Granger Community Church

Generously Investing

When we think about generosity, it’s easy to limit it to money instead of seeing it as the way we steward everything God has given us.
The series continued with Week 4: Generously Investing, where Ted Bryant challenged us to think about how we invest our time, influence, and resources for what matters most. Connecting to the vision of Granger Next, we explored how living with open hands can shape the future of the church and the impact we have in the world. Looking at passages like Matthew 6:24 and Proverbs 22:7, we were reminded that our priorities reveal what we truly serve—and that following Jesus calls us to invest generously in what lasts.

Continual Seeking

When it comes to following Jesus, it can be easy to assume growth just happens on its own rather than intentionally seeking God in our everyday lives.
The series continued with Week 3: Continual Seeking, featuring Ted Bryant in a conversation with Ang Bryant and Josh King. Together, they explored how intentionally pursuing God shapes the way we live, work, and lead. Connecting to the Missional Marketplace and Prayer initiatives, we looked at Matthew 7:24–29 and were reminded that a life built on Jesus starts with continually seeking Him and putting His words into practice.

Hope Expanding

When we look at the needs around us, it can be easy to feel like the problems are too big to make a difference.
The series continued with Week 2: Hope Expanding, featuring Ted Bryant in a conversation with John Keim and Will Meyers. Together, they explored how God invites us to be part of bringing hope to our communities and highlighted the vision behind the Next Steps Community Center. Looking at Matthew 25, we were reminded that caring for others and meeting real needs is a powerful way we live out our faith.

Built To Last

When we think about our faith, it’s easy to stay in routines without really asking what it looks like to truly take ownership of it.
The series kicked off with Week 1: Built to Last, where Ted Bryant introduced the vision for this new phase of Go & Make. We explored what it means to O.W.N. our faith and how that shapes the way we follow Jesus in everyday life. Ted also unpacked the four key areas that help guide this vision and challenged us to consider how we can actively live out a faith that’s built to last.

No Big Deal | Elkhart Campus

When we think about our relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in what feels like a “big deal” and lose sight of what really matters.
The Love in 3D series continued with Week 5: Not a Big Deal, exploring how different perspectives can shape our priorities in relationships. We reflected on how Scripture can guide us in discerning what truly matters and what we might be overemphasizing.
Through passages like the Fruit of the Spirit, the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount, we were reminded that God’s wisdom helps us focus on what builds love, trust and peace in our relationships.

No Big Deal

When we think about our relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in what feels like a “big deal” and lose sight of what really matters.
The Love in 3D series continued with Week 5: Not a Big Deal, exploring how different perspectives can shape our priorities in relationships. We reflected on how Scripture can guide us in discerning what truly matters and what we might be overemphasizing.
Through passages like the Fruit of the Spirit, the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount, we were reminded that God’s wisdom helps us focus on what builds love, trust and peace in our relationships.

Relationship Threats

When we think about our relationships, the greatest threats often aren’t external—they rise quietly within us, shaping how we respond, react and relate.
The Love in 3D series continued with Week 4: Relationship Threats, as Ted Byrant explored the subtle but powerful dangers that can undermine connection. Pride, assumptions, unspoken expectations, bitterness and avoidance don’t just create tension—they slowly erode trust and unity if left unchecked.
Through Scripture, we looked at Jesus and His disciples, seeing how humility, truth and grace guard relationships from these threats. His example shows us that when we confront what’s happening in our own hearts, God can restore clarity, strengthen connection and lead us toward lasting peace.

Family Ties

When we think about our relationships, we’re often invited to look back before we can move forward—recognizing how our past shapes the way we love, trust and respond today.
The Love in 3D series continued with Week 3: Family Ties as Dr. Bob helped us explore the powerful influence of our families of origin. We reflected on how what we see modeled growing up often shapes what we believe is good or bad, possible or impossible in our current relationships—because so much of life is caught, not taught.This past weekend, we were reminded that while our past has an impact, it doesn’t have the final word. God meets us in the middle of our stories and invites us into growth, healing and change. 

Let's Fight About It

When we think about conflict in our relationships, we’re encourged to see it not as something to avoid, but as an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.
The Love in 3D series continued with Week 2: Let’s Fight About It as Ted and Ang Bryant led us into an honest conversation about conflict. We acknowledged that tension and disagreements can surface in any relationship—and while conflict isn’t always bad, how we handle it matters.
Through Scripture and practical teaching, we explored God’s heart for navigating conflict in healthy, redemptive ways. Drawing from passages like Matthew 18, we were reminded that when handled with humility, grace and truth, conflict can actually lead to greater unity and stronger relationships.

No Signal

When we think about communication and what it means to truly connect, we’re invited to look beyond simply exchanging words and consider how we listen, speak and understand one another.
The Love in 3D series began with Week 1: No Signal as Josh King walked us through why communication is foundational in every relationship. We talked about those moments when it feels like our message isn’t getting through—or when we don’t quite know how to express what we’re thinking or feeling.
Through Scripture and reflection, we explored how God calls us to communicate with Him and with one another in healthy, life-giving ways. As we shared in communion, we were reminded that relationships don’t just survive on connection—they thrive when built on honesty, grace and intentional communication.