Sermon

Invest and Invite: Building Faith Through Relationships

John 20:11–31

December 31, 2008 | Mark Bates

Mark Bates emphasizes the importance of Christians investing in their relationships and inviting others to experience the hope and transformation found in Jesus Christ. Bates encourages believers to engage deeply with those around them, sharing their faith and building meaningful connections that reflect Christ’s love and grace.

Mark Bates is senior pastor of Village Seven Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Before moving to Colorado in 2007, he was pastor of University Presbyterian Church in Orlando, which he and his wife, Tricia, planted in 1991. They have three daughters.