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The inaugural AG Scholars Forum, held at Vanguard University, brought together 50 Assemblies of God scholars from across the United States in an unprecedented gathering aimed at strengthening the Fellowship through scholarly inclusion. Organized by national leaders of the General Council, the Alliance for AG Higher Education, and academic participants, the event featured general sessions and breakout discussions that...
Des Moines church follows God’s leading to remain in the heart of the city and establish a dream center to serve local residents.
Reach Church in Des Moines, originally known as First Assembly of God, held 60 acres of unused land for over 20 years, intending future expansion. In 2019, under new lead pastor Cullen Allen, the leadership committed to...
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We are small
Perhaps you have been places where it seems too big. It’s often hard to connect in a sea of people.
We do not judge
While we are not perfect in this regard, the one comment people say about us most often is that they never feel judged. We teach that sin is bad and look to the Bible to...
https://youtu.be/vDIl1kJWRio?si=nde0QYiIIRxvKgWo
Leading like it matters means embracing the uncomfortable truth that growth often requires the willingness to fall short. It’s not about flawless execution or constant success—it's about the courage to step forward even when the outcome is uncertain. True leaders aren’t afraid to try, fail, and learn out loud because they understand that vulnerability builds trust and resilience. When...
https://youtu.be/b-kBwron5Ls
To lead like it matters means embracing a purpose higher than personal ambition—it's about cultivating Kingdom Mindedness, where every decision and action reflects a deep commitment to God's values and eternal impact. A Kingdom-minded leader serves with humility, prioritizes others, and seeks wisdom not just for success, but for significance. This kind of leadership goes beyond titles and achievements;...
https://youtu.be/gEm6Gao3gwU?si=0wi6fy-x81Z-vGx6
To lead with Divine Focus is to center every thought, action, and decision around God’s direction and purpose. It means tuning out distractions and aligning our leadership with heaven’s priorities—leading not by sight, but by faith. This kind of focus cultivates clarity in the midst of chaos, discernment amid competing voices, and boldness when the path ahead is uncertain....
https://youtu.be/A3Sd8OK6Mko?si=gFylUxUD3w8u1T0e
We are small
Perhaps you have been places where it seems too big. It’s often hard to connect in a sea of people.
We do not judge
While we are not perfect in this regard, the one comment people say about us most often is that they never feel judged. We teach that sin is bad and look to the Bible to...
https://youtu.be/UIu-uOKta7k
You can belong before you believe
Our motto—which we love to put on signs and t-shirts—is “at the Rock you belong before you believe.” We believe that we can love and respect people without having to agree. So, even if you don’t believe in God at all, we would like to have you as part of our family. We trust...
https://youtu.be/jegOBo3tOTY
In the Parable of the Great Feast, distraction becomes the unseen enemy of divine invitation. Though the host prepares an abundant banquet, the invited guests are preoccupied—one with a new field, another with oxen, a third with a new marriage. Each excuse is a symbol of life's busyness, comfort, or personal agenda that blinds them to the greater gift...
https://youtu.be/XWPgb236hds?si=DpMWC0jiCg7RfTcY
To be irrationally generous is to give not because it's expected, deserved, or logical, but because something inside you insists that kindness should outweigh calculation. It's the kind of generosity that surprises people—the extra tip, the unasked favor, the time offered when you barely have enough for yourself. It doesn’t tally debts or keep receipts; it believes in abundance...
