Pacesetters' Faithful Service Yields Joyful Opportunity

Over the holidays, Dwell’s Pacesetters ministry was invited to share some special Christmas cheer with residents at Friendship Village Columbus, a senior-living community near Dwell’s main campus. Over 40 volunteers, young and old, braved the cold to paint holiday decorations on the residents’ windows.

Pacesetters Director Ben Foust says it was exciting that the Friendship Village staff initiated the idea. “We have developed a warm relationship with them this year during the pand...

Missions Division Recounts God's Faithfulness in a Challenging Year

From the Dwell Missions Staff

This year has been full of disappointments, setbacks, as well as hope and growth. Due to the pandemic many of our Global Partners faced the cancellation of in-person fellowship and many individuals in their networks faced joblessness and food insecurity. In addition to the medical and economic strain caused by COVID, some of our partners also faced flooding, some faced political turmoil, and another is grappling with civil war.

But the Lord is faithful and Hi...

New Class on Bible Memorization

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

One of the best ways to stay close to the truths of the Bible is to memorize it. Ryan Weingartner is offering the Bible Memorization Class next month as a way to help you succeed at storing up Scripture in your mind, giving you access to it in any situation. Ryan shares more about the class, which starts January 6th:

What are you doing in the class?

“This winter is going to be tough. We'll be stuck inside quite a ...

Oasis Offering Christmas Activity Bags

This Sunday Dwell's children's ministry, Oasis, will be offering gift bags for all the children it serves, with fun and spiritually enriching materials for Christmas. The bags will be tailored to the child's age (toddlers through 5th grade), and will include toys, crafts, a Bible lesson, and prayer packet for families to use together.

Oasis Director Jeff Risley says they're doing this to connect with kids and provide an avenue for them to do something with their parents that'...

Dwell Global Partners Urgently Need Prayer

From the Dwell Missions Staff

We have seen throughout history and scripture that God works in the middle of challenging situations and discouraging circumstances to reveal His glory. And it is in just these sorts of places that some of our partners find themselves. Please join us in prayer for Bethel Church in Ethiopia and our partners in Côte d’Ivoire:

Bethel Church Ethiopia: There has been a long history of tension among the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. This tension has bubb...

Great News from Calumet's First Quarter

With its first quarter now finished, Calumet Christian School Principal Tyler Wriston says its efforts to safely hold classes in-person are working great. He says, with 98% of the students attending in-person, they've had zero confirmed COVID cases among students and teachers.

Many parents have expressed their gratitude for the school's efforts: Katie Himsworth says, "I really appreciate all the things you have implemented and feel really confident sending my girls to school. They love...

Grief Ministry Offers Help Through Holiday Workshop

By John Montgomery, Dwell Grief Ministry

The end-of-year holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve) can be the most  wonderful, joyous, and hopeful times of the year. Often, it's the time spent with our family and friends that gives the holidays special meaning. So after the death of a loved one, holiday celebrations can go from joyous occasions to tedious events that must be survived.

But there is hope! The Dwell Grief Ministry will provide a 90-minute workshop,&n...

Join in God's Work Around the World on Missions Night

The Dwell Missions Division invites you to its quarterly Missions Night October 28th at 7:00 pm.

Because of COVID restrictions the event will be online using Zoom. Amy Condon with the Missions Division says the format has worked well, giving people the ability to participate from home, but also giving them the chance to hear directly from missionaries in other countries, since the missionaries can join the meeting remotely.

She says about a hundred people have been joining the...

Grief Ministry Offers Workshop on Navigating the Loss of a Spouse

By John Montgomery, Dwell Grief Ministry

On Wednesday, October 7th, the Dwell Grief Ministry will offer a workshop entitled Navigating the Loss of a Spouse. It will be from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm and will be on Zoom. 

This event allows people in the local community to be aware of the kind of practical care they can receive from our fellowship. This can be a great opportunity to reach out to your friends, neighbors, and family members who are in grief. If someone you ...

New Signs at All Dwell Locations

A building’s sign is often the first statement an organization makes to visitors. Signs not only reflect location, but can offer welcome and represent an ethos. Dwell Community Church has just finished replacing signs at its venues--Main Campus, the Warehouse, the 4th Street facility, and Building X--giving a consistent look at all locations.

The signs incorporate the newly designed Dwell logo and font, offering a modern look and reflecting Dwell’s mission. And because of the current ...