The Greater Purpose

This video features a Sunday School class at the South Gastonia Church of God, led by Bill Ward. The session serves as a transition, as the church prepares to move its Sunday School class to a new location in the fellowship hall starting in November (0:04, 2:07, 31:44). Key Highlights: Transition & Appreciation: Bill Ward reflects on the history of the class, paying tribute to Sister Cookie (62 years of teaching) and Brother Odell (45 years of teaching) for their long-term service and for entrus

Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.

This video features a Sunday School lesson led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God. The teaching focuses on the biblical account of Israel's return from Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of the temple as recorded in the book of Ezra. Key themes and takeaways: Restoration: The lesson emphasizes that God is in the business of restoration. Even when God's people faced captivity, his promises remained, and he moved on the heart of King Cyrus to allow them to return home (0:00 - 9:

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ONE GENERATION MENTORING THE NEXT On this episode of The Greater Purpose Podcast, Producer Stephen Wright joins me as we officially introduce TGP Legacy Generation—a new ministry initiative built around a simple but powerful idea: experienced Christian men intentionally investing in the next generation. Legacy Generation is about more than another program. It’s about relationship, discipleship, brotherhood, leadership, and multiplication—men reaching men, leaders developing leaders, and disciple

Reposting this episode in honor of my good friend Thomas Lark. He was tragically gunned down in his driveway by a terrible human being. Please pray for his widow Julie Lark and, if you are able, use the link to donate to raise funds for expenses. Tom was a gentle and highly intelligent man. He would never challenge anyone to fight nor threaten them in any way. He may use words that make someone feel like they weren't very intelligent, but he would never intentionally make anyone angry enough to