Strength to Strength

Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. For the second installment on God’s design for masculinity we take a look at who we are as leaders. All of us find ourselves in a leadership role whether it is in the church, home, or occupation. How do we respond when we run into problems with people? Let...

Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. How does society view masculinity and how does that relate to God’s design? How much has society influenced the church in regards to masculinity? Join us as we discover God’s design in the scriptures for men. My goal in this talk is to show that only in Ch...

Gary Miller . How can we make this world a better place? We watch with dismay as ungodly leaders are elected and evil advances. What can we do to bring change? What did Jesus do—and what did He refuse to do? Are there opportunities that we, like Jesus, should refuse? https://strengthtostrength.org/what-jesus-refused-to-do/

Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Anita Yoder to discuss mentoring – an underappreciated opportunity for the older to disciple the younger. “Could I have your recipe?” Women ask each other this all the time. We are good at sharing tips about laundry and cooking. What if we could be just as eager to learn and share on a deeper level–“recipes” of prayer, relationships, and knowing God’s characte...

April 6, 2024 Strength to Strength  welcomed four brothers to discuss what their lives look like being a disciple of Jesus. They will share with us ways to pray and partner with them in their work. The unsung heroes of Jesus’ kingdom are the faithful disciples who serve their Lord without fanfare or applause. Whether you are a warrior in secret prayer, a widow who casts in the last two mites, or a...

Strength to Strength welcomed Merle Burkholder to discuss how mankind best thrives in community with others. God has designed us as social beings. We are relational and function not only as part of families, but also as part of a community. God’s design for community helps us to care for one another and represent the Kingdom of God to a world that has lost its way. In these talks we will look at G...

Strength to Strength welcomed Merle Burkholder to discuss how mankind best thrives in community with others. God has designed us as social beings. We are relational and function not only as part of families, but also as part of a community. God’s design for community helps us to care for one another and represent the Kingdom of God to a world that has lost its way. In these talks we will look at G...

Strength to Strength welcomed Bryant Martin to share about practical ways to reach the hearts and minds of those we are called to serve. Have you ever experienced a “table in the wilderness”? Have you ever created a “table in the wilderness” experience for someone? We live in a “wilderness.” As our world descends into chaos, we have a powerful opportunity to be “servers of tables.” As many people...

Strength to Strength Sisters  welcomed Rachelle Wenger to discuss why understanding your identity is essential to understanding your life. Everyone has a story they live in—a narrative of where this universe came from, where it’s going, and how I fit in. The Bible’s long, tightly-woven story from Genesis to Revelation (which I believe is the true one, for reasons we don’t have time to go into in t...

Strength to Strength welcomed John Byler to encourage healthy dynamics in husband/wife relationships. God created marriage to be wonderful and beautiful. However, many people’s experience in marriage is sadly disappointing. Is there a way to experience what God originally intended? An interactive question-and-answer period follows. https://strengthtostrength.org/gods-design-for-the-home-marriage/

This is the first part of a two-part S2S Event called “God’s Design for the Home” to be held on February 24, 2024. Also, see part 2  “God’s Design for the Home – Marriage”  by John Byler. Strength to Strength welcomed John Byler to encourage healthy dynamics in raising our children into the fear of God. Our children are faced with a world of challenges. Let’s take a look at our heavenly Father to...

Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to unpack how the long awaited prophecies have been fulfilled in the Messiah’s kingdom. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Those were the words of Jesus of Nazareth as he began his public ministry two thousand years ago. Could this humble man from the backwaters of Galilee really be the long awaite...

Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to share about how the Messianic anticipation raised by the prophets shaped Israel. Since the glory days of Israel’s greatest kings, David and Solomon, many prophets foretold a time when one of David’s descendants would rise to power and establish and restore God’s kingdom like never before. This descendant of David would be called the Messiah, the anointe...

Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Mariel Frost to discuss God’s design of womanhood. Whether you’re single or married, a mature Christian, or new to the faith, you probably have questions about what it means to be a woman. Throughout the ages, Satan has been equally satisfied with two opposite tactics concerning women. On the one hand, he has promoted the abasement of women. He wants them used...

In this interview,  Strength to Strength  (Sam Baer and Bryant Martin) interview representatives of  Church Index  (Darvin Martin and David Miller). Church Index  is a ministry with a vision for linking people in search of a church to a supportive community of believers and for facilitating connections with churches that are more isolated. There are many ministries, churches, and individuals who r...

Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to think through the identity of the nation of Israel as the prophets conceptualized it in the Old Testament. Throughout the Old Testament we read of a unique and special nation called Israel. God had a special relationship with this nation and even called them the apple of His eye. With the nation of Israel, God made special promises of land and prosperit...

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss his favorite topic, the Kingdom of God. God’s kingdom here on earth is to be a colony of heaven that demonstrates how God intends the whole world to be. However, as humans there are times that we fail in being ambassadors that represent our nation well. After laying the groundwork for this marvelous kingdom, John will then look at three chall...

Strength to Strength Sisters  welcomes Rosa Nolt to share on the difference between service and sensationalism and its impacts on ministry. What is the difference between service and sensationalism and how do they impact ministry? Are some avenues of serving more glamorous than others? Rosa will be sharing some about her experiences in Thailand and working with women at risk. She will also share a...

Christians want good to triumph! Yet at times it feels we are doing very little to fight the growing darkness here in America. Should Christians vote, sign petitions, or boycott ungodly corporations?

Strength to Strength welcomes two brothers to share their stories of God’s leading in their lives in the past year. The power of telling one’s story of God’s leading in our lives is often underestimated. The apostle John speaks of those who found victory by their testimonies: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the...

Strength to Strength welcomed Adam Boyd to discuss the selection of Old Testament text sources. In light of the increased attention the Septuagint has received in recent years, Adam discusses what role the Septuagint should have in translating the Old Testament into English and other languages, including whether or not it should replace the Masoretic Text as the primary source text for translation...

“Righteous Lot?” is a historical retelling of the story of Lot, Abraham’s nephew, as recorded in the book of Genesis. The typical depiction of Lot portrays him as an example of selfishness, love of the world, poor parenting, and depravity—everything we should not be. Yet Peter’s commentary on Lot was stellar: he was a righteous man in Sodom, saved by his virtuous conduct. What excuse can be grante...

Strength to Strength Sisters  welcomes three sisters, Edith Burkholder, Doreen Kurtz, and Tirza Kurtz to join a panel discussion on navigating our emotions and using them for God’s glory. Women were created beautifully as emotional beings, but these God-given emotions can sometimes be destructive. How can we navigate these feelings and use them for His glory? Join us as we hear from three sisters...

Hector Troyer . Get ready for a frank and honest look at the underside of today’s Anabaptist evangelism culture. We’ll talk about some pretty sacred stuff. Like… Is worldly Christianity’s view of a relationship with Jesus destroying the Mennonite understanding of the Gospel? Do we need to sacrifice New Testament holy living to fulfill the great commission? Should we be content to bicker and split...

Strength to Strength welcomed Saher Haddad to discuss his journey of faith into Jesus’ kingdom. Saher was born in Baghdad, Iraq, as a Catholic minority, and fled to the Netherlands in 1997. In this Talk, he will be sharing how God has changed his life from addictions to devotion to Christ, and his quest for true kingdom doctrine as he reads it in the Bible. An interactive question-and-answer perio...