Pathfinder Church Messages

Pathfinder Church | April 26, 2026 | Doug Mauss In a chaotic world, the ability to call the shots and exert a measure of control over our lives is solid gold. We hardly ever turn down a promotion or the chance at more influence, but have you ever noticed that those who gain power tend to lose part of their souls in the process? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinder...

Pathfinder Church | April 19, 2026 | Dion Garrett We have a deep human need to feel physically and emotionally safe. As safety has become the top priority in our culture, we have become very risk-averse; stockpiling resources, and building our safety nets. Butif you take all of the risk out of life, you also remove the adventure, and then what are we left with? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org...

Pathfinder Church | April 12, 2026 | Doug Mauss It feels so good to be special, and if we have the rare chance to stand out in this world of billions, it makes sense that we should see how far we can take it. But isn’t it clear that many of the biggest celebrities feel alone and wish they could escape the limelight? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give...

Pathfinder Church | April 5, 2026 | Dion Garrett On Easter, we proclaim that Jesus has rescued us from  sin, but why then is life still FULL of stress and pain? Doesn’t it seem like faith in Jesus is supposed to make  our lives more harmonious and enjoyable? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | h...

Pathfinder Church | March 25, 2026 | AJ Mastic Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstl Instagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstl St. John School | https://stjls.org Contact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 29, 2026 | AJ Mastic The Sacraments seem really gross if you stop to think about them. It’s great that Jesus died for our sins, but are we really supposed to eat his body? And why do we talk about “drowning” babies through baptism? That seems needlessly cruel and harsh. Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://p...

Pathfinder Church | March 22, 2026 | Doug Mauss If there’s one truth that seems pervasive in being a success in our culture today, it’s to never admit being wrong. Our leaders and influencers carefully maintain an image of polished confidence. So why does the church force us to publicly share our failings each week? Doesn’t that just increase anxiety and shame? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org...

Pathfinder Church | March 4, 2026 | Doug Mauss Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstl Instagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstl St. John School | https://stjls.org Contact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 11, 2026 | Jeremy Hetzel Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstl Instagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinderstl St. John School | https://stjls.org Contact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org

Pathfinder Church | March 15, 2026 | AJ Mastic Nobody ever seems to feel like they have enough money. Even most billionaires seem unable to stop the relentless pursuit of “more.” So why does the church tell us to give some of our precious, hard-earned money away? Surely God in heaven doesn’t need our cash? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts...

Pathfinder Church | March 8, 2026 | Dion Garrett While it’s fun to watch musical memes on social media, most people would hate to have to sing in public. So why does the church force everyone—tone deaf or otherwise—to sing weird songs in a large group? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https:/...

Pathfinder Church | March 1, 2026 | Doug Mauss People who routinely talk to invisible beings are normally consigned to a psychiatric ward. Why does the church make such a big deal about talking to God? How could he possibly hear all the prayers and care about every little thing in our lives? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathf...

Pathfinder Church | February 22, 2026 | AJ Mastic We have fewer and fewer “third spaces”—places where people gather together simply for the sake of being with one another. Even community events that used to be primarily experienced in a group (such as cheering on your local team or going to a movie) are now mainly experienced from the (isolated) comfort of our couch and big screen. So why does the...

Pathfinder Church | February 18, 2026 | Dion Garrett Our society has largely sterilized the process of death—offloading the care of the sick and dying onto medical professionals. We even try to keep our pain and grief hidden inside, rather than “make a scene.” So why does the church publicly and messily focus on death and lamentation? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pat...

Pathfinder Church | January 15, 2026 | Dion Garrett Conventional wisdom says it’s a bad idea to change horses in midstream, but when it comes to Grace, the very thing that all Christians acknowledge as the means for our salvation, we seem to struggle to live by it. Unfortunately, too many churches, seeing the reality of sin in the world, abandon grace and reach for a different means to motivate an...

Pathfinder Church | February 8, 2026 | Doug Mauss Does God encourage Christians to be crazy dreamers or to be contented realists? The answer is “yes.” So how does dreaming big and asking God for “more” not undermine the contentment and humility that also marks our faith? When we one day stand before him, will he tell us our dreams were too big or too small? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Onli...

Pathfinder Church | February 1, 2026 | Dion Garrett The message of the world is always “more,” and too often, we Christians adopt that approach as well. But how can willingly living with “less” be a key to true success? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstl Insta...

Pathfinder Church | January 25, 2026 | AJ Mastic If we see the whole point of life as getting to heaven, then what point is there to doing anything but evangelizing and baptizing people? Why would churches ever pay attention to the real-life needs of the people or the world around them? Was it just proof of his power? Was it bait to reel people in? Or, if the cross was the point of Jesus’s mission...

Pathfinder Church | January 18, 2026 | Dion Garrett There’s a strange phenomenon that keeps happening in our world—a once great business, empire, movement, or family can’t endure past its founder. What’s the secret to establishing something important that lives beyond you? Or at the very least, seeing the fruit of your labors outlive you? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https:/...

Pathfinder Church | January 11, 2026 | Doug Mauss The world has changed a lot since Jesus, but especially in the last 100 years! The rate of change is now exponential, leaving many once sacred societal structures in the dust. So, what role do 2,000-year-old plus scriptures play in a world as modern as ours? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts...

Pathfinder Church | January 4, 2025 | Dion Garrett While trying to live out your purpose, you can easily get lost in it. That’s the story of numerous organizations and people; they start out with a clear reason for existing, but they lose sight of it and fail to keep the main thing, the main thing. So, what’s the key to not losing your way in pursuit of your purpose? Website | https://pathfinderst...

Pathfinder Church | December 28, 2025 | AJ Mastic It’s an old cliché that some people see the glass as half-full, while others see it as half-empty. However, what if both of those outlooks miss the bigger picture? What if joy comes neither from present-tense pessimism nor optimism, but something better than both? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Po...

Pathfinder Church | December 24, 2024 | Dion Garrett You are invited to join us here at Pathfinder for Christmas worship!  We can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus with you. Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstl Instagram |  https://instagram.com/pathfinders...

Pathfinder Church | December 21, 2025 | Doug Mauss We naturally define ourselves by our strengths, abilities, and accomplishments. The assumption is that more successes would equate to more joy. And yet that’s rarely the case. Why is there such a disconnect? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org Online Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/give Podcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcasts Facebook | h...

Pathfinder Church | December 14, 2025 | AJ Mastic Christmas is a time when we anticipate receiving joyful things: gifts, time with loved ones, special outings and celebrations. The focus is naturally on our own needs and hopes for the season, and on the events that will bring us joy. But what if joy doesn’t come from prioritizing the things we love to receive? Website | https://pathfinderstl.org O...