Jacob's Well Church

Many churches do ministry like we're in Jerusalem, when the reality is that we live in Athens. How do we learn to engage the culture around us? How does this affect every area of ministry at our church?

The Apostle Paul gives an absolute masterclass on sharing the gospel with people from different cultures in this incredible chapter of Acts.

The Shoes/Boots of Peace and the Shield of Faith, how God provides them for us as part of our self care.

The church in the city of Philippians was know for joy and generosity. Learn the story of how this wonderful church was born. The source of Joy is not what we have or who we know. It is the salvation that is given to us a free gift by Jesus Christ. 

How did the Apostles handle political division in their day? How does inclusion and love win over our own personal interests?

The earlier church was in danger of being ripped apart by a debate centered on the questions; who can be included and what must they do to be included? The addition of the Gentiles (non Jews) to the church was a major time of transition and debate and a major turning point in the story of God.

Have you found your calling? Wait... what does that even mean? This week we explore this massive, mysterious topic.

The Book of Psalms comes alive when we read it through the lens of Jesus. How would He have read these songs growing up? How are they fulfilled in Him? This week we discuss the 'then, now, and not yet' nature of prophecy. 

The hope of Advent isn't just that Jesus came - it's that He is returning to fulfill His work and promise. Learn from 1 Thessalonians 4-5 how we can persevere and be encouraged as we wait for the "Not Yet" of the final Advent.

What are you seeking this Christmas? There is hope, the star tells the story.

All Christmas long we have been asking, What Child is this: Baby Jesus is King Jesus. Kiss Baby Jesus and King Jesus.

As we look at part 2 of the Armor of God and self care, we will focus on the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness and how they apply to us. 

Our culture has an unrealistic and unhealthy perspective on pain. Pain is part of the human experience. What would change when we better understand the role of pain in our life?

Our culture has an unrealistic and unhealthy perspective on pain. Pain is part of the human experience. What would change when we better understand the role of pain in our life?

God had a problem, how could he be true to Himself as the righteous judge who holds all people responsible, while following His deep desire to offer mercy and forgiveness? Judgment is a requirement for righteousness and mercy a requirement for love. God had an answer. What was needed was a kiss.

Join us, with special guest speaker Jenna Kaiser for a deeper discussion on the topic of submission. 

In this second week of Advent, we'll take a look at how God's plan for redemption involves submission and will bring about true, lasting hope for us and those around us.

This week Shua sits down with our special guest David Mortimer as we dive into the surprising power of genealogies.

In the first week of Advent, we focus on Matthew’s account of the genealogy and birth of Jesus the Messiah. Like many genealogies, there are some VERY surprising characters in the family tree! Matthew’s account has some amazing and delightful people for us to meet, and a profound message for us as we live between the first and second Advent.

Antioch was the first Gentile church, and what a church it was! From this church the great missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul were launched. The church at Antioch was amazing and a powerful example to us today as we face the uncertainty of a pandemic.  

A conversation with Diane Bryant regarding the awareness of your own self care, being able to recognize the need for next steps in your own care, and how the current events of these times make this awareness important. Self care is an important step in one's journey with Christ.

Peter learning to accept Gentiles into the family of God is the very definition of The School of Unlearning. In Jesus, there is no OTHER. There is no division, no one less-than, no exclusion.

Peter's vision is a milestone for the church. It is the theological and worldview shift that allows for the inclusion of all people. It's hard to over-emphasize its importance!

The conversion of Saul to Paul marks a turning point in the book of Acts, and the whole history of Christianity. This man will go from the great persecutor of the church to the humble, self-sacrificing champion of the Gospel to the Gentiles.