Leading courageously rarely feels comfortable, and it often stretches us right at the edges of what feels safe. 🕊️ This Sunday we close our series with Peter, who once followed quietly but now stands before the believers to defend a vision that upended long-held Jewish tradition: that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was for the Gentiles too, with no distinction.

It's a reminder that God is still in the business of pushing us past our comfort zones and into deeper, bolder leadership. We'll share some of our own stories of being nudged toward that kind of courage.

Join us Aug 30 at 8:30, 11:00, or 11:15 am as we close out Lead Courageously, week five, and the finale of our journey through Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously.

The sound came first — like a violent wind filling the whole house. Then fire. Then voices, speaking in languages they had never learned, were understood by people from every corner of the known world. But here is something worth remembering: Pentecost was already a holiday. Jewish pilgrims had traveled from across the empire to celebrate, which means the room where the Spirit fell was already full of the world. This week, we mark the birthday of the Church and sit with the gift that started it all — not just the speaking, but the understanding. Seven weeks ago, Jesus promised his disciples they would not be left alone. On this Sunday, wearing red, we celebrate that he kept his word.

This Sunday is Pentecost, one of the most important days in the Christian year—even more important than Christmas! It’s the day we remember how the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ followers and how the Church was born. Some people were confused or even made fun of what was happening, but others opened their hearts and received something amazing. God still speaks through dreams and visions today, and the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives if we’re willing to listen. Join us and discover what it means to dream God's dreams and be led by His Spirit!

What are the most important words in the Bible? Most of us would say things like God, Jesus, love, and faith—and we’d be right! But this week, we’re going to talk about two words that are often misunderstood: conversion and repentance. They’re not just one-time events; they’re part of a lifelong journey with Jesus, full of learning, growing, and turning toward the good. Come hear the story of Paul, a man who went from enemy of the church to one of its greatest leaders—and the everyday people like Ananias who helped make that transformation possible.

Sometimes, doing what’s right isn’t easy. After Jesus rose from the dead, he told his followers to share his message with the world—but that put them in danger. The authorities wanted to silence them, and even threw them in jail. But the apostles chose to follow God rather than give in to fear or pressure. This week, we’ll explore what it means to speak the truth with courage, even when it’s risky or unpopular.