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Well everyone… here we are. The very last Crew Week of 2025.
I’ve been so encouraged hearing story after story of what God has done this year—through Crews, through community, and through you. You’ve shown up, led faithfully, opened your homes and hearts, and helped build strong, life-giving communities across every one of our locations. Thank you. Truly.
But before we step into our Off-SZN, I want to lean into a thought:
Because leading a Crew doesn’t just happen on Crew night. It comes from the overflow of what’s happening in your own walk with God long before anyone shows up in your living room.
A couple of weeks ago, Pastor Manou said something that hit me like a ton of bricks, and honestly, I haven’t stopped thinking about it:
“If you only eat one or two times a week, you’ll be malnourished.”
It’s true physically, but it’s even more true spiritually.
If the only time we get fed is on Sundays and Crew nights, we’re going to end up spiritually starved. We need daily bread. We need moments with God that nourish us day by day, not just week by week.
So what does that look like?
It looks like the simple stuff we sometimes overlook:
Think about it:
You cannot pour out of an empty cup.
And you can’t fill your cup at the same time you’re pouring it out.
Healthy leadership, and honestly, a healthy life, means taking intentional time to fill that cup every single day.
Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I keep that up? How do I stay disciplined?”
This is where rhythms come in. Habits. Intentional moments you protect.
Where in your day can you carve out space for God? Morning? Lunch break? Commute? Before bed?
And don’t try to do it alone. Build accountability with the person you lead Crew with. Check in on each other:
You’ll be surprised how much that private discipline begins to overflow into public leadership. This isn’t just good Crew leadership, it’s good life leadership.
So as we step into the final week of Crews, let’s give our very best. Let’s finish strong, present, joyful, and expectant.
And as we step into Off-SZN, let’s commit to something even more important:
Nourish your soul. Strengthen your spirit. Eat your daily bread.
The best leaders aren’t just prepared on Crew night—they’re prepared every day before it.
Please review this week’s Crew Discussion
We are revamping the Crew Discussion throughout the SZN! Things you can expect to see this SZN in the Crew Leader Hub for discussion:
Please take some time before your crew to read through the Crew Discussion and prepare for your Crew.The Crew Leader Hub will be updated by 4:00PM ET. Our Crew members can follow along with the discussion by going to: vouschurch.com/crew
Our team is already preparing for SZN 1 2026 of Crews! Please fill out your Crew Update Form by December 1st so we can be the best prepared for a great SZN 1 2026!
Click here for the Crew Update Form.
Are you interested in leading a crew? Click here to fill out an application to become a crew leader in SZN 1 2026!
Need a midweek reset? Join us every Wednesday at VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District in the Prayer Room for an incredible hour of prayer starting at 12PM. Make it part of your weekly rhythm!
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving at our annual Thanksgiving Bash, a morning of distributing hundreds of meals to families in our community and watching teams compete for the VOUS Bowl Title in our spirited 7-on-7 flag football tournament.
To donate a meal kit online, click here
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! We’ll see you at the starting line!
Sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
On Sunday, November 30th we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to our SoMi, City, and Miami Gardens Locations after the 6pm Services! RSVP and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Date: November 30th
Time: 7:30PM
Locations:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS City
6101 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
To RSVP, click here
Bricklayers Offering
Sow a seed of faith and invest in legacy Sunday, December 7 at our annual Bricklayers Offering.
For more information, click here
