Mike's Minute (or two...) !

Serving with Sensitivity--2018-7 20.04.2018 1:50 ↓

Principles of serving others, to build real, trusting relationships!

Jack Horner or Jesus Christ? 2018-6 20.03.2018 2:03 ↓

Serving Sacrificially: Do we act more like Little Jack Horner, or Jesus Christ?

Measuring Success in Ministry? #2018-5 11.03.2018 1:54 ↓

Dollars and bodies in pews? Or, does God have another measurement of success in ministry?

Theology of the City: Redefining Success? #2018-4 06.03.2018 2:20 ↓

An effective Theology of the City may involve redefining "success" in ministry...buckle your seatbelts on this one...

A Theology of the City.#2018-3 24.02.2018 1:24 ↓

Are we missing a Theology of the City? Pastor Mike recalls interview with Dr. Roger Valci, about the importance of cities to God.

Real Unity...Mike's Minute 2018-2 18.02.2018 1:23 ↓

Profound wisdom about unity within the Body of Christ

Change the Culture (humbly)! 2018-1 10.02.2018 2:37 ↓

New 2018 series...our call to serve humbly in the face of a culture that's divisive and antagonistic...BE the positive change!

AVC 13th Anniversary Episode 1 13.06.2015 2:15 ↓

Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass

Measure X Explained 17.10.2013 10:29 ↓

Retired Modesto Police Chief Michael Harden explains the details and desired outcomes of "Measure X" on the November 5, 2013 ballot.

Mike's Minute #22: Honoring Veterans...Now! 19.05.2012 3:56 ↓

Touching story of a veteran with mental and physical challenges, whose life was blessed just prior to his death by a simple act of kindness. Special guest: Allegra Taylor of the Sgt. R.G. Henderson House in West Sacramento: 916-368-0733

Mike's Minute #21: Blessing Children! 26.04.2012 1:53 ↓

Veteran School Board Member Cindy Marks with simple, profound ways to help elementary school children succeed!

Mike's Minute #19: Toxic Serving? 05.04.2012 1:52 ↓

Part 1: Are we doing more damage than good in some of our well-meaning acts of service?

Mike's Minute #18: The Easter Shovel? 03.04.2012 1:31 ↓

Just a thought...

Mike's Minute #17: Serving Children in Crisis 22.03.2012 1:35 ↓

Johnny Carr of Bethany Christian Services shares a simple by dynamic way for churches to help children with crises in their homes...through "Safe Families". (Visit www. Bethany.org or call our local Bethany Christian Services at 209-522-5121)

Mike's Minute #16: Children at Risk 16.03.2012 1:26 ↓

Sobering statistics about foster children graduating into homelessness. Pastor Johnny Carr, Director of Church Partnerships for Bethany Christian Services helps shed new light on the church's response!

Mike's Minute #15: Listening! 08.03.2012 1:38 ↓

Creating positive change involves great listening!

Mike's Minute #14: WHY? 25.02.2012 1:23 ↓

Why serve? What's the point when little seems to change in the big picture?

Challenge to Fathers 10.02.2012 1:41 ↓

What does it mean to be a Godly father? Mike presents the "Fathering Covenant" from the 2012 Greater Modesto Pastors' Prayer Summit

Mike's Minute #12 05.02.2012 1:15 ↓

Is "church" becoming irrelevant to our culture? Here's a challenge from Pastor Mike: Is church and event, or a lifestyle?

Mike's Minute #10 "Courage" 12.01.2012 1:44 ↓

Inspiration on the road to South Africa!

Mike's Minute #09: Resolutions? 30.12.2011 1:17 ↓

Antidote for New Year's Resolutions!

Mike's Minute #08 24.12.2011 1:19 ↓

Merry Christmas to all who serve all year round, by loving your neighbor as yourself!

Mike's Minute #07: Graffiti Wipeout! 14.12.2011 1:32 ↓

Mike's Minute #07: Junior Highers Serve the Community!

Mike's Minute #06: Serving=Health! 30.11.2011 1:24 ↓

Evidence that serving others creates healthier lives!

Mike's Minute #05 Thanksgiving 24.11.2011 1:15 ↓

Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Robert Chin, Michael Douglass, Elaine Harlan, Al Ramsey, and Dr. Jim Henman, and from Advancing Vibrant Communities!