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Life in the City: Loving People Like Jesus
November 22nd, 2023 | Rachel Love

Pastor Patrick Drury chats with us about what it looks like to love people like Jesus. 

Life in the City: Member Highlight–Jon Waataja
November 8th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Antioch member Jon Waataja shares how God has been at work in his life and how he seeks to use his unique giftings to serve our church family. 

Life in the City: Why Membership?
October 25th, 2023 | Rachel Love

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Pastor Darrius Hubbard to discuss church membership. 

Life in the City: Loving One Another
October 11th, 2023 | Rachel Love

What does the Bible have to say about how we as the Body of Christ are to love one another?

Life in the City: Gospel Connections
October 4th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Coley chats with some partners in ministry about how God works through gospel connections & partnerships

Life in the City: Nurturing the Faith of the Next Generation
September 27th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Sarah Krampe joins us to talk about how Antioch is partnering with families to nurture a Christ-centered faith in the hearts of the next generation.

Life in the City: A Day in the Life
September 20th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Ever wondered what it’s like to serve at Antioch’s weekly Grocery Distribution? In this week’s podcast, we listen in on a day in the life of a Grocery Ministry volunteer. 

Life in the City: Gospel Living (with Dan Moose)
September 13th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Antioch member Dan Moose shares about his heart for discipleship and his upcoming class on “Effective Gospel Living” in Antioch’s Adult Education Hour.

Life in the City: The Four Questions
August 30th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Coley and Rachel use four questions as a guide in reading Ephesians 2:4-10

Life in the City: God’s Work in Darrius’ Life–Part 2
August 23rd, 2023 | Rachel Love

Darrius Hubbard, Antioch’s Pastor of Community Engagement, chats with us about God’s transformative work in his life amidst trials.

Life in the City: Christian Education in the Church
August 16th, 2023 | Rachel Love

What’s the role of Christian education within the body of Christ?

Spring Retreat 2023 Highlights
May 16th, 2023 | Antioch Community Church

Some highlights of Antioch’s 2023 Spring Retreat at Camp Shamineau

No Worship Sunday, April 30 Because of Our Spring Retreat
April 23rd, 2023 | Jon Waataja

We will not be hosting a worship service on Sunday, April 30 due to our annual retreat.

Life in the City: Gospel Partner Nate Shenk
April 19th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Nate Shenk, one of Antioch’s gospel partners, is seeking to bring hope and restoration in South Asia. 

Life in the City: A Holy Calling from Galatians 6 (Part 2)
April 5th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Our second episode of a two-part teaching in Galatians 6 from our 2023 Antioch Women’s Conference

Life in the City: A Holy Calling from Galatians 6 (part 1)
March 29th, 2023 | Rachel Love

Dive into Galatians 6 with us on the first episode of a two-part teaching from Andrea Tyson at our Antioch Women’s Conference

Life in the City: Member Spotlight– Patrick Drury
January 25th, 2023 | Rachel Love

In our first episode of 2023, we are sitting down with Antioch’s new interim pastor, Patrick Drury, as he shares about God’s work in his life and his heart for the church.

Life in the City: A Kids Christmas Retelling
December 24th, 2022 | Rachel Love

This week on the podcast, the Antioch kids retell the Christmas story!

Beginning the New Year with Prayer
December 18th, 2022 | Rachel Love

As we prepare to enter 2023, we want to spend the month of January specifically focusing on prayer.

Life in the City–Member Spotlight: Joel Love
December 7th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Joel Love chats with Coley & Rachel about his faith journey and eldership at Antioch

Life in the City: Preparing our Hearts for the Season
November 30th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Listen as Coley & Rachel chat with Bryce Langley about how to enter the Advent season with joy and hope.

Life in the City: A Thanksgiving Devotional
November 23rd, 2022 | Rachel Love

How can gratitude continue to transform our hearts? On today’s podcast, Coley shares with us reflections about thankfulness from Luke 17:11-19.

Why Do We Fast?
November 17th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Join us for our next prayer & fasting weekend November 19-20th.

Life in the City: Intentional Multiplication
November 16th, 2022 | Rachel Love

This week on the podcast we wrap up our final episode on Antioch’s core values as we chat about Intentional Multiplication.

Life in the City: DNA Group Overview with Sydney Deas
November 9th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Sydney Deas joins us to chat about DNA Groups

Encouragement for this Season
October 19th, 2022 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius shares steps to encourage the body at Antioch in this upcoming season.

Life in the City: God’s Work in Darrius’ Life
October 12th, 2022 | Rachel Love

S1E10: This week on the podcast, we chat with Pastor Darrius about God’s transformative work in his life

Life in the City: Ministry Spotlight–Andy O’Rourke
October 5th, 2022 | Rachel Love

This week on the podcast, we chat with Andy O’Rourke about the past fifteen years of ministry and God’s leading in this next chapter outside of vocational ministry.

Life in the City: Ministry Spotlight–Worship
September 28th, 2022 | Rachel Love

We chat with Ryan Maurer, our Worship Team Coordinator about worshipping as the body of Christ at Antioch.

Life in the City: Creativity
September 21st, 2022 | Rachel Love

We chat with Bryce Langley about Antioch’s core value of Creativity.

Life in the City: Pursuing God
September 14th, 2022 | Rachel Love

We chat about what it means to pursue God in our lives and church

Life in the City: Organic Community
August 31st, 2022 | Rachel Love

We chat with Bryce Langley about Organic Community at Antioch

Life in the City: Holistic Mission
August 24th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Pastor Darrius shares about Holistic Mission

Life in the City: Truth as a Core Value
August 17th, 2022 | Rachel Love

Why we value Truth at Antioch

Life in the City: Discussing a Sermon
August 10th, 2022 | Rachel Love

This week we dive into a sermon discussion

Life in the City: Welcome
August 3rd, 2022 | Rachel Love

S1E1: Welcome to the first episode of the Life in the City podcast!

Life in the City midweek podcast
August 2nd, 2022 | Rachel Love

New midweek episode tomorrow!

Life in the City Podcast– Coming Soon!
July 27th, 2022 | Rachel Love

We’re excited to roll out our new midweek podcast! New episodes to drop soon!

Spring Retreat 2022 Highlight Video
May 29th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis takes our annual Spring Retreat at Camp Shamineau in Motley!

Northeast Minneapolis Art-a-Whirl
April 24th, 2022 | Jon Waataja

Art-a-Whirl, in Northeast Minneapolis, is an amazing weekend to see great art!

Annual Spring Retreat May 13-15
April 18th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

There will be no Sunday morning worship service May 15 because we will be at Camp Shamineau for our annual Spring retreat.

Easter Sunday
April 15th, 2022 | Jon Waataja

Join us Sunday, April 17th at 10:00am for our Easter morning worship service.

Good Friday
April 4th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

Join us April 15th at 6:30pm for our Good Friday service.

The Heart of Jesus Memory Verse
March 7th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

Meditate on the ideas presented from Sunday by working on memorizing a Bible passage together.

January Prayer Month: Week 4
January 24th, 2022 | Jon Waataja

During this fourth week of the month, we will be focusing on praying using Matthew 28:16-20.

January Prayer Month: Week 3
January 17th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

During this second week of the January prayer month, we will be focusing on praying using Isaiah 40:9-11.

January Prayer Month: Week 2
January 10th, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

We are excited to dedicate the month of January as a Month of Prayer.

January Prayer Month: Week 1
January 3rd, 2022 | Antioch Community Church

We are excited to dedicate the month of January as a Month of Prayer.

Spring Retreat 2021 Highlight Video
May 23rd, 2021 | Antioch Community Church

Our Antioch family had a great time together for our 2021 Spring Retreat at Camp Shamineau!

A Pastoral Note
March 25th, 2021 | Andy O'Rourke

Pastors Andy and Matt share their hearts for Antioch this coming year, and encourage us to be thinking about what God is calling us to.

Affirming a New Elder at Antioch
February 8th, 2021 | Antioch Community Church

We have the opportunity to welcome a new member to our Antioch Elder Team at Antioch Community Church! James Christenson will be presented to the membership of Antioch for a vote of affirmation at our Annual Celebration on Sunday, February 28th.

Week 4 of our January Prayer Month
January 24th, 2021 | Rachel Love

For our final week of our January Prayer Month, we will be focusing on praising God for who He is. Join us in our daily prayer focuses, memorization of Psalm 138:2, and on online Prayer Meeting this Monday, January 25th, at either 6:00am or 8:00pm.

Week 3 of our January Prayer Month
January 17th, 2021 | Antioch Community Church

Resource for January 17-23, 2021

Devotional: Matthew 1-2
January 6th, 2021 | Andy O'Rourke

Why is Joseph an unexpected Christmas hero? Matthew 1-2 tells us the story.

Zechariah 4:6
December 31st, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius reminds us of God’s encouragement from Zechariah 4:6 as we reflect on 2020 and look forward to 2021.

Antioch Prayer Month, January 2021
December 30th, 2020 | Antioch Community Church

As we look ahead to 2021, we are excited to dedicate the month of January as a Month of Prayer.

Lamentations 3:19-27
December 11th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

No matter what difficult circumstances we find ourselves in we can hope in the Lord who loves continually and will bring about salvation.

Luke 9:23-25
December 3rd, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Pastor Matt reminds us of our call to discipleship from Luke 9:23-25.

Hebrews 11:33-34
November 27th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius reminds us that we can confidence in Christ despite our circumstances.

Reasons to Praise (Psalm 33:1-5)
November 12th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Coley shares a word of encouragement from Psalm 33 to remind us why we can praise the Lord today!

The Power of Active Prayer
November 5th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius shares how even amidst separation, believers can commit to serving and loving one another through prayer!

Secure in our Salvation: 1 John 5:1,11-13
October 8th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Today we are going back to basics. The good news of the gospel all comes down to Jesus and whether or not we believe in him. If you don’t know him, you can! If you do, you can be confident in him.

Isaiah 42 Encouragment
September 25th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius shares encouragement from Isaiah 42 regarding our calling during this season.

Colossians 1:11-14
September 16th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Pastor Matt gives much-needed encouragement to endure with patience and joy through the challenging political, social, and medical unrest that we are experiencing from Colossians 1:11-14.

1 Peter 1:1-2
August 27th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

How can we have grace and peace multiplying in our lives when our circumstances are so uncertain?

Understanding God’s Grace
August 21st, 2020 | Antioch Community Church

Check out Sarah Krampe’s encouraging words about God’s grace that He extends to us!

Gospel Story: Christa Wondor
August 13th, 2020 | Antioch Community Church

Christa shares about God’s leading as she prepares to head back to school for her next degree.

1 Samuel 16:6-7
August 10th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Pastor Darrius shares a challenge to the way we see and think of people. 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Rejoicing in God’s Word – Nehemiah 8
July 23rd, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Coley Waataja encourages through Nehemiah 8 to rejoice in God Word because it makes it possible for us to be in relationship with God.

Psalm 13
July 17th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Psalm 13 is a psalm that starts off with discouragement, impatience and despair but it ends with trust, joy and encouragement. One of the repeated phrases is the phrase how long oh Lord?

Revelation 22:21
July 9th, 2020 | Antioch Community Church

The last word in the Bible can remind us of the power and hope that comes with prayer.

Psalm 77
July 1st, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

Psalm 77. A change in perspective can make all the difference in our lives.

Stress, Anxiety, Weariness – Psalm 62
June 25th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Pastor Matt shares his personal experience of enduring through these times, not by showing more grit, but by taking these emotions and challenges to the Lord in prayer through the Psalms.

Discussion on racial injustice and the Church’s response to the brokenness in our communities
June 20th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

EFCA Presiden Kevin Kompelien met (virtually) with Darrius Hubbard, pastor of community engagement at Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis (EFCA), to discuss racial injustice and the Church’s response to the brokenness in our communities.

Juneteenth: Resources on Racism and Reconciliation
June 19th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Today is Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day slavery was finally abolished in every state in the U.S., two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Sadly the process of justice in our country has been slow ever since. But through recent events, more and more people (white people) are waking up to the disparity of their neighbors and are looking for ways to make a difference.

Daily Devotional May 29, 2020
May 29th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Call for Justice and a Lesson in Grace: 2 Samuel 1

How Long Oh Lord? Psalm 13
May 28th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Today’s daily devotional comes from Psalm 13, a song of lament for when you are totally worn out.

Gospel Identity & Motivation: 1 Peter 2:20–21
May 27th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

How should we deal with suffering? What motivation should we have when encountering unjust suffering? Watch as Pastor Matt shares the last in a 3 part devotional series on gospel identity and motivation.

Philippians 4:10-13
May 26th, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

How can we find contentment in whatever circumstance we face?

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Jeremiah 32
May 25th, 2020 | Nate Krampe

Today we honor our veterans who have given their lives to serve our country, those who have died and those who continue to serve. Watch as Nate, one of our elders, honors these brave men and women, and also helps see how Jesus too made the ultimate sacrifice, for an ultimate and eternal purpose.

Gratitude & Praise During Trials: Matthew 26:30
May 22nd, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Have you been struggling to stay positive during this pandemic? Are you struggling to make the best of these strange and trying times? Watch as Pastor Darrius shares an example from Jesus’ life of how He chose to giving thanks and praise to God in the worst and greatest moment in history.

Gospel Identity & Motivation: 1 Peter 2:9–10
May 20th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Every wondered why you “should” do certaining things as Christians beyond that you “should?” Ever doubted God’s care and affection for you? Watch as Pastor Matt unpacks Part 2 of 3 from 1 Peter on how the gospel and our identity through it can motivate us to live for God.

God is with us and for us: Ephesians 2:11–13
May 18th, 2020 | Nate Krampe

Nate, one of our elders, shares some encouraging words for all about what it means to endure hard times with Christ.

Art-a-Whirl Online
May 15th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

This weekend is the 25th year of Art-a-Whirl, the art festival that defines Northeast Minneapolis. But as with everything these days, Art-a-Whirl looks very different this year than in the past. Instead of being a neighborhood-wide event, it is being held online. You can still check out new artists, watch videos of their processes, and even purchase items!

What is the motivation behind the choices you make?
May 15th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

What is the motivation behind the choices you make? Pastor Darrius brings us today’s daily devotional looking at King Saul’s life.

Gospel Identity & Motivation: 1 Peter 1:22–23
May 13th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Where should the Christian gain their sense of identity from? How should the Christian understand their identity as followers of Jesus? How does identity relate to motivation in the Christian life? Watch as Pastor Matt unpacks the first of three passages in the book of 1 Peter to help us understand the gospel as it relates to identity and motivation in the Christian life.

Psalm 32
May 12th, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

Are we bringing our sin and brokenness to God or keeping it within ourselves? Through turning to God, we can experience forgiveness, freedom and true joy.

Exposing Idols: Exodus 20:3
May 11th, 2020 | Antioch Community Church

Has quarantine been exposing growth areas in your life? Are you experiencing true rest from God? Watch as our Kids Ministry Coordinator, Sarah, shares about how quarantine has revealed some areas of idolatry in her life.

True Worship: John 4
May 8th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

What does real authentic worship look like according to the Bible? Watch as Pastor Darrius share from John chapter 4 about true worship.

Seeking the Lord: 1 Chronicles 16:8-13
May 7th, 2020 | Coley Waataja

What are you trying to do in your own strength these days? Whose presence are you seeking in hopes of finding joy?

A Better Identity: Mark 1:11
May 6th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Pastor Matt shares about what identity is, how we try to secure it, and where we can find true security for our identity.

James 4:13-16
May 5th, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

Are you struggling with plans that have been derailed? There’s a right way and a wrong way to approach planning for the future.

Daily Devotional May 4, 2020
May 4th, 2020 | Nate Krampe

Have you been hearing the lies of fear creep in lately? Nate, one of our elders, shares about how we have a big God with big promises, promises that He always fulfills. Let’s compare our fears to His promises together!

Lamenting in Prayer: Psalm 102
May 1st, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Psalm 102:1-2 says “Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you! Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!”

Taking Jesus’ Yoke: Matthew 11:28–30
April 29th, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Feeling worn down, or burnt out, or stressed, or anxious, or burdened, etc? We can all experience these at times due to mental, emotional, relational, and or physical stress. Many of us have been challenged by these symptoms at times during this pandemic. Jesus knew these stressors all too well, being full human as well as fully God. Here Pastor Matt shares about Jesus’ invitation to come to Him “and find rest for your souls.”

Train yourself for godliness (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
April 28th, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

Physical training can be valuable, but spiritual training is even more important. How are you being intentional to grow spiritually during this season?

Eating the Bread of Anxiety
April 24th, 2020 | Darrius Hubbard

Eating the Bread of Anxiety Psalm 127:1-2 & John 6:3

Meditating on God’s Word in the midst of everyday life. Psalm 1:1-2
April 23rd, 2020 | Coley Waataja

Even if your days are interrupted or stressful, you can still creatively meditate and memorize God’s Word.

Courageous Waiting: Psalm 27:13–14
April 22nd, 2020 | Matt Kinnick

Have you been anxiously trying to control as much of your life as possible? Have you been fearful of the future? Have you been finding it hard to slow down and quit striving to be “productive” all the time? We can relate. Pastor Matt shares from Psalm 27:13–14 about how we can have the perspective to wait for God’s plan to unfold and yet still take courageous action in the present.

Daily Devotional April 21, 2020
April 21st, 2020 | Andy O'Rourke

Are you discouraged or confused by an answer to prayer that you didn’t expect? Remember to keep your focus on God’s wisdom and purposes as you cry out to him.