<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Great Lakes Region Of The Wesleyan Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our passion is to reach each and every one of them with the help of the many gifted and anointed pastors and leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.theglr.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theglr.org/ht/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Marv’s Journey: From Coast Guard to Church Planting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early Life and Challenges   Marv grew up in Michigan, spending his childhood in Houghton Lake until the age of 13. Life was good, but family struggles during adolescence left him feeling lost and wanting to escape. At 19, he joined the Coast Guard and moved to Key West, Florida, seeking a fresh start, only to realize that the problems he faced followed him.  A Turning Point   While Marv struggled in spiritual darkness, his parents experienced a spiritual awakening and began praying bold...]]></description><link>https://www.theglr.org/post/marv-s-journey-from-coast-guard-to-church-planting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f3f052509cec8eb40ec4f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c7134_105da109ea3d4d9f92acbc04fb02b318~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dstrong22</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Story of Calling, Suffering, and the Relentless Love of Jesus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin’s story begins in a place familiar to many—a family marked by brokenness, uncertainty, and the quiet grace of God moving long before anyone recognized it. His mom didn’t meet her father until she was 12. His father had grown up in an abusive home.  Yet even in the early years of this story, threads of redemption were already being woven. When Austin and his twin brother Logan entered preschool, Jesus captured their parents’ hearts in a profound way. The transformation happening in...]]></description><link>https://www.theglr.org/post/a-story-of-calling-suffering-and-the-relentless-love-of-jesus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69739de316ee2e056459abab</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c7134_bfe2105aec364feea0eb8000189f6681~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_176,h_190,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dstrong22</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Obedience Writes the Story:      The Road to Tribes Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early Foundations Evan’s story begins on the south side of Grand Rapids, growing up in a Christian home shaped by two very different family backgrounds. His dad’s family was rooted in the Christian Reformed tradition, while his mom came to Christ in her mid-20s. Together, they created a home where faith was central. When a pastoral change shook their local church, Evan’s parents began searching for a new spiritual home. His dad had a list of churches to visit, but it was his mom who suggested...]]></description><link>https://www.theglr.org/post/when-obedience-writes-the-story-the-road-to-tribes-church</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945929b9e93a156638d569d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:50:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c7134_0c146978a3264303af037f71c8c3cf74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_240,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dstrong22</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Journey of Faith: From Nazarene Roots to Planting The Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor and Jennifer’s story began at a small Church of the Nazarene, where faith first took root. College brought new horizons—and it was there that Trevor met Jennifer, the woman who would become his wife and ministry partner. After graduation, they moved to Muskegon, where they joined a church with a congregation of 250. Later, to Lowell, serving in small church cultures of about 20 people, mostly family. These years were formative but challenging, especially for a young couple raising...]]></description><link>https://www.theglr.org/post/a-journey-of-faith-from-nazarene-roots-to-planting-the-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6914a950a15a2f8917076ae2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c7134_c9aa4323b9ea49308b7d47654fbe1cde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_946,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dstrong22</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[41 Hours: An Experience with Holy Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 41 Hours there were several individuals that had experiences that they felt compelled to share with the folks here at the GLR. Of those experiences, one thing is very prominent: Holy Spirit. 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