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.
In the book of Acts and the New Testament letters we see the work, witness and hope Jesus is still calling his church to until he returns.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
In the four accounts of Jesus' life we see the prophetic role Jesus plays to fulfill the old age and begin the new.
Scripture: John 5:18-19a, 30-47
In the latter writings we see the affirmation of God's faithfulness to redeem his people and the anticipation of what is to come in the New Testament.
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-45
The Wisdom and Poetry books give us a glimpse into what life is like under the rule of God's King.
Scripture: Psalms 89:11-18
When we read the prophets we encounter a unique glimpse into the heart of God and a profound longing for the work of Christ.
Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9
As we read through the books of the former prophets we encounter the story of God's people and the problem of leadership.
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14
The story of God's people in the Pentateuch is the story of each and every one of us.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-40
In Isaiah 7 we see the promise of relief from our fears in God's scandalous sign.
Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17
The birth of Samuel paves the way for the birth of Jesus who restores us to God as our faithful high priest.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20
How does the story of Isaac and Abraham prepare us for the birth of Jesus?
Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7, 22:1-19