Pastor Tyler Velin
Tyler Velin has been on staff at Sovereign Hope since 2007 and an elder since 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). Tyler and Sarah were married in 2011 and have four children: Owen (2012), Addley (2015), Ellie (2017), and June (2019). Tyler's background is in campus ministry and he currently serves as the chaplain for the University of Montana football team.
Jesus didn't come to save us from our singleness, he came to redeem it.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31
To be a sending church is to be committed to doing great things for the gospel; not because we are mighty, but because God is magnificent and deserves to be seen as such.
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20
What does it mean to be a Missoula church? What influence does the gospel have on our life in public? These questions are addressed in our second 50/50 goal.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25
As a church we can't control our longevity, but we can control our faithfulness. This is the first goal of our 50/50 Legacy.
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29
What does it take to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven? Jesus shows us with three postures of great disciples.
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14
Because Jesus laid down his rights to save us, we are able to lay down our rights to serve others.
Scripture: Matthew 17:22-27
Following Jesus will be the greatest cost you ever incur, because it is the greatest value you will ever possess. Following Jesus will cost you because the cross is so costly.
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28
Jesus entered into the mess of helpless people and did his Messiah work. Jesus will go to places where your self-righteousness, and cultural spiritualism will not.
Scripture: Matthew 15:26-16:12
In Matthew 15, we see three scenes that help us understand our own heart. In this passage, Jesus provides a counter-cultural message which diagnoses and directs our heart today.
Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28
The feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water are staple stories of Jesus ministry. Pastor Tyler explains why Jesus does them and what they teach us about him.
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-36