Honor. Purity. Loyalty. Integrity. Gratitude. Are they gone? Did we leave true character behind? Join us as we learn what we can do to reclaim these Forgotten Virtues. September 9: Honor September 16: Purity September 23: Loyalty September 30: Integrity October 7: Gratitude
This September/October, groups of 8-10 adults (and kiddos) will be gathering in homes around GR for four consecutive weeks. The reason? Simple: food and relationship. If you’d be interested in being a host for one of these meals, email chris@thebranchonline.org
From his roots as a farmer, he was called to become a prophet. After being apprentice to Elijah, he became a master in his own right. Come join us as we walk through the life of Elisha. June 3 – 1 Kings 19:1-21 June 10 – 2 Kings 2:1-18 June 17 – 2 Kings 2:19-22 […]
Jesus’ resurrection and ascension set in motion a series of events that literally changed the world. But how? How did an ordinary, average group of men and women live remarkably purposeful and impactful lives? Maybe it can be boiled down to this: “all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:4). The phrase “filled with the […]
We’ve been sharing meals in each others homes from the very beginning of the Branch. That tradition continues — only with a new twist. Here’s the details: Instead of all piling into one home on one night, now the same four households will meet for four meals over four consecutive weeks. As usual, there […]
9:30am-10:45am Tailgating? On Easter morning? Really? Yep 🙂 We believe that hanging out in the parking lot to share good food, play games, and build community is a great way to enter into the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. There will be breakfast sandwiches, fruit, juice, & coffee provided. Feel free, but not obligated, to bring a breakfast/brunch […]
7:00-8:00pm Church? On Friday night? Really? Yep. It may be a bit out of the ordinary — but this is, after all, an out of the ordinary Friday. There won’t be a long sermon (try not to shout for joy) — just an hour of music, Scripture, prayer and reflection — all meant to help us consider […]
Q: Do I have to be all in or all out? A: The simple answer is, “no”. The beauty of MCs is that they allow for people (all people — those at the Branch and those not at the Branch) to participate in a MC at various levels. Some people will participate in all activities […]
Sharing Stories: We are part of the great story of God and the people. We are part of our own stories and others’ too. We are part of the story of the world. As we listen and share, we join our hearts with each other. And, in listening to the Spirit in the midst of […]
At the Branch, missional communities are extended-like-families that share
Branch MCs What is an MC? Who is in an MC? What about kids and MCs? >What does an MC do? In a phrase….practice missional life together. The following rhythms fit our vision and context as people here in West Michigan. We are asking each MC to embrace these rhythms in their own expression of life […]
So where do we go from here? The Branch is a place where dreams and passions are free to unfold – a place where people are encouraged to explore the ways God may be moving them towards mission. God is already working, renewing and moving in the world and in the hearts of the people. […]
If you’re ready for more, this is the place. Below are some of our podcasts and links to articles or videos that we’ve found helpful. It should keep you busy for a while. But we’ll also be adding more as we go along. What should I do? Questions & Answers Click here to get your […]
Branch MCs What is an MC? >Who is in an MC? What about kids and MCs? What does an MC do? Two words: anyone and everyone. One of the strengths of Missional Communities is that they allow for people to get involved in a variety of ways. Which is to say, there is no right […]
As missional communities (MC) embark, one of their first tasks will be to think of creative ways that the MC can engage in mission and connect with their community or network of relationships. We anticipate this being a fun and fruitful process — with MCs planning events, times of service, and gatherings of all shapes […]
We are so excited to have a group of people ready to move forward with missional communities (MCs). But how do we get started? What are the next steps?
As fall settles in and the leaves begin to pile up, is there anything better than a warm bowl of soup with friends? On Friday, November 18…
