Ward Church Podcast

Dr. Scott McKee continues “Living the Five” with a tender and challenging word on Audacious Generosity—rooted in the God who loves and holds us. Beginning with the wonder of meeting his newborn grandson, Pastor Scott explores how unearned love naturally opens the hand: “I am loved, I am held.” From there he takes us to 2 Corinthians 8, where Macedonia’s “overflowing joy + extreme poverty” yields “...

Rev. Terence Gray continues our “Living the Five” series with Global Reach—the conviction that God loves people of every nation and neighborhood, and that the church crosses barriers because Christ first crossed them for us. Opening with a true “find my iPhone” rescue, Pastor Terence asks: if we’ll go to great lengths for a phone, how far will God go for a person? Rooted in Genesis 12’s promise th...

In this week’s Living the Five series, Mark Ordus, Director of WardStudents, unpacks the call to Extra-Mile Hospitality through the lens of Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. With humor and cultural touchpoints—from Saved by the Bell to Chick-fil-A—Mark helps us see how natural it is to form tribes and circles of belonging, yet how radical Jesus’ teaching was to a people accustomed to drawing l...

In week two of our Living the Five series, Dr. Scott McKee turns to the value of Thoughtful Theology, exploring what it means to love God with all our mind. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Mark 12 and Deuteronomy’s Shema, Pastor Scott shows why Jesus’ addition of “mind” is a radical and essential call for disciples today. Through Scripture, theology, and everyday illustrations, we learn five key insi...

On Kickoff Sunday, Dr. Scott McKee begins our Living the Five series with a focus on Healthy Families, showing how God designed the family as His primary place for nurture and discipleship. Pastor Scott walks us through the story of Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24–27), revealing both the beauty of covenant love and the pain of favoritism, comparison, and dysfunction. From this story, we learn what e...

Rev. Terence Gray concludes our Revelation series with a message of deep hope rooted in God’s promise to make all things new. Humanity is restless and homesick, longing for a world that feels whole—but Scripture reminds us that in Christ, God is restoring His place, His people, His presence, and His peace. From Revelation 21–22, Pastor Terence shows how God’s great restoration project is already u...

Mark Ordus, Director of Student Ministries at Ward Church, continues our Revelation series with a powerful look at chapters 17–20. In a world that often feels like it’s spiraling out of control, Mark reminds us that sin has always been present, from the Roman Empire to today, and the temptations we face are nothing new. Through vivid imagery of the beast and the harlot, Revelation reveals the culm...

Dr. Scott McKee continues our journey through Revelation with a look at chapters 15–16, where God’s justice and wrath are poured out through seven bowls upon those who stubbornly oppose Him. Drawing parallels to the Song of Moses in Exodus, Dr. McKee shows how God’s judgment—though often avoided in modern preaching—is celebrated in Scripture as good news for the oppressed, a setting-right of all t...

Rev. Terence Gray unpacks Revelation 12–13, where the kingdom of God collides with a counterfeit kingdom led by the dragon—Satan—and his two beasts. Through vivid biblical imagery, we see how Satan works through political power, cultural influence, false philosophy, and idolatry to oppose Christ and lure people away from the truth. Pastor Terence challenges us to recognize the “mark of the beast”...

Rev. Terence Gray continues our Revelation series by walking us through the sobering imagery of the seven trumpets—warnings of judgment, glimpses of spiritual decline, and an urgent call to take refuge in Christ. From natural disasters to economic collapse, from false teaching to spiritual darkness, the trumpets paint a picture of a world unraveling. Yet even in the midst of judgment, God’s mercy...

Rev. Terence Gray continues our Revelation series by walking us through the sobering imagery of the seven trumpets—warnings of judgment, glimpses of spiritual decline, and an urgent call to take refuge in Christ. From natural disasters to economic collapse, from false teaching to spiritual darkness, the trumpets paint a picture of a world unraveling. Yet even in the midst of judgment, God’s mercy...

Rev. Nicole Unice continues our Revelation series by inviting us not into explanation, but into experience. Preaching from chapters 4–7, she walks us through John’s sweeping vision of God’s throne, the Lamb who was slain, and the unsealing of the scroll that unleashes both worship and weeping. Through dazzling imagery, thunderous praise, and the sobering realities of war, famine, and death, Pastor...

Rev. Nicole Unice continues our Revelation series by inviting us not into explanation, but into experience. Preaching from chapters 4–7, she walks us through John’s sweeping vision of God’s throne, the Lamb who was slain, and the unsealing of the scroll that unleashes both worship and weeping. Through dazzling imagery, thunderous praise, and the sobering realities of war, famine, and death, Pastor...

Continuing our Revelation series, Dr. Scott McKee explores the seven letters to the churches in chapters 2 and 3—a personal and prophetic message from Jesus to communities facing persecution, compromise, and complacency. Focusing on the churches of Ephesus, Pergamum, and Laodicea, Pastor Scott highlights Christ’s blend of affirmation and correction: a call to rekindle first love, resist compartmen...

Continuing our Revelation series, Dr. Scott McKee explores the seven letters to the churches in chapters 2 and 3—a personal and prophetic message from Jesus to communities facing persecution, compromise, and complacency. Focusing on the churches of Ephesus, Pergamum, and Laodicea, Pastor Scott highlights Christ’s blend of affirmation and correction: a call to rekindle first love, resist compartmen...

Rev. Terence Gray kicks off our summer series on Revelation with an invitation to see this often-misunderstood book not as a confusing end-times riddle, but as a multi-dimensional message of hope. With clarity, humor, and pastoral warmth, Pastor Terence unpacks the key genres and interpretations of Revelation, reminding us that while symbolism and mystery abound, the main theme is profoundly simpl...

Rev. Terence Gray kicks off our summer series on Revelation with an invitation to see this often-misunderstood book not as a confusing end-times riddle, but as a multi-dimensional message of hope. With clarity, humor, and pastoral warmth, Pastor Terence unpacks the key genres and interpretations of Revelation, reminding us that while symbolism and mystery abound, the main theme is profoundly simpl...

In this energizing and heartfelt message, Rev. Terry Robinson challenges us to live the Christian life in 3D—through the Great Commandment, the Great Commission, and the Great Concern. With warmth, humor, and biblical clarity, Pastor Terry paints a vision of faith that is not flat or theoretical but vibrant, relational, and transformative. Drawing from Jesus’ call to love God and neighbor, to make...

In this energizing and heartfelt message, Rev. Terry Robinson challenges us to live the Christian life in 3D—through the Great Commandment, the Great Commission, and the Great Concern. With warmth, humor, and biblical clarity, Pastor Terry paints a vision of faith that is not flat or theoretical but vibrant, relational, and transformative. Drawing from Jesus’ call to love God and neighbor, to make...

Rev. Sean Carroll delivers a powerful message on the “theme music” of God—five core attributes revealed in Exodus 34: compassion, grace, patience, steadfast love, and faithfulness. Just as a film score helps us anticipate the arrival of a beloved character, God’s signature shows up in our lives and the world around us, pointing us to His presence. Tracing the character of God from Moses on Mount S...

Rev. Sean Carroll delivers a powerful message on the “theme music” of God—five core attributes revealed in Exodus 34: compassion, grace, patience, steadfast love, and faithfulness. Just as a film score helps us anticipate the arrival of a beloved character, God’s signature shows up in our lives and the world around us, pointing us to His presence. Tracing the character of God from Moses on Mount S...

As Ward Church prepares to host the 45th General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Dr. Scott McKee concludes the Firm Foundation series with a deep dive into the essential beliefs that unite us. Drawing from both scripture and history, Pastor Scott explores nine core doctrines that have guided the global church for centuries: the authority of scripture, the full divinity and humanit...

As Ward Church prepares to host the 45th General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Dr. Scott McKee concludes the Firm Foundation series with a deep dive into the essential beliefs that unite us. Drawing from both scripture and history, Pastor Scott explores nine core doctrines that have guided the global church for centuries: the authority of scripture, the full divinity and humanit...

As Ward Church wraps up another program and fiscal year, Dr. Scott McKee reflects on what makes this church distinct—not the flashy or obvious, but the often-overlooked strengths that define its character. In this message, he lifts up three quietly powerful aspects of Ward’s identity: a deepening heart for individuals with special needs, a long-standing and relational commitment to the city of Det...

As Ward Church wraps up another program and fiscal year, Dr. Scott McKee reflects on what makes this church distinct—not the flashy or obvious, but the often-overlooked strengths that define its character. In this message, he lifts up three quietly powerful aspects of Ward’s identity: a deepening heart for individuals with special needs, a long-standing and relational commitment to the city of Det...