Planting Seeds of Faith – Pass it on – Week 5
Pass it On By Jack Jackson, President In John 17:25–26 Jesus says something profound: “I have made you known to them.” The Christian faith is not inherited; it is revealed, shared, and embraced. Someone, somewhere, helped us see who God is. And while becoming a Christian has always consisted of more than a simple intellectual commitment, it […]
Planting Seeds of Faith – Growing in Faith – Week 4
Growing In Faith By Barby Bowser, Communications “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Jesus often used parables and language related to gardening or farming – faith the size of a mustard seed, a farmer sowing […]
Planting Seeds of Faith – Sowing Seeds for the Kingdom – Week 3
Sowing Seeds for the Kingdom By Bonnie Hollabaugh, Vice President for Development Last week, I attended the retirement celebration of a beloved mentor—someone who has faithfully poured into others for decades. As I listened to countless stories of lives touched and hearts changed, I realized she plants seeds for the Kingdom everywhere she goes. Sitting […]
Planting Seeds of Faith – Hidden Growth – Week 2
Hidden Growth By Terri Farmer, Grants Coordinator Early spring can be a little deceptive. The air starts to warm, the days grow longer, but the ground still looks mostly the same. Trees are bare. Gardens are unturned. It can seem like nothing much is happening. But anyone who has planted a garden knows that this […]
Planting Seeds of Faith – Week 1
Grace and Peace to you as you prepare for Easter! The Foundation for Evangelism staff have been reflecting on how Jesus brought and continues to bring good news to the world, through us and the Holy Spirit’s work. Over the next five weeks, we’ll send you those staff reflections by email, and invite you to […]