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More From Michigan: Church, People, & Story

February 14, 2023 By Home Missions

This is part 2 with Jonathan Landry Cruse. This is an interesting episode as we talk about unique topics. Jonathan was a film student in college and he appreciates the dynamics of story in everyday life and communication. We had an interesting conversation about how church, people, and story all intersect in ministry, evangelism and […]

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Church Life & Reaching Younger Folks in A Reformed Church in Michigan

January 24, 2023 By Home Missions

We interviewed Jonathan Landry Cruse, pastor of Community Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Kalamazoo, MI. Some of you will also know Jonathan’s wife Kerri Ann who works for the OPC in social media, websites, and communication. Jonathan shares about the dynamics of church life in Michigan and we talk about the fact that their church is […]

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Midwestern OPC Church Planting & Evangelistic Tradition: Jim Hoekstra – Part 2

October 25, 2022 By Home Missions

This is part 2 with Jim Hoekstra of Immaneul Church (OPC) in Anoka, MI. Jim is a long-time OPC pastor in the Midwest and has been involved in multiple church plants. We continued to talk about church planting with Jim and he also shared some of the long tradition of church planting and evangelistic efforts […]

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Developing Church Plants In The Midwest: Jim Hoekstra – Part 1

October 4, 2022 By Home Missions

We interviewed Jim Hoekstra of Immaneul Church (OPC) in Anoka, MI. Jim is a long-time OPC pastor in the Midwest and has been involved in multiple church plants. We talked to Jim about his experience, what he has learned about church planting, and how they are growing a church plant in Minnesota. You can listen […]

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Reformed & Evangelistic: Trusting God In A Growing Young Church

July 26, 2022 By Home Missions

This is Part 2 with Pastor Michael Schout (pronounced “Scout”) of Grace Fellowship OPC in Zeeland, MI. Harvest. Grace is a young church that has seen God’s abundant blessing in many areas. They have grown both spiritually and numerically in a fairly short period of time. The leadership and Pastor Schout are quick to note […]

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Reformed & Evangelistic By God’s Grace in Michigan: Michael Schout – Part 1

July 12, 2022 By Home Missions

We interviewed Pastor Michael Schout (pronounced “Scout”) of Grace Fellowship OPC in Zeeland, MI. Grace is a young church that has seen God’s abundant blessing in many areas. They have grown both spiritually and numerically in a fairly short period of time. The leadership and Pastor Schout are quick to note that such growth doesn’t […]

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Eric Watkins Podcast on Church Planting – Part 3

May 25, 2022 By Home Missions

About 3 years ago, we did a video interview with Eric Watkins about church planting. It has consistently been one of the most popular posts on Outward OPC, and we’ve had several requests to turn it into a podcast. We have now done that! It will be released in 3 parts over the coming weeks. […]

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Eric Watkins Podcast on Church Planting – Part 2

April 19, 2022 By Home Missions

About 3 years ago, we did a video interview with Eric Watkins about church planting. It has consistently been one of the most popular posts on Outward OPC, and we’ve had several requests to turn it into a podcast. We have now done that! It will be released in 3 parts over the coming weeks. […]

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Eric Watkins Podcast on Church Planting – Part 1

March 29, 2022 By Home Missions

About 3 years ago, we did a video interview with Eric Watkins about church planting. It has consistently been one of the most popular posts on Outward OPC, and we’ve had several requests to turn it into a podcast. We have now done that! It will be released in 3 parts over the coming weeks. […]

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More From Dale Van Dyke & Adrian Crum: Struggles, Motivation, & Practical Involvement

February 8, 2022 By Home Missions

This is part 2 of our interview with Pastors Dale Van Dyke and Adrian Crum of Harvest OPC outside Grand Rapids, MI. Harvest has called Adrian as a Pastor of Evangelism & Youth with a strong emphasis on evangelism and we talked about that in Part 1. Today, we talk about the so-called struggles of […]

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Building A Culture of Evangelism in Grand Rapids, Michigan

January 18, 2022 By Home Missions

We interviewed Pastors Dale Van Dyke and Adrian Crum of Harvest OPC outside Grand Rapids, MI. Harvest has taken on a new venture with regard to evangelism in their church. Adrian has been called as “Pastor of Evangelism & Youth.” We talk about the philosophy of this approach, how it came about, and we also […]

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Steady Growth & Consistent Effort in TX – Carl Miller Part 2

October 26, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Carl Miller, the pastor of New Braunfels OPC in New Braunfels, TX–just outside San Antonio. Carl was formerly involved in an OPC church plant in Houston and was called to New Braunfels about two years ago. The Lord is doing exciting things bringing people into this church. Hear some of the stories and […]

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The Lord Builds In TX – Carl Miller Part 1

October 12, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Carl Miller, the pastor of New Braunfels OPC in New Braunfels, TX–just outside of San Antonio. Carl was formerly involved in an OPC church plant in Houston and was called to New Braunfels about two years ago. The Lord is doing exciting things bringing people into this church. Hear some of the stories […]

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Outreach As An RHM – Different Styles & Approaches

August 24, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Mark Sumpter, Regional Home Missionary for the Presbytery of the Southwest. Mark was a longtime OPC pastor before becoming a Regional Home Missionary 5 years ago. In this second part of our interview, Mark talks about how to balance and use both a very public approach (door-to-door, street fair etc.) and a very […]

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Regional Church Planting & Outreach in the OPC

July 27, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Mark Sumpter, Regional Home Missionary for the Presbytery of the Southwest. Mark was a longtime OPC pastor before becoming a Regional Home Missionary 5 years ago. In this first part of our interview, Mark talks about ways in which he implements outreach efforts across a region of the country. He is specific about […]

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A Faithful, Steady Ministry in Rural America – Jay Bennett Part 2

June 8, 2021 By Home Missions

We conclude our interview with  Jay Bennett, pastor of Neon Reformed Presbyterian Church (OPC), in Neon, KY. Jay talks about a ministry that seeks to be faithful with what’s in front of them and the Lord blesses in numerous areas. We also learn more about Jay and how the Lord prepared him for Neon, KY–a […]

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Church Planting in Rural America: Jay Bennett – Neon, KY

May 26, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Jay Bennett, pastor of Neon Reformed Presbyterian Church (OPC), in Neon, KY. Eastern Kentucky is an interesting area and the OPC church plant their has a unique story. In this first part of our interview, Jay tells us a little about that story and the challenges the church has faced. He also shares […]

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Ralph Rebandt – Part 2 : 30 Years of Outreach

April 13, 2021 By Home Missions

This is part 2 of our interview with Ralph Rebandt, pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC), outside of Detroit. Ralph has spent over 30 years at the church, from its early days to now a long time OPC church and at each step of the way seeking to be intentional about reaching the lost […]

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30 years of Evangelism & Outreach in Michigan With Ralph Rebandt

March 30, 2021 By Home Missions

We interviewed Ralph Rebandt, pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC), outside of Detroit. Ralph has spent over 30 years there from its early days to now a long time OPC church and at each step of the way seeking to be intentional about reaching the lost in the community. This is Part 1 of […]

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Truth & Love: Communicating About Gender, Women, & The Church

March 9, 2021 By Home Missions

John Shaw is back on the podcast. John started this series with a podcast about the importance of communication. Then two weeks ago, he discussed the issue of race and the church. This week he returns with another timely issue – gender, women, and the church. This is certainly a topic of conversation both outside […]

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