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    Midtown Church

    Midtown Covenant Church is a multiethnic, multiplying, reconciling, and disciple-making church. We are a church for the unchurched, those who have been burned by the church in the past, and those wondering if they are passionately welcomed back into the church after being gone for whatever reason. We care deeply about our city, the nation, and the world. We believe that Christ changes everything and provides us with the power and authority to make a transformative difference in the world. We share Christ’s heart for the vulnerable, marginalized, lost, and broken. We are committed to being a bridge of empowerment, unity, and love in a divided world.

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    🌱 Wk 2: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Christ & Findings Purpose | Susie Gamez | Sacramento Campus

    🌱 Wk 2: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Christ & Findings Purpose | Susie Gamez | Sacramento Campus

    03/10/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Susie Gamez

    Series: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Your Calling & Purpose

    📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-10-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/

    Give through Midtown today: https://midtownchurch.org/give/
    Thank you for your support online family!


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    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 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.

    🌱 Wk 2: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Christ & Findings Purpose | Tyronne Gross Jr. | Elk Grove Campus

    🌱 Wk 2: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Christ & Findings Purpose | Tyronne Gross Jr. | Elk Grove Campus

    03/10/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Tyronne Gross Jr.

    Series: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Your Calling & Purpose

    📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-10-2024-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.

    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.

    🌱 Wk 1: Ready, Set, Grow: A More Complete Christian Life | Bob Balian | Sacramento Campus

    🌱 Wk 1: Ready, Set, Grow: A More Complete Christian Life | Bob Balian | Sacramento Campus

    03/03/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Bob Balian

    Series: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Your Calling & Purpose

    📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-03-2024-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:

    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.

    🌱 Wk 1: Ready, Set, Grow: A More Complete Christian Life | Dr. Efrem Smith | Elk Grove Campus

    🌱 Wk 1: Ready, Set, Grow: A More Complete Christian Life | Dr. Efrem Smith | Elk Grove Campus

    03/03/2024 | Sunday Service | 10:30am (PST) | Dr. Efrem Smith

    Series: Ready, Set, Grow: Finding Your Calling & Purpose

    📖 For Sermon Notes and Guide, visit: https://midtownchurch.org/note/03-03-2024-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:

    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.

    Hope (Wk.4) Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Hope (Wk.4) Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Live Recording: 2/25/2024 - 10:30am Service

    Series: HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Title: Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less


    A message from Dr. Efrem Smith


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-25-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/


    Quick Links:

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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

     


    Hope (Wk.4) Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less - Tyronne Gross Jr. - Elk Grove

    Hope (Wk.4) Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less  - Tyronne Gross Jr. - Elk Grove

    Live Recording: 2/25/2024 - 10:30am Service

    Series: HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Title: Hoping for the Best and Not Settling for Less


    A message from Pastor Tyronne Gross Jr.


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-25-2024-midtown-church-eg/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

    - Plan a Visit: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/   


    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

     


    Hope (Wk.3) Hope After Failure - Susie Gamez - Sacramento

    Hope (Wk.3) Hope After Failure - Susie Gamez - Sacramento

    Live Recording: 2/18/2024 - 10:30am Service

    Series: HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Title: Hope After Failure


    A message from Pastor Susie Gamez


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-18-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/


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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the Pastor:

    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.

     


    Hope (Wk.3) Get Back Up: Hope After Failure - Dani Kilgore - Elk Grove

    Hope (Wk.3) Get Back Up: Hope After Failure - Dani Kilgore - Elk Grove

    Live Recording: 2/18/2024 - 10:30am Service

    Series: HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Title: Get Back Up: Hope After Failure


    A message from Reverend Dani Kilgore


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    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-18-2024-midtown-church-elk-grove/


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    More about the Pastor:

    Rev. Dani Kilgore is a Pastor and leader within the ECC. She is originally from Arlington, TX but considers Atlanta, GA, home too. Dani is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and North Park Theological Seminary. In 2018 she and her family moved to the Bay Area to serve as the first called woman and person of color pastor. In 2023 she heard God leading her deeper into community work and transitioned into becoming the Executive Director for Journey to Mosaic, a non-profit Cultural Immersion coalition that invites individuals to explore the issues of racism and discrimination within their community and actively engage in finding sustainable solutions. With 15 years of ministry experience Dani has a heart for justice, discipleship and community transformation. Rev. Dani has a heart for people and believes God has equipped her to connect with all people on some level in hopes they might experience the image of God through deeper relationships and understanding of another's story. She and her husband William have been married for 14 years and together they raise their beautiful 8 year old daughter, Harper Avery. When she's not working Dani loves finding new restaurants and recipes to try, going to the movies with her husband, making dance tik toks with her daughter and binge watching Grey's Anatomy.

     


    Hope (Wk.2) Hope Kills: Finding Strength by Dying to Self - Bob Balian - Sacramento

    Hope (Wk.2) Hope Kills: Finding Strength by Dying to Self - Bob Balian - Sacramento

    Series – HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Hope Kills: Finding Strength by Dying to Self

    A message from Pastor Bob Balian


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-11-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    Hope (Wk.2) Don’t Give Up Hope, Just Give Up - Otis Amey - Elk Grove

    Hope (Wk.2) Don’t Give Up Hope, Just Give Up - Otis Amey - Elk Grove

    Series – HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Don’t Give Up Hope, Just Give Up

    A message from Pastor Otis Amey


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-11-2024-midtown-church-eg/


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    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    Hope (Wk.1) Don’t Give Up Hope - Tyronne Gross Jr. - Elk Grove

    Hope (Wk.1) Don’t Give Up Hope - Tyronne Gross Jr. - Elk Grove

    Series – HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Don’t Give Up Hope: Something to Keep You from Quitting

    A message from Tyronne Gross Jr.


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-04-2024-midtown-church-eg/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    Hope (Wk.1) Don’t Give Up Hope - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Hope (Wk.1) Don’t Give Up Hope - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Series – HOPE – When you want to quit on God

    Don’t Give Up Hope: Something to Keep You from Quitting

    A message from Dr. Erem Smith


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/02-04-2024-midtown-church-sacramento/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

    - Plan a Visit: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/   


    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk4) Managing Time, Talent and Treasure - Susie Gamez - Sacramento

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk4) Managing Time, Talent and Treasure - Susie Gamez - Sacramento

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Financial Revolution: Managing Time, Talent and Treasure

    A message from Pastor Susie Gamez


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

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    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-28-2024-midtown-church-sac/


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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the Pastor:

    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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk4) Managing More Than Money - Otis Amey - Elk Grove

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk4) Managing More Than Money - Otis Amey - Elk Grove

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Stewardship Revolution: Managing More Than Money

    A message from Pastor Otis Amey


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

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    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-28-2024-midtown-church-eg/


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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk3) Life from the Inside Out - Gilbert Acevedo - Elk Grove

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk3) Life from the Inside Out - Gilbert Acevedo - Elk Grove

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Health Revolution: Life from the Inside Out

    A message from Gilbert Acevedo


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    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-21-2024-midtown-church-eg/


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    More about the Pastor:

    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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk3) Life from the Inside Out - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk3) Life from the Inside Out - Dr. Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Health Revolution: Life from the Inside Out

    A message from Dr. Efrem Smith


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-21-2024-midtown-church-sacramento-online/


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    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

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    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk2) Reimagining Connection & Community - Tyronne Gross - Elk Grove

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk2) Reimagining Connection & Community - Tyronne Gross - Elk Grove

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Relationship Revolution: Reimagining Connection & Community

    A message from Pastor Tyronne Gross Jr.


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for your support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-14-2024-midtown-church-eg/


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    More about the 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.

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk2) Reimagining Connection & Community - Bob Balian - Sacramento

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk2) Reimagining Connection & Community - Bob Balian - Sacramento

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Relationship Revolution: Reimagining Connection & Community
    Pastor Bob Balian


    A message from Pastor Bob Balian


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for you support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-14-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

    - Plan a Visit: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/   


    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.


    New Year’s Revolution (Wk1.): Walking with God for Life - Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    New Year’s Revolution (Wk1.): Walking with God for Life - Efrem Smith - Sacramento

    Series – New Year’s Revolution: Beyond a Temporary Resolution
    Faith Revolution: Walking with God for Life


    A message from Dr. Efrem Smith


    Give through Midtown today:  https://midtownchurch.org/give/ 

    Thank you for you support online family!


    For Sermon Notes Guide: https://midtownchurch.org/note/01-07-2024-midtown-church-sac-online/


    Quick Links:

    - New to Midtown? Click here: https://midtownchurch.org/new/  

    - Submit a Prayer here: https://midtownchurch.org/care/  

    - Plan a Visit: https://midtownchurch.org/visit/   


    www.midtownchurch.org


    More about the 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.


    New Year's Eve Devotional: Grace, Glory & Hardship with Susie Gamez - Online

    New Year's Eve Devotional: Grace, Glory & Hardship with Susie Gamez - Online

    📖 For those seeking deeper engagement, Sermon Notes and a Guide are available at: https://midtownchurch.org/note/2023-12-31-nye-online-church/

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    More about Susie Gamez:

    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.