40 Years of Shepherd: Walking Alongside Our Neighbors: A Heart Like Jesus

40 Years of Shepherd: Walking Alongside Our Neighbors: A Heart Like Jesus

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus tells His followers that the Holy Spirit is coming. Depending on the translation, you’ll read different English words for the Holy Spirit: the Comforter, the Advocate, the Counselor, Helper, Keeper, and Encourager. Each of these words is taken from the Greek word "Parakletos" meaning to walk alongside, guide,...

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Podcasts

Columns by Jay

Lamentations

“Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 Are you living in a season of struggling to say, “great is thy faithfulness,” or feeling like you haven’t experienced God’s great mercies? Are you walking through the valleys of pain, hurt, and suffering? Journey alongside Executive Director and Pastor Jay Height as you navigate through life’s hurt and brokenness to find your...

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Love Your Neighbor

“Love your neighbor as yourself” – Jesus (Mark 12:31) We’ve heard many promises and read many articles about the “war on poverty” over the years. What started with well-meaning intentions and language from a government official has become a deeper heart issue: we traded love and community from the Church for handouts and empty promises from the government. Hear the heart of Executive Director Jay Height as he challenges us to reclaim the mantle that God has given us to live out Mark 12:31 and...

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Nehemiah

We’re living in a “friend recession.” But we don’t have to leave it that way. Join Executive Director Jay Height as he takes a look at the story of Nehemiah and the heart of a man who transformed his community amid great adversity, challenges, and opposition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAfo-xqKoU&feature=youtu.be Through leadership, wisdom, and prayer, Nehemiah led a group to build more than walls; but to rebuild a community and unite people in hope. How can you be a Nehemiah in the...

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Podcasts

Columns by Jay

Lamentations

“Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 Are you living in a season of struggling to say, “great is thy faithfulness,” or feeling like you haven’t experienced God’s great mercies? Are you walking through the valleys of pain, hurt, and suffering? Journey alongside Executive Director and Pastor Jay Height as you navigate through life’s hurt and brokenness to find your...

read more

Love Your Neighbor

“Love your neighbor as yourself” – Jesus (Mark 12:31) We’ve heard many promises and read many articles about the “war on poverty” over the years. What started with well-meaning intentions and language from a government official has become a deeper heart issue: we traded love and community from the Church for handouts and empty promises from the government. Hear the heart of Executive Director Jay Height as he challenges us to reclaim the mantle that God has given us to live out Mark 12:31 and...

read more

Nehemiah

We’re living in a “friend recession.” But we don’t have to leave it that way. Join Executive Director Jay Height as he takes a look at the story of Nehemiah and the heart of a man who transformed his community amid great adversity, challenges, and opposition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAfo-xqKoU&feature=youtu.be Through leadership, wisdom, and prayer, Nehemiah led a group to build more than walls; but to rebuild a community and unite people in hope. How can you be a Nehemiah in the...

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