by Greg Amundson, Chaplain, DHS Rev. Gregory J. Amundson currently serves as a Senior Instructor for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, in Glynco, GA. Greg leads a team of law enforcement specialists responsible for teaching content related to tactics, use of force, and critical decision-making. Greg has developed a curriculum on…
From a recent letter from Chaplain Alan Dong Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement this past month! Most of it was spent in central CA for my annual Army training. Here are some of the highlights: June 10th-29th was spent at Camp Roberts in central California with my Army National…
Our partners at Cedarville University recently announced a new online graduate program. If you have considered furthering your education, this is a great opportunity. Through this partnership, you qualify for 15% off tuition. Below are some of the details!The Graduate School at Cedarville University is pleased to announce a new online Graduate Certificate in Leadership that is…
It’s exciting to share things that are happening within our VCN churches. This week, we are thrilled to share that after 3 1/2 years since the fire that destroyed their church, Central International Fellowship is celebrating their Grand-Reopening! Central International Fellowship has been a vital part of the Sacramento community and our association for over…
It has been a blessing to continue getting updates from our VCN churches about all that has been happening this summer and to see people of all ages stepping up and serving their local communities and those around the world. We want to share a few more this week as we continue to spread the…
There have been many amazing mission trips with our Venture Church Network churches throughout the summer. How incredible to see God’s people serving all over the world in short-term work. Several churches partnered together to send teams to different parts of the world, building community together while serving with one mission, Glorify God! Faith Church…
We have all heard about the devastation on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It has been heartbreaking to watch and read of all the loss of life and property. We wanted to share an update from our Pacific Church Network and extend a way for us to be part of the relief that is happening…
Focus on the Family recently interviewed David Gudgel, Director of Church Health at VCN-NCNV, talking about marriage. He is discussing the 3 Kinds of Love You Need for Your Marriage. We wanted to share the broadcast in hopes that it would encourage you as it has us. You can watch the video HERE. We are so excited…
A few weeks ago, we shared a conversation between VCN President Dave Whitaker and Mark Lydecker, Executive Pastor at Living Faith Christian Church in Farmingdale, New York. If you missed it, you can watch it HERE. Mark had a chance to share with us what was happening in their church and the upcoming baptisms they would be…
As the start of school is just around the corner, and we begin our fall campaigns to welcome our families back into Sunday mornings as summer comes to a close, we often worry about our changing cultural landscape and if that will affect our congregations. I think it’s good to remind ourselves that the early…
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