Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
It was a good year for the “Well Faith with Chris Teien” sermon audio podcast. The 2025 Buzzsprout Recap Report shows over 14,000 downloads from all over the world (127 Countries) including nearby with 1,225 from Virginia, MN and 717…
Updated 25.0909 Many years ago when I first started following Jesus I would listen to Chuck Swindoll on Insight for Living almost every weeknight. Since there was no local church I could attend then, Chuck was most influential in my…
A recent Lifeway Research study highlights the many reasons some U.S. Protestant churchgoers choose to skip Sunday worship—sometimes even regularly. While safety during severe weather is a top concern (77%), other common reasons include enjoying good weather outdoors (55%), getting…
At the heart of the Christian life is a call to grow and to reproduce. As we finish this series on what it means to be a “WELL Disciple”—one who Worships, Evangelizes, Learns, and Loves—we are reminded that the journey…
We all want to grow. In our spiritual lives, in our relationships, in our impact. But sometimes the path to growth can feel unclear or overwhelming. In a world filled with distractions, changing values, and endless opinions, how can we…
You and I might spend about 70 to 80 years on this earth. That’s not very long when you compare it to eternity. So the big question is: What are we living for? What really matters? Trading the American Dream…
We communicate the latest news and share our messages (a.k.a. sermons) in many ways. Social Connections Facebook Page Instagram Page Pinterest Site Watch Full Worship Service recorded live on YouTube Message-only on YouTube Video Podcast …
Google’s Notebook LM created this ten-minute podcast episode with two AI voices discussing my sermon on Church Unity. Click audio file to hear it. The AI’s Summary: This excerpt is a sermon delivered by a pastor to a church congregation.…
As a church planting pastor renting the public school for our Sunday church service and Wednesday night kids program, we were surprised when we were told we couldn’t meet due to Covid restrictions. I remember recording my first “church at…
The past weekend I borrowed a trailer to take Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to the Duluth MN Distribution Center. For almost 20 years I had a big enclosed church trailer in my driveway to use whenever I needed. As a…
October 1st 2001 (right after the September 11th chaos) we moved from Chisholm, Minnesota down to Belle Plaine, Minnesota. We had no contacts or core group, just the prayer and financial backing of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and some…
Fatherhood is one of life’s most rewarding and challenging callings. As dads, we have the incredible responsibility to guide, nurture, and love our families while leaving a legacy that points them to God. In this playbook, we’ll explore 10 strategies…
I was the pastor of a “small” church for many years. I had often been reminded being a pastor of a large church is not easier, more fulfilling or more effective. I was not opposed to serving or being in…
Watch “The Story” The Story presents the amazing account of God’s creation, man’s disobedience, God’s rescue plan, and ultimately the total restoration of His creation. Learn more at Watch “The StoryMaker” kids short film The Story Maker animated children’s…
I have been sharing these Connecting with God booklets for years with people of all ages. Here is a helpful instruction guide to give you ideas how to best share your faith using these booklets. Using a booklet to share…