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Designed for More - Episode 5

2/16/2025

This week, I am cross-sharing a podcast featuring our own Gerod Bass from February 28, 2023.

Mike Von Behren (Northwest District President) and Gerod discuss the arts and having and "open door policy" for a church building serve as a bridge into the community. We get to hear how Gerod's gifts and talents led to launching Mustard Seed Theatre after the 2016 fire and digs into what the calling to discipleship looks like when you cross boundaries to share the love of Christ.

After listening, if you were inspired to take the next step and discover your God-given calling, go to oslc.com/design. You can find a group or contact someone to start your conversation.

NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares "Connecting with Your Community Through the Arts and Theater"

2 Comments

Ray Steiner

2/16/2025 07:18:20 pm

The inclusivity afforded me as an 87 year old member speaks volumes about your willingness to challenge me to serve others and find joy in doing so. The Holy Spirit does remarkable things biblically and now, I too, may testify that indeed I have a new vision and life orientation in the faith. Your direction guided me to Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) where I am now enrolled taking a three hour course MIN 275 to better orient me to the calling I am following serving the senior citizen community here at OSLC and at the 501c3 Senior Community Center, The Mustard Seed Project of the Key Peninsula. Many thanks,
Blessings,
Carroll Ray Steiner

Tim Bayer

2/18/2025 08:21:12 am

I love what God is doing in your life, Ray. You're living proof that God's work and calling is for all generations! I'm glad you're connecting with the CLI and loving God, loving people, and living like Jesus among the folks out on the Peninsula. You're a blessing. -pt

Meet Pastor Tim

Tim Bayer has served as Our Savior's Lead Pastor since September 2019. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University - Irvine, a National Leadership Facilitator and Resource, and with the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Tim studied sociology, psychology, and theology prior to earning his M.Div at Concordia Seminary - St. Louis. He has also is a candidate for an Ed.D (ABD) in Transformational Leadership.

He is married to Beth and they have three children. Together, they enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing culture, and pizza and movie nights.