New Life Springfield

The invitation from King David to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel gives powerful insight to a grace that is without conditions.  We are all imperfect people in need of a perfect grace. We pray that in this episode you find the courage to be carried by grace.

In this special 2 part episode series, we’re featuring the live Q&A session from last year’s Celebration of the Sowers Conference—an event designed to pour into those who so faithfully pour into others. You’ll hear honest, heartfelt questions from pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers—ranging from how to prevent burnout to leading teams, balancing family life, navigating seasons of growth, and staying spiritually grounded. Held annually at New Life Church, Celebration of the Sowers is a one-day gathering created to honor, equip, and empower ministry leaders at every level. Whether you’re leading from the pulpit, behind the scenes, or stepping into your calling for the first time, this conversation is for you.

In this special 2 part episode series, we’re featuring the live Q&A session from last year’s Celebration of the Sowers Conference—an event designed to pour into those who so faithfully pour into others. You’ll hear honest, heartfelt questions from pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers—ranging from how to prevent burnout to leading teams, balancing family life, navigating seasons of growth, and staying spiritually grounded. Held annually at New Life Church, Celebration of the Sowers is a one-day gathering created to honor, equip, and empower ministry leaders at every level. Whether you’re leading from the pulpit, behind the scenes, or stepping into your calling for the first time, this conversation is for you.

Description: In Time Under Tension, Pastor Joe Parker draws a powerful comparison between the setbacks we face and the tension needed to launch an arrow forward. Using Isaiah 54:1–3 as the foundation, this message explores how God often stretches us—not to harm us—but to prepare us for the distance and impact of the calling on our lives. Just as an arrow must be pulled back before it can soar, our greatest launch often begins in moments of resistance. Don’t despise the tension—God is setting you up for your trajectory.

This message marks the final installment of our Family Office series—a teaching that parallels the financial concept of a multi-generational “family office” with the spiritual responsibilities of a godly household. In this episode, Pastor Joe focuses on the role of the King in the family. With clarity and conviction, he challenges men—especially husbands and fathers—not to abdicate their calling to lead under the guise of passivity or false humility. Instead, he exhorts them to serve by leading, rather than lead by serving, reclaiming the authority God intended for the sake of the family’s spiritual future. If you're a man of God, or you’re raising one—this message is essential.

There’s something powerful about watching people publicly commit to Jesus—and in this episode, we get to celebrate it. After baptizing several new believers, Pastor Joe shares a heartfelt, unscripted message on the joy, depth, and meaning of baptism. It’s more than a ritual—it’s a declaration that we’ve been buried with Christ and raised to new life. If you’ve ever wondered why baptism matters, or if you're ready to go deeper in your own walk with God, this short but moving message will both inspire and challenge you.