Strength to Strength

Strength to Strength  welcomed Sam Baer to discuss the seventh and final segment of this “King and Country” series. What is the final victory of our King? Has His victory been won, or is it coming? What does the victory of Jesus mean for us, His followers? These questions are addressed in this final installment of the “King and Country” series. An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength  welcomed Bill Shiley to discuss reaching unbelievers through apologetics. Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you. 1 Peter 3:15 In this talk Bill relayed lessons he has been learning from his personal reliance on and use of apologetics, as well as its typical use in the public arena. Also, he shared the most productive a...

Strength to Strength  welcomes Leo Eby to discuss the sixth segment of this “King and Country” series. A King and a country without humanity wouldn’t be a kingdom at all! The bride of the King is His “purchased possession,” His “inheritance,” human beings whose transformation transcended race, language, gender, culture, bondman or freeman, Jew or Gentile. They live to please their King and to brin...

Strength to Strength welcomed Ken Miller to discuss the fifth segment of this “King and Country” series. How does the Resurrection of Jesus Christ “inaugurate” Jesus as King of kings and why is the resurrection central to our faith? Can the resurrection be documented historically, and if so, how? What difference should the resurrection make in our lives at 9:55 on Thursday morning? An interactive...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Shihua Zhu to describe his spiritual journey into the kingdom of God. Shihua is a former atheist whose life has been completely transformed by God. His story of salvation is full of God’s love and work in his heart, and a worthy example to all. In his testimony, he discusses his life in China, his immigration to the United States, and most importantly his experiences...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Matthew Milioni to discuss the relationship that God wants his people to have with the kingdoms of the world. How is a Christian to relate to a national holiday such as Independence Day and the celebration of the American Revolution? What is our role as Christians who belong to the Kingdom of Heaven? Join us for a very important conversation around the Christian and...

Strength to Strength  welcomed David Adams to discuss the fourth segment of this “King and Country” series. When the promised King became flesh to dwell with man, He brought with Him a new constitution with new laws. He also came telling stories, wonderful stories. These stories, He told His followers, contain the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. We will explore the parables of the King, what a...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Daniel Willis to discuss his spiritual journey from nominal Christianity into Jesus’ kingdom. His testimony is that  “although the Kingdom of God was right in front of me, I was so nearsighted, believing the lies of the worldly church, that I could not see the narrow gate. I kept seeking, wanting to know the truth, and I believe God brought me to China so that I can...

Strength to Strength  welcomed John D. Martin to discuss the third segment of this “King and Country” series. The Sermon on the Mount is often referred to as the constitution of the Kingdom of God. Is that just an oft-repeated phrase, or is there reason to understand this sermon as foundational? When Jesus concluded this sermon, “the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as on...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Joseph* for an interview of his church planting work. Bryant Martin, representing  All-Nations Bible Translation , interviews Joseph* on his work of Bible translation, community development, and church planting among a large unreached Muslim people group in Asia. An interactive question-and-answer period follows. * alias used for security purposes. Resource: see Jose...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Wendell Martin to discuss the second segment of this “King and Country” series. From Alexander the Great to Julius Caesar to King James, rulers have grabbed power and controlled empires. But Jesus of Nazareth was made in a different mold. As Pilate asked: “Are you really a King then?” Let’s look at the arrival of King Jesus and how He controls creation, governs his c...

Strength to Strength welcomed Philip Hess to discuss the implications of Jesus’ atonement. Does it matter how we understand Christ’s death? How do our views about this topic affect our view of God and the Christian life? In this talk we discuss biblical teaching about the atonement, and historical developments in the doctrine. In particular, we will look at the popular Protestant understanding of...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Siraji Adomati to share his testimony. Born and raised as a Muslim, Siraji shares his journey from Islam to a follower of Jesus Christ. He is now an active church-builder in a kingdom church in Uganda. An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength  welcomes Chuck Pike to discuss the first segment of this “King and Country” series. For centuries, the Holy Spirit pointed to an eternal kingdom that would come, and the great King who would reign over it. In this session, we explore many prophecies that reveal clues about this kingdom: beginning in Genesis, sweeping throughout the Old Testament, and ultimately fulfilled by J...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Zack Johnson and Clark Wray to discuss the ministries of The Historic Faith, and Sattler College. Clark Wray joined to discuss  The Historic Faith , a project by Sattler College in collaboration with  Scroll Publishing  to deliver online courses that combine intellectual honesty, spiritual integrity, and sound scholarship. Zack Johnson discussed  Sattler College  in...

Join Finny Kuruvilla as he outlines how business can be leveraged for advancing Jesus’ kingdom. In the last ten to twenty years, business has come to the foreground for its potential to alleviate global poverty in a more sustainable and dignified manner compared to traditional charity. In this talk, Finny Kuruvilla outlines the potential of using business for the advance of the church. This two-pa...

Join Finny Kuruvilla as he outlines how business can be leveraged for advancing Jesus’ kingdom. In the last ten to twenty years, business has come to the foreground for its potential to alleviate global poverty in a more sustainable and dignified manner compared to traditional charity. In this talk, Finny Kuruvilla will outline the potential of using business for the advance of the church. This tw...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Mike Fisher to effective ways to reach prisoners. There are more than two million people locked up in prisons and jails of the USA. Many of these people are hurting and looking for answers. Mike introduces the  Loaves and Fishes Magazine , which is a free Christian discipleship magazine for prisoners. Also, he discusses implications of Covid-19, as well as trends of...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Jimmy Nsanze to share his testimony. Here he shares his life story, and particularly how God in recent years has brought him from the Pentecostal tradition into a kingdom church. Among other factors, he notes the impact that  The Historic Faith  online courses have had on his faith journey. He also speaks about the importance of an obedient love-faith relationship wi...

Strength to Strength  welcomes Clyde Zimmerman to discuss practical evangelism. What would the the impact if our churches became intentional about being missionaries as part of our daily lives? Are our neighbors in North America a new “unreached people group”? Has the Anabaptist community simply accepted the lost around us as normal, and believe we need to board an airplane to be a missionary? Usi...

Join Pablo Yoder as he outlines what it means to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). This two-part event highlights proactive peace-making and loving your enemies, illustrated through first hand experiences. In the afternoon session, Pablo’s presentation is accessible to younger children. Besides story-telling, he shows a collection of items left behind by the robbers. An...

Join Pablo Yoder as he outlines what it means to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). This two-part event highlights proactive peace-making and loving your enemies, illustrated through first hand experiences. An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength  welcomed Tim Kuepfer to open conversation around sexual sin in the church. We know pornography and other sexual sins are a big problem in the church because we’ve heard scary statistics thrown around. How can families and churches safely navigate the age of the internet in a sexualized world? What tools are effective for setting men and women free from addictive sexual sin? A...

Strength to Strength  welcomed Merle Burkholder to discuss how stories connect with people in a wholistic way. They communicate a truth, connect with our emotions, and bring understanding that leads to change. Merle also shares his personal experiences through  his YouTube channel  with 180+ stories (and counting), many from his time in Haiti, and all with valuable instruction. An interactive ques...

Strength to Strength  welcomes John D. Martin to discuss what Jesus intended for his followers in relation to finances. Using the Sermon on the Mount as his text, he explores the difficult words of Jesus. Can we make sense of these passages without dodging its plainest meaning? An interactive question-and-answer period follows.