
God’s Faithfulness to the Emr Family by Brenda Ross & Michelle Emr
If you started attending Bethel Grove during the pandemic, you may not know Scott and Michelle Emr. BG became their church home in 2007 after relocating from California. In 2017,

Breaking Bread: A Basic Discipleship Method
Jesus frequently broke bread with his followers, both the disciples and the thousands of others he was teaching. The most recognizable instance is The Last Supper, which we can read

BG’s Egg Scramble: Layers of Engagement
Kingdom KidsImagine arriving at our church campus as a visitor to the Egg Scramble, and seeing the lawns covered with colorful plastic eggs. A group of smiling faces are there

Man Up this Friday!
Frank Smalley started BG’s Man Up group to urge men to build deeper community and learn biblical principles through the “Authentic Manhood Bible Study.” We want men to become who

For the Safety of Our Children
The past fifteen years have witnessed astronomical advancements in digital technology. Modern-day society has greatly benefited from increased opportunities for learning, community-building, and relational connections despite geographical distance. But the

Preparing for Ecuador
In preparation for our trip to Ecuador in April, the team has come together regularly for bonding and growth. One memorable experience was our Spanish lunch, where we cooked alongside

Handling the Hard Conversation
“If I don’t hear from God, I’m going to kill myself at the end of the semester.” The casual weekend meal took a dramatic turn as the student began venting

Welcome, Pastors Andrew Mwenge and Dave Jones!
It is such a blessing to watch the ministry of Partnerships for Training Pastors flourish under the leadership of Dave and Joyce Jones. Dave served for many years at BG

A New Counseling Team in Formation
Yesterday, I met with a new team that has begun work on an important ministry at BG—counseling. One of the largest needs in our society today is for skilled people