Now is a great time to be thinking about and preparing for Term 1 2027 – especially looking at content that can lead your community toward Easter.
At Olive Tree Media, we have designed our series to introduce people to Jesus and help them consider the impact of his life – then and now. Many of these series work well in Term 1 – preparing and inviting people to consider Jesus at Easter.
Hear more from Karl in this video about what you could consider in 2027 and below, you will find more information about our series.
Plus – if you want Karl Faase as a guest speaker for your service or event, click below to make a booking request.
Encounter
Encounter Series with Easter sermon outlines. Run as a 9-week series or use sermon notes for Easter weekend.
Sermon notes for 9-week series.
Kids program with videos.
Worship song.
Jesus the Game Changer
Jesus the Game Changer 6-week series that leads to Easter – for Sunday services and small groups.
Sermon notes for 6-week series.
Kids program.
Graphics and printables.
True North
True North – A Series for Men that can run in small groups or as outreach events during term 1.
8-week series and discussion guide.
40-minute episodes.
Issues facing men today.
Unsure which series to use?
Our team would be happy to help you decide which series to run and how to implement across the life of your church.
Speak with Nicola Don in our office today.
Encounter
People Jesus Met, Then and Now
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In this series, Karl Faase unpacks some of the unique stories from Scripture, highlighting how encounters with Jesus bring healing, transformation, and purpose to those on the margins of society, those seeking truth, and those desperate for grace. From Mary’s life-altering meeting with the Angel to the woman healed of a long-term illness, these stories reveal that God continues to meet people in unexpected ways. Each story is reflected upon by a diverse group of voices – ranging from theologians and pastors to cultural commentators and those who have had their own divine encounters.
We’ve put together a practical and comprehensive guide to help pastors and ministry leaders run Encounter in their church.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to understand the series and confidently implement it across your ministries.
Click here to download the info pack
It’s also a great resource to pass on to your pastor, team, or key leaders to show how Encounter can inspire and equip your whole church community.
What Other Leaders Have Said About Encounter
Duncan Brown – Lay Leader in Country Church
Duncan Brown shares what he loved about using Encounter with his congregation in country Queensland. He said that as a lay-led church, January is a difficult time and so to have a ‘plug and play’ series for this time enabled his church to engage with quality material while the leadership had a break.
In this video, he also shares the story of a single mum who went on to share the series with her teenage sons. They watched the series together and discussed the content. It was a really significant resource that empowered her to speak with her boys about Jesus.
Nathan Harris – Senior Pastor of Large Metropolitan Church
Nathan Harris and his church used Encounter as a church-wide series across every service, congregation, and ministry area. More than 4,000 people engaged through Sunday services, and over 90 small groups used the material. The series also ran through their children’s, youth, and young adults ministries, all exploring stories of people who met Jesus – both in the Bible and today.
The church received outstanding feedback, with many sharing how deeply the series impacted them, including several first-time commitments to faith.
Planning for 2027 – When To Start Encounter
Encounter is a 10-episode video series. When run in the lead-up to Easter, we recommend spreading it over 9 weeks, with the final two episodes shown on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
In 2027, the key dates are:
Sunday 31st January 2027 – Start of series
Friday 26th March 2027 – Good Friday (Episode 9: Grace)
Sunday 28th March 2027 – Easter Sunday (Episode 10: Redemption)
Explore Encounter on Watch+
Watch+ is Olive Tree Media’s interactive streaming platform that includes our video series, discussion guide content, church campaign packs and downloadable resources.
You can watch episode one of Encounter for free, preview the Church Campaign Pack and take a look at the extended interviews.
Jesus the Game Changer
How the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters
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Jesus the Game Changer Season 1 is about how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. It introduces the person of Jesus and shows how his teachings have birthed some of our world’s most valued ideals: equality, democracy, education, health, women & children and more.
Running the 6-Week Campaign
The Season 1 Church Campaign is a specific package we have put together for churches who want to run Jesus the Game Changer Season 1 across the life of their church.
It works well as a 6-week series leading up to Easter.
We have developed resources and extra material to cover a six-week series that tackles the following topics:
Week One – JESUS
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 1
Week Two – EQUALITY
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 2
Week Three – WOMEN & CHILDREN
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 4
Week Four – CARE
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 6
Week Five – LEADERSHIP
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 7
Week Six – FORGIVENESS (Easter Message)
Groups Watch Jesus the Game Changer Episode 3
Planning for 2027 – When To Start Jesus the Game Changer
Jesus the Game Changer is a 10-part video series. Our Easter church campaign uses 6 of these episodes, chosen to lead up to and include messages for Easter.
In 2027, the key dates are:
Sunday 28th February 2027 – Start of series
Friday 26th March – Good Friday (Episode 5: Humility in Leadership)
Sunday 28th March 2027 – Easter Sunday (Episode 3: Forgiveness)
Explore on Watch+
Jesus the Game Changer Season 1 and its associated Church Campaign Pack are available on the Watch+ Platform. You can preview episode one without signing up.
True North
A Series for Men
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In much of the Western world, many men are struggling. Questions of identity, purpose and direction feel increasingly unclear, leaving a growing sense of confusion about what it means to be a man today. True North is a series to help men find a way forward – to grow comfortable in who they are, rediscover strength and wisdom, and ground their lives in the richness of the Christian faith.
Three Ways To Run True North
Host a men’s breakfast
or a special mid-week event.
Run the full series in your small group.
Use the material at a camp or retreat.
Testimonial
“The men really started to identify with one another as the program went on and opened up and shared some very personal stories and issues… I can speak very highly of the fellowship that was developed... It’s current and it’s very professional and it certainly raises a lot of issues. It really points to Jesus as the true north of Christian men in our communities today.“
– Peter Pine
Episodes
Episodes
The series has eight 40-minute episodes. Each episode has 4 sections, around 10 minutes in length.
Episode 1. Challenges For Men Today
Episode 2. Defining Masculinity
Episode 3. Building Faith
Episode 4. Marriage & Relationships
Episode 5. Kids Need Dads
Episode 6. Redeeming Work
Episode 7. Health & Wellbeing
Episode 8. Men Need Mates
Segments
- An expert package where guests like Matt Fuller, Nancey Pearcey and Warren Farrell share the latest research and information about the topic.
- Panel discussion between the three hosts (Karl Faase, Al Stewart and Sam Chan).
- A personal story of an Australian bloke connected to the topic of the episode.
- A short message from Karl, Al or Sam on the topic.
Planning for 2027 – When To True North
True North is an 8-part video series. We recommend running an ‘all-in’ men’s event early in Term 1, before breaking off into small groups for the rest of the term. It’s a great way to get new men into groups and increase the connections across your church.
Explore on Watch+
Stream and share True North on the Watch+ platform, along with its Discussion Guide. It’s popular with men’s groups, but women, couples and parents are finding it valuable too, because thriving men make for thriving families and communities!
You can preview episode one without signing up.
Unsure which series to use?
Our team would be happy to help you decide which series to run and how to implement across the life of your church.
Speak with Nicola Don in our office today.
