Boldly entering Advancing Vibrant Communities' 15th year of serving people, communities, and congregations! With Michael Douglass, President/CEO www.vibrantcommunities.org/donate or (text) VIBRANT1 to 71777
Lynn Dickerson, CEO of the Gallo Center for the Arts, gives us a dynamic preview of her live interview during the LeaderCast 2016 event on Friday, May 6th!
Intro to Sons of Korah, Psalms set to music, coming to Modesto at Harvest Bible Church, Sat., Feb. 27, 2016 http://harvestmodesto.org/sok/ Guest: Pastor Scott Bird; Host: Pastor Michael Douglass
Christmas blessings from Pastor Mike Douglass, on behalf of Advancing Vibrant Communities, the Serving Church Fellowship, Sherwood Bible Church, and Mission Greater Modesto
Great insights into homelessness and community partnerships from Kevin Carroll, Exec. Director of the Modesto Gospel Mission! With Co-Hosts Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler. Contact Kevin Carroll at www.modestogospelmission.org Modesto Gospel Mission 1400 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: (209) 529-8259
Backstage with John Wason This special edition of Lighthouse Live goes backstage with John Wason and "Word to Life Theatre Arts!" With a professional background in expressive mime, dance, and theatre, John leverages these skills to tell God’s story, and the stories of His people, in fresh, memorable ways. You'll find this a refreshing and creative encounter with one of God's gifted theatre artists! Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler, with Aaron Alford Please visit John's...
Lighthouse Live pays tribute to the dynamic broadcasting innovator and country music artist/composer Chester Smith, with behind the scenes stories from those who knew him well. Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler; Special Guests: Chester's wife Ann-Lesley Smith, Bill Goulart, Stan Countz, and J.P. Hurlbert.
A message for AVC volunteers and supporters from Pastor Michael!
A message for AVC volunteers and supporters from Pastor Michael!
A visit with AVC's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin! To support the grassroots movement: http://igfn.us/vf/VIBRANT1/MichaelDouglass
A visit with AVC's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin! To support the grassroots movement: http://igfn.us/vf/VIBRANT1/MichaelDouglass
Featuring volunteers from Alberta, Canada, and a focus on partnering and collaborating!
Featuring volunteers from Alberta, Canada, and a focus on partnering and collaborating!
Celebrating our volunteer construction crew, helping save lives with safety equipment installations! Have carpentry skills? Please call AVC at 209-544-9571 or info@vibrantcommunities.org
Celebrating our volunteer construction crew, helping save lives with safety equipment installations! Have carpentry skills? Please call AVC at 209-544-9571 or info@vibrantcommunities.org
Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!
Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!
Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!
Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!
Celebrating 13 years of serving!
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
Celebrating 13 years of serving!
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center
AVC President, Pastor Mike Douglass, introduces AVC's 13th Anniversary series!
AVC President, Pastor Mike Douglass, introduces AVC's 13th Anniversary series!
Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass
Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass
Incredible interview with legendary entrepreneur Dan Costa--a warm-up for the Leadercast 2015 "The Brave Ones" simulcast on Friday May 8th! Costa talks about a solid work ethic, sacrificing, leading by example, and the importance of building trusting relationships. Costa will be at Leadercast 2015 with a Q&A. Jerry VanHouten and JP Hurlbert join host Michael Douglass tonight on this landmark broadcast. Tickets to Leadercast on May 8th $79 at www.LeaderStreet.org
Chris Whitler, our Producer/Co-Host, transparently shares the significant impact his wife's recent heart-related surgery had upon him--especially the unexpected emotional responses a day or two afterwards. Chris shares how God guided him through the journey, and also presents a new song he wrote, inspired by the experience and the scriptures that gave him hope! Chris' blog: thewhitlers.com Chris' sermon on 5/25 about hope through the journey:...
Pastor Mike's 2014 Memorial Day message at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson (4 mins)
Pray Modesto Prayer Breakfast! Thursday, June 5th, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Big Valley Grace Community Church. Tickets $10. Please call 209-324-9447 or email PrayModesto@att.net
Josh Seehorn shares his inspiring stories of traveling 5,000 miles from California to Delaware along the American Discovery Trail, and the amazing people God had waiting for him along the way! Special Guests: Josh Seehorn (www.outdoorjosh.com) and Aaron Alford, along with AVC's Brenda Lipomi and Amanda Saldana. Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler.
High impact interview with Kevin Carroll, Executive Director of the Modesto Gospel Mission, exploring his "undercover" night as a guest, challenges of serving the chronic homeless, the value of community collaboration, and great new vision for the future! (Mike Douglass and Chris Whitler Co-Host). Kevin Carroll: kcaroll@homelessmission.org, Phone: (209) 529-8259, www.homelessmission.org
For a new year of serving together!
AVC staff and volunteers share highlights of 2013, touching stories about serving people in desperate need that will inspire you and encourage you! Featuring: Brenda Lipomi, Beverly Ballam, David Lambert, Chris Whitler, and Michael Douglass.
Incredible resources for the blind, and especially those who are facing blindness in the future! Special Guests: Marty Lanser and Jim Syvertsen from Visually Impaired Persons Support (VIPS) in Modesto. Discussion delves into the emotional preparation for blind lifestyle, the technical preparations, and support for the family members! Website: www.vipsmodesto.org Phone: 209-522-8477 (522-VIPS)
What gifts do you have to offer that will administer grace to those around you?
Pastor Rex Wright from Billy Graham's "My Hope America" ministry joins us for a detailed look at how every believer in America can participate in a massive home-based outreach on Nov. 7 to people already in our spheres of influence! Please visit the "My Hope America" website at http://www.myhopewithbillygraham.org, or call 877-769-4673 (877-7MY-HOPE).
Powerful Hour: Breaking through the stigma...breaking new ground...and passionate stories from Pastor Geary Oreglia, as we lift the shroud off mental health issues and the church. Geary shares his own family's story, and we explore resources for families and individuals, as well as principles the Church can embrace to better minister in the realm of mental illness. Contact Geary Oreglia at 209-247-7242 or ministryofshem@gmail.com
The Church is so much more than what happens in a building
Teresa Hellstrom from Youth for Christ is our special guest, providing an in-depth look at how the body of Christ can effectively minister to teen parents, and provide them with hope and a Christ-centered future! Contact: THellstrom@scyfc.com. We also meet Justin Kantonen, embarking upon a cross-country trek to see what God is doing in our nation--follow Justin at journeyswithjustin.com! (Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler co-host tonight)
Making the most of the time we have
An encouragement from Pastor Mike on why we do what we do.
Inspiring hour of exploring the blessings of intercessory prayer with special guests from Pray Modesto: Rev. Cheryl Birch and Stephen Bonrepos. Co-Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler
The motivation for our service.
Pastor Mike shares on the importance of prayer as we serve our neighbors.
How can we "be the Church" in every corner of our city?
A short encouragement on living lives of purpose for the long haul.
You'll find a new, deep appreciation for the game of Chess, as The Chess Tutor Charles W. Duncan reveals the Biblical principles and life lessons that dramatically change young lives for good! Special Guests: Charles Duncan, "Isaac" and "Claudia". Cohosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler The Chess Tutor: 209-996-0989/chess.tutor@yahoo.com
What does it mean to "love your neighbor as yourself"? Some thoughts on what this can look like for us from Pastor Mike.
Advance peek at the upcoming Independence Day Central Valley Family Fest on July 4, 2013, plus updates from Voice of the Martyrs and Pacific Justice Institute. Guests JP Hurlbert, Rachell Le Viege, and Steve Trapp. Co-Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler. EVENT WEBSITE: www.cvfamilyfest.org 209-407-2833
Dr. Jim Henman joins us again for an incredible journey through the Garden of Eden, forgiveness, shame, new paradigms for pastors, and wherever God takes us! See Dr. Henman's website: www.cairforyou.com
Follower of Christ...our calling during national tragedies.
Children sold into sex slavery in our midst...uncovering the evil among us, and how the body of Christ can respond...now! Special Guest: Debbie Johnson, Founder, Without Permission (www.withoutpermission.org)
Dr. Carol Hansen joins us for a very honest, transparent look at the very destructive addiction of "cutting"--how God's unconditional love exposes the lies of guilt and shame, and provides the map for the road of recovery.
Inspiring ministry to veterans in need!
Compelling story of Bridgette Eilers, and the genesis of The Chemo Crew ministry...taking her stage three cancer and chemotherapy experience and leveraging the lessons learned to benefit patients and their families! The Chemo Crew: 209-216-6271; thechemocrew@gmail.com; www.chemocrew.com
What "loving your neighbor as yourself" is all about, in terms of creating capacity vs. creating dependency!
