05/26/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Gilbert AcevedoMessage - Kingdoms & Sand Castles: Desires Pass, God's Kingdom Lasts📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-26-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about Pastor Gil:Gilbert Acevedo III serves as our Family Pastor at Midtown Church, where he leads our Kids, Youth, and 1825 ministry. He is married to his wonderful wife Stacy Jayne Acevedo and is a proud father of six children: Rocco Cash, Knox Mateo, Bronx Tomas, Nova Jayne, Cheyenne, and Sokha Chan. With nearly 20 years of experience working with youth, Gil is passionate about empowering the next generation. He is the Founder and CEO of Modern Abolition, a non-profit organization that uses creativity to spread positivity and make a difference in the world. The Pupil Project, Gil's leadership development and family empowerment program, equips and develops young people with the skills and resources they need to succeed in life. In his free time, Gil loves spending time with his family, creating art, writing music, drinking coffee, and quoting Nacho Libre. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/26/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Susie GamezSeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - The Dangers of Grumbling and Complaining📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-26-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about Pastor Susie:Pastor Susie Gamez, Canadian by birth and Korean by heritage, is now Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. With a passion for reconciliation, racial justice, and the Gospel, Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies. They are now proud parents of four beautiful LatAsian kids. After serving as a youth pastor and church planter in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, Susie now resides in Sacramento and serves as the Co-Lead Senior Pastor at Midtown Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/12/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Bob BalianSeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - Creating a Movement📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-19-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Bob:Bob Balian is the Founding Pastor of Midtown Church, and currently shares the Lead Pastor role with his partner in ministry, Efrem Smith. Bob also serves as the Chaplain for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. He’s a UCLA graduate with a degree in Economics, and earned a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Bob grew up in Sacramento, and returned to Sacramento from Los Angeles to take over a family construction and engineering business. After becoming a bi-vocational Youth Pastor he sold his business, and became a full-time, Executive Pastor at BOSS (Bayside of South Sacramento) with the late, great Reverend Sherwood Carthen.He then planted Bayside Midtown in 2011 with his beautiful wife, Letty Balian. They intentionally planted in the heart of Sacramento — one of the most diverse cities in the country– and have been intentional about fostering and nurturing diversity and racial reconciliation in the church since the very first day of its existence.In May of 2021, Bob led his church in a change to become Midtown Covenant Church. Midtown Church has campuses in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA with a mission to bring hope, health, and healing to its cities, and looks forward to expansion in the near future.Bob and Letty have one daughter, Taylor. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/19/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Otis AmeySeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - A Movement of Generosity 📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-19-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Otis:Pastor Otis Amey is a former record-setting S.F. 49er wide receiver and punt returner. He was Born and raised in Union City, CA, Otis now lives in Sacramento and serves as the Associate Pastor for Midtown Church overseeing Men's, Young Professionals, and Serve Ministries. He is also a keynote speaker and workshop developer, empowering people everywhere he goes. In addition, Otis serves as the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he coordinates on-campus events, sports camps, and mentors coaches and student-athletes. As a Life Skills Coach for Sac State's Football team, Otis is dedicated to transforming lives from the inside out, starting with himself, his home, and his community. As a married father of three, Otis strives to be the role model and mentor he never had. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/12/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem SmithSeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - More Than We Can Imagine📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-12-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Efrem:Pastor Efrem Smith is a pastor, and internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development.Prior to joining Midtown Church, Efrem served as President and CEO of World Impact: an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization; founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, MN; former Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and as President of World Impact, an urban missions organization.Most recently, Efrem and his wife Donecia launched Influential, LLC:a speaking, consulting, and coaching organization, and Influential Global Ministries, a non-profit for African American and Multiethnic Church Planting, Revitalization, Disciple Making, and Metropolitan Missional Movements.He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.” Efrem is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. He completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters. He’s excited to be a part of all that God is doing in and through the Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/12/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Tyronne Gross Jr.Series - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - More Than We Can Imagine📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-12-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove-2/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Tyronne:Tyronne Gross Jr. is the Campus Pastor of Midtown Church, Elk Grove campus. A native to Northern California, Pastor Tyronne attended CSU Sacramento and majored in Business Communications. He joined the NFL in 2006, as a Running Back for the San Diego Chargers. During his second season in the NFL, he experienced what was considered a career-ending injury. Shortly after, he began volunteering as the Team Chaplain for ARC and SCC Junior Colleges in Sacramento, CA. He traveled throughout the country as a motivational speaker offering keys to success to students and business professionals alike.In 2011, Pastor Tyronne and his wife Raquel founded The Table Community Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to serving youth and their families. The organization quickly grew, offering employment to over 180 employees and serving youth in after-school programs across two counties and 3 school districts. This was the start of operating in ministry “outside of the four walls.” In 2018, Tyronne answered the call to pastor and now serves in full-time ministry.Pastor Tyronne and Raquel married in 2008. They are the proud parents of two amazing boys, Tyronne III (“Bubba”) and Tyrese (“Pooch”). They currently reside in Sacramento, CA. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/05/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem SmithSeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - Generosity Rising:  How God Shows Up When We Need It Most📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-05-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Efrem Smith:Efrem Smith: Pastor Efrem Smith is a pastor, and internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development.Prior to joining Midtown Church, Efrem served as President and CEO of World Impact: an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization; founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, MN; former Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and as President of World Impact, an urban missions organization.Most recently, Efrem and his wife Donecia launched Influential, LLC:a speaking, consulting, and coaching organization, and Influential Global Ministries, a non-profit for African American and Multiethnic Church Planting, Revitalization, Disciple Making, and Metropolitan Missional Movements.He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.” Efrem is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. He completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters. He’s excited to be a part of all that God is doing in and through the Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

05/05/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Rev. Rici Bell SkeiSeries - Beyond Belief: Understanding God's Great GenerosityMessage - Generosity Rising:  How God Shows Up When We Need It Most📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/05-05-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Rev. Rici Skei:Rici Skei and her husband Phil Skei are both natives of Fresno, CA. They serve as Co-Pastors of On Ramps Covenant Church in their downtown Fresno neighborhood, a multi-ethnic, multi-class, multi-cultural, parish-model congregation which meets in The Impact Center. The Impact Center is the home for several local businesses, a martial arts group, a dance school, and Impact Athletics – a social enterprise of On Ramps, in partnership with a former professional basketball player and coach. For the past 15 years, Phil and Rici have been engaged in community revitalization work, beginning substantively in the Lowell neighborhood (formerly “The Devil’s Triangle”) where they have lived since 2006. In addition to pastoring alongside Rici, Phil works as the Assistant Director of Planning & Development for the City of Fresno where he oversees the development of affordable housing and homeless response. Over the years, Rici has recorded worship albums and has embodied this call to “love her neighbors” by dedicating their home to tutoring elementary school kids and directing B.L.I.S.S. (Beautiful Ladies Improving Self-Standards) for elementary and junior high aged girls.  Rici holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Education – both from Fresno Pacific University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary. Both Rici and her husband Phil are ordained ministers with the Evangelical Covenant Church and are contributing authors to Out of Nazareth: Christ-Centered Civic Transformation in Unlikely Places. Additionally, Rici published, “Let the People Worship”, a 40-Day Devotional which is being used throughout the Country as a way to develop and invest in both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking Worship Leaders and Praise Teams. Phil and Rici have been married since 2001 and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Kadence and Kaylin.  Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/28/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem SmithSeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - God's Heart for the Lost📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-28-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Efrem:Pastor Efrem Smith is a pastor, and internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development.Prior to joining Midtown Church, Efrem served as President and CEO of World Impact: an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization; founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, MN; former Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and as President of World Impact, an urban missions organization.Most recently, Efrem and his wife Donecia launched Influential, LLC:a speaking, consulting, and coaching organization, and Influential Global Ministries, a non-profit for African American and Multiethnic Church Planting, Revitalization, Disciple Making, and Metropolitan Missional Movements.He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.” Efrem is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. He completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters. He’s excited to be a part of all that God is doing in and through the Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/28/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Susie GamezSeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - God's Heart for the Lost📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-28-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Susie:Pastor Susie Gamez, Canadian by birth and Korean by heritage, is now Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. With a passion for reconciliation, racial justice, and the Gospel, Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies. They are now proud parents of four beautiful LatAsian kids. After serving as a youth pastor and church planter in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, Susie now resides in Sacramento and serves as the Co-Lead Senior Pastor at Midtown Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/21/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Bob BalianSeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - What is Required of You?📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-21-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Otis:Bob Balian is the Founding Pastor of Midtown Church, and currently shares the Lead Pastor role with his partner in ministry, Efrem Smith. Bob also serves as the Chaplain for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. He’s a UCLA graduate with a degree in Economics, and earned a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Bob grew up in Sacramento, and returned to Sacramento from Los Angeles to take over a family construction and engineering business. After becoming a bi-vocational Youth Pastor he sold his business, and became a full-time, Executive Pastor at BOSS (Bayside of South Sacramento) with the late, great Reverend Sherwood Carthen.He then planted Bayside Midtown in 2011 with his beautiful wife, Letty Balian. They intentionally planted in the heart of Sacramento — one of the most diverse cities in the country– and have been intentional about fostering and nurturing diversity and racial reconciliation in the church since the very first day of its existence.In May of 2021, Bob led his church in a change to become Midtown Covenant Church. Midtown Church has campuses in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA with a mission to bring hope, health, and healing to its cities, and looks forward to expansion in the near future.Bob and Letty have one daughter, Taylor. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/21/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Otis AmeySeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - How Did I Get Here?📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-21-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Otis:Pastor Otis Amey is a former record-setting S.F. 49er wide receiver and punt returner. He was Born and raised in Union City, CA, Otis now lives in Sacramento and serves as the Associate Pastor for Midtown Church overseeing Men's, Young Professionals, and Serve Ministries. He is also a keynote speaker and workshop developer, empowering people everywhere he goes. In addition, Otis serves as the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he coordinates on-campus events, sports camps, and mentors coaches and student-athletes. As a Life Skills Coach for Sac State's Football team, Otis is dedicated to transforming lives from the inside out, starting with himself, his home, and his community. As a married father of three, Otis strives to be the role model and mentor he never had. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/14/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Susie GamezSeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - Receiving & Returning God's Love📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-14-2024-midtown-church-sac/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Susie:Pastor Susie Gamez, Canadian by birth and Korean by heritage, is now Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. With a passion for reconciliation, racial justice, and the Gospel, Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies. They are now proud parents of four beautiful LatAsian kids. After serving as a youth pastor and church planter in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, Susie now resides in Sacramento and serves as the Co-Lead Senior Pastor at Midtown Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/14/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Otis AmeySeries - Matters of the HeartMessage - Receiving & Returning God's Love📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-14-2024-midtown-eg/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Otis:Pastor Otis Amey is a former record-setting S.F. 49er wide receiver and punt returner. He was Born and raised in Union City, CA, Otis now lives in Sacramento and serves as the Associate Pastor for Midtown Church overseeing Men's, Young Professionals, and Serve Ministries. He is also a keynote speaker and workshop developer, empowering people everywhere he goes. In addition, Otis serves as the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he coordinates on-campus events, sports camps, and mentors coaches and student-athletes. As a Life Skills Coach for Sac State's Football team, Otis is dedicated to transforming lives from the inside out, starting with himself, his home, and his community. As a married father of three, Otis strives to be the role model and mentor he never had. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/07/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem SmithSeries - A Heart for Celebration: Generosity and JubileeMessage - World Vision📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-07-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Dr. Efrem Smith:Pastor Efrem Smith is a pastor, and internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development.Prior to joining Midtown Church, Efrem served as President and CEO of World Impact: an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization; founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, MN; former Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and as President of World Impact, an urban missions organization.Most recently, Efrem and his wife Donecia launched Influential, LLC:a speaking, consulting, and coaching organization, and Influential Global Ministries, a non-profit for African American and Multiethnic Church Planting, Revitalization, Disciple Making, and Metropolitan Missional Movements.He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.” Efrem is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. He completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters. He’s excited to be a part of all that God is doing in and through the Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

04/07/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Christine HayworthSeries - Matters of the Heart - God’s Love for the church + the worldMessage - World Vision📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/04-07-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor Christine Hayworth (World Vision Senior Church Advisor)Wife, Pastor, Mentor, Motivator, Agent for ChangeChristine Hayworth is a Senior Church Advisor for World Vision-USA, the largest Christian humanitarian organization in the world. Born and raised in Southern California she loves all things concerning Christ and family. The two came together perfectly when she married the love of her life Will Hayworth in 2016. The two began doing life and ministry together immediately. Christine is a graduate of Hope International University holding degrees in Human Development and Theology. Prior to joining World Vision Christine worked as a successful entrepreneur until she felt the call to serve in ministry full time. Christine answered her call when joining the World Vision International staff. Now, after leading numerous mission trips around the world Christine says that she is: Committed to being a change agent for God’s kingdom wherever she goes. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

Welcome to the Midtown Church Live Stream (03/31/2024) | Sunday Service - Elk Grove | 10:30am (PST)Pastor Tyronne Gross Jr.Join us for a transformative journey as we explore "Restored: How a Shaking Leads to Our Salvation" based on Matthew 27:45-54 NIV. Experience the power of community, worship, and spiritual growth from wherever you are in the world.📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-31-2024-easter-at-midtown-church-eg/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/ Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.Don't miss this opportunity to connect, worship, and grow together. Follow and share this episode to spread the love and faith. We look forward to having you with us! 🙏✨More about this Pastor:Tyronne Gross Jr. is the Campus Pastor of Midtown Church, Elk Grove campus. A native to Northern California, Pastor Tyronne attended CSU Sacramento and majored in Business Communications. He joined the NFL in 2006, as a Running Back for the San Diego Chargers. During his second season in the NFL, he experienced what was considered a career-ending injury. Shortly after, he began volunteering as the Team Chaplain for ARC and SCC Junior Colleges in Sacramento, CA. He traveled throughout the country as a motivational speaker offering keys to success to students and business professionals alike.In 2011, Pastor Tyronne and his wife Raquel founded The Table Community Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to serving youth and their families. The organization quickly grew, offering employment to over 180 employees and serving youth in after-school programs across two counties and 3 school districts. This was the start of operating in ministry “outside of the four walls.” In 2018, Tyronne answered the call to pastor and now serves in full-time ministry.Pastor Tyronne and Raquel married in 2008. They are the proud parents of two amazing boys, Tyronne III (“Bubba”) and Tyrese (“Pooch”). They currently reside in Sacramento, CA. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

03/24/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Bob BalianSeries - Sacred Soil: Lessons from the GardenMessage - Growing Pains – From Seed to Maturity📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-24-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor:Bob Balian is the Founding Pastor of Midtown Church, and currently shares the Lead Pastor role with his partner in ministry, Efrem Smith. Bob also serves as the Chaplain for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. He’s a UCLA graduate with a degree in Economics, and earned a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Bob grew up in Sacramento, and returned to Sacramento from Los Angeles to take over a family construction and engineering business. After becoming a bi-vocational Youth Pastor he sold his business, and became a full-time, Executive Pastor at BOSS (Bayside of South Sacramento) with the late, great Reverend Sherwood Carthen.He then planted Bayside Midtown in 2011 with his beautiful wife, Letty Balian. They intentionally planted in the heart of Sacramento — one of the most diverse cities in the country– and have been intentional about fostering and nurturing diversity and racial reconciliation in the church since the very first day of its existence.In May of 2021, Bob led his church in a change to become Midtown Covenant Church. Midtown Church has campuses in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA with a mission to bring hope, health, and healing to its cities, and looks forward to expansion in the near future.Bob and Letty have one daughter, Taylor. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

03/24/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Pastor Otis AmeySeries - Sacred Soil: Lessons from the GardenMessage - Growing Through the Garden📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-24-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor:Pastor Otis Amey is a former record-setting S.F. 49er wide receiver and punt returner. He was Born and raised in Union City, CA, Otis now lives in Sacramento and serves as the Associate Pastor for Midtown Church overseeing Men's, Young Professionals, and Serve Ministries. He is also a keynote speaker and workshop developer, empowering people everywhere he goes. In addition, Otis serves as the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he coordinates on-campus events, sports camps, and mentors coaches and student-athletes. As a Life Skills Coach for Sac State's Football team, Otis is dedicated to transforming lives from the inside out, starting with himself, his home, and his community. As a married father of three, Otis strives to be the role model and mentor he never had. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!

03/17/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem SmithSeries - Sacred Soil: Lessons from the GardenMessage - A Tale of Two Gardens📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-17-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!🌟 Quick Links:New to Midtown? Discover more here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/Share your prayers with us: https://midtownchurch.org/care/Plan a visit and join us in person: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/Visit our website at www.midtownchurch.org for more information about our church community and upcoming events.More about this Pastor:Pastor Efrem Smith is a pastor, and internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development.Prior to joining Midtown Church, Efrem served as President and CEO of World Impact: an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization; founding pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, MN; former Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and as President of World Impact, an urban missions organization.Most recently, Efrem and his wife Donecia launched Influential, LLC:a speaking, consulting, and coaching organization, and Influential Global Ministries, a non-profit for African American and Multiethnic Church Planting, Revitalization, Disciple Making, and Metropolitan Missional Movements.He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.” Efrem is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. He completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters. He’s excited to be a part of all that God is doing in and through the Church. Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/Thank you for your support online family!