Too many people believe ministry is for pastors, missionaries, or “super Christians.” But the Bible paints a completely different picture. Jesus didn’t just save you—He gifted you. And He has a unique role only you can play in helping others know Him.

This weekend, we celebrate 250 years of freedom as a nation. We honor those who stood their ground, stormed beaches, defended liberty, and gave everything so others could live free. But freedom always raises a bigger question: What are we free for?

Church is more than a building, a program, or a Sunday gathering. It’s a people.

It’s a teenager being discipled. A family receiving a meal. Friends opening their home to strangers. Someone praying for you when you don’t have the strength to pray for yourself. A recovering addict finding freedom. A missionary being encouraged halfway around the world. A neighbor discovering they don’t have to walk through life alone.

What if the very thing you've been trying to hide is the very thing God wants to use? This Sunday, you'll hear one man's incredible story of addiction, broken relationships, depression, a suicide attempt, eight strokes, and the long journey toward healing. But this isn't ultimately a story about pain—it's a story about redemption, purpose, and discovering that no one was meant to fight alone.

What if your purpose is bigger than you think? Jesus never called ordinary people to simply attend church—He called them to go out and make disciples in the world. This week, we unpack the Great Commission and discover how God uses everyday people to make an eternal impact right where they live, work, learn, and play.

Have you ever wondered how a group of complete strangers becomes family? This weekend, we’re celebrating where God has brought us from — from early days and impossible prayers to changed lives, deep friendships, and a future bigger than we ever dreamed.