They talk through why so many people today feel unsure about direction, how wisdom is formed over time, and why we often resist correction even when it’s meant to help us. The conversation also touches on the impact of small decisions, the importance of integrity and honesty, and the kinds of topics we’ll be exploring throughout the series.

Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just beginning to explore faith, we believe that this study on Proverbs will give you wisdom, direction, and encouragement for whatever season of life you’re in right now.

Don’t forget to grab your free notebook as an additional resource as you follow along with the series.

Together, they reflect on the rhythms of preparation that extend beyond Sunday morning, emphasizing the importance of cultivating hearts of worship throughout the week from Monday through Saturday and carrying that posture into the corporate gathering. The conversation also addresses the call to reconciliation found in Matthew 5, encouraging believers to take seriously any conviction regarding broken relationships and to pursue unity within the body before coming before the Lord in worship, and so much more.

As this season comes to a close, the hosts aim to offer thoughtful guidance that helps listeners examine their own hearts, pursue unity within the church, and approach corporate worship with intentionality, reverence, and a deep desire to honor God.

Resources & Links

• Previous church planting updates
• Faith and Life Church

Together, they explore the biblical foundations of how the Holy Spirit works in and through the process of preparing a worship service. Through Scripture, they reflect on who the Holy Spirit is, what he does, and how he guides both the planning and leading of worship. 

The conversation also touches on cultural misunderstandings about the work of the Spirit, the importance of guarding against false teachings and spiritual mysticism, and how thoughtful preparation can still leave room for genuine responsiveness to God. They also share practical insights for worship ministry and consider how these principles shape our personal walk with Jesus Christ.

Together, they discuss what it looks like to pursue excellence as Christians and as members of a worship team while guarding against the drift into performance driven perfectionism. Through biblical reflection, they consider how Scripture defines excellence and what that means for our daily walk with Christ.

The conversation also touches on stewarding the gifts God has given us and remembering that our pursuit of excellence is ultimately about glorifying him, not ourselves, and so much more.

The conversation also extends beyond the gathered church, examining how these same principles intersect with personal and private worship, as well as the role of the lead pastor as the primary worship leader within the life of the church. As a longer episode than usual, the hosts aim to provide thoughtful nuance and pastoral care, holding fast to the authority of Scripture and our call to worship God in Spirit and Truth. 

Additional Resources Mentioned: 

Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin (book)

They explore the tension between true worship and preference, why preferences themselves are not bad but become disordered when they are placed before Christ, how worship encompasses every aspect of life, why biblical worship is not an escape from reality but a response to God’s kingdom breaking into the world through Christ, the freedom Scripture gives when it comes to style and expression, and so much more.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• “Rejoice” by Keith and Kristyn Getty (song)
• Sing! by Keith and Kristyn Getty (book)
• Thoughts on Worship and Culture by John Piper (article)

In a season often marked by busyness and materialism, Advent invites us to slow down, to wait, and to refocus our hearts on the message and meaning of Christ’s coming. It helps us think biblically and communally about the significance of Jesus’ arrival and places Christmas in its proper context within the story of Scripture—where the entire Old Testament points ahead in longing for the promised Messiah. As we reflect on this waiting, we’re reminded of how we, too, are called to wait with hope for Christ’s return.

As we prepare our hearts for Advent, we anticipate a season filled with intention, celebration, and worship. We’re eager to dive into the first two chapters of Luke together on Sundays and to focus our hearts with our church-wide devotional, where the daily readings prepare us for each week’s preaching text and provide thoughtful reflection and discussion for families and individuals. This Advent, we look forward to celebrating our great Savior with joy, anticipation, and hope—adoring Christ together.

Resources & Links

• Sermon Notebook & Daily Advent Devotional Guide: Pick up notebooks this weekend in the Worship Center or Resource Center
• This Sunday resource page: Weekly songs and Scriptures to prepare your heart for worship
• This Sunday playlist on Spotify: Learn the songs and prepare for corporate worship throughout the week
• Weekly Email: Subscribe for updates, announcements, and recommended resources
• Read: Luke 1-2

They discuss the biblical worldview that calls every believer to be a worshipper, the purpose and practice of singing within the gathered church, how singing shapes our hearts as we build our lives on the foundation of who God is, what it looks like when God’s people lift their voices together, and so much more.

They discuss the way the localized church gatherings are an expression of the universal church, the way individualism in our culture can negatively impact our perspective on the church along with Scriptural correctives, and so much more.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• "Your Church" by Canyon Hills Worship

• I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom S. Rainer

Resources & Links

• Standard Bible Atlas
• Bible Timeline Chart
• A Commentary on Micah by Bruce K. Waltke
• Old Testament Walkthrough (Video)

You'll hear the current progress, location updates, next steps, and ways to pray and be involved.

Resources & Links

• Connect with the church planting team

• Previous church planting updates

• Stay connected with Fellowship Church

• Learn more about the EFCA

• Learn more about the Northeast Collaborative