True Freedom

Gary DeLashmutt

John 8:31-36

Who Is my Neighbor in the Global Village?

Jim Leffel

Luke 10:25-37

The parable of the Good Samaritan has applications for the church today as can be seen in the priorities of Dwell Global Partnerships. Jim Leffel describes this parable in contrast to religious and secular teaching on human suffering and how biblical missions addresses the spiritual and social crises of our day. Key Christian movements in church history and initiatives from Dwell partnerships with indigenous ministries will be used to illustrate these principles.

Discipling High School Students

Doug O'Malley

2 Timothy 2:2

Making disciples from the Gen Z age bracket can be confusing yet, Jesus still calls us to do it. The gospel has always found a way to break through each generation. This workshop will look into the unique barriers to discipling high school student today, as well as practical ideas for how to do it well.

The Theology of Neighboring

Jay Pathak

Luke 10:25-30

This teaching demonstrates the power of the simple act of establishing and growing relationships with your neighbors. We can trust that God may well have us in a particular location so we can meet the physical and spiritual needs of our particular neighbors, and even simple steps lead to people being more open to the gospel message as we offer our warmth and friendship.

Growing with God

Jim Leffel

Colossians 1:9-12

Paul prays for the Colossians that as they grow in their knowledge of God, they will learn to honor God. As they honor God, they will bear fruit and they will grow even more in their knowledge of God. This cycle of knowing God and bearing fruit leads to experiencing God in deeper ways as we learn to trust in the life-changing power of his love.

Jesus' Invitations:Matthew 11

Gary DeLashmutt

Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus invites everyone to come to Him and receive rest for their souls. This is not a rest that is the cessation of labor, but a rest that refreshes which no other force on earth can offer. It is the 'rest' of reconciliation with God, resulting in an active, fruitful love relationship with Jesus.

Three Ways to Grow When You Can't Leave the House

James Rochford

Philippians 1:1-11

Paul, the greatest Christian leader in the history of the world, did not let being imprisoned in Rome make him become angry, bitter or depressed. Instead, he took it as an opportunity to grow in appreciation for people, to grow in his attitude toward God and to grow in his ability to pray.

Speaking into Each Others' Lives

Ryan Lowery

1 Thessalonians 5:14

As part of loving others, it is sometimes necessary to admonish other believers who are in the wrong. While uncomfortable and often counter-cultural, done properly, it is an act of love to help them, and is based on the common external standard of God's truth. It's essential to determine, with the help of the Holy Spirit, if a person is truly being "unruly," or instead is weak or disheartened, and to take action that is appropriate for them.

Joy in Partnerships

Jim Leffel

Philippians 1:1-8

Joy is a sense of well-being that rises above circumstances--it can be experienced in bad circumstances and is often lacking in good, comfortable circumstances. This is because true joy is anchored in oneness with God, and substitute gods can't truly satisfy. One of the ways God cultivates joy in our lives is through partnerships--relationships--with others, as we work together to achieve God's purpose in this world. These relationships build our purpose, our gratitude to God, our prayer life (as we bring others' needs to God), and our joyful affection for each other.