What if the gospel really means everyone? On our 3rd annual Shine Sunday, Shine Ministry Director Emily Hoogerwerf shares how God has used our Shine community—through Night to Shine prom and Monday night discipleship—to remind us of the truth in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” From […]
What if the gospel really means everyone? On our 3rd annual Shine Sunday, Shine Ministry Director Emily Hoogerwerf shares how God has used our Shine community—through Night to Shine prom and Monday night discipleship—to remind us of the truth in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” From crowning kings and queens at prom to weekly worship, skits, and discipleship, Shine is more than an event—it’s a movement showing that ability is never a prerequisite for belonging in God’s Kingdom. In this sermon, you’ll hear:
How Shine began with one prom night and became weekly discipleship
Why Jesus commands us to bring the Good News to all creation
The shift from simply “caring for” to truly making disciples
A powerful testimony of John, a young man whose faith and baptism remind us what it means to follow Jesus fully
Why we are called out of comfort and into mission
Key Scriptures:
Mark 16:15 — “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
Matthew 28:19 — “Go and make disciples of all nations…”
Luke 19:10 — “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”
Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Jason joins the Ability Ministry team and brings over 20 years of graphic design and marketing experience to the table. He has handled projects from local start-up businesses to publicly owned internationally based companies, including a Shark Tank company. Jason currently reside in Louisville with his wife, two daughters, and dog Pepper. In his spare time, he is a Master’s competitor in USA Weightlifting. His family attends Southeast Christian Church.
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