Located downtown on-the-square in Gainesville, GA, WAVE offers faith-based programs & services to the local community.
Pastoral Counseling
Spiritual Direction
Mentoring
Discipleship
Leadership Development
Small Groups, Classes, Workshops, Book Studies, Events, & Retreats
Continuing Education, Professional Development, & Training
Research & Writing
Contact Us to learn more or to sign-up for our mailing list.
If you would like to help someone receive pastoral counseling, Spiritual direction, or fund a ministry event* in the community, please consider making a contribution. NOTE: We are an LLC, not a non-profit. Contributions are not tax dedcutible.
*On Sunday, July 28, 2024, we hosted an event titled Moment of Truth upstairs at The Stag Chophouse downtown on-the-square. It was a Spirit-filled night that included worship, a panel, & faith-based teaching. Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about future events like this.
WORKSHOPS
The next Family & Faith Workshop is TBD. Workshops are held at 118 Main St. SW, Suite M2, Gainesville, GA 30501 inside the Main Street Market building. To receive info on upcoming workshops, please Contact Us.
The Workshop will be limited to the first 8 people who register. Contact Us or email steve@welcometowave.com to register. A waitlist will be maintained.
Cost is $20/person. Please make payment using the Contribute button above.
This workshop is for educational purposes & is not therapy.
The Family + Faith Workshop facilitators, Steve Lewallen & Greg Samples, will provide an overview of eight concepts from Bowen Family Systems & will lead a faith-based discussion on each concept. Go to www.thebowencenter.org to learn more about Bowen Theory. For Steve’s bio, please visit the About Us page on this web site. Greg’s bio is shown below.
Greg Samples (LCSW; & formerly a LMFT) practiced full-time in Atlanta for 35 yrs. He was a member & supervisor for AAMFT & board member of GAMFT; consultant for Clayton Co. Juvenile Court (3 yrs); taught Family Life Programs & Pre-Marital Counseling at 1st Baptist Jonesboro. He’s now semi-retired with a private practice in Gainesville, a member at 1st Baptist Gainesville, & has been married to Cheryl (52 yrs). He is a graduate of Southern Seminary (MRE); The Univ. of Louisville (MSSW); GA State Univ. (BBA). Services: Marriage & Family Counseling, Psychotherapy. Contact: 770-846-5808 / gtsamples@gmail.com
To receive info on upcoming workshops, please Contact Us.
WORKSHOPS
The next Who Is My Neighbor? Workshop is TBD. Workshops are held at 118 Main St. SW, Suite M2, Gainesville, GA 30501 inside the Main Street Market building. To receive info on upcoming workshops, please Contact Us.
It will be limited to the first 5 people to register. Contact Us or email steve@welcometowave.com to register. A waitlist will be maintained.
Cost is $20/person. Please make payment using the Contribute button above.
The instructor for this workshop is Steve Lewallen. For Steve’s bio, please visit the About Us page on this web site.
DEVOTIONAL
Jesus told the story of the “Good Samaritan” in response to the question: Who Is My Neighbor? The question & the story are part of a longer conversation between Jesus & an expert in religion & law.
This ancient but familiar passage provides valuable insight for the times we live in today. Our free online devotional explores key theological issues such as compassion, mercy, & love.
Pastors can use it as an exegetical resource for sermon prep. Leaders, facilitators, & teachers can move thru the lessons at their own pace. It is applicable for house churches, Sunday school classes, small groups, Bible studies, YoungLife gatherings, FCA meetings, college campus ministries, retreats, & Christian summer camps. The devotional can be done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Individuals can use it on their own to grow Spiritually in their faith. You can also schedule us to come to your location to teach the concepts. For more info, please Contact Us today.
The twelve 1-hour lessons can be accessed for free by clicking on the button below. Enjoy the journey!
T-Shirt
If you would like to order a batch of these shirts, please Contact Us today. PRODUCT DETAILS: 100% cotton, antique white with a soft wash & black lettering (XS-2XL). SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $25 (wholesale pricing will vary)
NOTE: The tagline below the logo is an excerpt from Genesis 1:2. The words “a wind from God” are also translated as “the spirit of God” in Footnote b of the NRSVUE translation, while the ESV, NASB, NIV, & NKJV all translate it directly as “the Spirit of God.”