Faith Stories
Personal stories of trusting God, serving Christ, responding to hurt, and the lasting impact of sacrificial love.
Chris Teien
Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
Chris Teien
Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
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How to Live Ready for Christ’s Return (Devotional)
Imagine waking up tomorrow to breaking news—Jesus has returned. Would you have lived today any differently? Would your priorities have changed? Too often, we live as if we have all the time in the world, but Scripture reminds us that…
How to Trust God and Thrive in Uncertainty
As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and anticipating what lies ahead. The turning of the calendar offers a natural opportunity to evaluate our lives, set new goals, and seek a…
When Jesus Returns Will He Find You Faithful? (Devotional)
If Jesus came back right now, would He find you faithful? The Bible says He will return like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2). The question isn’t if He will return, but how He will find us when…
Discipleship Resources
Video Message: Authentic Discipling – A simple way to get started Jesus calls us to be disciples that grow disciples. Are you that kind of Christ-follower? Do you feel up to the task of sharing Jesus with the hope that you…
Prayer for Elections
10 reasons to pray for the elections now: Praying now can have a significant impact on the outcome and tone of the elections, inviting God’s guidance and blessings into the process.
Media and Socials
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 …
Jonah: God’s Call and Second Chances
Four messages from Jonah on answering God’s call, praying in desperation, receiving mercy, and showing compassion.
Biblical Peacemaking Toolbox for Conflict Resolution
Conflict touches our families, friendships, workplaces, and churches. Scripture gives us a way to respond with humility, truth, forgiveness, and love. This biblical peacemaking toolbox brings together an overview message, my complete eight-part Peacemaker audio series, sermon notes and practical…
AI Made a Podcast Discussion from my Sermon Transcript
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.…
AI for Ministry?
In 2024, AI tools are increasingly integrated into ministry resources, enhancing productivity for pastors. Technologies like Chat GTP assist in sermon preparation and curriculum development. While there are ethical concerns, using AI responsibly can support pastoral work, allowing leaders to focus on core ministry tasks. New AI tools continue emerging regularly.
Tried WordPress AI Suggestions
On August 1st, 2024 I decided to try the WordPress.com AI editor to see what it would suggest for my weekly sermon invitation post. I chose the informal option and was amused by the results. I do see how this…
Tell Someone About Jesus
Encouragement from John 3–5 for knowing Christ, sharing your story, and telling others about Jesus.
Declining Church Attendance Leading to Mental Health Crisis?
I read an interesting article that suggested that skipping church could lead to depression and suicide. “Yet there’s another, non-technology possible contributor to the mental health crisis that’s getting less attention but may be just as significant. That is the…