Northeast Christian Podcast

The Next Ten - A Movement that Loves the Least

This week, Terrence reminded us of the undeniable call for Christians to be known by their love. Drawing from Matthew 25, he challenged us to reflect on our “love life”—not in a romantic sense, but in how our faith moves us to action for others.

Jesus shows us that love isn’t passive—it’s creative, costly, deep, and sometimes uncomfortable—but it is always our calling. As a church, we’re stepping boldly into partnerships with the "church. at Bashford Manor" and their five immigrant congregations, living out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment: loving God, loving our neighbors, and serving the least among us.

The invitation is clear and urgent: join God where He is already at work, live faithfully as Kingdom people, and let your love shine as a public witness of Christ’s transforming power.

Will you join us in this prayer?

"God, whatever You are doing in this season, don’t do it without us."

The Next Ten – A Movement Led by the Church

This week, Tomara continued The Next Ten series, reminding us of the church’s call to multiply, make disciples, and be His witnesses. Through prayer and God’s providence, Northeast has been given the opportunity to step into its next chapter—returning to the heart of the city to plant a new campus in the Clifton/Crescent Hill area.

Rooted in the Great Commission and anchored in Jesus’ promise from Matthew 16—‘I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’—we are reminded that church planting is central to the mission of making disciples and carrying the hope of Jesus into the world.

God has opened the door through a partnership with Barrett Traditional Middle School, where Northeast will both renovate the facility and launch a new campus to unleash the love of Jesus in that community. This vision will take every person’s time, talent, and treasure—moving us from spectators to contributors. But we must also remain watchful against the barriers that can hold the church back: religiosity, complacency, and offense. Instead, we are called to live unleashed, breaking through the gates of hell with the hope of the gospel.

Will you step into the story God is writing—so that future generations will look back and see how God built His church through our obedience today?

The Next Ten – What is "Love the 'Ville'?

This Sunday, Tyler launched The Next Ten sermon series!

The message reminded us that the church is called to embody both spiritual justice (grace and forgiveness for the lost) and social justice (love and dignity for the marginalized), just as Jesus did. Over the past decade, the Love the Ville movement has impacted Louisville through schools, nonprofits, immigrant ministries, and church partnerships—fueled by radical generosity and service.

Now, it’s time to take the vision even further. For the next 10 years, we are stepping into three bold new initiatives:

• Build a multipurpose outreach center on our Brownsboro campus
• Plant a new campus in Central Louisville.
• Start a Love the ‘Ville Hub for immigrants.

 

Our LTV Missiology

The Love the 'Ville Lifestyle–We unleash Jesus' love - every day, everybody, everywhere. In the home, workplace, school, city, and church.

 

5 Founding Principles of Love the ’Ville:

1. Making a Difference Locally – Staying rooted in Louisville, knowing our neighbors by name, and meeting real needs close to home.
2. Identifying the Real Needs of Our City – Not assuming but listening. We learn from principals, nonprofit leaders, and longtime residents. Instead of saying “Here’s what we do,” we ask, “How can we help?”
3. Empowering the Best Partners – Supporting the strongest nonprofits, schools, and churches for greater, lasting impact.
4. Redefining Church – Reshape how people see church: not political, not detached, but a shining light pointing to Jesus. Love the ‘Ville is intentionally rooted in the church. By staying connected to Matthew 5:14–16, the movement exists to be salt and light, showing good deeds so that people give glory to God, not to human institutions.
5. Doing This for the Long Haul – We’re in it for the long run. God blesses longevity, and we are committed to faithful service in our city.

 

Before and After: The Story of Nicodemus

In this week’s message, we continued our Before and After series in the Gospel of John by looking at Nicodemus’s conversation with Jesus. Real change doesn’t happen by our own strength—it happens when we’re born again in Jesus. In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus the simple but life-changing truth: look up and believe. Just like Nicodemus, we all need to face the uncomfortable truth that we can’t save ourselves, but God has made a way through Jesus.

We also heard Mike’s powerful testimony of how God brought him from darkness and despair into light and hope. His story is proof that no matter how far you feel from God, transformation is possible when you put your trust in Christ.

The good news is simple yet life–changing: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Before and After: The Blind Man

Before and After: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

Before and After: Nathanael the Skeptic

Before and After: The Woman at the Well

We’re stepping into the pages of Scripture to witness the life-changing encounters people had with Jesus — moments where everything shifted. Before meeting Him, their lives were filled with brokenness, shame, and searching for something to satisfy the deep ache in their souls.

After meeting Jesus, they discovered hope, freedom, and a new sense of purpose they never imagined possible. We began this journey with the story of the woman at the well in John 4. She came to draw water in the heat of the day, hiding from the eyes of others. Her life up to that point had been marked by rejection, failed relationships, and a deep thirst for something more. But then she met Jesus.

In one conversation, He spoke to the deepest parts of her heart. He knew her story — every detail — and instead of turning away, He offered her living water. Her shame was replaced with boldness. Her emptiness overflowed with joy. And she ran back to her village to tell everyone about the man who had changed everything.

Her before was brokenness.

Her after was transformation. 

The Next Ten Years of Love the 'Ville

This weekend marked a major milestone in the life of our church as Tyler unveiled the bold vision for The Next Ten Years of Love the ‘Ville.

Through the first ten years, we have unleashed Jesus’ love in stunning and spectacular ways. We have seen thousands of people serving tens of thousands of hours and giving millions of dollars to the most impactful nonprofits, most pressing needs, and most vital institutions in the city. Our neighbors are better off because of us. Thousands have come to know Jesus' love through us.

Jesus is why! You are the how!

But we’re just getting started. In this message, Tyler casts vision for the future—a citywide expansion of Love the ‘Ville. We’ll sustain what we’ve already built and launch three big new initiatives that will take this movement to the next level.

Listen to the message to hear the full vision for The Next Ten and learn how you can be part of what’s next. 

Echo Podcast: Future Worship - Episode 3

The episode emphasizes that worship is not just a Sunday ritual but a deep, eternal practice meant to mirror the heavenly reality. By contemplating future glory—where worship is unceasing, unity reigns, and Christ is the center—the podcast encourages believers to embrace worship as a current expression of heavenly truth. They discuss struggles with singing in church, the value of obedience even when feelings don't align, and the transforming power of communal praise. Worship is portrayed as both a command and a healing, liberating act that connects believers to God's eternal kingdom. Ultimately, the message is clear: worship now prepares us for worship forever.