Multiply

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us is for us. For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.

 Mark 9:38-41

One of the most critical elements of ministry is the need to multiply. I just preached this text this past Sunday. It deals with a number of very interesting issues when it comes to ministry, especially related to the church in America. That being said, what I find interesting here is the tension between the disciples and Jesus related to someone else doing a ministry that was very similar to their ministry but not their ministry. 

If anyone felt they had the authoritative right to determine who does this kind of ministry and how it needs to be done, it would have been the disciples. After all, Jesus had called them, trained them, and sent them out to do this very thing. Read More

Pastor Brad Little, Regional Executive Director

Venture Church Network Midwest 

The $15-Dollar Millionaire

One of my nephews turns 22 this weekend. While raised in Oregon he moved to Wisconsin late last summer to get his first job after college and to get some new life experience (winter). He’s stayed with us for six or eight weeks at a time the past three summers so a longer, six or eight months extended stay seemed the next natural step to me. It’s his first time moving out from under the roof of his mom and two younger brothers. I call it a soft launch.

Even though he’ll likely move back in with them it’s been an important move for him. Not to mention, we’ve enjoyed having him in our home for a few months. Read More

Pastor Rob Buhl

First Baptist Church, Whitehall, WI

2024 Henry C. Spicer Scholarship

This region has been blessed to be able to give away scholarships to graduating high school seniors for over 25 years! On top of that there has been a total of $60,000 awarded to scholarship winners. Again this year Venture Church Network Midwest will be awarding the Henry C. Spicer Scholarship to a graduating high school senior planning to further their education this fall. Previous scholarships have ranged from $300 to $2,000.

The scholarship from the Henry C. Spicer Scholarship Fund is available to all qualifying high school seniors. To qualify, an applicant must be a 2024 high school graduate planning to attend college this fall. The applicant must be a committed Christian and a regular attender of a VCNMidwest affiliated church.



Applications are due by April 1, 2024.

Logos Bible Users

Learn how to use Logos for EQUIPPING the church to grow in grace and truth. Factbook, Guides (HIGHLIGHT: Passage Guide, Theology Guide, Topic Guide), Courses Tool

Four for ’24—Top Issues for Churches to Watch

As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 comes into view, now is the time to look at issues your church may encounter in the year ahead. ChurchLaw&Tax



Is being discipled a need or a luxury? Think carefully before you respond. Your answer will determine what you expect from yourself and others you disciple. Let’s explore both options.

Venture Church Network Midwest 

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