Over the years God has used these resources on race to challenge, encourage and grow me. I pray you find them helpful. Just a note, you will most likely disagree with some of the content here. That's okay. The authors come from varying backgrounds. When we talk about partisan politics things can become heated. But, just as there are great differences within the church on most topics, there are diverse perspectives represented in these resources. I'm happy to discuss these topics with you so please do not hesitate to contact me. --Pastor Chris...
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"Collectively developing leaders and planting churches in the urban neighborhoods of Greater Grand Rapids for the sake of the Gospel." That's the idea. You see, Crosswinds Community Churches and Elevation Church are getting serious about multiplication. And now that Acts 29's Tyler St. Clair and Rudy Rubio are on board, things are are starting to g...
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Keep ReadingOver the years God has used these resources on race to challenge, encourage and grow me. I pray you find them helpful. Just a note, you will most likely disagree with some of the content here. That's okay. The authors come from varying backgrounds. When we talk about partisan politics things can become heated. But, just as there are great differences within the church ...
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Keep Reading2018/08/11 UPDATE: Lastnight FOX17 broadcasted the following story. 2018/08/10 UPDATE: Thanks everyone for all your help! Kentwood Community Church gave us a gift, Journey Church Middleville dropped off some speakers and stands and the One Wyoming network is working on some funds. I was able to speak with FOX17 today and they will help get the word out tonight. I have...
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Keep ReadingIt's no secret that Wyoming is in need of affordable housing--both rental and owned. We have some great for-profit builders and property owners in our neck of the woods but the West Michigan nonprofit community is largely looking at the City of Grand Rapids. As Elevation Church looks for opportunities to live into our identity as a "family of missionary servants", it's be...
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Keep ReadingVOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Tara is Elevation's Hand2Hand Coordinator Thanks for all you do Tara! "I enjoy working with Hand2Hand because it's a real way to make a difference right here in our community. As a parent of a Wyoming middle school student, who has classmates that live in homes where there is food insecurity, I know there is a need for our help! I like to organize ...
Keep ReadingThanks to our volunteer of the week, Mayme, for serving coffee and snacks every Sunday morning. She helps all guests feel welcome. Why do you serve? "I serve because God has given me a heart that just loves people where ever they are in life. I consider it a joy to be serving and loving my church family every week." Thanks Mayme!...
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Keep ReadingWe're trying to get the word our about Sunday's preview service so you may have received a postcard in the mail. Maybe that's how you got here. If so, cool! Check out our site and find out what we're all about. We're just real people trying to make a difference. Nothing creepy, no weird cult stuff going on. And it's not a pyramid scheme. Okay, it's sorta like a pyramid ...
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