What do a Wholehearted Christian Life and a Great Ministry Internship Program Have in Common? They’re both holistic. I see strong parallels between the elements needed for a wholehearted Christian life and that of a great ministry internship program – or...
In my last year of high school several years ago, I had the opportunity to share a reflection on Psalm 46:10. From that moment on, it became one of my favorites. It is one of many verses in the Bible that reminds us that the world may be falling apart, but the Lord...
Spiritual abuse, religious abuse, and church hurt are a few terms that you may have heard recently. The mention of spiritual abuse is becoming more common as people share their experiences. It is not something to be taken lightly as someone mentioning abuse is...
Why do we worship? Worship, deeply rooted in the Scriptures, is not a routine, but a dynamic expression of our faith. It connects us with the Lord Jesus Christ on a deeper level than just our voices being lifted up. In the Psalms, King David exemplifies worship as a...
At the age of 22, I heard, understood, and accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ for the first time. Up to that point, my life had been lived for my own pride, pleasures, and worldly passions. As a brand-new follower of Jesus, I had to navigate this newfound faith and...
Reza Zedah, a teaching pastor at Mission Hills Church, is originally from Abadan, Iran, yet spent most of his life in Southern California. He attended Colorado State University and played football for the CSU Rams. Reza grew up Muslim and met Jesus through a sports ministry called Athletes in Action at CSU. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor for the last 12 years. He currently serves in various college athletic departments in Colorado and as the chaplain for the Denver Broncos.
CRAIG SMITH
LEAD PASTOR AT MISSION HILLS CHURCH
Craig Smith, the Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church, is passionate about teaching God’s Word in a way that unleashes the followers of Jesus to be transformed and transformational. Craig holds an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Trinity College, Bristol University, UK. He teaches New Testament and Theology courses at Denver Seminary and is the author of several books, including his latest release How (Not) to Miss God Moving.