Vista Community Church

Featuring Pastors Mike Smith, Gary Treichler, Chris Kelley and Justin Bradshaw.

In the face of all that's wrong in our world, what should I do? Start where Jesus says to start.

It's terribly difficult, as a Christian, to know what to do in the face of such national abhorrence,  but we do emphatically know what not to do.

Pastor Mike introduces the life-altering discipleship study, Rooted.

There's still quite a bit to learn about how to [re]church, the Rooted study could be one of our best efforts, and everything about the latest riot is wrong...

Pastor Mike and the teaching team are joined by Pastor Chris Kelley to reflect on 2020.

Pastor Mike and the teaching team are joined by Pastor Chris Kelley to reflect on 2020.

pastor mike offers a timely warning and then gives us glimpse into a poignant conversation he was a part of with two Catalyst leaders, Pastor Nick Nye and Dr. Kevin Dudley (we gotta be honest, mike seems very excited about Conversations in the Round (CITR) and the emphasis in this one particularly!)

Pastor mike returns to the FINAL(!) of nine indicators (Insecurity) as part of the ongoing series suggesting that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in the "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not...

Stop trusting other kings and giving your heart to other causes. The King and Kingdom are available to you.

Pastor mike returns to the EIGHTH of nine indicators (Subordinated Relationships) as part of the ongoing series suggesting that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in the "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking...

Here's that link I mentioned:  Outdoor Christmas Celebration On today's [re]church podcast pastor mike covers his EIGHTH of nine indicators (Subordinated Relationships), as part of the ongoing series suggesting that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in our "Christian" life. How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? It just does. We...

He Is Still King – Outdoor Celebration Vista Website > Details StageSetUp VistaPost Pastor mike covers his SEVENTH of nine indicators (ROI?), as part of the ongoing series suggesting that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in our "Christian" life. How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? It just does. We need to be looking out fo...

Pastor mike returns to the SIXTH of nine indicators (Humility) to offer some practical help in developing humility, as part of the ongoing series suggesting that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in the "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times?!?  We need to be lookin...

Pastor mike offers the SIXTH (Lack of Humility) of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a “Christian life.” How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times…together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in th...

Pastor mike offers the FIFTH (Taking Credit) of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times...together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in the...

Are you ready to anoint a new King of your life?

Pastor mike offers the FOURTH (Using People) of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times...together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in the...

Pastor mike offers the THIRD of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times...together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in the wonderful lifew...

Pastor mike offers the SECOND of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times...together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in the wonderful life...

Pastor mike offers the first of nine indicators that a gospel tune-up (if not a complete overhaul) may be in order in a "Christian life." How is it that our Christian lives can so quickly lose their gospel foundation? Furthermore, how can we be so far off at times...together?!?  We need to be looking out for each other and speaking the truth. Not to condemn, but to cooperate in the wonderful lifew...

Franklin County, OH went to COVID-level Purple last week. What's that mean for Vista?

There are three things in particular that make repentance hard for us.

Pastor mike spends a few minutes before the podcast remembering our sweet friend, Sarah. And then wraps things up in short order after mentioning a few other things including our latest efforts to find the right solutions to church: Conversations-in-the-Round!

Pastor mike talks about the first "Conversation in-the-round." Something he's been anticipating trying  for years, and did you know there's still an undefeated team in the N.F.L. halfway through the season? Guess who!