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by Executive Pastor Mark Waltz

Sequencing matters. Service matters. Systems matter.

And so do people.

When sequencing and systems fail to help our guests effectively experience quality service, or take practical steps toward desired outcomes, people are not valued. We don’t communicate that they matter. At least we fall obviously short.

Our connections team has been assessing processes, systems, staffing and teams that most effectively help our people take their next step toward Jesus—particularly, new guests to our church. Although someone’s very next step after an initial weekend service may be to come back the next weekend, we can’t assume that is the only step a guest may want or need to take.

How do people meet others? Find a sense of belonging? And in doing so take a step on their journey toward and with Jesus?

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Looking for last-minute program elements for Valentine’s weekend? Here are three of our favorites that you can plug into your love- or relationship-themed message right away!

  • Love vs. Lust Video: This animated video was used during Granger’s Sex for Sale series as a message opener, to illustrate “Love vs. Lust.”
  • Hurt Drama: This powerful monologue is a man talking about the damaging effects of pornography and revealing the hurt behind the lie that Satan often tells in the moment.
  • My Story Video: This is the personal story of a young woman finding healing from a difficult sexual past in her relationship with God. Hear first-hand the story of her journey to freedom.

We have many more resources like these, along with full messages and graphics packages available in the store. Search for topics like love or relationships to get just the right thing for your church.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Looking for last-minute program elements for Valentine's weekend? Here are three that you can plug into any sex- or relationships-themed message or series this weekend!

  • Reset Relationships Video: Joe's awkward blind date with Melinda is saved by a magic Reset button. This incredibly popular video is a great way to add some levity to the serious topic of love and dating.
  • Hurt Drama: This powerful monologue is a man talking about the damaging effects of pornography and revealing the hurt behind the lie that Satan often tells in the moment.
  • My Story Video: This is the personal story of a young woman finding healing from a difficult sexual past in her relationship with God. Hear first-hand the story of her journey to freedom.

We have many more resources like these, along with full messages and graphics packages available in the store. Search for topics like love or relationships to get just the right thing for your service.

Happy Valentine's Day!