Hear, Speak, Act
Joel Thurston, Elder
In Week 7 of our Forging Forward series through the book of Nehemiah, Elder Joel Thurston leads us through Nehemiah chapter 5, a powerful reminder that God's people are called to hear the cries of others, speak truth in love, and act with compassion and courage.
Just as Nehemiah confronted injustice within his own community, we are challenged to respond to the outcries of our generation: locally, nationally, and globally. This message highlights how spiritual health is built on three actions: Hear. Speak. Act.
Elder Joel connects Nehemiah's courage to modern issues like the persecuted church, global missions, and Journey's partnerships in Ukraine, Africa, and beyond. Together, we're reminded that prayer and presence are how we "forge forward" as a church that listens and leads like Jesus.
Whether you're facing injustice, compassion fatigue, or simply wondering how to live out your faith in a noisy world, this message will help you see that faith isn't passive; it's responsive.
