Episode 76: a conversation with one of our 2024 Single Moms Retreat speakers, a Minnesota Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter, and the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Austin, MN, Rev. Dave Simerson, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Pastor Dave shares about his growing up with a single mom and the strength he saw her carry during challenging seasons. They also discuss how to find joy in the midst of difficulty and how to be content while also pursuing betterment. Additionally, Pastor Dave offers advice for one thing you can do to be more thankful in your day-to-day life!

BTG Events & Resources:

  • 2024 Thrive Conference
    • October 11-12, 2024
    • Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
    • Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
    • Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
    • Register:
      • The Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31.
      • First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20.
      • FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email info@mnbtg.org to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.)
  • 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference 
    • February 21-22
    • Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
    • Featuring Charlotte Gambill
    • Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More!
    • Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
  • 2025 Single Moms Retreat 
    • June 6-7, 2025
    • Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
    • Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship)
    • Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways.
    • Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
  • BTG Missions
    • Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions.
    • Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips.
  • 2025 Garden Coffee
    • Free missional event for women and girls of all ages!
    • July 5, 2025, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
    • Enjoy refreshments, worship together, and hear from a MN global worker. You’ll also have the opportunity to invest into missions (to support our 1000 Sisters fund).
    • Learn more at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
    • No RSVP required; invite your family and church community!
  • Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap!

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