TGP West

From Glory to Mission

We encounter God's glory for transformation and empowerment, leading us into mission; as we reflect on Christ and the Holy Spirit, we recognize that our lives are meant to share His glory with the world.

The Power of Resurrection: From Grief to Glory

The resurrection of Jesus transforms lives by moving people from confusion and mourning to clarity, joy, and hope through a personal encounter with Him.  Like Mary Magdalene, those who experience the risen Jesus are called to share the good news, becoming witnesses who bring that same hope to others.

Qualified for Ministry

Jesus calls His followers to wait on the Holy Spirit rather than rushing ahead in their own strength, trusting God's timing instead of demanding the full plan.  True ministry and effective witness come only through the power of the Spirit, as we surrender to Him and allow His life to be reflected through us.

The Commission of the Church

The church is called to continue Jesus' mission by actively sharing His gospel. not in our strength but empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we step into this calling, we become witnesses of the risen Christ, participating in His ongoing work to transform the world.

Life In The Spirit

God does not define us by past sins - ours or others' - but invites us to walk in freedom through Christ and experience life with Him through the Holy Spirit.  When we seek God's purpose and ask Him for what we need to fulfill it, He equips and empowers us with His gifts to save others and bring glory to His name.

Confidence in the Holy Spirit

Believers are anointed by the Holy Spirit, set apart by God, and given confidence because the Spirit lives within them to guide, teach, and empower them for God's mission.  By abiding in God and trusting Him fully, followers of Jesus grow in experiential knowledge of Him and allow the Spirit to work through their lives with power and purpose.

A Conversation with the Elders - The Holy Spirit

A Conversation with the Elders - The Holy Spirit

A Church Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit's power to every believer, and Paul teaches that each member of the church is uniquely gifted to build up the body in unity, not division or spiritual hierarchy. The church is most effective when it embraces sound doctrine, active mission, and Spirit-empowered living together-pursuing spiritual gifts in love so Christ is boldly proclaimed and glorified.

Empowered by the Spirit - Manifestations

Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit with various gifts - such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, and tongues - given as He wills for the common good, to glorify God, and to build up the church. These gifts remain active until Christ returns, offering a foretaste of the fullness to come, and should be eagerly pursued and exercised in love and order.

Empowered by the Spirit - Part 1

Jesus confronts human tradition with God's truth, teaching that while believers have authority as co-heirs with Christ, true effectiveness comes only through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, not human effort or religious systems. A Healthy, biblical church grows when believers move beyond stagnant faith, wait for Spirit-empowerment, and live out a visible, God-glorifying power that draws others to Him.