By Paige K Slighter
Did you know that Woodland is part of a relational network of churches and ministries around the world that focuses on putting Jesus at the center? It’s called the Jesus Collective, and our goal is to go well beyond simply “believing the right things.” As Greg puts it, “We’re part of a movement that serves a Jesus looking God while raising up a Jesus looking people in a Jesus kind of way.”
The roots of this movement are Anabaptist, which fits right in with Woodland’s values. Together, Jesus Collective churches strive to live out the Gospel in fresh ways in our modern and increasingly post-Christian world.
So, what exactly does this look like? Jesus Collective equips leaders and churches from many different denominations and diverse backgrounds to live and love like Jesus. Everyone in the community has something to bring to the table. And as we share our strengths and resources through blogs, podcasts, prayer groups, online gatherings, workshops, kids curriculum and innovation labs, we serve as resources to each other and further God’s kingdom.
Even beyond that, Jesus Collective is a place for us to find a like-minded community. Greg says, “It’s our tribe. Meaning that we all share the same identity in Christ. No one has to feel like a lone ranger here.” Together, we can provide accountability and support as we participate in the beauty of this global revolution.
You’ll get a small taste of what this fellowship is like over the next three weeks. Starting June 6, 2021, during our services, we’ll listen to various Jesus Collective speakers in a series called On Earth As In Heaven. You can learn more about the Jesus Collective as a whole here.
Woodland is so grateful to be part of something much bigger than ourselves. We hope you catch the vision and are blessed and inspired!
Will there be a site where podrishioners can see if there is a Jesus Collective church in their vicinity?
The service this morning was life giving, as always actually. We’re so looking forward to learning more about the Jesus Collective. Hank Johnson – wow!!! Brilliant and solid guy (we thought Greg talked fast (!!!).
I was sadly surprised though that we weren’t told the name or location of the woman who moderated. Excuse me!? Would you let me know?
Thanks
Hi Shannon! That was Lisa Goetze, a pastor with The Meeting House.
—Emily from the Communications Team
Hi, Thank you for your Service! Jesus died and rose, we are Jesus followers… by giving our will to him, HIS Spirit lives in us through us as his Church. Then wouldn’t we bring in our piece of his Kingdom of Heaven on Earth here now? If we live in the moment then that future is now.
I second Mary’s question: will there be somewhere where WH podrishioners can check for a Jesus Collective church in their vicinity?
Thank you!
I guess no one monitors the comments – Sad.
I would love to find a church in my area, too.
Hi all, We don’t have specific affiliated churches or church recommendations, but a possible resource is TribeNet. The site was designed to help Kingdom people network together and you can read about it here: https://tribenet.org/
—Emily from the Communications Team
Thank you for your reply! I had all but given up.