S2S Series - Strength to Strength

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S2S Series feature a topic of particular interest over several months of non-consecutive meetings by different speakers.

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Ongoing S2S Series

“Walk the Talk: Spotlight on Kingdom Work”

Strength to Strength hosts periodic Talks to spotlight Kingdom initiatives that can be an inspiration to others in the greater community of Jesus’ followers.

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Talk 1 – “Walk the Talk #1: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Leon Smith, Daryl Witmer, Joe Kurtz, and Brent B.
Talk 2 – “Walk the Talk #2: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by James Yoder, Leon Smith, Bryant Martin, Jaran Miller, and Ernest Eby
Talk 3 – “Walk the Talk #3: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Anan Twijjukye, Jerriel Martin, and John Gooch
Talk 4 – “Walk the Talk #4: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Phil Reiff, AJ, and Earl Rissler
Talk 5 – “Walk the Talk #5: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by David Miller, “Elliot,” Gary Miller, and Bryant Martin
Talk 6 – “Walk the Talk #6: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Shawn Miller, Verlynn Eby, Jolan Sommers, and Merle Weaver
Talk 7 – “Walk the Talk #7: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Bryant Martin, Saimir Braho, Luke North, Lucas Hilty, and Patrick Matthews
Talk 8 – “Walk the Talk #8: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Kevin Brechbill, Tom Kruger, Max Secor, and Marlin Sommers
Talk 9 – “Walk the Talk #9: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by Clyde Zimmerman, Jeremy Horning, Merle Herr, and Stephen Stoltzfus
Talk 10 – October 24, 2026 – “Walk the Talk #10: Spotlight on Kingdom Work” by speakers to be announced

This series is ongoing.

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Past S2S Series

“Sacred Roots: Rediscovering the Ancient Faith”

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This ongoing series called “Sacred Roots: Rediscovering the Ancient Faith” is a review of church history, starting with its formative roots among the apostles, a review of the early church, and extending to the monastic period, the radical reformation, and beyond.

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Past S2S Series

God’s Design for Mankind

This ongoing series called “God’s Design for Mankind” reveals a glimpse of God’s holistic plan for humanity. In the creative mind of the Creator, he designed people to function best when aligned with his overarching design. To the extent we understand God’s design and conform our lives to it, the church and the world will rejoice in its beauty.

Talk 1 – “God’s Design for the Home – Raising Children” by John Byler
Talk 2 – “God’s Design for the Home – Marriage” by John Byler
Talk 3 – “God’s Design for Community – part 1” by Merle Burkholder
Talk 4 – “God’s Design for Community – part 2” by Merle Burkholder
Talk 5 – “God’s Design for Masculinity – part 1” by Sam Baer
Talk 6 – “God’s Design for Masculinity – part 2” by Sam Baer

Thy Kingdom Come

This 4-part presentation series called “Thy Kingdom Come” explores God’s ultimate desire for His creation: for mankind to live as a harmonious society in alignment with God’s design. Starting with Eden, and later Israel, and ultimately Jesus and His kingdom, God’s heart for a community of people who love His ways is God’s vision that we are priviledged to help accomplish in our time.

Talk 1 – “Thy Kingdom Come: God’s Kingdom Vision for the World” by John D. Martin
Talk 2 – “Thy Kingdom Come: Who Is Israel?” by Paul Garber
Talk 3 – “Thy Kingdom Come: Kingdom Promises to Israel” by Paul Garber
Talk 4 – “Thy Kingdom Come: Kingdom Promises to Israel Fulfilled” by Paul Garber

Sacred Writings

This 7-part presentation series called “Sacred Writings” focuses on the purpose, development, and constitution of the Scriptures, as well as exploring the best source texts, discussing the value of the Apocrypha, and thinking through the merits of learning Biblical languages.

Talk 1 – “Sacred Writings: The Revelation of Jesus Christ” by Greg Weaver
Talk 2 – “Sacred Writings: The Bible Jesus Read” by Chuck Pike
Talk 3 – “Sacred Writings: Preserved or Reconstructed? The Nature of the Greek New Testament” by Adam Boyd
Talk 4 – “Sacred Writings: The Deuterocanonicals: Your Friend or Foe?” by David Bercot
Talk 5 – “Sacred Writings: Biblical Languages Can Live Again!” by Finny Kuruvilla
Talk 6 – “Sacred Writings: Living the Message” by Stephen Russell
Talk 7 – “Sacred Writings: A Meal That Makes You Hungrier” by Chuck Pike

Patriotic Ambassadors

This 9-part presentation series called “Patriotic Ambassadors” focuses on evangelism, church planting, and being ambassadors for our King.

Talk 1 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Politics, Culture, and Kingdom Church Planting” by Dwight Nisly
Talk 2 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Advancing Jesus’ Kingdom” by John D. Martin
Talk 3 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Plundering the Strong Man’s House – part 1” by Chuck Pike
Talk 4 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Plundering the Strong Man’s House – part 2” by Chuck Pike
Talk 5 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities” by Gary Miller
Talk 6 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Crossing Cultures” by Leonard Hege
Talk 7 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Reclaiming Responsibility” by Zack Johnson
Talk 8 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: The Kingdom Message, Visually Presented” by Shawn Miller
Talk 9 – “Patriotic Ambassadors: Hospitality Worthy of a Jesus Embassy” by Bryant Martin

King and Country

This 7-part presentation series called “King and Country” offers a two-kingdom perspective on the work of our King in establishing an earthly nation through His peculiar people.