Do you know what Jesus said should be the duty of every disciple? How well do you feel you are accomplishing His strategy for church growth? …

Jesus said in Mark 12:30, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with …

God is so good! He showed up and showed His amazing glory at MPI during 2014. Please take a few moments to see a summary …

The meaning behind our name is simple and yet profound. Simple because it basically means God’s people (the church) are forming a city of praise …

We had an amazing time- 234 people came out and there was 28 baptisms! The talent show was awesome and Pastor Nancy brought a very encouraging word- …

Now is the time to believe that you are who God said you are and that you can do all that He said you can …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters. Either …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:25, “So I was afraid and went out and …

Is it true according to the Bible that “no one is perfect?” Yes and no. On one hand the answer is, “yes,” because it is true …

Definition  A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Proverbs 3:5-10, “5 Trust in the Lord with all …

What do you think would happen if you really believed who God said you are and that you could do what He said you could …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading James 5:7, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until …

Recently Lauren Scienski, the pastoral elder over the single moms life group, wrote a compelling post on Facebook that got a great response. After reading …

How many are tired of the “merry-go-around of sin?” The “gerbil wheel of defeat?” The “rat race of human effort?” And listening to the “broken record …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading James 3:14, “But if you harbor bitter envy and …

“We thank the turkey for this great meal!” (Wait… WHAT?!) Sounds funny right? But I’ve been watching these reality shows on Discovery where people live on …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing …

Living righteous has been misunderstood in the church so much lately that many Christians think it is more normal to sin and be forgiven than …

As always I love to pass along the goodies that I receive in my studies. “Margin,” by Richard Swenson has probably been one of my favorites …

Living righteous has been misunderstood in the church so much lately that many Christians think it is more normal to sin and be forgiven than …

Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing …

From time to time we at MPI church recognize the need to do public debates like Jesus, Paul, and the early church engaged in. We follow the …

Have you been feeling stressed out lately? I pray this short blog encourages you to (de)stress your life! MENTAL STRESS WORSE THAN PHYSICAL LABOR “In …

Funny but true, I thought it would be good to make a list of the common things we say at MPI that might seem strange …

Patrick Lencioni’s book, Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, is a very helpful and practical guide to overcoming the five most destructive traits in …