Building Authentic Community
How to Lift Up Those You Love
We all long for a community where we are truly known and supported, but building it doesn’t happen by accident. In the series Building Authentic Community, Chip reveals how to move past surface-level small talk to create life-changing connections. Discover how to lift others up, resolve deep-seated conflicts, and use your words to heal rather than wound. Are you ready to stop feeling lonely in crowds and start building the relationships you were made for? Join Chip to discover the blueprint for a community that lasts.
Series Messages
Encouragement—an affirming pat on the back, a brief comment of appreciation, or even a simple little smile—can spell the difference between a good day and a bad one. In this message, Chip explores how we can harness the incredible power of encouragement to lift those around us and be a consistent blessing in their lives.
Need a lift today? Join Chip as he shares how giving and receiving encouragement will brighten your day, and perhaps change your life.
What do you do when you get attacked for your faith? Chip gives you four simple steps that you can use to bolster your confidence and build your courage, when you are criticized for your faith.
Once bitten, twice shy - as the saying goes. That’s never truer than when you’ve been attacked for your faith. Chip explains a simple method for rebuilding that confidence after you’ve taken a beating for your faith.
What do you say to someone who’s fallen away from the faith, especially when you care deeply about them? Is there a way to sensitively deal with the situation without coming across as “holier than thou?” Chip lays out a few strategies to help you effectively talk with your friend or loved one.
When a friend is slipping away from the faith, what do you do? Chip gets very specific about how to rescue those in spiritual danger.
Have you ever known someone with the ability to bring out the very best in others? Maybe a teacher or a manager at work? Would you like to know how to be that kind of person? Join Chip as he shares how to bring out the very best in people.
Do you know someone who is struggling right now? Depressed, feeling defeated? Chip reveals how you can bring out the best in those you love, by following a few simple steps.
In this message, Chip gives us a snapshot of what the future holds - and the picture is sobering. But what’s coming and how we can prepare for it, is of great encouragement!
Are there things that should frighten you? According to scripture there are. Chip explains what a few of those things are, why we should be concerned, and then what to do about it.
Want to be more fulfilled? Experience more joy? Live with less guilt and more freedom? Chip shares how you can become the person you’ve always longed to become by following a few life changing steps.
What do you need to DO to become a great Christian? What does a great Christian look like in God’s eyes? It's not necessarily easy, but it's not complicated either. Join Chip as he helps us with a game plan.