by Jared Via | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog
Please mark your calendars for our 6th annual World Reach Benefit Dinner at the beautiful Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, VA. This special evening will be on Monday evening, October 9 at 6:30 pm. Smooth Via will be the keynote speaker and worship will be led by Josh...
by Jared Via | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
One morning recently, Keesha and I were awakened by a commotion outside our home in Port Au Prince. I looked out my window to see a few dozen people in the street, a lot of yelling, and several people fighting. I quickly ran outside and a few of the young men that...
by Jared Via | May 10, 2017 | Blog
Making converts is not the same as making disciples. Over the last couple years, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and what it means to make disciples of Jesus. Mostly, I’ve learned from failing forward. Jesus’ discipleship is not easy....
by Jared Via | May 4, 2017 | Blog
When I look at the life and ministry of Jesus, I see a sense of urgency in everything that He did. With an incredible compassion for the lost, He loved, served, healed, gave, taught, and proclaimed the gospel. It is this same urgency and compassion that should drive...
by Jared Via | Jan 19, 2017 | Blog
For me, the start of the new year is a great time for spiritual examination. It’s time for me to examine my heart and ask some honest questions. On what did I spend most of my time and resources? How did I use the opportunities God gave me to bear witness about him?...