mark: upside down kingdom

What if everything you thought you knew about power, success, and greatness was turned upside down? In the Upside Down Kingdom, Jesus redefines reality—welcoming the outcast, healing the broken, and calling ordinary people to an extraordinary way of life. Through the fast-paced, action-packed Gospel of Mark, we’ll explore the life and mission of the One who didn’t just teach the kingdom—He embodied it. Come discover a King who rules not from a throne, but from a cross… and calls us to follow Him there.

The Crown Comes Down [Part 1]

Pastor Chris Voigt

June 1, 2025

As a church family, we begin a new adventure through the Gospel of Mark this Sunday. This summer series which we've entitled Upside Down Kingdom, will take us on an exploration of Jesus' ministry through Mark's gospel. Mark uses the word "immediately" more than 40 times in this shortest of the four gospels. His writing is fast-paced and action-packed. So strap in and hold on!

The Crown of Grace [Part 2]

Pastor Chris Voigt

June 8, 2025

As we come to our study in Mark's gospel this week, we find Jesus engaging with the broken in His world. And the good news for them, and for us, is that He is more than capable of bringing healing and restoring wholeness to the sick, broken, and wounded places of our lives. Nothing is beyond His ability to unscramble.

New Wine, New Way [Part 3]

Pastor Michelle Snook

June 15, 2025

As we pick up our study in Mark's gospel this week, we find Jesus continuing to ruffle the feathers of the religious leaders. Jesus' way of doing things breaks all the rules of their religious game. And they are not happy about it. The old ways are just fine, thank you very much. There's no need to change things... or is there?

Redefining Family [Part 4]

Pastor Chris Voigt

June 22, 2025

We are about a quarter of the way through our summer study, Upside Down Kingdom: The Gospel According to Mark. This week, we find Jesus picking teammates to be part of His inner circle. Except, He doesn't exactly pick the cream of the crop. Instead, it seems more like He's scraping the bottom of the barrel! Jesus chooses the rejected, the outcast, the traitor, and the skeptic. He surrounds Himself with those who have been passed over or left out - the ones who didn't quite measure up. And He invites them to belong. In doing so, He establishes a new kind of family - one where the misfits and marginalized can find a home. And so can you.