We kicked off a new series Grounded with Pastor Emanuel Padilla beginning part one.

"Recovering devastated hope" - Psalm 119:33-40

Rev Ricky is president of World Outspoken, a ministry preparing the mestizo church for cultural change. He is committed to serving bi-cultural Christians facing questions of identity, culture, and theology. He also serves at The Brook, a church on the northwest side of Chicago, along with his wife Kelly.

Rev Richard Wilson of New Community Covenant Church Bronzeville speaks to us form John 20::19-31

Reflections by High school crew, Olivia Taylor | Zay Pitchford | Moderatior, High school Coordinator Jennifer Glasse | Homily message by Pastor Mark

Pastor Kevin Swanson | New Community Covenant ChurchHe currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. Kevin has served in pastoral ministry for 13 years following 28 years of ministry in foreign missions. He and his wife Linda have been married for 47 years. Kevin’s twin focuses at New Community are strengthening marriages and equipping the church for financial stewardship.

Pastor Richard Wilson is a husband, father, writer, and ministry leader in Chicago. He writes devotionals and essays for his local church, New Community Covenant, exploring topics such as faith, hope, and grief. Richard holds a Master’s of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Moody Theological Seminary.Richard Wilson is a husband, father, writer, and ministry leader in Chicago. He writes devotionals and essays for his local church, New Community Covenant, exploring topics such as faith, hope, and grief. Richard holds a Master’s of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Moody Theological Seminary.

Michael Miller, affectionately known as Pastor Mike, leads at Next Ministries church with a dynamic vision, blending time-honored faith with cutting-edge digital ministry. With 30 years of experience serving in diverse church settings, including the Church of God (Anderson, IN), the Evangelical Covenant Church, and the Presbyterian Church, Pastor Mike brings a rich understanding of faith and community to his leadership. He and his wife, Jalaimya, have been married for 29 years, and their shared life experiences inform his compassionate approach to ministry.

Andrew serves as Pastoral Resident at New Community Covenant Church (Bronzeville) in Chicago, IL. In his ministry role, he leads the Young Adults Ministry, serves with the Youth Group, and occasionally preaches and teaches. He is in his final year of a Master of Divinity at North Park Theological Seminary. Andrew lives with his wife, Favor, in the Albany Park neighborhood.

Matthew 4:1-11