May 6, 2026
Small Beginnings
Garet’s talk centers on the parable of the mustard seed, using storytelling, personal background, and historical context to show that the way of Jesus is not built through grand, exclusive systems but through small, intentional acts that create belonging and community. He contrasts the old, highly structured and restricted access to God with Jesus’ radically inclusive vision, where even the smallest actions like simple connection, shared life, or gestures of trust can grow into something transformative. Drawing from examples like the mustard seed, yeast, and even cultural practices like the DAP, he emphasizes that meaningful change and God’s kingdom unfold gradually through everyday interactions, inviting people into a more freeing, accessible, and communal way of living out faith.