Lighthouse Live! from Modesto

Boldly entering Advancing Vibrant Communities' 15th year of serving people, communities, and congregations! With Michael Douglass, President/CEO www.vibrantcommunities.org/donate or (text) VIBRANT1 to 71777

Lynn Dickerson, CEO of the Gallo Center for the Arts, gives us a dynamic preview of her live interview during the LeaderCast 2016 event on Friday, May 6th!

Intro to Sons of Korah, Psalms set to music, coming to Modesto at Harvest Bible Church, Sat., Feb. 27, 2016 http://harvestmodesto.org/sok/ Guest: Pastor Scott Bird; Host: Pastor Michael Douglass

Christmas blessings from Pastor Mike Douglass, on behalf of Advancing Vibrant Communities, the Serving Church Fellowship, Sherwood Bible Church, and Mission Greater Modesto

Great insights into homelessness and community partnerships from Kevin Carroll, Exec. Director of the Modesto Gospel Mission! With Co-Hosts Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler. Contact Kevin Carroll at www.modestogospelmission.org Modesto Gospel Mission 1400 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: (209) 529-8259

Backstage with John Wason This special edition of Lighthouse Live goes backstage with John Wason and "Word to Life Theatre Arts!" With a professional background in expressive mime, dance, and theatre, John leverages these skills to tell God’s story, and the stories of His people, in fresh, memorable ways. You'll find this a refreshing and creative encounter with one of God's gifted theatre artists! Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler, with Aaron Alford Please visit John's website at www.wordtolife.ca

Lighthouse Live pays tribute to the dynamic broadcasting innovator and country music artist/composer Chester Smith, with behind the scenes stories from those who knew him well. Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler; Special Guests: Chester's wife Ann-Lesley Smith, Bill Goulart, Stan Countz, and J.P. Hurlbert.

A message for AVC volunteers and supporters from Pastor Michael!

A message for AVC volunteers and supporters from Pastor Michael!

A visit with AVC's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin! To support the grassroots movement: http://igfn.us/vf/VIBRANT1/MichaelDouglass

A visit with AVC's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin! To support the grassroots movement: http://igfn.us/vf/VIBRANT1/MichaelDouglass

Featuring volunteers from Alberta, Canada, and a focus on partnering and collaborating!

Featuring volunteers from Alberta, Canada, and a focus on partnering and collaborating!

Celebrating our volunteer construction crew, helping save lives with safety equipment installations! Have carpentry skills? Please call AVC at 209-544-9571 or [email protected]

Celebrating our volunteer construction crew, helping save lives with safety equipment installations! Have carpentry skills? Please call AVC at 209-544-9571 or [email protected]

Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!

Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!

Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!

Celebrating 13 years of praying, serving, collaborating, and building relationships!

Celebrating 13 years of serving!

Celebrating 13 years of serving!

with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center

with Pastor Verna Brown from Soul Harvest Worship Center

AVC President, Pastor Mike Douglass, introduces AVC's 13th Anniversary series!

AVC President, Pastor Mike Douglass, introduces AVC's 13th Anniversary series!

Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass

Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass

Incredible interview with legendary entrepreneur Dan Costa--a warm-up for the Leadercast 2015 "The Brave Ones" simulcast on Friday May 8th! Costa talks about a solid work ethic, sacrificing, leading by example, and the importance of building trusting relationships. Costa will be at Leadercast 2015 with a Q&A. Jerry VanHouten and JP Hurlbert join host Michael Douglass tonight on this landmark broadcast. Tickets to Leadercast on May 8th $79 at www.LeaderStreet.org

New resource for helping people break the cycle of poverty offered by AVC! Seven groundbreaking minutes with AVC President Michael Douglass.

New resource for helping people break the cycle of poverty offered by AVC! Seven groundbreaking minutes with AVC President Michael Douglass.

Bent on self-destruction, abused, disowned by family, racially outcast, burdened under the weight of spiritual oppresion, Roshni's compelilng story of God's pursuit of her soul, and the moment when the Spirit breathed new life into this amazing sister in Christ.

Bent on self-destruction, abused, disowned by family, racially outcast, burdened under the weight of spiritual oppresion, Roshni's compelilng story of God's pursuit of her soul, and the moment when the Spirit breathed new life into this amazing sister in Christ.

Deep, heartfelt testimony from Chris Folayan, teaching his children to "love your neighbor as yourself," and the incredible stories that have impacted his family, and those they serve! This podcast is tailor made for community outreach studies, and for parents to share with their children!

Deep, heartfelt testimony from Chris Folayan, teaching his children to "love your neighbor as yourself," and the incredible stories that have impacted his family, and those they serve! This podcast is tailor made for community outreach studies, and for parents to share with their children!

Pastor and Missionary Todd Hunnicutt joins us for a fascinating look at European history, the Reformation, and his family's calling to minister in Slovenia! (Keep your notepad handy...great historical discussions, as well as nuggets of wisdom for 21st Century Kingdom work). Contact Todd at [email protected] for updates and prayer!

Pastor and Missionary Todd Hunnicutt joins us for a fascinating look at European history, the Reformation, and his family's calling to minister in Slovenia! (Keep your notepad handy...great historical discussions, as well as nuggets of wisdom for 21st Century Kingdom work). Contact Todd at [email protected] for updates and prayer!

Chris Whitler, our Producer/Co-Host, transparently shares the significant impact his wife's recent heart-related surgery had upon him--especially the unexpected emotional responses a day or two afterwards. Chris shares how God guided him through the journey, and also presents a new song he wrote, inspired by the experience and the scriptures that gave him hope! Chris' blog: thewhitlers.com Chris' sermon on 5/25 about hope through the journey: http://cwhitler.podbean.com/e/chris-talks-about-maintaining-hope/

Pastor Mike's 2014 Memorial Day message at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson (4 mins)

Pray Modesto Prayer Breakfast! Thursday, June 5th, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Big Valley Grace Community Church. Tickets $10. Please call 209-324-9447 or email [email protected]

Josh Seehorn shares his inspiring stories of traveling 5,000 miles from California to Delaware along the American Discovery Trail, and the amazing people God had waiting for him along the way! Special Guests: Josh Seehorn (www.outdoorjosh.com) and Aaron Alford, along with AVC's Brenda Lipomi and Amanda Saldana. Hosted by Michael Douglass and Chris Whitler.

Presenting the tremendous resources for homeless veterans at Victory for Veterans and the newly formed Veterans Haven, and insights into how we can all help restore a sense of family and value to these American heroes! Special Guests: Gardol Wilson and Joseph Konold

High impact interview with Kevin Carroll, Executive Director of the Modesto Gospel Mission, exploring his "undercover" night as a guest, challenges of serving the chronic homeless, the value of community collaboration, and great new vision for the future! (Mike Douglass and Chris Whitler Co-Host). Kevin Carroll: [email protected], Phone: (209) 529-8259, www.homelessmission.org

For a new year of serving together!

AVC staff and volunteers share highlights of 2013, touching stories about serving people in desperate need that will inspire you and encourage you! Featuring: Brenda Lipomi, Beverly Ballam, David Lambert, Chris Whitler, and Michael Douglass.

Amazing story of the girl next door turned missionary to the homeless, right in her neighborhood. Special Guest: Debra Perry, mild mannered hair dresser by day, amazing missionary to the homeless by...God's calling! Incredible story. Contact: [email protected] Key Verse: 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Incredible resources for the blind, and especially those who are facing blindness in the future! Special Guests: Marty Lanser and Jim Syvertsen from Visually Impaired Persons Support (VIPS) in Modesto. Discussion delves into the emotional preparation for blind lifestyle, the technical preparations, and support for the family members! Website: www.vipsmodesto.org Phone: 209-522-8477 (522-VIPS)

Pastor Rex Wright from Billy Graham's "My Hope America" ministry joins us for a detailed look at how every believer in America can participate in a massive home-based outreach on Nov. 7 to people already in our spheres of influence! Please visit the "My Hope America" website at http://www.myhopewithbillygraham.org, or call 877-769-4673 (877-7MY-HOPE).

What gifts do you have to offer that will administer grace to those around you?

Powerful Hour: Breaking through the stigma...breaking new ground...and passionate stories from Pastor Geary Oreglia, as we lift the shroud off mental health issues and the church. Geary shares his own family's story, and we explore resources for families and individuals, as well as principles the Church can embrace to better minister in the realm of mental illness. Contact Geary Oreglia at 209-247-7242 or [email protected]

The Church is so much more than what happens in a building