Pastor Tyler Velin
Tyler Velin has been on staff at Sovereign Hope since 2007 and an elder since 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). Tyler and Sarah were married in 2011 and have four children: Owen (2012), Addley (2015), Ellie (2017), and June (2019). Tyler's background is in campus ministry and he currently serves as the chaplain for the University of Montana football team.
Jesus gives his disciples a preparation for ministry shaped by his own experience of the cross.
Scripture: Luke 9:18-27
Luke sandwiches two scenes of miraculous provision between two questions of identity to remind us God's greatest provision is hidden in the identity of Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Luke 9:1-20
In Luke 8:40-56 we see the capstone of Jesus' power - power over death itself.
Scripture: Luke 8:40-56
In Luke 8:26-39 we continue to see Jesus exercise control over the world's most uncontrollable powers.
Scripture: Luke 8:26-39
In Luke 8:16-21, Jesus shows us what it looks like to belong to the kingdom and family of God.
Scripture: Luke 8:16-21
In Jesus' parable of the sower we see the privilege of walking with Jesus as he shows us how to assess our own hearts.
Scripture: Luke 8:4-15
Before Jesus begins to tell us what the kingdom of God is like in his parables, Luke shows us what the kingdom of God is like by introducing us to his disciples.
Scripture: Luke 8:1-3
As Jesus defends John the Baptist he also reveals the joy and privilege of those who find the path into the Kingdom of God.
Scripture: Luke 7:24-35
In Jesus' interaction with the Centurion we see the anatomy of marvelous faith in contrast to worldly worth.
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10
Jesus finishes his lesson on discipleship by instilling in his followers a humble and reliant view of his word.
Scripture: Luke 6:46-49