
JR Vassar
Lead pastor at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas, and author with a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary; served as founding and lead pastor of Apostles Church in New York City and wrote Glory Hunger: God, the Gospel, and Our Quest for Something More.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 44min
Session 3 | 2024 Conference
JR Vassar, lead pastor at Church at the Cross and author of "Glory Hunger," dives deep into the transformative power of Romans 12. He highlights how early Christians' distinctive virtues and hospitality fostered church growth. JR emphasizes cultivating love within communities and shares how practicing generous hospitality functions as modern evangelism. He calls for zeal in service and enduring hope amidst challenges. With encouragement to reflect and pray, he showcases Christ’s example as motivation for personal and communal renewal.

Aug 11, 2025 • 45min
Session 2 | 2024 Conference
JR Vassar, lead pastor at Church at the Cross and author of "Glory Hunger," shares powerful insights on prioritizing God's presence personally and corporately. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, emphasizing the importance of seeking the Lord amid impossible threats. Vassar discusses the transformative power of prayer, recounting biblical examples and the necessity of fasting to invite divine intervention. He challenges listeners to grow their prayer lives and highlights the need for collective prayer rhythms in churches today.

Aug 4, 2025 • 37min
Session 1 | 2024 Conference
JR Vassar, lead pastor at Church at the Cross and author of Glory Hunger, shares insights on spiritual hunger in this enlightening session. He discusses the deep desire to see God move and the importance of seeking His presence amidst life's trials. Vassar addresses insecurities that block intimacy with God and warns against spiritual indifference. He emphasizes transforming desire into disciplined actions and the need for an attentive relationship with God, inviting listeners to join a 'hungry remnant' in their spiritual pursuits.


