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Pathfinders: Past & Present

Pathfinders exemplify unconditional acceptance, a true-to-life approach, they inspire connections, and embark on a God-directed journey. This has been true of true pathfinders throughout the ages. In this series, we’ll be inspired by the examples of some of the original Pathfinders in the Bible, so we can continue to live as pathfinders today.

Priscilla & Aquila: In Pursuit of a Whole Life

Aug 7, 2022

While many will say they aspire to be like Jesus (a noble pursuit!) there are other more accessible examples of people Pathfinders can grow into being. A woman named Priscilla and her husband, Aquila, are two such people. Making clear that imperfect isn’t an impediment to wholeness, they travelled around the world to find wholeness themselves and to bring it to others. Their example is both inspiring and convicting, driving the question, “What will pursuing wholeness cost me?”

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Ruth: God-Directed Journey

Jul 31, 2022

Ruth did a lot of questionable things on her journey, returning to her mother-in-law’s homeland after God delivered their family a heavy blow, courting the attention of a kinsman-redeemer to save her mother-in-law from disaster, and many other things. Along the way, God was directing her steps. Living a “God-directed journey” isn’t easy. You subject yourself to the judgment and confusion of people. How does a Pathfinder a know if God is leading or if they’re being led astray?

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Lydia: Inspiring Connections

Jul 24, 2022

Those who are able to connect people to others, not to be the focus of relationships themselves, wield great power and influence. Lydia’s life reveals that. A wealthy merchant, a gentile, and a woman, becomes significant because of her willingness to connect others. But in life it’s often difficult to keep ourselves connected and inspired? Where do Pathfinders find the time and effort to live outwardly focused? 

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Stephen & Philip: True to Life Approach

Jul 17, 2022

Focusing on the real-life needs of people is sometimes condemned as watered down or superficial. But a faith that does not help people with the stuff of life, isn’t very useful and certainly not transforming. Stephen and Philip were peers assigned to the seemingly “less spiritual” work of feeding widows, but their ministry became powerful. When “spiritual” is often equated with “other-worldly” concerns, is there ever a risk of us focusing too much on the stuff of “regular life”?

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Paul: Unconditional Acceptance

Jul 10, 2022

Paul had it made. His life was set as a very prominent and successful Pharisee. But when he became captured by the Gospel, he realized that the exclusivity and elitism of Pharisaical life was NOT in line with the heart of God. Paul’s life took a dramatic turn as he suffered a lot of misunderstanding and judgment to bring the Gospel to people that were seen as unlovable and far from God. Anyone who has walked the path of “unconditional acceptance” has experienced similar misunderstanding and suffering. How do you protect from what critics fear most: How do you know when you’ve gone too far?

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