The Grove Church

Do Not Miss This | Further Into Friendship

Having people in our lives who know us deeply and who we can know deeply is the healthiest way to walk through life.  The wisdom of Proverbs speaks into our lives and encourages us to develop companions for the journey ahead and to be a friend who loves others well.

Avoiding Toxic Church | Rough Cut Faith

There are thousands of churches in America alone, all with a unique culture and style. This is not a bad thing! But that also means that there are a lot of ways for things to go wrong as well. In this episode of Rough Cut Faith Scott and Mike discuss some warning signs that have historically led to damage and hurt when not recognized sooner.

Do Not Miss This | The Wisdom of Justice

Wisdom is understanding and living in accordance with God's ordering of reality.  Justice is pursuing God's divine order for the sake of others.  They are two sides of the same coin.

Power Kills Faith | Rough Cut Faith

In a follow-up to last week's conversation on authority, Scott and Mike examine the lyrics to Baby Bugs' song, "My Pastor". This song is a heart-breaking look at how authoritarian spiritual leaders damage people and, ultimately, drive them away from God.

Do Not Miss This | Re-thinking Sin

Sin is something that is pretty commonly talked about in the wider culture but is rarely understood.  Proverbs speaks to us about this difficult concept and how it affects us and the communities around us.

Rough Cut Faith | On Whose Authority?

Authority in churches has come under much scrutiny in the last few years.  From pastors refusing to adhere to pandemic restrictions to spiritual leaders wielding power over thousands of people, we see a wide spectrum of leaders declaring their authority.  But, what does the Bible say about it?  Is pastoral authority even a real thing or is it something we've just accepted because challenging it risks losing a community altogether?  Join Mike and Scott this week as they discuss what authority is from a Biblical perspective, whether spiritual leaders are called to pursue it, and if it's even a positive concept at all.

Do Not Miss This | Perilous Times: A Communion Focus

The cross of Christ stands as a light in the darkness.

Rough Cut Faith | The Long Road

Ever feel like you're struggling with the same unhealthy patterns and struggles years after you thought you would be over them? It's like change isn't happening fast enough even though you have faith? It can be incredibly frustrating and guilt inducing. But it doesn't have to be. This week Scott and Mike talk about why life change takes so long and how we can rest in the process without getting impatient with ourselves.

Do Not Miss This | The Soul of Blessing

Generosity is not an act, it is a way of living that seeks to bring God's goodness into the world.

Do Not Miss This | Values and Baptism

We take a break from Proverbs to celebrate a year of being in our new worship space by remembering our values as a community and why we are baptizing six people in the church today.