A not so silent night Christmas celebration
December 1, 2011Check out the promo video for our upcoming Christmas celebration (Friday, Dec 23rd)
Moving back to my hometown
September 26, 2011The year was 2005… We moved from our little house in Knox, Indiana to the big city of South Bend. The South side to be more exact. We had a dream of starting a different kind of church there. One that put the emphasis on people. One that was reaching people who others were not able to reach. One that was making a difference.
Everything was going fine for the first year or so. We saw people coming to Christ. We opened a coffeehouse to help us start spiritual conversations with people. We saw families restored. We saw people coming to our church who had been dislocated from other bad church experiences. But we didn’t see a huge jump in attendance.
So, in January of this year, with heavy hearts, we were forced to close down Church of the Heartland – South Bend. That was one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through in my life as a pastor.
So, fast forward almost 10 months later. Misti and I decided to move back to our little home town. Why? So we could be closer to all of the 4 churches that we have. And now I no longer have 1 church to call my own, but I now have 4 
Since my new position is that of lead pastor over all four churches of Church of the Heartland, Winamac makes a great central location to call home.
Here are some simple answers to questions you might have:
- Q: Where will you be preaching on Sunday morning’s now? A: I am preaching at every one of our churches on different Sundays and will not be exclusively at any one of our churches.
- Q: Where will your family go to church? A: Our family will be seen at all the churches at some time or the other. We will all be moving from church to church each Sunday.
- Q: Who is the pastor of the Church of the Heartland – Winamac? A: The pastor of the Winamac church is Jim Howard. He is doing a fantastic job and our giftings are very complimentary. I am based out of Winamac, but won’t be the pastor there.
- Q: What is your job at Church of the Heartland? A: I lead the executive leadership team and am in charge of creating the Sunday teaching material.
- Q: Are you available to help me? A: Like always, I am here for whoever needs anything. I just want to be a blessing.
Heath
The One Bible Reading Plan Week 13
August 3, 2011Week 13
Monday
Temple debate about father Abraham = John 8:31-59
Jesus heals a man born blind = John 9:1-7
Tuesday
Neighbors question the former blind man = John 9:8-12
Pharisees question the man and his parents = John 9:13-34
Jesus finds the man = John 9:35-39
Wednesday
Pharisees ask if they are blind = John 9:40-10:6
Thursday
Jesus explains he is the Good Shepherd = John 10:7-18
Division among the Jews = John10:19-21
Friday
Seventy sent out = Luke 10:1-24
The One Bible Reading Plan Week 12
August 3, 2011Week 12
Monday
Jesus says some seek to kill him = John 7:16-19
Defense for healing on Sabbath = John 7:20-24
Tuesday
Jesus cries out in the temple = John 7:25-30
Multitudes amazed at Signs = John 7:31
Wednesday
Pharisees seek to sieze Jesus = John 7:32-36
Last day of Feast = John 7:37
Rivers of living water = John 7:37-39
Division among the people = John 7:40-44
Thursday
Pharisees question officers = John 7:45-47
Judgement of Nicodemus = John 7:48-53
Friday
Jesus goes to the Mount of Olives = John 8:1
Teaches at temple in the morning = John 8:2
Adulterous woman brought to Jesus = John 8:3-11
Light of the world – Taught in temple treasury = John 8:12-20
Sent by the Father = John 8:21-30
The One Bible Reading Plan Week 11
August 3, 2011Week 11
Monday
Parable about the lost sheep = Matthew 18:12-14
Instructions on church discipline = Matthew 18:15-20
Tuesday
Peter’s question about forgiveness = Matthew18:21-35
Feast of Booths at hand = John 7:2
Brothers advise Jesus to go to Judea = John 7:3-8
Jesus stays in Galilee = John 7:9-10
Wednesday
Jesus sets his face to go to Jerusalem = Luke 9:51
Messengers sent to Samaria to prepare way = Luke 9:52-53
Thursday
James and John rebuked for attitude = Luke 9:54-56
Unfit followers = Matthew 8:19-22 Luke 9:57-62
Friday
People afraid to speak publicly of Jesus = John 7:11-13
Jesus in the temple mid-feast = John 7:14-15
The One Bible Reading Plan – Week 10
July 11, 2011Week 10
Monday
Jesus rebukes Peter = Matthew 16:21-28 Mark 8:31-9:1 Luke 9:18-27
The Transfiguration = Matthew 17:1-8 Mark 9:2-8 Luke 9:28-36
Tuesday
Elijah discussed while descending = Matthew 17:9-13 Mark 9:9-13
Demon is cast out of boy = Matthew 17:14-18 Mark 9:14-27 Luke 9:37-43
Wednesday
Disciples ask about the miracle = Matthew 17:19-21 Mark 9:28-29
Jesus discusses his death = Matthew 17:22-23 Mark 9:30-32 Luke 9:44-45
Thursday
Jesus pays Temple tax with a miracle = Matthew 17:24-27
Disciples argue about who is the greatest = Matthew 18:1-6 Mark 9:33-37 Luke 9:46-48
Friday
John’s zeal without understanding = Mark 9:38-42 Luke 9:49-50
Warnings about stumbling blocks = Matthew 18:7-11 Mark 9:43-50
The One Bible Reading Plan Week 9
July 6, 2011Week 9
Monday
Traditions of men rebuked = Matthew 15:1-11 Mark 7:1-16
Parable explained in private = Matthew 15:12-20 Mark 7:17-23
Tuesday
Gentile woman’s faith = Matthew 15:21-28 Mark 7:24-30
Jesus heals a deaf man = Mark 7:31-37
Wednesday
Many healed on a mountain = Matthew 15:29-31
Jesus feeds 4,000 = Matthew 15:32-39 Mark 8:1-10
Thursday
Pharisees seek a sign = Matthew 16:1-4 Mark 8:11-13
Leaven of the Pharisees = Matthew 16:5-12 Mark 8:13-21
Friday
Blind man cured in Bethsaida = Mark 8:22-26
Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ = Matthew 16:13-20 Mark 8:27-30
