendants of Seth, the son of Adam and Eve.In 2019, I gave a presentation on this at the Look, He is Coming with the Clouds Prophecy Conference at Crosspointe Church in Sanger, California. The bottom line is this: The Nephilim were divine-human hybrids whose creation was universally accepted by the prophets, apostles, and early church. The spirits of the giants destroyed in the Flood of Noah are the demons that are with us today. Most important, the Hebrew prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel foretold the ultimate destruction of the Nephilim.

Welcome to CrossPointe Church, where we bring you inspiring sermons that delve into the timeless wisdom of the Bible. Whether you are watching on the website, Youtube, or listening to the podcast, we are glad you are here. We pray that this sermon will be uplifting, and with this powerful message, we explore the captivating story of Esther from the book of Esther, chapter 4. Join us as we uncover the profound lessons and insights from Esther's courageous act of faith, as she risked everything to save her people from impending doom. In the face of overwhelming adversity, Esther demonstrated unwavering trust in God and embraced her divine purpose.Through this sermon, we will dive deep into the historical and cultural context of Esther's story, unraveling the intricate threads of God's providence and how His divine plan unfolded in extraordinary ways. We will examine the pivotal moments in Esther's life, highlighting her remarkable faith, wisdom, and determination.As we navigate through the chapters of Esther, we will encounter themes of bravery, sacrifice, and divine intervention that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. Drawing parallels between Esther's journey and our own lives, we will explore how her unwavering faith can inspire us to overcome our own trials and challenges.Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a fresh perspective on your own spiritual journey, this sermon on Esther 4 will leave you inspired and motivated to trust in God's plan for your life. So join us as we embark on this transformative exploration of faith, hope, and the power of standing up for what is right.Make sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an uplifting sermon like this. Together, let's grow in faith, deepen our understanding of God's Word, and embrace the call to live a purpose-filled life. We look forward to sharing this life-changing message with you.

IT COULD BE the most controversial passage in the Bible: The Nephilim [or giants] were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Gen 6:4, ESV) Scholars and theologians have argued over that verse for thousands of years. While scholars have come to accept that the verse means what it says, Christian seminaries still teach pastors that the “sons of God” were the righteous male descendants of Seth, the son of Adam and Eve. In 2019, I gave a presentation on this at the Look, He is Coming with the Clouds Prophecy Conference at Crosspointe Church in Sanger, California. The bottom line is this: The Nephilim were divine-human hybrids whose creation was universally accepted by the prophets, apostles, and early church. The spirits of the giants destroyed in the Flood of Noah are the demons that are with us today.  Most important, the Hebrew prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel foretold the ultimate destruction of the Nephilim. Help us Build Barn Better! This is our project to convert our 1,200 square foot pole barn from a place to park our yard tractor into usable studio and warehouse space. In 2023, we plan to fix the holes in the walls, replace windows, insulate the building, install an HVAC system, and move our studios and book/DVD warehouse and shipping office out of our home. If you are so led, you can donate by clicking here. Subscribe and share our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/GilbertHouse! Get all of our video and audio content on our new mobile app: www.gilberthouse.org/app/! Please join Derek and Sharon Gilbert each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. Get all of our podcasts — VFTB, P.I.D. Radio, and the Gilbert House Fellowship — at Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/user/gilberthouse. That's more than 1,600 hours of free archived audio going back to 2005! Check out our weekly video program Unraveling Revelation (www.unravelingrevelation.tv), and subscribe to the YouTube channel: YouTube.com/UnravelingRevelation. Please visit our online store for special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store.

IT COULD BE the most controversial passage in the Bible: The Nephilim [or giants] were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Gen 6:4, ESV)Scholars and theologians have argued over that verse for thousands of years. While scholars have come to accept that the verse means what it says, Christian seminaries still teach pastors that the “sons of God” were the righteous male descendants of Seth, the son of Adam and Eve. In 2019, I gave a presentation on this at the Look, He is Coming with the Clouds Prophecy Conference at Crosspointe Church in Sanger, California. The bottom line is this: The Nephilim were divine-human hybrids whose creation was universally accepted by the prophets, apostles, and early church. The spirits of the giants destroyed in the Flood of Noah are the demons that are with us today.  Most important, the Hebrew prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel foretold the ultimate destruction of the Nephilim. 

Welcome to CrossPointe Church's Wednesday Night Bible Study! In this session, we will be delving into the book of Ephesians, specifically focusing on verses 20-24 of chapter 4.Join us as we explore what it means to put off the old self and put on the new self in Christ. We will dive into the transformative power of the gospel and how it changes our attitudes, actions, and character.Through this study, we will gain a deeper understanding of how we can live out our faith in practical ways and grow in our relationship with God.Don't miss this opportunity to gather with fellow believers and learn from God's Word together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to our Wednesday Night Bible Study at CrossPointe Church! Join us as we delve into the topic of "God's Plan for Church Growth" and explore what the Bible says about how God wants His church to grow.Our study will be based on the passage in Ephesians 4:11-12, which talks about the different gifts that God has given to the church and how they are meant to be used for building up the body of Christ. We'll take a closer look at how each of these gifts plays a unique role in the growth of the church and how we can use them to fulfill God's plan for His people.Whether you're a longtime member of our church or a newcomer looking to learn more about the Bible and God's plan for His people, we welcome you to join us for this exciting study. Come prepared to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in meaningful discussion with your fellow believers.We look forward to seeing you at CrossPointe Church for our Wednesday Night Bible Study on "God's Plan for Church Growth" based on Ephesians 4:11-12.

If you want to experience revival, prepare for resistance. Sean speaks at CrossPointe Church in Tyler, Texas this episode. He breaks down what he has learned about facing resistance the past few years, and what God is calling the church in America to in this time. If you want to make people feel good, go sell some ice cream- but if you truly want to change the world, get ready for resistance. Follow Sean:https://www.facebook.com/sean.feuchthttps://twitter.com/seanfeuchthttps://www.instagram.com/seanfeucht/Sign up for Sean's newsletter: https://seanfeucht.com/

Dr. James Merritt (Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor, writer, and speaker. He's the founding and lead pastor of Crosspointe Church in Duluth, GA and has served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He's written several books including his recently released How to Deal with How You Feel. In this podcast conversation, we talk about this book and many other things related to what it's like pastoring an SBC church through the last couple of years.  If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information! 

In this episode Pastor Matt Keller of CrossPointe Church joins the podcast to discuss the state of the modern church, issues that plague the church, and other interesting topics.

If you've ever wondered why you have emotions and how to process emotions in a healthy way, this episode is for you! In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. James Merritt to talk about how to deal with how you feel. This episode is for you if you are struggling with identifying your emotions. We talk about identifying our emotions, biblical wisdom, and everyday reality. We also discuss how so much emotion exists in our society with road rage, political division, culture, or morality and how his book, How to Deal with How You Feel, is so relevant today. James Merritt, Ph.D., is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Touching Lives television program that broadcasts hope and encouragement nationwide and in 122 countries. He is the senior pastor of Cross Pointe Church in the north metro Atlanta has been married to his wife, Teresa, for nearly 40 years. Listen in to learn more about: Dr. Merritt shares about his own mental health journey Emotions are a part of our being, and emotions are good things. Jesus battled his own emotions, including depression and discouragement. Questions to ask yourself when you are going through different emotions Dr. Merritt shares his thoughts on why mental health is still a taboo topic in the Church Resources: Pete Scazzero - Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Connect with Dr. James Merritt How to Deal with How You Feel: Managing the Emotions That Make Life Unmanageable, Website: https://www.touchinglives.org/ Connect with Melissa Instagram: @MelissaClarkCounseling Website - www.melisaaclarkcounseling.com

Tim is working out of town again, so enjoy Pastor Greg Crocker of Crosspointe Church teach about demons and Fallen Angels. CrosspointeChurch.net and subscribe to their YouTube Channel at Crosspointe Church Sanger.

Become a Sojo Academy Member:  www.sojoacademy.comIn today's episode, Jen talks to another amazing guest: Chelsi Kirkpatrick.Chelsi is a mom of 4 young boys and has been married to Tyler for 10 years. She lives in Georgia where her husband is the youth pastor at CrossPointe Church. Tune in today and listen to a young woman who opens up about the difficulties of being a pastor's wife, and how she learned to set her priorities and focus on them by embracing the season of life she is living.  She also shares her thoughts on submitting to the Lord, and fostering life-giving habits, and gives powerful advice to anyone who's looking to cultivate their relationship with God, regardless of how they are serving the Kingdom.Chelsi also shares with all of us the things that she does to support her husband in their specific stage of life. Even if you or your husband are not in full-time ministry, this is an episode jam-packed with powerful tips to encourage you in your marriage, and remind you of what's really important in your walk with God.  Follow us on Instagram: @sojosocietyRead the Full Show Notes and download all the free resources here: www.sojohub.com/ministry020Listen to The Practice of Theology podcast hereCrossPointe Sermons: Video or Audio only.

About the Speaker: Trey is the Associate Minister at CrossPointe Church in Mansfield, MA. He earned his Bachelor's of Arts in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University. Trey enjoys all things Andy Griffith and is an avid coffee drinker. He loves spending time with his wife Bailey, his sons Griffith and Shepherd, and his dog Watson. He was born and raised in Indiana, washed cattle in high school, and loves to listen to country music. More than anything else, Trey is most passionate about influencing people to live a sacrificial life devoted to King Jesus. Although, he lives just outside of Boston, MA, and is NOT a Patriots fan. About Chapel: The chapel theme for the 2021-2022 year is "upRoar". The Greek word that is translated as “uproar” isἐκταράσσω (ektarassō),: to agitate, to disturb wholly, to exceedingly trouble. Although an uproar is “seen,” it is preceded with a subversive force. The church operates in a similar way, being subversive to the rhythm of the culture it exists within. It is the perpetuation of this subversive force that causes and creates an uproar that is seen and felt. It is our goal this year to explore ways for us to participate in the subversive kingdom force that will create an uproar in the culture God calls us to. Listen to messages at Boise Bible College: https://boisebible.edu/messagesatbbc. Music by https://www.bensound.com.

In part one of this exciting interview, we discuss what legalism is biblically and the transition in the personal life of a believer from law to grace in our mentality.  Jon Stone is the Pastor of Crosspointe Church in Santa Maria, California. Together, He & His wife, Dawn, have served in several ways over many years in ministry. Jon has been a Youth Pastor, an Assistant Pastor, a Co-Pastor, and a Senior Pastor. They have enjoyed every step along the journey that God has led them on. Jon loves people and he loves to communicate the timeless truth of God's word. He is a preacher of grace, and passionately proclaims Jesus, plus nothing! Jon has recently authored a book called Missional Fostering. If you would like to find out more about this book and the amazing ministry He and His wife are a part of you can check it out here:  https://www.jonstone.orgYou can find more from The Gospel Perspective at these locations: Website: https://www.thegospelperspective.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegospelperspectiveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.gospelperspective/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheGospelPerspectiveFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1941163146052288

In this Episode we chat with Jeff Chu. Here is Jeff's bio in his own words. I wear several different hats to cover my coarse Chinese hair, which requires too much product to tame: Writer, reporter, editor. Co-curator and co-host, with Sarah Bessey, Of Evolving Faith. Editor-at-large at Travel & Leisure. Occasional preacher. Teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church. Ordinand in the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Cook, gardener, and dog walker to Fozzie in Michigan, where my husband and I moved last year. (First time living in the Midwest. Snow tires are a revelation!) Before that, I was a seminarian at Princeton Theological Seminary, where I worked as a farmhand at PTS's Farminary. Don't be deceived… When I got to the Farminary, a 21-acre experiment in sustainable agriculture that doubles as the world's best classroom, I didn't know anything about farming, and I had more experience killing plants than nurturing them. But my work on the farm changed me. More than anything else in my life, that land taught me about the story of life, death, and new life that God has written into creation. You can connect with Jeff on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Check out Jeff's website You can purchase Jeff's book at Amazon.com You can purchase Rachel Held Evan's book that Jeff helped finish at Amazon.com You can connect with us on    Facebook     Instagram      Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

It's time for faith and family to come back together. For the last year we have been separated and seen the effects of isolation. This summer the family will make a strong comeback and CrossPointe Church. The family is the key to the future of the church.

It's time for faith and family to come back together. For the last year we have been separated and seen the effects of isolation. This summer the family will make a strong comeback and CrossPointe Church. The family is the key to the future of the church.

Where there is no vision there is no growth. CrossPointe Church has big plans for the future of our community. The future is very bright and the vision we have will carry us to better days.

Where there is no vision there is no growth. CrossPointe Church has big plans for the future of our community. The future is very bright and the vision we have will carry us to better days.

In this episode, Tyler had the opportunity to sit down with his friend and pastor, Brad Evangelista. For the past three years they've served as pastors together at CrossPointe Church. Since that time there's been a pretty typical pattern of local church ministry, until March of 2020. It's likely the circumstances of 2020 have been some of the most consistently difficult and widespread that many of us have faced. And yet, Brad reminds us that God's goodness and faithfulness can be clearly seen and trusted, even—especially—in such a time as this. Join us as we talk about church planting, matters of doctrine and theology, ministry and shepherding during a pandemic, some potential negative effects of "virtual church" and pastoral encouragement to counteract them, and a bit about youth ministry.

This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. James Merritt to the podcast. Dr. Merritt is pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA and host of the radio broadcast, The post “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 178: Character in the Pastorate appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

We don't want something from you...we want something for you! In this message we look ahead to 2020 and what God has and wants for all of us this year at CrossPointe Church.

We don't want something from you...we want something for you! In this message we look ahead to 2020 and what God has and wants for all of us this year at CrossPointe Church.

Part 3 of the Hot Mess Series continues at CrossPointe Church.

Part 3 of the Hot Mess Series continues at CrossPointe Church.

CrossPointe Church has a big Vision for the year 2020...and it has become more clear what we have to do. In this message Pastor Tracy shares exciting news about how we are going further faster and reaching more people for Christ.

CrossPointe Church has a big Vision for the year 2020...and it has become more clear what we have to do. In this message Pastor Tracy shares exciting news about how we are going further faster and reaching more people for Christ.

Kevin Queen, lead pastor of CrossPointe Church, shares how God moved him to Nashville and how his experience in college set prepared him for it. Kevin is a revival student and shares from his heart on how he sees God moving in the Music City and in the world. Special Guest: Kevin Queen.

Pastor Tracy shares the Vision for the future of CrossPointe Church....the BEST IS YET TO COME!!!

Pastor Tracy shares the Vision for the future of CrossPointe Church....the BEST IS YET TO COME!!!

Pastor Tracy shares the calling of CrossPointe Church and the need to never settle.

Pastor Tracy shares the calling of CrossPointe Church and the need to never settle.

Tim was out being a youth pastor this morning, taking his kids to camp. He'll be back next week, and we'll have Derry Prenkert with us to talk all things camp. You won't want to miss it! Today we had Riley Lester in the hot seat. We talked about his weird path to full time employment, impending changes, and social evolution. It was a great show. Riley is the high schooll pastor, and only student ministry staffer, at Cross Pointe Church, a large multi site church in Georgia. He's been there a year. It is also Riley's first full time job in church world, despite finishing a church ministries degree four years ago. Riley felt God calling him to a specific kind of church setting, so instead of taking the first job he was offered, he volunteered and interned at churches that he would want to attend. This led to a year long residency and eventually a full time position, but it was certainly the path less taken. Riley is also about to get married. For the past year he has been in Georgia while his fiance, Savannah, has been in North West Arkansas. We talked about how his relationships and availability to his students would be shifting in the coming weeks and months. Finally, Riley and I (Andrew) talked about our relationship, and how it has changed from him being a student of mine, to now being one of my closest friends. We talked about the benefits of long term ministry, and why discipling individual students matters. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial, Peek Reach, and Give Central for making our show possible!

Tim was out being a youth pastor this morning, taking his kids to camp. He'll be back next week, and we'll have Derry Prenkert with us to talk all things camp. You won't want to miss it! Today we had Riley Lester in the hot seat. We talked about his weird path to full time employment, impending changes, and social evolution. It was a great show. Riley is the high schooll pastor, and only student ministry staffer, at Cross Pointe Church, a large multi site church in Georgia. He's been there a year. It is also Riley's first full time job in church world, despite finishing a church ministries degree four years ago. Riley felt God calling him to a specific kind of church setting, so instead of taking the first job he was offered, he volunteered and interned at churches that he would want to attend. This led to a year long residency and eventually a full time position, but it was certainly the path less taken. Riley is also about to get married. For the past year he has been in Georgia while his fiance, Savannah, has been in North West Arkansas. We talked about how his relationships and availability to his students would be shifting in the coming weeks and months. Finally, Riley and I (Andrew) talked about our relationship, and how it has changed from him being a student of mine, to now being one of my closest friends. We talked about the benefits of long term ministry, and why discipling individual students matters. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial, Peek Reach, and Give Central for making our show possible!

God will close doors for us to open up other doors. In this message Pastor Tracy casts the vision for the next 10 years at CrossPointe Church.

God will close doors for us to open up other doors. In this message Pastor Tracy casts the vision for the next 10 years at CrossPointe Church.

What hangs in the balance of a simple invitation? In this sermon Micah takes a look at how CrossPointe Church is reaching unchurched people and how an invitation can change someone's life forever.

What hangs in the balance of a simple invitation? In this sermon Micah takes a look at how CrossPointe Church is reaching unchurched people and how an invitation can change someone's life forever.