Nick Wierzbicki

Make Room for Better – What Needs to Go?

September 20, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on Make Room for Better – What Needs to Go?

What if the reason we don’t have room for what matters most isn’t because we’re doing bad things—but because we’re trying to do too many good things?

Jesus lived with incredible clarity about what He was here to do, and that clarity shaped what He said yes to and what He said no to. In the same way, following Jesus sometimes means cutting things out, shrinking good things that have become too big, and setting limits so we can give ourselves to what matters most.

In this message from Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, we look at what Scripture says about pruning, self-control, people-pleasing, and throwing off the things that hinder us. Because putting the big rocks first eventually requires us to make room for them.

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Passing the Mission to the Next Generation

September 20, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Infinitely More Comments Off on Passing the Mission to the Next Generation

Why does Grace Church care so much about raising up young leaders? In this episode of Infinitely More, we talk about why investing in the next generation matters, what it looks like to give young leaders real opportunities, and why developing people is essential to the future of the church.

Leadership development is about more than filling positions. It’s about helping people discover how God has gifted them, giving them room to grow, and preparing them to carry the mission forward. We’ll share some of the heart behind Grace Church’s commitment to young leaders and why we believe what we invest in today can impact the church for generations to come.

Here at Grace we are blown away by all the ways God has been at work and the people’s willingness to say yes to doing the hard thing so that the Gospel can be advanced. If you want to be a part of this, the best way to do so is joining our “30 in 30 Prayer calls” – you can do this by searching “Grace Church Ohio Call to Prayer” and sign up!

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Sabbath: Learning to Stop and Trust God | Don’t Skip the Big Rocks 05

September 14, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on Sabbath: Learning to Stop and Trust God | Don’t Skip the Big Rocks 05

We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more, achieve more, and keep going. But God created us with a different rhythm: work and rest.

In Week 5 of Don’t Skip the Big Rocks, we look at what the Bible really teaches about Sabbath. Sabbath is more than a rule or a day on the calendar—it is a gift that reminds us that God is in control, our value is not found in our productivity, and the work of Jesus is already finished.

What would it look like to regularly stop, rest, delight, and notice what God is doing?

Scriptures: Genesis 2:1–3, Deuteronomy 5:12–15, Colossians 2:16–17, Hebrews 4:9–11, Mark 2:27, Matthew 11:28–30

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Are You Aiming at What Matters Most?

September 6, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on Are You Aiming at What Matters Most?

Every day, we wake up with another opportunity to decide what matters most. Even when we know our priorities, it can be easy to drift, get distracted, and slowly miss the target.

In John 15, Jesus gives us a simple invitation: “Remain in me.”

In this message, we look at God’s goal for our lives, our role in staying connected to Him, and His promise that when we abide in Jesus, He will produce lasting fruit and transformation in us.

The Christian life isn’t just about arranging our priorities correctly once. It’s about choosing, day after day, to walk with Jesus, listen to Him, learn from Him, and remain connected to Him.

God’s goal is deep connection. Our role is to remain. His promise is transformation.

John 15:4–8

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Who is Leading Next? A 300 Year Vision

September 6, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Infinitely More Comments Off on Who is Leading Next? A 300 Year Vision

What does it take to build a church movement that lasts for generations? In this episode of the Infinitely More Podcast, Nick Wierzbicki sits down with Grace Church Senior Pastor Jeff Bogue, Akron East intern Joseph Dotson, and Bath Campus resident Jocelyn Olminsky to talk about Grace’s deep commitment to developing young leaders.

Jeff shares why Grace has invested so heavily in the next generation and why leadership development is about much more than simply filling ministry positions. Joseph and Jocelyn share their own stories of coming to faith, discovering their calling, being invested in by experienced leaders, and getting opportunities to carry real responsibility within the church. Together, they talk about what God is doing through ministries like Collective, the importance of developing both character and leadership ability, and what could happen when one generation intentionally prepares the next.

Ultimately, this conversation points toward a much bigger vision: building a movement that continues to make Jesus make sense for generations to come. Join us as we look at what it means to develop leaders for a 300-year movement—and why investing in the next generation matters right now.

Here at Grace we are blown away by all the ways God has been at work and the people’s willingness to say yes to doing the hard thing so that the Gospel can be advanced. If you want to be a part of this, the best way to do so is joining our “30 in 30 Prayer calls” – you can do this by searching “Grace Church Ohio Call to Prayer” and sign up!

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You Can’t Do Everything. So What Should You Do?

August 30, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on You Can’t Do Everything. So What Should You Do?

We’ve talked about putting the big rocks first—the things that matter most in life. But once those priorities are in place, there’s another question we have to ask:

What are the medium rocks that need our time and attention in this season?

Wisdom isn’t just knowing what matters. Wisdom is knowing what matters right now.

Every season of life brings different responsibilities, relationships, and opportunities that need our attention. Maybe it’s managing your finances, taking care of your health, going to school, starting a business, raising young kids, caring for a parent, building friendships, or finding Christian community.

These things may not be the ultimate priorities of our lives, but they still matter—and stewarding them faithfully is part of following Jesus.

In this message, we’ll look at three kinds of “medium rocks”:
• Life stewardship — faithfully caring for the responsibilities God has given you.
• Relationship stewardship — intentionally investing in the people God has placed in your life.
• Stabilizing rocks — practices and community that help keep the big rocks in place.

The goal isn’t to do everything. The goal is to recognize what God is asking you to give your time and attention to right now.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Am I making room for the rocks that need to be in my life right now?

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Get the Big Rocks Right – Where is Your Life Going?

August 23, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on Get the Big Rocks Right – Where is Your Life Going?

As we step into a new season, it’s easy to get caught up in everything demanding our attention. But what if some things matter far more than others? In this message, we look at the “big rocks” God has entrusted to each of us—and how we can learn to carry them well. Jesus calls us to seek God first, love the people around us, live with purpose, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead the way we live each day. Our faith isn’t just something we practice on Sundays. It shows up in the everyday moments—in our homes, our work, our relationships, our schools, and our communities. Are we missing one of the big rocks? And are we carrying the ones God has given us in the right way?

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Many Churches, Many Stories – The Movement is Growing

August 23, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Infinitely More Comments Off on Many Churches, Many Stories – The Movement is Growing

In this episode of Infinitely More, we hear from several of the pastors serving across the Grace Movement as they share their stories, what God has been doing in their communities, the challenges they’re facing, and what they’re praying for in the days ahead.

These conversations are a reminder that God is at work in ways we don’t always get to see—and that the mission of the Church is bigger than any one place.

We’re excited to give you a glimpse into what God is doing across the Grace Movement and to hear how these pastors are trusting Him for what comes next.

God is doing infinitely more than we could ask or imagine.

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Don’t Skip the Big Rocks – Making Room for What Matters Most

August 16, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Podcast - Akron East Comments Off on Don’t Skip the Big Rocks – Making Room for What Matters Most

Life gets complicated quickly. There are responsibilities, relationships, opportunities, distractions, and countless things competing for our attention. But what if the problem isn’t that we have too much to do—it’s that we’re filling our lives with the wrong things?

Proverbs 27:19 says, “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Sometimes we need to stop and honestly look at our lives because what we give our time and attention to reveals what matters most to us.

In this message, we’ll look at what it means to live with wisdom and intentionality by putting the “big rocks” first—the kingdom priorities God has placed in front of us. Rather than trying to create a perfect plan for life, we’ll learn to ask better questions: What matters most? What season am I in? What has God entrusted to me? And what needs to matter more?

Jesus says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). When Christ defines our priorities, everything else can find its proper place.

Don’t skip the big rocks. Make room for what matters most.

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Why We Invest in Ministry Partners | Momentum Youth Conference Update

August 9, 2026 nwierzbickigraceohio-org Uncategorized Comments Off on Why We Invest in Ministry Partners | Momentum Youth Conference Update

What happens when the church chooses to invest deeply in ministry partners? In this episode of the Infinitely More Podcast, Nick sits down with Jeff Bogue (Senior Pastor of Grace Church and President of Momentum Ministry Partners), Donny Varney (Vice President of Momentum Ministry Partners), and DJ Douglas (Pastor of Student Ministry at Medina East Campus) to talk about the Lord’s work through the Momentum Youth Conference and why Grace Church is so passionate about partnering with ministries that are reaching the next generation.

They reflect on what God did at Momentum this year, how the Lord brought Donny into the ministry, and the vision for what Momentum could become in the years ahead. Jeff also shares why Grace chooses to make a significant investment in Momentum—and a story that shows how that investment can have a lasting impact.

DJ gives a youth pastor’s perspective on what he saw God doing in students throughout the week and why opportunities like Momentum are so valuable in the spiritual formation of students. More than a conference recap, this conversation is about kingdom partnership—coming alongside trusted ministries, investing in what God is already doing, and believing that our investment today can help shape lives and advance the Gospel for generations to come.

Listen in to hear what God is doing through Momentum and learn how you can pray for this ministry partnership and the students being reached through it.

Pray for momentum ministry partners in this way:

– Wisdom and discernment navigating exciting opportunities for momentum’s future

– For God to raise up an ever growing army of spirit led volunteers, supporters, and team to lead with courage and sacrifice

Here at Grace we are blown away by all the ways God has been at work and the people’s willingness to say yes to doing the hard thing so that the Gospel can be advanced. If you want to be a part of this, the best way to do so is joining our “30 in 30 Prayer calls” – you can do this by searching “Grace Church Ohio Call to Prayer” and sign up!

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