Dear Friends, Happy Spring! This month we have a letter from Dan about another of our support groups, CalebSpirit. But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went… Numbers 14:24 (ESV). At Outpost, one…
A Banquet Recap: A Letter From Wendy
Dear Friends and Family, Spring is here, our yearly reminder that God is in the business of renewal. Between the warmth of the sunshine and the cool cleansing of the rain, we see the wonder of new growth as the grass becomes green and the trees begin to bud. What…
A New Mission Statement, But The Same Calling
2020 was a year of change. I know the illustration of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly can be overused. However, most of us were definitely in a type of cocoon this last year! Organizationally TCJHOP and Outpost had a similar experience. Amidst all the shaking, we got to ask…
Merry Christmas From the Staff of TCJHOP and Outpost!
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Well, we’re almost there. Christmas 2020. This Christmas may feel very different than some of our other Christmases. It…
Giving: Obligation or Opportunity?
I don’t like talking about money. Most the time, I don’t even like thinking about it. And I really don’t like asking for it. I mean—who actually enjoys asking or being asked for money? (Spoiler alert, that’s what I’m going to do in this article.) However, the only way I’m…
When Temples Topple: God’s Unexpected Blueprint for Community
I do not believe God allows things to happen arbitrarily. He knew this pandemic would happen and disrupt our old normal way of doing church. Instead of trying to go back to the “former glory” or mourning its loss like the repatriated Israelites, we should recognize that we are moving from one kind of glory to another. God has something greater in mind.
And Now a Word From Some of Our Volunteers!
Editor’s Note: In this issue, you’ll be hearing from one volunteer leader and two summer interns. We hope their stories encourage you and give you a little insight into the hearts of some of our volunteers here at Outpost. From David G. I came to Outpost knowing I needed help…
Encounter, Community, and Perseverance
I first came to Outpost as the volunteer Media Director years ago. I recently went back through some of the video footage that I shot in those early days. It brought me tears. It was so unexpected, but I was confronted with literal evidence of dear brothers and sisters who…
(Re)Introducing TCJHOP’s New Head Pastor, Dan P.
We would like to welcome Dan P. as the Head Pastor of TCJHOP! While many of you have known Dan for years, we thought this would be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know Dan even better (or for the first time). Dan has a Bachelor of Arts…
Merry Christmas!
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;And the government will be on His Shoulder.And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.- Isaiah 9:6 – A Christmas Letter From Our New Outpost Director I really love the holidays. This…