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Shining the Light of Christ in a Dark City
Shining the Light of Christ in a Dark City

Berlin, a post-Christian city known for partying and sex clubs, is a difficult place to follow Jesus. And yet, Jesus is on the move. Whether it’s through believers discovering how to “be the church” outside church walls or a stripper-turned-bouncer sharing the gospel in clubs no one else can access, the light of Christ is breaking through in surprising ways.

Becoming Disciples

Being a disciple of Jesus is a life-long journey of deepening intimacy with God.
Strengthen your personal journey through these reflections and practices.

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🎙️ "The Courage to be Uprooted"
🎙️ "The Courage to be Uprooted"

In this first episode of Season 3, Tim Shuck is joined by Cheryl Fletcher and Matt Weston to reflect on Luke 5:1–11 and the moment Jesus called the first disciples to leave everything and follow Him. Together, they share personal stories of unexpected turning points, difficult seasons, and the courage it takes to trust God one step at a time.

Breath Prayer: A Path to Deep Connection with God
Breath Prayer: A Path to Deep Connection with God

Deep, focused breathing can reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system, and renew our clarity. But even more importantly, when paired with scriptural truths, it invites us to experience the Spirit of God moving within us, breath by breath.

Replacing Anxiety With Peace and Purpose [Video]
Replacing Anxiety With Peace and Purpose [Video]

Anxiety is on the rise. It may be tempting to ignore this feeling or push it away. But what if instead of a curse, we viewed anxiety as a call to action—a catalyst to pause and pay attention to God?

On Mission

Nothing is as important as sharing the good news of Jesus.
Expand your missiology and be equipped to make disciples who make disciples with these ideas and strategies.

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Following God When You're Ready to Quit
Following God When You're Ready to Quit

Have you ever found yourself struggling with serious doubts and frustrations in ministry? This bonus content from the Called Beyond Podcast features a segment of the conversation we had with Novo missionaries Stu and Sara Sutherland about a space and time where they were ready to call it quits.

Cave, Table, Road: Spiritual Rhythms for Gospel Movements
Cave, Table, Road: Spiritual Rhythms for Gospel Movements

This ancient spiritual life rhythm is making a come-back and pointing the way to a healthy, holistic, and impactful ministry.

Zoom Calls and Supernatural Healing: A Ministry Pivot During the Pandemic
Zoom Calls and Supernatural Healing: A Ministry Pivot During the Pandemic

We see in scripture that God heals at a distance. This current season with Zoom being our primary platform of connecting with each other is just a modern way to experiment with that reality.

Novo in Action

God is on the move, and we are seeing him at work around the world.
Be inspired by these stories of redemption.

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Shining the Light of Christ in a Dark City
Shining the Light of Christ in a Dark City

Berlin, a post-Christian city known for partying and sex clubs, is a difficult place to follow Jesus. And yet, Jesus is on the move. Whether it’s through believers discovering how to “be the church” outside church walls or a stripper-turned-bouncer sharing the gospel in clubs no one else can access, the light of Christ is breaking through in surprising ways.

When Nurses Pray: Bringing Hope and Healing to Dallas Children's Health [Video]
When Nurses Pray: Bringing Hope and Healing to Dallas Children's Health [Video]

Marie—a Child Life Specialist—felt the weight of darkness and disunity in her hospital unit. She began using the prayer tools she learned from Novo at work and saw God move in surprising ways, including God bringing a prayer team together on her unit and miraculous healings.

“I Bless You in Jesus’s Name”: How Blessing Is Opening Spiritual Doors in Japan
“I Bless You in Jesus’s Name”: How Blessing Is Opening Spiritual Doors in Japan

In places of the world with great spiritual darkness, opposition to the good news is common. This was the reality for Christian and Rie, who moved to Japan eight years ago to spread the gospel. They saw very little fruit and felt deeply discouraged. But God gave them a light in that darkness, and it was so simple—prayer and blessing.